Sounds are good… the playing to demonstrate the sounds not so much…..that’s what really throws this off! But grab that fabric collection for $99 and you won’t be disappointed
Damn… I was not gonna buy this because of how akai played us (those who have a mpc) but damn the sounds are really good to me. The op-4 I can do with out, not a fan of fm synthesis, thanks homie💪🏽
@@Jtcrawford3 the mpc 61 is a far superior sequencer and workstation than any of those keyboards you named . It should cost more. The mpc’s are extremely deep devices with one of the, if not the best sampler on the market on it. Easy to use, and mpc has been updating and fine tuning the mpc since the late 70’s. It does audio tracks, syncs up to 34 different outboard devices and synths. Has software that works with any daw, it’s not close. Now if you would have said the Roland fantom then we will have a conversation . Now those keyboards you mentioned may work best for you and your workflow, I get that. But the mpc line and mpc key 61 does 2 times as much as those keyboards. Again it should cost more
@@Jtcrawford3 mpcs aren’t just used for beatmaking and DJing, I personally know several guy that use them to make gospel music. they are used for all types of music. The flexibility of the sequencer and the depth of the software allows for any type of music to be made. Most professional music is not made with one device. They are made with several devices. And the mpc with its usb capabilities can easily control and sync any synth or device. Those keyboards may have better sounds but I’m willing to bet, not by much. And with the added capabilities of the sequencer, sampler, much better and I mean much better software. Because I’ve use the Yamaha MODX, and the fantom and the software on those devices don’t come close. Lastly those entry level keyboards you named don’t come close to the value of the mpc 61. Thats prolly why they are cheaper, and like I said they should be.
Thanks for doing this, it's really helpful. What I'm trying to understand (and for context I'm not an MPC user) is what other sounds come with the keys without paying extra? Is this everything or do you get some of the existing MPC content also?
The keys comes with a TON of sounds. All the new instruments from all the new instruments come with the keys. Please subscribe and have a look at the other videos
Actually there are some pretty good ones, I’m working on more in depth overview of the presets by category, so I’ll look into starting with an acoustic and electric guitar one
The instruments are available right now for the current MPC range. completely over priced. No arranger - this is a deal breaker if you’re looking for a complete studio package.
The more sounds I get, the more overwhelmed and almost less creative sometimes. We end up spending hours flipping presets instead of learning sound design in one synth and creating what we want. I’m a preset whore… but often wonder if it’s counter productive.
I keep telling myself that.... and then I see a new synth review... and then talk myself out of it... and then look back the MPC Key and tell her she is still my only one..
Akai doesn’t do a great job with presets. They make some odd selections that aren’t particularly useful for any genre. Their presets aren’t brilliant for effects and not for instruments unless they are trying to emulate a specific known sound. Their plugins have more potential once you tame their presets or make your own. In a way, this is good because if the presets were brilliant, everyone would just use the presets and sound the same.
@@CREATEEDUCATEINSPIRE The e.basses must not be very good, if no one is demonstrating them. In every video I've found, the demonstrators showcase the good sounds & omit the bad ones( it must be per the prime directive from Akai, to bolster sales of this unit.)
ya, its really hard to compete with the kontakt libraries. These can work for some pop stuff where synthetic strings work but def can't compete with knotakt.
I’m so glad you did this video. In the first 2 minutes it was clear these instruments are not with the money. Thanks
That price tag🥴
Sounds are good… the playing to demonstrate the sounds not so much…..that’s what really throws this off! But grab that fabric collection for $99 and you won’t be disappointed
Glad to see you back!
Glad to be back at your service.
Damn… I was not gonna buy this because of how akai played us (those who have a mpc) but damn the sounds are really good to me. The op-4 I can do with out, not a fan of fm synthesis, thanks homie💪🏽
This sounds fine in a vacuum, but I have a Yamaha MX49 which sounds a lot better IMO. I just wish there was a module / desktop version of it.
Then get out of the vacuum? it's all relative.
