One feature that the Key 37 has, that most people aren't talking about is the ability to control/transmit midi over usb, while in standalone mode. It's old tech, but the modern line of MPCs haven't been able to do this until the release of the MPC Key 37. That means you can simply connect to and control your DAW with a usb cable only. No need for a midi interface or usb to midi cable.
Yea that's dope 👌 I just tried it successfully! I never tried with my MPC LIVE I was sequencing kontakt with another audio/midi interface. Never considered trying it with just a USB cable. Have you confirmed it doesn't work with other MPCs with the latest update?
@bulletheadbeatz2296 just confirmed for myself with a LIVE 2..so does this mean that the hardware is somehow different 🤔 the description also say ls 2 in 2 out USB audio/midi interface..this sounded usual when I first read it but does it mean I cam also do audi over USB...straight to an android or ios device? Have you tried?
@LiftedNoise No, I haven't... Unfortunately, I don't have the Key 37... yet. lol One of my producer friends has one. I'll get him to try it and see if you're able to.
The MPK Mini Plus has chords and scales. That being said, I have a Key 61 and never subscribed to the Idea that it was just an MPC with keys attached. Using the modes in the MPK Mini Plus is not as seemless as on the Key 61 but I really haven’t used it much on either. I use the MPC One and Live II with various controllers but seem to get more done with keys on the Key 61. I wouldn’t worry about detractors. You can’t make someone who doesn’t get it, get it. Keep enjoying doing what you’re doing and let them do what they do.
Thanks for you insight. I feel the same way. I feel more productive on the composition side. I haven't chopped any samples with the 37 yet. I was just having a lot fun with the "detractors" none of it is that serious. I appreciate the comment man 🙏🍻
I like your approach to the mpc as a learning tool too 👏.I've started making music without any music theory, it worked well for a few years because I was more into synths and sound design, but in the past few years I didn't like was I was making, and started studying theory and now I'm much more happy with the results, although it has been quite challenging to compose having to consider theory in the process
It's easier to get beat block or make the same beat over and over when you don't have a much theory. Starting with some good chords can really set you off! What MPC do you use currently? In the 37?
Just got the Mpc Keys 37, I've had a Live and the One Retro edition, but sold them. Now I pair the 37 with a Roland mc 707 because I really like the zen core engine inside those
Bro, thank you so much for this. I’m a fl studio producer by heart, new to mpc. I’m cooking, but still learning. This might be one of the dopest things about the mpc key 37. Once again THANKS FOR THE TUTORIAL
No doubt, bro! I started on FL years ago. Once I got an MPC, I never looked back. Although that was a long time ago. You can MIDI up FL with the KEY 37 real easy if you didn't know. 🍻 thanks for the comment! 🙏
That's what's up man! I'm always hyped when people start learning this stuff especially coming from hip-hop production. I used to play by ear and use midi to guess my way in Logic, then at 26 I decided to start with lessons and it was a game/life changer. I'm a full time jazz/r&b/gospel keys player and piano teacher now. I'm just some dude on the net, but if you ever get curious and want some one on one pointers, I do Zoom lessons.
I feel it on the chord scale mode. For 10 years I been trying to figure out what chords and keys are and never understood it. Def been playing by ear for a while but now that most midi keyboards are getting advanced compared to when I started (Summer of 2016). Also the Daws are getting crazier! Ableton Live 12 is insane compared to what I started on in Ableton Live 9/ FL Studio 11. Love how things are becoming more beginner friendly! Wouldn’t want beginners to struggle like I did when I started anything to help anybody make the sounds they hear in the mind!
This is where a light guide would’ve come in handy! I do like the filter. I’m going to double check but last I checked, they don’t have that filter on the Live 2. I like the feature, instead of just playing the closest note, it doesn’t play anything at all. That’s so useful.
There is something similar for the pads that exist in all MPCs within pad perform. You can set the Key and scale type. The keys in The scale will appear as highlighted red and yellow pads on the screen.
@@LiftedNoise I’ll have to look more into it because I always seen the red and yellow but wasn’t really sure what it denotes. I also don’t use the feature much but would definitely be a good learning tool. Thanks for the video!
I know musicians that are paid that don’t have the knowledge that you gave in this video. Some just play by talent and ear. Keep working. Looking forward to listening to your music.
