I have them both and use them both. Each one gives me a different vibe. The MPC One i travel with and the MPC 37Keys i keep at home as a center piece to my studio. Both are excellent
@@BoloDaProducerI’m just not learning about mpc Products, all I want to do is learn how to make beats and sample other music, is the live 2 a good starting point?
@@frankieerving amazing starting point; its portable and has speaker! and the speaker is not a gimmick! it actually bumps! any of the new mpcs now are easy to sample with go and get one!
I recently got the MPC one plus and I love. It stores conveniently in a bag during times when I'm on the road and get the urge to make a beat or two. It definitely feels like a portable DAW.
I've got the MPC One +, and will probably get a Roland Juno or something to that effect. I love what the One plus can do, and thankfully content creators have made the learning curve very quite fun.
Getting the one+. Like the smaller size and already have a small midi keyboard and for closer access to the pads (main point for me). Stayed with this video anyway because of how nice Bolo is :)
I traded my black MPC One for a MPC Key 37 and couldn't be happier. It's a nice compact sized keyboard MPC workstation in one unit. As Bolo said, it's only one unit I have to plug in and it's compact for traveling as well. Previously, I was always connecting an external midi keyboard to the MPC One every time I wanted to play keys with it, making for a clunkier setup. With the MPC KEY-37, I don't have to worry about that. That's the reason I bought the KEY-37.
@WssHood I think they took off either $200 or $250 for it, which is pretty good for a trade-in. I didn't have the MPC One+. I just had the regular MPC One.
I'm FL Studio first. but, I hang out with the MPC Crowd because all of my Akai Midi Controllers came with the MPC Software... So once in a while a mess around with the MPC Studio. If I was to get a Stand Alone I'd get the Key 37 because it has a Keyboard on it...
I was on the fence about which one to grab between the two. I went with the One Plus because I don't really need another keyboard because I already have a Nektar Panorama P6
One thing to note, if you select the MPC+ standalone, you can hook it to a good midi keyboard controller that has really good "arpeggios". This is the benefit of the MPC+. The Key 37 has the same basic arpeggios as the MPC Key 61 and MPC+ and FORCE. I use the Roland Juno D (2024) model as a midi controller for the MPC+. This gives you 1000s of arpeggios to customize and makes your jams better. Great video as always!
I’m getting my MPC Key 37 based off your recommendation. Christmas is over and I ain’t gotta buy anything for the kids anymore so now I can worry about me. 😂
Just bought a One plus for it's size (I use it with a powerbank) but totally agree, price difference is always covered with sounds and plug-in. I'm almost sorry I hadn't choose the key37 . All are nice pieces of hardware for that money. Most of all I love Akai sound quality with recordings too. Il love producing beats but I'm a bass player since decades. Recordings with MPC are great with it's stock line in plug-in. I started recording on Fostex 4tracks, I know what I say , very easy making it sound almost perfect , really love mine ❤
If you’re a pads > keys type producer you’ll prefer the One over the Key 37 because the pads are centered. If you’re more of a producer that prefers the keys then go Key 37. To the people leaning towards buying the One I’d recommend people be patient and save up to get a Live 2 instead of a MPC One. I know it’s difficult to wait if you already got the money for the One, but it’s worth it. Of course, that’s just a suggestion.
I play keys professionally, so the MPC Key 37 got me interested in the MPC again after a somewhat complicated experience with an MPC One about two years ago. I had an opportunity to trade an SP404MK2 for an MPC One Plus. I'm actually glad I went with it even though I was leaning towards the Key 37 because I can choose which amount of keys I need for different scenarios. On top of it, I'm getting that MPC stuff stand/battery combo. I feel like the MPC One/One Plus and Live 1 and 2 are the portable options. All other models are for dedicated studio use.
Hey, what keys are you playing? I own a Yamaha MODX8 and I am thinking about coupling it with an MPC. Theoretically I do not need a keybed and go well with the MPC One+, but something brings me towards the MPC Key 37. It must be so portable.
@ I use a Korg Nautilus 88 key for my studio work. I ended up with the MPC One Plus and I use various midi controllers with it because it's my outside of the studio workstation. I prefer the One Plus over the Key 37 for now because keys are optional and it makes it more protable. I had a MODX for 3 years and it's a really nice keyboard and has great synths. It's a little tricky to program, but has a lit of potential. That's a good pair up with the MPC in my opinion.
@@remyvegamedia Wow, Nautilus. What a beast! I am very happy with my MODX apart from the mediocre keybed. The RH3 keybed of the Nautilus is much better. Can you connect these two devices (MPC and Nautilus) so that the sounds of the MPC Plug-ins are played on the Nautilus and vice versa?
@@myrisek1 Yeah the keybed and sounds felt like a big upgrade but the MODX is still a really great board. Yeah definitrpy!!Ot has regular midi or USB for running as a controller or accepting midi info.
