Akai MPC XSE // Top 3 Pros & Cons vs the other MPCs + outro download
Added 2023-04-26 14:08:26 +0000 UTCHi!
If you've been following the leaks, this should be no surprise - MPC X Special Edition is now out. I had been curious about MPC X for a while, so when Akai offered to send me the XSE, it was an excellent opportunity to check this form factor out and compare it to all the other MPCs.
I say "form factor" because all of Akai's MPCs essentially run the same MPC OS (except Force, which is a similar variant) - XSE and Key 61 have more RAM if you need space for sample-heavy projects, but other than that, the same project should work well on all MPCs.
So, it's all about hands-on controls and connectivity (and a more extensive content bundle) - which I explore and compare in depth in this video.
I used my "Sun Machine One" track from the Maschine-based show to explore how fast I could get an idea into MPC (the answer is very... though I miss scenes, the locks feature and flexibility of Massive) - I've attached a download of the little outro jam for those interested.
... and coming up next on the channel are a couple of weeks of silence because, if all goes well, I'm planning 3 (!!) product launch videos in the days before and of Superbooth, and I'll be heading out there as well of course. It's shaping up to be quite an exciting show!
All my best,
Ziv (making yet another vs-video on a youtube channel called "Loopop"...)