Your a good teacher, very informative videos on this machine, I’m contemplating heavily between this or the mpc one, I’ve never had a mpc was too broke as a youngster but now I would like to take a crack at it now that I’m old 😂
Either way you'll be good to go! I've also owned an og ONE and love it. If your more sample based you'll be alright with the one but if your composition heavy it's no question the key 37. Thanks for the kind words 🙏 🍻
@@LiftedNoise can I just ask you this? Can you sample on the mpc one without sampling vinyl? I don’t have the money or space to build a vinyl collection I’d rather sample in other ways, and does it have built in sounds/samples where you can craft beats without sampling at all if you choose not to?
@Jesoteric yes definitely. I sample direct from my phone all the time. Also if you don't want to sample, all MPCs ship with sample content. Drum programs and keygroups that you can play from the keys.
@bjamminsincebirth3494 well I'm not sure what that looks like. Got an example of where I can see that. You do have keyboard control to setup scales with the 37
@@LiftedNoise if it’s in the key of C major or Am it’s all the white in Purple. It just means they highlight the notes in scale with a color. Then you know you can draw in notes that are in scale or even play only those notes.
Thank you this insight. Has been doubting if i should even buy this. Mostly as to the limitations of only 2gb of ram. If it would be better to just buy the MPC One plus or the Live 2 and then the mini keys to go with it on the side. Can I ask you, did you find this to be a problem? With the 2gb ram thing. Honestly? Does it lag and stuff like that? Appreciate any feedback. Pros and cons as to investing in this piece of equipment y'all.
@janosyohanan8796 the MPC ONE and LIVE 2 BOTH also have 2GB, so either way, it's al l about the same. There isn't any lag as far as playing. There is just a limit to how many plugins and samples can be loaded up at once. It's not an issue for me cause my music isn't very complex. Also, now, with MPC 3, there is a disk streaming option, so you can take some of the load off by selecting samples you want to stream. Don't think it's an option for the plugins quite yet though.
@@LiftedNoise Thanks for the fast reply! I think you are right. If it's the same as the One and Live then it shouldn't be a problem. Awesome! Appreciate it much bro
You'll need something like this. Unless you have an audio interface with built in midi in/out. If you do a single midi cable oyt the mpc key 61 to the input of your audio/midi interface www.zzounds.com/a--3946631/item--HOSUSM422
Well I never learned music theory however I have memorised all the keys so I can position My fingers anywhere and hear the notes in My head or hum them correctly without actually playing then. Ones you have done that, you simply do this with multiple fingers playing arpeggios while then switching from that to pressing all the keys at the same. Ask Me to play edd Sheeran Shape of You, I wont do it, but ask Me to play a unique melody and chord progression of any emotion You choose, Im your guy.
🔥🔥🔥 that's dope! Never cared to read music. Improvisation is where my heart has always been, but I can't quite just pull up any vibe like that. One day..maybe 🍻
We needed a 76 key MPC X SE! Mpc One Plus and a cheap midi controller is still a better option IMHO than this 37 key. Arturia 49 key Essential and my MPC ONE PLUS was almost the same price and I have a tone of real time controllers, which truly blows away 37 IMHO. Also, I have more memory! What I would buy is a $3,000 dollar Key 76 MPC X SE including the 16 OLED QLINK KNOBS. I guess this for someone who is just getting into MPC. Good first board with it being pretty portable. I rather a power house though. I hate buying the MPC X Se knowing AKAI will most likely do an 76 or 88 workstation next year.
For some people it would be. In my current situation and limited space the key 37 is ideal over any other larger models they might have released. Most companies just do the 61 76 and 88 simultaneously but for some reason akai hasn't approached it in that way. It all really comes down to preference and studio space and an individual circumstance that leads their perspective on what's better. I think an 88 key with the X SCREEN QLINKS AND IO would be amazing but I wouldn't buy one where I'm at right now in my life.
@LiftedNoise I can see that view. Many companies are hitting botique and mini keyed hardware. I think the oled qlink is in itself a major feature set offered uniquely in the akai x. It's the feature that has me willing to spend three times a mpc one. I can't be alone in seeing the time savings and creative edge of more hands on instant access controls. I get the market is very split between affordability/compact vs higher end, feature rich premium. Akai has done an amazing job at good,better, best business model. Roland is a little ahead still in that area. Fantom 6 vs fantom 06 and if needed, endless botique and even this anamzing little sd-04 all in one. Korg is stuck in the past imho. Same flagship, cut off at the bxlls.