I bought the MPC ONE +plus and the mpk mini 37 keyboard because I always wanted the classic mpc pad from watching guys like Arabmusik make beats for Dipset back in the days and also the mini 37 keyboard is a better fit for when i just want to work with the daw on the computer
Between the 2 I’d go with the Key 37 but I just ditched my Machine MK3 and got the Key 61 and I wish I made the jump sooner! Something about the interface just seems easier and more natural and the sounds included are so rad too, can’t wait to jump into it more but definitely MPC Gang for sure
I love both of them, but i perfer the one plus because its nice and centered far as the pads and the screen. Key 37 is a state of art with it's capabilities but i will be getting a Roland Juno with my one plus and that's because of the sounds.
One thing I don’t like with the MPC ONE+ is the extremely bright leds behind most of the buttons. It makes it hard for me to see the text for the buttons in dimly lit rooms.
I started with the MPC One because of the low acquisition cost in case I didn’t like it. It click with me and I regretted not getting the Live II with its battery and built in speakers. So I got the Live II later. Then the Key 61 came out and I knew that would be the perfect workstation for my needs. I say just get the Key 37 if you know your way around a keyboard and you don’t need the Key 61. The One is my least used MPC and Key 61 is my most used.
I have a Live ll Retro and seriously thinking about getting the Key 37, especially for live performances. My only issue is that there’s no SSD drive port (I have a sample library over 300gb), which means a sd card. I have seen 1tb cards and wondered about the speed of loading samples and projects from the card.
Imma say it’s probably mostly preference I have the one but I’m bout to grab thst live 2 because I like the portability aspect of it , I do love the key 61 too though
The key 37 came out right after I bought the one plus and a midi controller . Wish I saw it first . But the Mpc fits n my bookbag n it’s easy to make beats at work w headphones. Depends on ya workflow
I started off with the One+ then upgraded to the Key 37. The only problem is I later added a Kontrol S61 controller which makes the keys on the Key 37 a little redundant. Still both MPCs are excellent.
Ay, idk if you talk about this in a previous video or not but what do you plug your equipment into? Do you use a surge protector for safety, (if so, can you tell me the name?) or do you just plug it directly into the wall outlet?"
Ain’t gone lie the mpc 1 is cool but the keys foot pedal and internal storage makes the mpc key 37 a better buy. I’m bout to mod tf out of mines. Bolo I was waiting on this video big dawg
Just Bought my first MPC. The Key 61 is pretty 🔥. Put a 2 terabyte ssd in it. Use it to start projects and finish in Fl studio. Very inspiring piece of equipment!
Over 20 years of working with MPCs . Love them, If you know what you want to do with IT you can't go wrong with any model. Maybe It's just me but why this colur? Why Red? Why?
Hi Bolo - just discovered your channel. Great content , thanks! Im new into this and would love to have some fun in beatmaking (hiphop and techno). I bought a native intruments keyboard some years ago using logic pro and the compete Kontrol software ( so i have a keyboard) but i was tired of fiddling around with all the different pre sets and plug ins using the computer, loved massive though.. was thinking of buying a standalone unit, however there is o much choice that its frustrating to choose. Maschine+ would pair nice with my plug ins that i already have, mpc Live2 is great you say , was looking into the roland TR8s with a synt or sp404 sampler too.. please help me out - what would you recommend? Greets from Belgium
I have a Maschine MK3 but not the Plus version. I just want to get away from a computer screen. Turn on the unit and start making music. I already have lots of keyboard controllers so I'm trying to decide which way to go.
Honestly, you can't go wrong with any MPC. Get the MPC KEY 37 if you have the extra cash and will be using the keys for chill chords/bass lines.The pads feel superior on the KEY 37 than MPC ONE+ but the synth action keys may not be best suited for a piano player that's used to playing on weighted keys. I will say the workflow profile is better on the MPC ONE+ and you can MIDI connect or USB connect a MIDI controller or piano if you already own one. If you want a finger drumming AKAI product, that is portable and have great speakers, get the LIVE 2. Thank me later. Solid video BOLO - keep sharing the knowledge!
I got the MPC Key 61 as a gift to myself now I wish I would have spent a little extra money and gotten the MPC Live 2 and used MPK keyboard 🤦🏾♂️ ya live and you learn 🤷🏾♂️
Affiliation could come into play. The MPC One has a darker red than the MPC Key 37. Piru vs Blood, Swan, Brim, etc. I'm from Cali. Just keeping it real.
If you plan on making beats from scratch and don't currently own a midi keyboard then the keys is perfect. If they made a mpc keys with built in battery, speakers and charger it would be goat.