@@Jtcrawford3 the mpc 61 is a far superior sequencer and workstation than any of those keyboards you named . It should cost more. The mpc’s are extremely deep devices with one of the, if not the best sampler on the market on it. Easy to use, and mpc has been updating and fine tuning the mpc since the late 70’s. It does audio tracks, syncs up to 34 different outboard devices and synths. Has software that works with any daw, it’s not close. Now if you would have said the Roland fantom then we will have a conversation . Now those keyboards you mentioned may work best for you and your workflow, I get that. But the mpc line and mpc key 61 does 2 times as much as those keyboards. Again it should cost more
@@Jtcrawford3 mpcs aren’t just used for beatmaking and DJing, I personally know several guy that use them to make gospel music. they are used for all types of music. The flexibility of the sequencer and the depth of the software allows for any type of music to be made. Most professional music is not made with one device. They are made with several devices. And the mpc with its usb capabilities can easily control and sync any synth or device. Those keyboards may have better sounds but I’m willing to bet, not by much. And with the added capabilities of the sequencer, sampler, much better and I mean much better software. Because I’ve use the Yamaha MODX, and the fantom and the software on those devices don’t come close. Lastly those entry level keyboards you named don’t come close to the value of the mpc 61. Thats prolly why they are cheaper, and like I said they should be.
@@Jtcrawford3 look up Ben Correll TH-cam channel and see what type of music he makes with the mpc. And the flexibility it has
We’re you saying you wish there was a module or desktop version of the mpc key 61? If so there is, the mpc one, mpc live, and mpc x. Lol @dbjungle
Did they make saxophone in it
Thanks for doing this, it's really helpful. What I'm trying to understand (and for context I'm not an MPC user) is what other sounds come with the keys without paying extra? Is this everything or do you get some of the existing MPC content also?
The keys comes with a TON of sounds. All the new instruments from all the new instruments come with the keys. Please subscribe and have a look at the other videos
So all these come with the keys
Yup! They sound great
Hey nice preset preview, but what about acoustic and electric guitars? any good presets?
Actually there are some pretty good ones, I’m working on more in depth overview of the presets by category, so I’ll look into starting with an acoustic and electric guitar one
The instruments are available right now for the current MPC range. completely over priced. No arranger - this is a deal breaker if you’re looking for a complete studio package.
but yet ppl still buy workstation keyboards with there out dated sequencers and recycled sounds 😬
This is the most complete studio package on the market. If you'd like something better you'll need a daw
Thanks for this bro 👍🏾
Hope it helps
Wish they had a dedicated brass engine with articulations
I agree, something like keeps switching into different articulations would be amazing
Yeah I hope that coming
Wow super fire 🔥
6000 new sounds, 200 usable ones
lol pretty much what hip hop does today.
All you need is about 10 sounds.
If that !!
The more sounds I get, the more overwhelmed and almost less creative sometimes. We end up spending hours flipping presets instead of learning sound design in one synth and creating what we want. I’m a preset whore… but often wonder if it’s counter productive.
My last synth workstation.. I'm done with buying hardware. This mpc should do it .
I keep telling myself that.... and then I see a new synth review... and then talk myself out of it... and then look back the MPC Key and tell her she is still my only one..
sounds crisp to me, I hated the sound and design of the fantom.
The Fantom definitely has its "own thing" going on
@@CREATEEDUCATEINSPIRE I did not like the sterile sound, and rodumb has really lost it. Thanks
@@CREATEEDUCATEINSPIRE the mpc one is a beast.
Akai doesn’t do a great job with presets. They make some odd selections that aren’t particularly useful for any genre. Their presets aren’t brilliant for effects and not for instruments unless they are trying to emulate a specific known sound. Their plugins have more potential once you tame their presets or make your own. In a way, this is good because if the presets were brilliant, everyone would just use the presets and sound the same.
No e.bass sounds? Only 8 plug-ins per project? Only 4GB of RAM(with no option to upgrade?) Pathetic...
I think there might be some E bass inside of Fabric somewhere
@@CREATEEDUCATEINSPIRE The e.basses must not be very good, if no one is demonstrating them. In every video I've found, the demonstrators showcase the good sounds & omit the bad ones( it must be per the prime directive from Akai, to bolster sales of this unit.)
This kind of demo would be much more useful and informative if it was made by someone who could actually play keyboards.
Thanks for the feedback
Strings sound so cheap. This stuff is overrated.
ya, its really hard to compete with the kontakt libraries. These can work for some pop stuff where synthetic strings work but def can't compete with knotakt.
Totally unorganised selection making it very difficult to listen too sorry.