People can hate…Akai is killing it…converters this…hardware that…to the human ear that’s wonderful sound. Glad I grabbed a Live 2 retro…and I’m a Maschine guy 😎
What a demo, Andy is such a great talent. Akai struck gold when they signed him up. So tempted to sell my mpc live and other gear to get that keyboard.
I got x and live , the x is easy wflow but the live got batteries and is so effin portable. I dont Even use my 2500 but so hard to let it go 😅 i rather sell my dj gear and effekt pedals😂 not akaaaaai
So I installed/Activated the mini d plugin on my MPC One yesterday.... Immediately after fiddling around with it for about two hours.... WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! I have owned and used moog Subsequent 37 in the past, by comparison this plugin comes to a superb modeling synth quality, and HAUNTINGLY close to the real thing!! plus 4 voice AND effects! and atleast to my ears (especially after tweaking some knobs) comes fantastically close to the actual synth!!... Given the alternative, this thing at $79.95 or even $99.95 is a STEAL!..recommend to anyone out there debating getting it, go right ahead! DON'T even THINK about not getting this as a plugin for the BARGAIN it really is!!! . AWESOME JOB!...Moog/Akai, whoever collaborated on this!...😱 THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! God Bless you all! Lol... 🙏👍👏👏👏
@a2roland Thank you! I have been debating buying a Subsequent 25, Grandmother, or a Behringer Model D/Poly D and was going to pick up this plugin on Black Friday either way. I may just start there and then decide if I want to add anything else.
Just a heads up for those using the Tascam Model 12 as a usb interface with their MPC… this new update 2.11.6 didn’t fix the unwanted digital distortion/cracking noise issue introduced in 2.11.5. Had to downgrade back to 2.11.4 to remove unwanted noise.
@@jammystraub488 Akai just released 2.11.7 update about a week ago which seems to have fix the unwanted noise for some interfaces. I can confirm that so far it fixed the issue on my MPC One/Tascam model 12 setup but from what I’m reading from others some are still experiencing the issue on different interfaces.
I picked this up last week I have yet to really dig in I think I want to try some old new wave music I'm glad someone finally showcased the bass sounds that is what the moog was know for in my hood
Imagine being off my MPC X over a year. No time working, gigging, etc. I looked up, I was 2.6 software l, this week I updated to 2.12 getting access to the Expansions. I worked with Jura which I love. I just researched Mini and it's killer. I also unlocked OPx-4, and Fabric. I just got a supercharged MPC. Already laid down 3 tracks. Off to lay more now....
Got the MPC key 37, and I love the damn thing, I never rameally clucked with software DAWs but this thing just makes sense to me and I can come up ideas and complete them so much easier than now.
This is a stunningly good keyboard. It's also the future. Great demo of the product. If you don't want to gig with a laptop, here's one of the best solutions.
@@HOLLASOUNDS Yeah, it was. Sort of like showing us "This took a whole studio back in the day, and now you can do it on one keyboard." Good video work is "show, don't tell." Great demo.
I love the mpc plug-ins . They includes really high quality sounds . And the idea behind the mpc platform is in my opinion super dope . ❤️👍 I have a mpc live 2 and its pure joy to make sound
I couldn't resist and immediately tested the trial version yesterday. One thing I was wondering is that I had to install this on an external drive. Can't you install these plugins on the internal SSD?
@@AndyMacMPCclub Ah, I just forgot that option. However, I had a lot of fun with this plugin, works flawlessly. These are the sounds I need for my music style :)
I'd love to see the MPC-Key 61 in a synth shoot out. Compared one-on-one against similar priced and cheaper kit, with 4 or 5 octave keyboards. At $79 a plug-in though, the price I feel is on the high side. I think not providing initial additional free expansions on the Key-61 flagship synth will harm sales. Many other flagship synths are expanded free via firmware and gain new features/sounds after release. An interesting keyboard. I think Akai should seriously consider a standalone synth. A traditional synth with regards to layout - without the focus on MPC workflow. I believe there is space for it in the market. Similar to the Key-61, but cheaper. More built-in synth models. More knobs and faders. Less menu diving. But at $1,000-$1,2000 with much more synthesis options and models out of the box.