As a Maschine refugee, seeking “asylum” in the MPC 3 (beta) firmware, I chose the MPC key 37. The keybed isn’t super, but it has aftertouch, and I don’t have a midi controller with that. For extensive “noodling” and freaking out, I can still plug in my Arturia Keylab essential 61….
I've been producing for over 25 years and I never bother with finger drumming pads but have been interested in mpc as I know it's standard for creating hip hop I play keyboards and I used to play drums and am considering whether to buy a digital drum kit I've been looking into buying a used mpc renaisance because of the software and the fully featured controller only problem is its a mine field of finding one used from the original owner in the UK I can find the unit for about £400 UK I want an mpc but can't afford the live two or even the one used due to being on disability benefits most my life and have read buying a used renaisance is a risk as the hardware can only be authorised once and that's if the akai servers even still allow authorisation I've found 2 for just over 400 UK plus postage I really do want the classic mpc look of the renaisance (wish they would make a new one tbh) while the key 37 would probably be the better choice being both a keyboard player and very rusty probably can't do it well anymore as haven't had a digital kit in 20+ years drummer 😅😂 I want to get away from my traditional keyboard composer production work flow I don't really want a used anything except the renaisance but I'm considering mpc+ if I can find it new within my budget I was a full digital hybrid suite owner 20+ years ago and I never actually use sampling being a self taught keyboard player and a once ok enough to play a beat drummer I have admired mpc for years and I used ni machine once for a small amount of time and found it boring it was a pc controller based one and have decided that due to my previous lack of finger drumming skills as usually use My keyboard s to produce but I want to change my workflow as haven't written any new music for years I'm building a pioneering mixed reality home studio (one of maybe a few hundred in the world at most with my capabilities and feature set) I aim to target the emerging xr market knowing fully well traditional music and music video scene is so saturated chances are most people unlikely to get many hits by posting on youtube or other platforms due to being lost amongst the other million videos released that same minute I know this post is long but if you have time to reply is their any help or info you could give me on the renaisance and whether they are still viable or even worth bothering with due to them being obsolete can the renaisance be authorised still even if I purchase the software separately which I dont mind because of the fully featured controller setup on the ren I don't mind being locked Into older no longer supported software (when mpc daw drops support forever for the ren) I have found a guy in Scotland who has a ren but who is not the original owner but he does claim to be the owner of the mpc daw pc mac software) if you do read this and do reply would I be better off with the mpc+ or would the used ren be OK to buy the owner said he is willing to transfer the software license having bought the unit used q d the software license separately Reay I would like the ren because of the dual workflow and fully featured controller layout and being able to learn the mpc workflow on the ren as if a standalone unit or for speed if I have a paying customer the speed of being able to use the pc/mac software to set the machine up faster meaning less money spent waiting for me to create kits do you think I should go for the ren or just leave the ren alone due to its age even though I love the ren design and layout and just get the plus new if I can find one cheap enough being a standalone I don't mind 16gb storage in the plus and while the key 37 is sexy when I set up my control room and volunetric capture stage in my bedroom I need a small footprint device a d I really want to get away from the keyboard workflow I've used for years and Learn mpc workflow I hope you have the time to read this and to reply but fully understand if not what would be your suggestion take a chance on a used ren if still able to register the hardware and the license for the software can be transferred still or should I forget the ren and settle for the mpc+ really id like the ren but being on state benefits I can't really afford anything else I bought mpc fly 30 for my ipad 3 but unfortunately it doesn't allow for Bluetooth midi in and out in the original ipad mpc app so it's just really a nice toy to make my ipad 3's have a reason to live lmao any advice would be greatly appreciated blessings light and love from the UK great video and you gained a new subscriber aswell 😊😮
Im really considering it for live looping, trying to keep it simply to perform and good for streaming. Not sure if pay 600 for the Boss RC505 and use my logic sounds but then its shit to have to plug my interface + guitar + mic.... if I can use the footswitch to control and just plug a guitar and mic too live loop in MPC KEY 37 plus use they keybead and drum sequenser I think its the best gear for it. But I think that the fact that I havent see anyone do it must be something that dont let them xD not sure what its is...
mpc Live2 user; if they made the 37key with a battery and speaker, I'd pay so much damn money its not even funny. BUT im totally happy with my rigged setup; perfectly clamped an ipad holder to mpc--> mpk to the top and it works!
i went to the music store and saw MPC Key 37 and thought its look pretty and eye catchy, BUT BUT its very plasticky, it felt cheap, and that was a deal breaker, The MPC Plus One Plus is metal and more solid, but the color is kind of dark red, could have been a little less dark red, but not bad, best MPC you can buy, very portable. you can attack any midi keyboard and it will power them. if they had made 49 keys hmmm and more metal than plastic could have gotten that. BUT MPC ONE is the one
This information is from a music producer who has many years of experience in the music industry also as a studio engineer (formally trained). I'm also a music composer and a spoken word poet and a song writer. MPCs are (old technology) you would be better off getting a good keyboard with a good sequencer in it so that you can sound like a whole band playing when it's only you. Many keyboards have 50 drum kits in them or more and many keyboards have the old 808 drums and 909 drums and live studio drums and analog drums and you can mix them all up together if you want to to be very creative. And we are not talking about all of the other high quality instruments that are in the keyboard like: pianos, jazz keyboards, strings, horns, bass guitars, jazz guitars, rock guitars, jazz upright basses, orchestral instruments and analog instruments. Get a good keyboard and learn how to use it.