Akai or should i say inmusic know what they're doing when it comes to making money, its almost like there isnt a flag ship device anymore and in order to access all the unique new software/hardware upgrades you have to buy every single MPC that comes out. How can they justify giving the key 37 a hardware upgrade that the key 61 doesnt have?
@@LiftedNoise That's right, it's strange that their flagship keyboard which has not been out for 2 years yet is missing a key feature that the 37 has, I could be wrong but isn't there atleast one more feature that the 37 has that the 61 is lacking? I know the 61 has the touch strip and the ability to add a SSD but still it kinda sucks that the new addition to the lineup has something the 61 don't🤔 Maybe I'm being too greedy, I might be experiencing some GAS symptoms lol
@R.G.777. yea it's weird. Only thing I can think of is the dedicated chord button but I believe there's a button combo for the 61 now. GAS is innevatible just stay productive and you should be good. For me though without any added feature just the size is an appealing feature for me. I mean the added feature doesn't make a break any mpc. You can do the midi thing with a usb to midi cable for unde $50 if it's really necessary to you. But yea they are smart business people. There's a good reason to own more than 1 MPC and many people justify it. I'd never knock anyone buying more tools but just try to stay productive vs trying to learn no gear.
@@LiftedNoise wise words! To be honest I'm probably not going to use that feature but I do have FL studio which I have used maybe once and it's food to have that added function. Do you have a link to that cable? I might get one, better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it
@R.G.777. you can probably find a cheaper option, but hosa makes solid cables, all my audio cables are hosa. www.zzounds.com/a--3946631/item--HOSUSM422?siid=33472
Nice 👌 how's the screen navigation for setting scales. I'm aware many keyboards have a similar function but there's something very inviting about the MPC screen UI
@@LiftedNoise thank you for your response. I guess this unit can be used also for live looping, as far as I understood, connecting different instruments via a mixer, right?
I think that sounds like a useful tool to some degree but also maybe a crutch relying on the visual. This is a nice in between where it kind of pushes you to memorize what you're doing
Can I add external sounds that I have on my computer that I use on FL? I wanna put the drum sounds and one shots that I use making beats on fl, onto this mpc to use in standalone mode. Can I do this?
Yea, that's definitely something I've done before. For a while, I made up my mind that I'd focus on improving other skills like lyrical and sampling and not concern myself with the keys. If your goals are in other areas, this is fine, but it's definitely going to keep you from growing theory knowledge.
If anyone can explain what’s happening or help me out, I would be very grateful- whenever I play any instrument on the pads, I get this weird tremolo/wobbly effect and I have no idea how to stop it. When I play on the screen, or with the keyboard it sounds fine, just with the pads.
Yea I get that too and I've had people tell me they have the same experience. Not sure there's a fix but I'll look into a bit more. I do however have noticed that is only present when your pad are velocity sensitive, so if you turn FULL LEVEL on it will NOT be present.
@@LiftedNoise Damn, thank you bro!! I got it on release in 2020 and besides the op-1 field, it is my baby. Was wondering if I destroyed my pads lol. Thank again bro 🤙
Bro just DO IT! ✔️ lol that is literally the same scale and I was rocking that boat with YOU! It took me about 15 minutes to learn a new scale. If even that
Dude if you just now saying that and figuring that out you slow because in reality all you have to do is put a midi keyboard with your MPC and there’s your key 37
I am slow..to anger. Praise Ya 🙏 i was making a joke. Don't allow yourself to be provoked to insult people because I was making light of a conversation not directed at anyone personally, that shouldn't be an argument. It's an equal value proposition. If you have an MPC ONE, it makes sense, but if you don't, then choose whatever fits your situation.
So the answer is, yes.... if you know the basic.... basic, basic, music theory (every musician should learn, at least out of curiosity) theres no difference in between this and an mpc one with a midi keyboard... in fact if you know that basic music theory and very, very basic skills with the keys and a descent ear, using the features of scales, chords, etc.. will slow you down and limit your expression.