You are spot on, i can just see it now. X amount of plugins pre-installed, multiple knobs,faders and buttons with transport controls plus the touch screen and all plugins automatically mapped when a plugin is called up with the option to map to your liking. No drum pads but played on the keys instead. It is definitely achievable and would increase their market share.
@@tyranic1 Akai could remove the touchscreen part to save costs. Put a row of buttons above and below the screen, with many more knobs either side. Then touch wouldn't be needed. If they used a slightly higher resolution screen, they could show split sections for editing, say using 2 halves shown at the same time. The left half of the screen controlled by knobs on the left of the screen. Then use same for the right half of the sound editing GUI. Faster/more efficient synth real-time sound-shaping. Plus, if you remove touch, you don't need to draw the knobs on the GUI. You could just show the values/labels on the screen which update as you turn the knobs. If you can display many more values on-screen, you cut out many pages of parameters.
They have been giving away plug ins away and adding features for the last few years. C’mon. You can get a MPC One, the plug ins, and a MIDI keyboard in the range of the price point you mention. I seriously doubt people would choose an Akai synth without MPC functions over a MODX or Fantom 0 with better sounds. They know exactly what they are doing and the target market.
@@matthewgaines10 I'm on about the recent pay for plugins. Some people just want a more cut down version and prefer having the keyboard version maybe with three bundled instrument plugins minus the screen but with a oled display showing parameters. Also they don't particularly care about the most realistic instruments. Hiphop and that genre is not about that. Akai has got the balance right and some want to stay in that ecosystem.
Nice Sound. You playing the Synth Brass 3 sometime 4 keys with the right hand and 2 keys with the left hand, 6 tones. If I do the same thing with my key 37 and Mini D Synth Brass 3 just 4 tones are active. Can somebody know the reason ?
Not sure why NI didn't do this yet on their Complete Control... Mashine+ is standalone, but what about their keyboards?? Everyone wants to sit there twisting knobs on the Monark without a computer attached and play it on keys... jeez... it would a great experience...
Hey Jack, here a video I've been dying to see you get on. Akai Force with the MPK mini plus 37 vs a Korg microkey air 49. Pros and cons, thoughts and opinions. Cheers from Dallas, Texas
I feel we're missing an orchestral plugin to make this a complete synth/workstation. It seems like it's just meant to be a hip hop beat-maker, which makes me think you could just purchase MPC One+ and a $1000 synth instead...
@@ParkerCharlesGabriel For most people the ONE is the best choice. It'll run all the free plugins too. I only got a Live 2 so I could run an MC-101 in host mode and use it totally off-grid.
Great demo but it highlights my problem with the current mpc sequencer. Andy’s first takes were the best, then he had to stop and hit rec and the 2nd takes weren’t as good (but still great). DAWs have a capture record feature and take recording for midi and audio. The MPC needs this badly. They have a half baked retrospective record now that is useless. Get this done Akai and we can drop DAWs..
@@andremiller1566 I know, I said it was half baked. Try using it, it will capture stuff, but you will have to stop the sequencer, find the part you like and copy it back into the loop 😒, workflow killer.
@@xavierb1307 When you're right you're right. 🤷 I think it's there for idiots like me who needed nearly 20 years to go from non-keyboard player, to poor keyboard player. When I'm doodling I occasionally play something I would struggle to reproduce and bam it's right there. Keep voicing your complaint and hopefully others feel like you and Akai takes notice and does something.
@@flossondatrack8861 not worth it. With one controller and a midi piano you can do everything. Especially considering the price is ridiculous for a non weighted 61 key..... Silly.
Because people like having all in one dedicated hardware, outside of the Prophet X there are no dedicated hardware sampling keyboards, and Akai wants to offer a competitor to the Fantom, Nautilus, etc... This still doesn't play on that 'workstation' level though. It could, but it still needs development and is potentially underpowered from a hardware perspective. Having said that, I use a One with Moog keyboard controlling it 😂
Because there are people who actually can play a keyboard and they probably prefer the keyboard format. Those people never would’ve considered an MPC One and a MIDI controller. In other words, this may not be for you and they weren’t thinking about you when they made it.