If you truly know how to fully use any mpc you can achieve the same thing any larger workstation can do. For the money they're asking for the mpc37, it's a steal. It's all in one and that makes it easier on your lightbill and again, if you know how to work it fully you can do anything and any type of music.
With a good keyboard you can compose all of the instruments inside the keyboard including mix it and then later transfer the tracks one by one to the recorder and then add vocals. MPCs are old technology I don't know why people are still buying them. looks like they are trying to turn a MPC into a keyboard. Get a good keyboard.
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I just got a MPC One Plus for Christmas!! So blessed and will be making so much with it. My first MPC
You’re going to love it!
Same here!!
Welcome to the MPC family you will have plenty years of enjoyment
@@blackk7215 thank you! It’ll be 10 years on maschine for me next year but I’ve always wanted an mpc.
@@isaiahsims__ if you had saved 10$ per month from the day you bought the maschine you could have bought an mpc one by now
I have them both and use them both. Each one gives me a different vibe. The MPC One i travel with and the MPC 37Keys i keep at home as a center piece to my studio. Both are excellent
maschine user here!!! definity thinking of buying a MPC though!!! was literally deciding between these 2!! thanks for this vid, love it!!!
You'll love it!
37 has a usb midi class that other Mpc don’t
I has all of them
No way you watch bolo too!!! Love both of your vids!!
Black Belt Titus is here!!!
Love maschine and MPC
I been watching a lot of your videos and I've been set on getting the live 2. The ssd port is what really sold me
The Live 2 is a great choice!
@@BoloDaProducerI’m just not learning about mpc Products, all I want to do is learn how to make beats and sample other music, is the live 2 a good starting point?
@@frankieerving amazing starting point; its portable and has speaker! and the speaker is not a gimmick! it actually bumps! any of the new mpcs now are easy to sample with go and get one!
Starting school for audio engineering was wanting to know about both came right on time salute thanks to
I recently got the MPC one plus and I love. It stores conveniently in a bag during times when I'm on the road and get the urge to make a beat or two. It definitely feels like a portable DAW.
Yes it does
How do you power it? I’ve been looking at so many my eyes are burning. I have a low level Asturia right now 88 key that powers with usb c
I've got the MPC One +, and will probably get a Roland Juno or something to that effect. I love what the One plus can do, and thankfully content creators have made the learning curve very quite fun.
That Juno sounds dope!
Getting the one+. Like the smaller size and already have a small midi keyboard and for closer access to the pads (main point for me). Stayed with this video anyway because of how nice Bolo is :)
This is literally me as well baha
I traded my black MPC One for a MPC Key 37 and couldn't be happier. It's a nice compact sized keyboard MPC workstation in one unit. As Bolo said, it's only one unit I have to plug in and it's compact for traveling as well. Previously, I was always connecting an external midi keyboard to the MPC One every time I wanted to play keys with it, making for a clunkier setup. With the MPC KEY-37, I don't have to worry about that. That's the reason I bought the KEY-37.
Same here Bro and I love the full size Keys.
@jayalexander929 Yeap. Me too!
🔥🔥🔥
How much did they take off for ur mpc one?
I have a mpc one + but kinda want a live 2
@WssHood I think they took off either $200 or $250 for it, which is pretty good for a trade-in. I didn't have the MPC One+. I just had the regular MPC One.
I'm FL Studio first. but, I hang out with the MPC Crowd because all of my Akai Midi Controllers came with the MPC Software... So once in a while a mess around with the MPC Studio. If I was to get a Stand Alone I'd get the Key 37 because it has a Keyboard on it...
You can’t go wrong with either!
Thanks a lot Bolo. Great comparison.
The color is beautiful in both!! Thanks for the vid
Great Comparison helped me make my choice :) nicely done.
I use the MPC One with an MPK 247 keyboard. I like being able to travel with the MPC and use the keyboard at my home studio.
Same
So both have the new Mac 3 update to use the sound from IK? Also Can I use a midi controller right? I have a lot of Korg and Yamaha meyboards
@@CayroproductionsAdan yes you can.