@@LiftedNoise it’s made of cheap plastic for one. It takes a minute to load plugins, it’s red for a reason. It’s not a professional machine. I own the X, X SE, REN, Live 2, and Key 61. This 37 comes nowhere close to the quality of What I already have. I had the 37 for less than an hour and I had nothing but issues. Wouldn’t update via WiFi, every button I touched in controller mode it played a note…. I am very disappointed with Akai but then again. They made an entry level MPC for the parents who said 2400.00 for the X SE was too much
@ajmiller66 thanks for elaborating. The build feels about the same as the mpc one. Sounds like you never tried it and I agree both feel a bit cheap because they are super light. You think it's some type of cheaper plastic vs the other mpcs? I'm just thinking the live 2 feels more sturdy because of the weight the battery and speaker give it. I also have had issues with connecting for wifi updates and doing trials on plugins... I've had those types of issues with my other MPCs though.. so that's not related to the build quality but some server or software problem they need to workout. While I do wish the build felt sturdier, the key 37 still works just like all my other MPCs and the added keyboard environment is something I really appreciate.
Yup… just a 5% understanding of music theory has leveled my production up a whole lot.. this video is spot on 🔥💯
Facts man! 🍻 thanks for the comment!! 🙏
One feature that the Key 37 has, that most people aren't talking about is the ability to control/transmit midi over usb, while in standalone mode. It's old tech, but the modern line of MPCs haven't been able to do this until the release of the MPC Key 37. That means you can simply connect to and control your DAW with a usb cable only. No need for a midi interface or usb to midi cable.
Yea that's dope 👌 I just tried it successfully! I never tried with my MPC LIVE I was sequencing kontakt with another audio/midi interface. Never considered trying it with just a USB cable. Have you confirmed it doesn't work with other MPCs with the latest update?
@LiftedNoise Yes, I have a Live ii, OG X, and the Key 61, and none of them can do it...
@bulletheadbeatz2296 just confirmed for myself with a LIVE 2..so does this mean that the hardware is somehow different 🤔 the description also say ls 2 in 2 out USB audio/midi interface..this sounded usual when I first read it but does it mean I cam also do audi over USB...straight to an android or ios device? Have you tried?
@LiftedNoise No, I haven't... Unfortunately, I don't have the Key 37... yet. lol One of my producer friends has one. I'll get him to try it and see if you're able to.
@bulletheadbeatz2296 well I tried it myself and didn't work
Chill and straight to the point. Great video.
Thank You 🙏 good words encourage! 🍻
Hopefully to be getting one soon 🔜 for my studio this week plus I play keys too
Awesome! You'll love it! Enjoy 🍻 come back and let me know what you think 🙏
@@LiftedNoise definitely will bro hopefully later on this week definitely will come back
Very cool Video , thanks for all your work🎹🎤
Thank You 🍻 I appreciate the comment!! 🙏
This is a great video. Interesting, straight to the point, chill and no flutf. Rad 👍✌️
You want to learn the minor pentatonic scale as its used a lot in all genres..
in the Key of C its C, Eb, F, G, Bb (5 note scale)
Nice thank You 😊 🙏 I was playing with that scale a bit the other day! 🍻
Stay Focused Stay Positive 💯 Great Tips 👍
🍻 thanks, brother, for the encouragement 🙏 you release that album?
@LiftedNoise yeah it's on here but it's private I can send you a link
@@simcitybigworldmedia how come private? Send email or IG.. 🙏
The ‘tools’ that the various new gen MPC offer like this and pad perform etc are definitely 💎 s.
Big factor! Nothing touch it! 💯🍻
The MPK Mini Plus has chords and scales. That being said, I have a Key 61 and never subscribed to the Idea that it was just an MPC with keys attached. Using the modes in the MPK Mini Plus is not as seemless as on the Key 61 but I really haven’t used it much on either.
I use the MPC One and Live II with various controllers but seem to get more done with keys on the Key 61.
I wouldn’t worry about detractors. You can’t make someone who doesn’t get it, get it. Keep enjoying doing what you’re doing and let them do what they do.
Thanks for you insight. I feel the same way. I feel more productive on the composition side. I haven't chopped any samples with the 37 yet.
I was just having a lot fun with the "detractors" none of it is that serious.
I appreciate the comment man 🙏🍻
I like your approach to the mpc as a learning tool too 👏.I've started making music without any music theory, it worked well for a few years because I was more into synths and sound design, but in the past few years I didn't like was I was making, and started studying theory and now I'm much more happy with the results, although it has been quite challenging to compose having to consider theory in the process
It's easier to get beat block or make the same beat over and over when you don't have a much theory. Starting with some good chords can really set you off! What MPC do you use currently? In the 37?