Just hate that Akai adds new stuff without fixing the operating system, then just adding MORE bugs to what is already a broken line. They’ve completely ignored all the know issues! All those beta testers are so upset that they’ve just wasted their time. The Force just doesn’t work properly any more and just isn’t trustable for live music due to crashes! The team have nailed 😂No!!! It isn’t limitless there’s all sorts of memory issues!
no point buying mpc plugins if your planning on taking it to the pc after all adding effects should not be something you do in the write stage anyway very thing should be done in separate stages so you give everything 100% full attention and focus pro don't work like this only people that don't know what there doing make this mistake or fall pray to this habit i wont be geting any plugins are be sending it to my computer and writing it in as sperate audio files then doing the processing the pc and mpc stem is shit better off using rip x
Junk. I bought an MPC a couple years ago and it felt like a step backwards to my Reason days 20 years ago. If you think this plugin will adequately substitute for a real Mini Moog you are smoking crack.
The man is a freaking genius on any MPC gear.
People can hate…Akai is killing it…converters this…hardware that…to the human ear that’s wonderful sound. Glad I grabbed a Live 2 retro…and I’m a Maschine guy 😎
What a demo, Andy is such a great talent. Akai struck gold when they signed him up. So tempted to sell my mpc live and other gear to get that keyboard.
HEY ANDY MAC SPEAKING OF IPHONES CAN WE GET A BACK BUTTON THO
Do it. Traded my Mpc Live2 and Kronos for this and took a few hundred back home along with it. Completely satisfied with my decision.
I got x and live , the x is easy wflow but the live got batteries and is so effin portable. I dont Even use my 2500 but so hard to let it go 😅 i rather sell my dj gear and effekt pedals😂 not akaaaaai
Are you a bot? Theres no way you feel that way
Andy Mac knows exactly what will work with what to make an instant vibe, ohhh My. Love his work flow.
So I installed/Activated the mini d plugin on my MPC One yesterday.... Immediately after fiddling around with it for about two hours.... WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! I have owned and used moog Subsequent 37 in the past, by comparison this plugin comes to a superb modeling synth quality, and HAUNTINGLY close to the real thing!! plus 4 voice AND effects! and atleast to my ears (especially after tweaking some knobs) comes fantastically close to the actual synth!!... Given the alternative, this thing at $79.95 or even $99.95 is a STEAL!..recommend to anyone out there debating getting it, go right ahead! DON'T even THINK about not getting this as a plugin for the BARGAIN it really is!!! . AWESOME JOB!...Moog/Akai, whoever collaborated on this!...😱 THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! God Bless you all! Lol... 🙏👍👏👏👏
Does the mini d sound as fat as a real analog synth or is it noticeably different?
@@draglinedrummerJust like the real thing.
@a2roland Thank you! I have been debating buying a Subsequent 25, Grandmother, or a Behringer Model D/Poly D and was going to pick up this plugin on Black Friday either way. I may just start there and then decide if I want to add anything else.
@@draglinedrummerHey-a year later… where do you stand on this? Did you get it? Like it? Or did you go to hardware over the plugin?
O..m...g 🤯 I'm sold after this video. I love these funky sounds 🙌🏾
Hands down!!! Completely sold!!
And that folks, is how you demo a plugin
These two are so much fun to watch...Amazing product and product support...
Kudos on the Mini D. Don’t need a VST or my Boog so much for wonderful Model D tones. This and OPX4 are my fav plugins.
Alright, the MPC Key 61 makes a ton of sense now! Fantastic demo, and fantastic sounding plug-in!
That Mini D is a good addition to the Key61. Thank you for releasing a plugin that does not have waay too many effects on the presets.
Jack and Andy….very entertaining demo team.
Andy truly is the da MAC
Love it, all ready happy with the Mellotron and Solina plug-ins. its like have a cake with some icing added to the top
I was waiting for the flip to DnB !
Just a heads up for those using the Tascam Model 12 as a usb interface with their MPC… this new update 2.11.6 didn’t fix the unwanted digital distortion/cracking noise issue introduced in 2.11.5. Had to downgrade back to 2.11.4 to remove unwanted noise.
Good to know. Boooo to Akai for not fixing something that was such a big deal when it was released.
@@jammystraub488 Akai just released 2.11.7 update about a week ago which seems to have fix the unwanted noise for some interfaces. I can confirm that so far it fixed the issue on my MPC One/Tascam model 12 setup but from what I’m reading from others some are still experiencing the issue on different interfaces.