I was on the fence about which one to grab between the two. I went with the One Plus because I don't really need another keyboard because I already have a Nektar Panorama P6
About a year ago, I bought a regular MPC ONE at GC under $350.00 dollars. Works great, was in fair-good condition
Thanks! Getting the 37 very soon
Good choice!
One thing to note, if you select the MPC+ standalone, you can hook it to a good midi keyboard controller that has really good "arpeggios". This is the benefit of the MPC+. The Key 37 has the same basic arpeggios as the MPC Key 61 and MPC+ and FORCE. I use the Roland Juno D (2024) model as a midi controller for the MPC+. This gives you 1000s of arpeggios to customize and makes your jams better. Great video as always!
Yes!!!
I have the 61 and Plus but might cop the 37 for the road due to the keys on it 🤩👍
I’m getting my MPC Key 37 based off your recommendation. Christmas is over and I ain’t gotta buy anything for the kids anymore so now I can worry about me. 😂
MPC One Plus user over here I've had mine for about 6 months now and I'm still learning it 😂 I've made a few beats on it
Best value right now if you are just getting your first mpc is the Key 61 because they are throwing in all the plugins with it plus some expansions
That's a great option!
Just bought a One plus for it's size (I use it with a powerbank) but totally agree, price difference is always covered with sounds and plug-in. I'm almost sorry I hadn't choose the key37 . All are nice pieces of hardware for that money. Most of all I love Akai sound quality with recordings too. Il love producing beats but I'm a bass player since decades. Recordings with MPC are great with it's stock line in plug-in. I started recording on Fostex 4tracks, I know what I say , very easy making it sound almost perfect , really love mine ❤
Wish I'd waited ..my 61 about to be sold too big ...I got a 37 ND live 2
nah not really. those plugins are on sale pretty regually for 150$
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I have both. I love the simplicity of the Keys 37. No need to have a separate keyboard controller, with added cables, just to add functionality.
If you’re a pads > keys type producer you’ll prefer the One over the Key 37 because the pads are centered. If you’re more of a producer that prefers the keys then go Key 37.
To the people leaning towards buying the One I’d recommend people be patient and save up to get a Live 2 instead of a MPC One. I know it’s difficult to wait if you already got the money for the One, but it’s worth it. Of course, that’s just a suggestion.
Yes I agree!
I got the key61 love it!!
Dope!!!
I play keys professionally, so the MPC Key 37 got me interested in the MPC again after a somewhat complicated experience with an MPC One about two years ago. I had an opportunity to trade an SP404MK2 for an MPC One Plus. I'm actually glad I went with it even though I was leaning towards the Key 37 because I can choose which amount of keys I need for different scenarios. On top of it, I'm getting that MPC stuff stand/battery combo.
I feel like the MPC One/One Plus and Live 1 and 2 are the portable options. All other models are for dedicated studio use.
Hey, what keys are you playing? I own a Yamaha MODX8 and I am thinking about coupling it with an MPC. Theoretically I do not need a keybed and go well with the MPC One+, but something brings me towards the MPC Key 37. It must be so portable.
@ I use a Korg Nautilus 88 key for my studio work. I ended up with the MPC One Plus and I use various midi controllers with it because it's my outside of the studio workstation. I prefer the One Plus over the Key 37 for now because keys are optional and it makes it more protable.
I had a MODX for 3 years and it's a really nice keyboard and has great synths. It's a little tricky to program, but has a lit of potential. That's a good pair up with the MPC in my opinion.
@@remyvegamedia Wow, Nautilus. What a beast! I am very happy with my MODX apart from the mediocre keybed. The RH3 keybed of the Nautilus is much better. Can you connect these two devices (MPC and Nautilus) so that the sounds of the MPC Plug-ins are played on the Nautilus and vice versa?
@@myrisek1 Yeah the keybed and sounds felt like a big upgrade but the MODX is still a really great board. Yeah definitrpy!!Ot has regular midi or USB for running as a controller or accepting midi info.
Was gonna sell my MPC Live 2 to get the key 37. I'm gonna keep it and still get the key 37
I bought the MPC ONE +plus and the mpk mini 37 keyboard because I always wanted the classic mpc pad from watching guys like Arabmusik make beats for Dipset back in the days and also the mini 37 keyboard is a better fit for when i just want to work with the daw on the computer
Between the 2 I’d go with the Key 37 but I just ditched my Machine MK3 and got the Key 61 and I wish I made the jump sooner! Something about the interface just seems easier and more natural and the sounds included are so rad too, can’t wait to jump into it more but definitely MPC Gang for sure
I love both of them, but i perfer the one plus because its nice and centered far as the pads and the screen. Key 37 is a state of art with it's capabilities but i will be getting a Roland Juno with my one plus and that's because of the sounds.
Roland’s sounds are dope !!!
