With the mpc x above and the mpc live akai offers music makers an easy way to transition their work between hardware and software platforms.
Akai mpc live vs mpc x.
Times move fast and now it s official.
If you have an mpc x or mpc live firmware v2 1 or later must be currently installed note.
Mpc live ii vs mpc one speaker test review and 2 8 tutorial.
I previously wrote about the new mpc one but at that time the mpc live ii was just a rumour.
When akai introduced the mpc studio series a few years ago i was put off by the idea of using an mpc away from my computer only to integrate it back into my ableton live based workflow later on.
A usb drive with at least 1gb of free space.
The entry level mpc one the mid range mpc live ii and the now three year old studio workhorse the mpc x.
Mostly a topical view of the hardware layout differences.
A comparison of the mpc x and the mpc ren.
Did akai fix the cons.
The original mpc live is discontinued and replaced with the new mpc live ii meaning the current akai mpc line up now consists of three distinct mpcs.
It s an alternative to what akai has already put out not a replacement.
I checked the mpc live and the mpc x and they are quite different.
Further technical support.
If you are running an earlier fw version than 2 1 you will have to use your pc or mac to execute the update.
The drive must be formatted correctly to be recognized by the mpc.
Akai pro mpc live and x exporting expansions from the mpc software.
What you ll need before updating.
Whether you are a customer or dealer if you already own an akai pro product or if you just have pre sales questions the akai pro technical support team is available to help.
The mpc live works on battery and is smaller it s quite convenient but the mpc x dedicated q link looks more appealing to me for a home studio use.
Updating with a usb drive.
The mpc one won t be a tempting option for those who already own an mpc live or mpc x.
Akai pro mpc 2 0 managing your ilok licenses.