@@sneaksgotbeats Time to update my Firmware! I too use a model 12 😅
Yes at last Andy Mac PEACE!!!😁
nice demo ........so tempted to buy one based on the demo ...kudos guys
Andy recreating a funkier version of 'Eternal - Stay' on the fly was pretty fuckin cool.
Andy, Andy, Andy my man. Soul, and funk on a top shelf level. You know how to sell it with flavour. Sold.
I picked this up last week I have yet to really dig in I think I want to try some old new wave music
I'm glad someone finally showcased the bass sounds that is what the moog was know for in my hood
The levels on this video are insane.
Love the plugins and theses demo, though 3 licences is a bit short for my live. Live 2, X, keys and force, think there should be enough for range
You need to steady on buying Akai lol. But yeah, as we login there shouldn't really be a cap.
Imagine being off my MPC X over a year. No time working, gigging, etc. I looked up, I was 2.6 software l, this week I updated to 2.12 getting access to the Expansions. I worked with Jura which I love. I just researched Mini and it's killer. I also unlocked OPx-4, and Fabric. I just got a supercharged MPC. Already laid down 3 tracks. Off to lay more now....
He was ready for him to play them out for real
Andy is COOKIN!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Got the MPC key 37, and I love the damn thing, I never rameally clucked with software DAWs but this thing just makes sense to me and I can come up ideas and complete them so much easier than now.
Andy Mac never fails to impress with his steller jams. He would be welcome at my place any day! Lol 👊🧡👍 Jaaaammm!
That sounds really cool!
This is a stunningly good keyboard. It's also the future. Great demo of the product. If you don't want to gig with a laptop, here's one of the best solutions.
Andy's demo was crazy Good.
@@HOLLASOUNDS Yeah, it was. Sort of like showing us "This took a whole studio back in the day, and now you can do it on one keyboard." Good video work is "show, don't tell." Great demo.
That's what my wife calls me. I tell you, I get no respect.
Hahahahaha that’s awesome
Settle down flawdny
Hahahaha 👍
We have a winner ladies and gentlemen 😂
Rodney would be proud of this comment! Lol
Andy Mac=The 🐐
I love the mpc plug-ins .
They includes really high quality sounds .
And the idea behind the mpc platform is in my opinion super dope .
❤️👍
I have a mpc live 2 and its pure joy to make sound
Also another FACT: Everytime Andy Mac hits a key on an MPC product, AKAI sales goes through the roof.
Man, just imagine if these plug-ins were affordable.........the possibilities......
Mini D is $30 right now. I know this is a old comment but I thought I throw it out there
Andy Mac is a friggin beast
Is that 'Sine Wine' preset only available for the MPC Key series??? It's not in the list withing the MPC One
Great work Andy!
Reminded me of Ronald Jenkees. I wonder what happened to him? He'd be a f***in beast on the MPC keys 🔥
Andy Mac = Instant funk 🔥!!!
I really love this channel!!! ❤
Would like to hear a bit of variation in the style of music that’s made demo’ing the MPC, always seems to be R&B’esque…
AKAI is the move.
I couldn't resist and immediately tested the trial version yesterday. One thing I was wondering is that I had to install this on an external drive. Can't you install these plugins on the internal SSD?
It’s best to add 2TB SSD which can installed in the Sata Bay. You can then add your full sample collection and new plugins.
@@AndyMacMPCclub Ah, I just forgot that option. However, I had a lot of fun with this plugin, works flawlessly. These are the sounds I need for my music style :)
NOTE: U only buy the keys / synth plugin - not the player ^^ :P
Still waiting on my
Andymac limited edition
MPC
Andy Roasted that demonstration 🔥🔥🔥😎
I'd love to see the MPC-Key 61 in a synth shoot out.
Compared one-on-one against similar priced and cheaper kit, with 4 or 5 octave keyboards. At $79 a plug-in though, the price I feel is on the high side. I think not providing initial additional free expansions on the Key-61 flagship synth will harm sales. Many other flagship synths are expanded free via firmware and gain new features/sounds after release. An interesting keyboard.