Appreciate you Bolo man I been learning a lot from watching your channel bless up big homie 🥂
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! 😊
@ no doubt man keep up the good work 🙌🏾🥂💯
Quick question with zzzounds , with the play as you pay on zzzounds do that mean they ship you the gear while you still pay it off ?
Yes!
One thing I don’t like with the MPC ONE+ is the extremely bright leds behind most of the buttons. It makes it hard for me to see the text for the buttons in dimly lit rooms.
Thank god we must have someone my age in here 😂😂😂
I started with the MPC One because of the low acquisition cost in case I didn’t like it. It click with me and I regretted not getting the Live II with its battery and built in speakers. So I got the Live II later. Then the Key 61 came out and I knew that would be the perfect workstation for my needs.
I say just get the Key 37 if you know your way around a keyboard and you don’t need the Key 61. The One is my least used MPC and Key 61 is my most used.
I have a Live ll Retro and seriously thinking about getting the Key 37, especially for live performances. My only issue is that there’s no SSD drive port (I have a sample library over 300gb), which means a sd card. I have seen 1tb cards and wondered about the speed of loading samples and projects from the card.
Thanks for the info
You’re welcome!
Imma say it’s probably mostly preference I have the one but I’m bout to grab thst live 2 because I like the portability aspect of it , I do love the key 61 too though
The Live 2 is great!!!
Good video. I wonder if the MPC One Plus and/or the MPC Live 2 is compatible with the Ensoniq ASR-10 keyboard?
Not sure
The key 37 came out right after I bought the one plus and a midi controller . Wish I saw it first . But the Mpc fits n my bookbag n it’s easy to make beats at work w headphones. Depends on ya workflow
The Key is dope but it’s hard to beat the portability of the One Plus!
I started off with the One+ then upgraded to the Key 37. The only problem is I later added a Kontrol S61 controller which makes the keys on the Key 37 a little redundant. Still both MPCs are excellent.
Ay, idk if you talk about this in a previous video or not but what do you plug your equipment into? Do you use a surge protector for safety, (if so, can you tell me the name?) or do you just plug it directly into the wall outlet?"
Yes Furman PL- Plus C power conditioner
Grab a Furman power conditioner. They come in rackmount and surge protectors.
@@BoloDaProducer Thanks👍
@@UrbanJournal 👍
I like the new dust covers for both 😂🔥
Peace Bolo, getting back into making beats, been away for a while (10 years) besides the MPC, what else do I need to get started again?
Ain’t gone lie the mpc 1 is cool but the keys foot pedal and internal storage makes the mpc key 37 a better buy. I’m bout to mod tf out of mines. Bolo I was waiting on this video big dawg
Just Bought my first MPC. The Key 61 is pretty 🔥. Put a 2 terabyte ssd in it. Use it to start projects and finish in Fl studio. Very inspiring piece of equipment!
Very nice!
Over 20 years of working with MPCs . Love them, If you know what you want to do with IT you can't go wrong with any model. Maybe It's just me but why this colur? Why Red? Why?
So since i already own an akai mpk261 . and want to go without a comouter would be better go with the one + than the key 37 i guess ...
how do transfer files (instruments, drum banks and everything) from sd card to internal ssd on a mpc live 2?
The 37 is awesome
Hi Bolo - just discovered your channel. Great content , thanks! Im new into this and would love to have some fun in beatmaking (hiphop and techno). I bought a native intruments keyboard some years ago using logic pro and the compete Kontrol software ( so i have a keyboard) but i was tired of fiddling around with all the different pre sets and plug ins using the computer, loved massive though.. was thinking of buying a standalone unit, however there is o much choice that its frustrating to choose. Maschine+ would pair nice with my plug ins that i already have, mpc Live2 is great you say , was looking into the roland TR8s with a synt or sp404 sampler too.. please help me out - what would you recommend?
Greets from Belgium
Could you do one on the MPC software VS BM3 software
Will do!
No lie BoLo I had the MPC key 37 and it’s dope don’t get me wrong I loved it but I traded it for the the MPC Live man
I wish they would do an MPC Live Keys 37 or 49
I have a Maschine MK3 but not the Plus version. I just want to get away from a computer screen. Turn on the unit and start making music. I already have lots of keyboard controllers so I'm trying to decide which way to go.
So is the MPC 37 and MPC 3 is that the same??
Honestly, you can't go wrong with any MPC.
Get the MPC KEY 37 if you have the extra cash and will be using the keys for chill chords/bass lines.The pads feel superior on the KEY 37 than MPC ONE+ but the synth action keys may not be best suited for a piano player that's used to playing on weighted keys.
I will say the workflow profile is better on the MPC ONE+ and you can MIDI connect or USB connect a MIDI controller or piano if you already own one.
If you want a finger drumming AKAI product, that is portable and have great speakers, get the LIVE 2. Thank me later.
Solid video BOLO - keep sharing the knowledge!
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Is the mpc key 37 standalone? What does it need?
Yes and you can use it in controller mode
If I had to pick between one plus and key 37 I would probably go with key 37. Mainly because it already has a key bed in it.
Just downloaded FL studios if you can do a video on how to use it with Maschine + or Komplete
I got the MPC Key 61 as a gift to myself now I wish I would have spent a little extra money and gotten the MPC Live 2 and used MPK keyboard 🤦🏾♂️ ya live and you learn 🤷🏾♂️
I love my 61 but really depends on the space you got
That key 61 is a beast!!
Any update on MPC 3? I’m not into beta testing…
Coming Soon
I bought the MPC one with Roland GoKeys 3 😂 I currently use Akai MPK Mini with Serato Studio More 😂
Just got my Key 37 😊
Congratulations!!
I love my mpc one!!!
Hey, can you help me? I’ve been asking everybody with no replies how do I connect the MPC 1+ to my Denon DJ prime 4+
Random question.
Should i be saving my expansion on the sd card or the internal memory
Affiliation could come into play. The MPC One has a darker red than the MPC Key 37. Piru vs Blood, Swan, Brim, etc. I'm from Cali. Just keeping it real.
The internal storage isn’t a deal breaker. The 60, 60 ll, 3k and 2k couldn’t store sounds internally. I don’t remember internal storage until the 4k.
Can I hook up my Arturia Minilab 3 to the Akai MPC One +?
Yes
If you wanna straight direct to protools withouy using moc beats or 2.0 as a vst then Key 37 is the only way
I am a 20 year MPC user and I do love them but I've been thinking about trying the Roland sp404. anyone have any thoughts on that?
If you plan on making beats from scratch and don't currently own a midi keyboard then the keys is perfect. If they made a mpc keys with built in battery, speakers and charger it would be goat.
Yes!!!!
As a Maschine refugee, seeking “asylum” in the MPC 3 (beta) firmware, I chose the MPC key 37. The keybed isn’t super, but it has aftertouch, and I don’t have a midi controller with that. For extensive “noodling” and freaking out, I can still plug in my Arturia Keylab essential 61….
mpc 37 or mpc x ???? which one
I rather spend that 900 on the roland but i love the key 37 but i rather have a little more keyboard for the same price
You’ll end up buying a MPC anyway just to sequence it.
I've been producing for over 25 years and I never bother with finger drumming pads but have been interested in mpc as I know it's standard for creating hip hop I play keyboards and I used to play drums and am considering whether to buy a digital drum kit I've been looking into buying a used mpc renaisance because of the software and the fully featured controller only problem is its a mine field of finding one used from the original owner in the UK I can find the unit for about £400 UK I want an mpc but can't afford the live two or even the one used due to being on disability benefits most my life and have read buying a used renaisance is a risk as the hardware can only be authorised once and that's if the akai servers even still allow authorisation I've found 2 for just over 400 UK plus postage I really do want the classic mpc look of the renaisance (wish they would make a new one tbh) while the key 37 would probably be the better choice being both a keyboard player and very rusty probably can't do it well anymore as haven't had a digital kit in 20+ years drummer 😅😂 I want to get away from my traditional keyboard composer production work flow I don't really want a used anything except the renaisance but I'm considering mpc+ if I can find it new within my budget I was a full digital hybrid suite owner 20+ years ago and I never actually use sampling being a self taught keyboard player and a once ok enough to play a beat drummer I have admired mpc for years and I used ni machine once for a small amount of time and found it boring it was a pc controller based one and have decided that due to my previous lack of finger drumming skills as usually use My keyboard s to produce but I want to change my workflow as haven't written any new music for years I'm building a pioneering mixed reality home studio (one of maybe a few hundred in the world at most with my capabilities and feature set) I aim to target the emerging xr market knowing fully well traditional music and music video scene is so saturated chances are most people unlikely to get many hits by posting on youtube or other platforms due to being lost amongst the other million videos released that same minute I know this post is long but if you have time to reply is their any help or info you could give me on the renaisance and whether they are still viable or even worth bothering with due to them being obsolete can the renaisance be authorised still even if I purchase the software separately which I dont mind because of the fully featured controller setup on the ren I don't mind being locked Into older no longer supported software (when mpc daw drops support forever for the ren) I have found a guy in Scotland who has a ren but who is not the original owner but he does claim to be the owner of the mpc daw pc mac software) if you do read this and do reply would I be better off with the mpc+ or would the used ren be OK to buy the owner said he is willing to transfer the software license having bought the unit used q d the software license separately Reay I would like the ren because of the dual workflow and fully featured controller layout and being able to learn the mpc workflow on the ren as if a standalone unit or for speed if I have a paying customer the speed of being able to use the pc/mac software to set the machine up faster meaning less money spent waiting for me to create kits do you think I should go for the ren or just leave the ren alone due to its age even though I love the ren design and layout and just get the plus new if I can find one cheap enough being a standalone I don't mind 16gb storage in the plus and while the key 37 is sexy when I set up my control room and volunetric capture stage in my bedroom I need a small footprint device a d I really want to get away from the keyboard workflow I've used for years and Learn mpc workflow I hope you have the time to read this and to reply but fully understand if not what would be your suggestion take a chance on a used ren if still able to register the hardware and the license for the software can be transferred still or should I forget the ren and settle for the mpc+ really id like the ren but being on state benefits I can't really afford anything else I bought mpc fly 30 for my ipad 3 but unfortunately it doesn't allow for Bluetooth midi in and out in the original ipad mpc app so it's just really a nice toy to make my ipad 3's have a reason to live lmao any advice would be greatly appreciated blessings light and love from the UK great video and you gained a new subscriber aswell 😊😮
Im really considering it for live looping, trying to keep it simply to perform and good for streaming. Not sure if pay 600 for the Boss RC505 and use my logic sounds but then its shit to have to plug my interface + guitar + mic....