I think Akai should seriously consider a standalone synth. A traditional synth with regards to layout - without the focus on MPC workflow. I believe there is space for it in the market. Similar to the Key-61, but cheaper. More built-in synth models. More knobs and faders. Less menu diving. But at $1,000-$1,2000 with much more synthesis options and models out of the box.
You are spot on, i can just see it now. X amount of plugins pre-installed, multiple knobs,faders and buttons with transport controls plus the touch screen and all plugins automatically mapped when a plugin is called up with the option to map to your liking. No drum pads but played on the keys instead. It is definitely achievable and would increase their market share.
@@tyranic1 Akai could remove the touchscreen part to save costs. Put a row of buttons above and below the screen, with many more knobs either side. Then touch wouldn't be needed. If they used a slightly higher resolution screen, they could show split sections for editing, say using 2 halves shown at the same time. The left half of the screen controlled by knobs on the left of the screen. Then use same for the right half of the sound editing GUI.
Faster/more efficient synth real-time sound-shaping. Plus, if you remove touch, you don't need to draw the knobs on the GUI. You could just show the values/labels on the screen which update as you turn the knobs. If you can display many more values on-screen, you cut out many pages of parameters.
They have been giving away plug ins away and adding features for the last few years. C’mon.
You can get a MPC One, the plug ins, and a MIDI keyboard in the range of the price point you mention. I seriously doubt people would choose an Akai synth without MPC functions over a MODX or Fantom 0 with better sounds.
They know exactly what they are doing and the target market.
@@matthewgaines10 I'm on about the recent pay for plugins. Some people just want a more cut down version and prefer having the keyboard version maybe with three bundled instrument plugins minus the screen but with a oled display showing parameters. Also they don't particularly care about the most realistic instruments. Hiphop and that genre is not about that. Akai has got the balance right and some want to stay in that ecosystem.
Nice Sound. You playing the Synth Brass 3 sometime 4 keys with the right hand and 2 keys with the left hand, 6 tones. If I do the same thing with my key 37 and Mini D Synth Brass 3 just 4 tones are active. Can somebody know the reason ?
all I can say is Gaaaaaaaaaaa....daaaaaaaaaam !!! dude made a hit ...Dr. Mix ... what you sayin ?
Sold!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
At 7:18 is a Error in the Matrix
Lmao... buddy didn't even feel a thing. Andy Macs jamming totally bent the time and space continuum.
Damn fine funk
delicious once again.
A+ demo
Can i buy 1 and us for my 3 different mpcs?
Not sure why NI didn't do this yet on their Complete Control... Mashine+ is standalone, but what about their keyboards?? Everyone wants to sit there twisting knobs on the Monark without a computer attached and play it on keys... jeez... it would a great experience...
9:30 Is this true? I purchased this plugin and its only allowing me to use it on one MPC, and not two.
Great! But only 8 plugins per project. This fills up super quick. Is it a hardware limitation?
Does the mini D and air flavor pro comes free with firmware update ?
You have to buy it
Hey Jack, here a video I've been dying to see you get on. Akai Force with the MPK mini plus 37 vs a Korg microkey air 49. Pros and cons, thoughts and opinions. Cheers from Dallas, Texas
I’d like to have this as a PC plugin
Over/under how long it will take to hear Andy Mack say, "A whole new level"...
If you already have a mpc live 2 you really don't need mpc key 61.
Is this compatible with the AKAI MPC Studio 2 running with the latest MPC 2.13 software?
Please add to the Mellotron
No sabía que Alberto Chicote trabaja para AKAI 😜
Can this be installed on two different stand-alone devices. For example an MPC Live and MPC Key 61? Or is it limited to just one device?
Disregard this question. I got it done..😎
That Anderton dude is like listening to nails on a chalkboard.
When Andy gonna drop a mixtape 😂
What sounds was he using?
9/8 nain 😊
I feel we're missing an orchestral plugin to make this a complete synth/workstation. It seems like it's just meant to be a hip hop beat-maker, which makes me think you could just purchase MPC One+ and a $1000 synth instead...
That what I would do. Something like bolo the producers setup. They are nice to have to add layers if you wanna work standalone sometimes.
Cpu usage?
Try to do the same on a Digitakt :D
Capacitive touch screen????
Sold!!!
haha that was a cool jam
Can ANYONE tell me the advantages of buying an Mpc key 61 over an Mpc one?!?
More ram and a ribbon controller on the keys.
If you have a good midi keyboard with aftertouch - nothing worth mentioning in real terms.
It's just a 'one box' solution which some people prefer.
Does the Mpc One come with a ton of cool sounds already included?
@@ParkerCharlesGabriel yes.. And more you can get off akais website for free.
@@ParkerCharlesGabriel For most people the ONE is the best choice. It'll run all the free plugins too. I only got a Live 2 so I could run an MC-101 in host mode and use it totally off-grid.
Why do we need the old Kanye when we have Andy mack?
Before they start collecting money for paid plugins, why not fix "bounce to sample" that they broke by changing the software?
Idk why but that guys eyes just cut though every atom of my existence. I think he can see through me
Great demo but it highlights my problem with the current mpc sequencer. Andy’s first takes were the best, then he had to stop and hit rec and the 2nd takes weren’t as good (but still great). DAWs have a capture record feature and take recording for midi and audio. The MPC needs this badly. They have a half baked retrospective record now that is useless. Get this done Akai and we can drop DAWs..
That feature exists in the mpc lol
@@andremiller1566 I know, I said it was half baked. Try using it, it will capture stuff, but you will have to stop the sequencer, find the part you like and copy it back into the loop 😒, workflow killer.
@@xavierb1307 When you're right you're right. 🤷 I think it's there for idiots like me who needed nearly 20 years to go from non-keyboard player, to poor keyboard player. When I'm doodling I occasionally play something I would struggle to reproduce and bam it's right there.
Keep voicing your complaint and hopefully others feel like you and Akai takes notice and does something.
Yaaay First ❤
You were second... to House Pussy of all people
I'm still not sure why Akai made this piano. An MPC one and a midi controller can do the same things
Other than the keyboard control button, yeah. I have the X, MPC Live 2, Force and now this beast. The workflow is different
@@flossondatrack8861 not worth it. With one controller and a midi piano you can do everything. Especially considering the price is ridiculous for a non weighted 61 key..... Silly.
@@westwalnutrecords Gigging musicians prefer not lugging around more crap. It may not suit your needs, but that's it.
Because people like having all in one dedicated hardware, outside of the Prophet X there are no dedicated hardware sampling keyboards, and Akai wants to offer a competitor to the Fantom, Nautilus, etc... This still doesn't play on that 'workstation' level though. It could, but it still needs development and is potentially underpowered from a hardware perspective.
Having said that, I use a One with Moog keyboard controlling it 😂
Because there are people who actually can play a keyboard and they probably prefer the keyboard format. Those people never would’ve considered an MPC One and a MIDI controller. In other words, this may not be for you and they weren’t thinking about you when they made it.
Top top top akai mpc key 61🎉
Andertons Synth...don't bore us with cloned stuff....show us the new Synclavier Regen...
That's how you demo a product! Stop messing about and take me money!
💎💎💎
Do not buy.....do not buy.....I've got a Force but the keys is calling
Listen, if you want to sell things you have to be real. Doing a puff piece with a NPC that loves everything, aint selling anything
Just hate that Akai adds new stuff without fixing the operating system, then just adding MORE bugs to what is already a broken line. They’ve completely ignored all the know issues! All those beta testers are so upset that they’ve just wasted their time. The Force just doesn’t work properly any more and just isn’t trustable for live music due to crashes!
The team have nailed 😂No!!! It isn’t limitless there’s all sorts of memory issues!
Andy Mac, what beautiful teeth you have..
Man ........
Andy is talented and sexy
no point buying mpc plugins if your planning on taking it
to the pc after all adding effects should not be something you do in the write stage anyway
very thing should be done in separate stages so you give everything 100% full attention and focus
pro don't work like this only people that don't know what there doing make this mistake or fall pray to
this habit i wont be geting any plugins are be sending it to my computer and writing it in as sperate audio files
then doing the processing the pc and mpc stem is shit better off using rip x
Junk. I bought an MPC a couple years ago and it felt like a step backwards to my Reason days 20 years ago. If you think this plugin will adequately substitute for a real Mini Moog you are smoking crack.
Andy you're like 60! Stop trying to look like 20!
JAJAJAJAAA...JAJAJAJAAA...ANIMO GENTES CON ALEGRIASI GOOD...