if I can use the footswitch to control and just plug a guitar and mic too live loop in MPC KEY 37 plus use they keybead and drum sequenser I think its the best gear for it. But I think that the fact that I havent see anyone do it must be something that dont let them xD not sure what its is...
I put both the Original One and Key 37 together.
Dope Setup!
MPC Live2, Key 61 and Force gang. Best of all worlds.
Yes!!!
I got Mpc key 37
Dope!!!
I got last Saturday
I have Mpc one plus with my midi keyboard 49 key note it’s a killer my first Mpc
@@TheKing4576 I have the same set up. 👍
Can I downgrade the key 37 to classic mode? 2.0
I'm bias because I actually pLay, plus the one kinda of bugged out on me so yeah it's the key 37 for me
Still waiting to see what you think of the Force
mpc Live2 user; if they made the 37key with a battery and speaker, I'd pay so much damn money its not even funny. BUT im totally happy with my rigged setup; perfectly clamped an ipad holder to mpc--> mpk to the top and it works!
So 20 years later, THATS how you pronounce ZzzZounds
You can always add a keyboard to the one plus.. the key 37 is bulky, and the keys are permanent. Plus, if you can't really play keys, it's pointless
37 all day. 💯
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I Have Both ( MPC ) and the Stand My Brother 🎉🎉🎉
Yessir!!! 💪🏾
i went to the music store and saw MPC Key 37 and thought its look pretty and eye catchy, BUT BUT its very plasticky, it felt cheap, and that was a deal breaker, The MPC Plus One Plus is metal and more solid, but the color is kind of dark red, could have been a little less dark red, but not bad, best MPC you can buy, very portable. you can attack any midi keyboard and it will power them. if they had made 49 keys hmmm and more metal than plastic could have gotten that.
BUT MPC ONE is the one
This information is from a music producer who has many years of experience in the music industry also as a studio engineer (formally trained). I'm also a music composer and a spoken word poet and a song writer. MPCs are (old technology) you would be better off getting a good keyboard with a good sequencer in it so that you can sound like a whole band playing when it's only you. Many keyboards have 50 drum kits in them or more and many keyboards have the old 808 drums and 909 drums and live studio drums and analog drums and you can mix them all up together if you want to to be very creative. And we are not talking about all of the other high quality instruments that are in the keyboard like: pianos, jazz keyboards, strings, horns, bass guitars, jazz guitars, rock guitars, jazz upright basses, orchestral instruments and analog instruments. Get a good keyboard and learn how to use it.
If you truly know how to fully use any mpc you can achieve the same thing any larger workstation can do. For the money they're asking for the mpc37, it's a steal. It's all in one and that makes it easier on your lightbill and again, if you know how to work it fully you can do anything and any type of music.
Please save the Akai Force Bolo
We need you ✌️🧐
I’ll try!
They both red so I'd pick the key 37
With a good keyboard you can compose all of the instruments inside the keyboard including mix it and then later transfer the tracks one by one to the recorder and then add vocals. MPCs are old technology I don't know why people are still buying them. looks like they are trying to turn a MPC into a keyboard. Get a good keyboard.
Akai MPC One Plus all day. Just buy a 49 key or more usb keyboard later.
I agree, the One Plus is a great option!
@@BoloDaProducer I have multiple MPC's , but after all these years the MPC ONE PLUS is my favorite.
I hate to be that guy big homie. I’m trying to up grade so I’m debating between the key61 and the X. Make that video
When 3.0 coming out
Soon
Buc Nation stand up
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cant afford neither got me a mini mvave 40$ from temu😂😂
It’s all good! Just keep creating!
yes sir ✊🏿