Just got the Mpc Keys 37, I've had a Live and the One Retro edition, but sold them. Now I pair the 37 with a Roland mc 707 because I really like the zen core engine inside those
@felipefs106 very nice 👌 I'm looking for an external module to pair with it. I really want a motif rack! But would love a Roland Integra 7.
Bro, thank you so much for this. I’m a fl studio producer by heart, new to mpc. I’m cooking, but still learning. This might be one of the dopest things about the mpc key 37. Once again THANKS FOR THE TUTORIAL
No doubt, bro! I started on FL years ago. Once I got an MPC, I never looked back. Although that was a long time ago. You can MIDI up FL with the KEY 37 real easy if you didn't know. 🍻 thanks for the comment! 🙏
That's what's up man! I'm always hyped when people start learning this stuff especially coming from hip-hop production. I used to play by ear and use midi to guess my way in Logic, then at 26 I decided to start with lessons and it was a game/life changer.
I'm a full time jazz/r&b/gospel keys player and piano teacher now. I'm just some dude on the net, but if you ever get curious and want some one on one pointers, I do Zoom lessons.
That's what's up man! Congrats on the growth and purpose 🍻 I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the offer 🙏🍻
I finally decided to go MPC Keys 37 since MPC 3.0 is coming out. It’s reached a valid point for me to join in.
@bjamminsincebirth3494 nice! I hope it meets expectations for You! 🍻
I feel it on the chord scale mode. For 10 years I been trying to figure out what chords and keys are and never understood it. Def been playing by ear for a while but now that most midi keyboards are getting advanced compared to when I started (Summer of 2016). Also the Daws are getting crazier! Ableton Live 12 is insane compared to what I started on in Ableton Live 9/ FL Studio 11. Love how things are becoming more beginner friendly! Wouldn’t want beginners to struggle like I did when I started anything to help anybody make the sounds they hear in the mind!
This is where a light guide would’ve come in handy! I do like the filter. I’m going to double check but last I checked, they don’t have that filter on the Live 2. I like the feature, instead of just playing the closest note, it doesn’t play anything at all. That’s so useful.
There is something similar for the pads that exist in all MPCs within pad perform. You can set the Key and scale type. The keys in The scale will appear as highlighted red and yellow pads on the screen.
@@LiftedNoise I’ll have to look more into it because I always seen the red and yellow but wasn’t really sure what it denotes. I also don’t use the feature much but would definitely be a good learning tool. Thanks for the video!
I know musicians that are paid that don’t have the knowledge that you gave in this video. Some just play by talent and ear. Keep working. Looking forward to listening to your music.
I don't know that's a wild statement and encouraging! Thank You 🙏 🍻
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉salute great video as always bro.
Thank You brother 🙏 🍻
Your a good teacher, very informative videos on this machine, I’m contemplating heavily between this or the mpc one, I’ve never had a mpc was too broke as a youngster but now I would like to take a crack at it now that I’m old 😂
Either way you'll be good to go! I've also owned an og ONE and love it. If your more sample based you'll be alright with the one but if your composition heavy it's no question the key 37. Thanks for the kind words 🙏 🍻
@@LiftedNoise can I just ask you this? Can you sample on the mpc one without sampling vinyl? I don’t have the money or space to build a vinyl collection I’d rather sample in other ways, and does it have built in sounds/samples where you can craft beats without sampling at all if you choose not to?
@Jesoteric yes definitely. I sample direct from my phone all the time. Also if you don't want to sample, all MPCs ship with sample content. Drum programs and keygroups that you can play from the keys.
U just taught me something on that machine thanks big homie
Glad to do it bro! 🍻 don't you love this keyboard!
Dope video we rockin wit you down here in San Antonio TX Fam
Cheers 🍻 thank You! 🙏
This was right on time big bro. I’m about to watch this 🔥🔥🔥😤😤😤
Call me Robert Horry then, cause I'm clutch lol hope that reference wasn't lost on You 🤣
@@LiftedNoise definitely gona practice as soon as I’m out of work 😁
@@chernardwilliams5030 🍻💪
dope video..man what kinda heaphone u got? looks like there made with metal looks very sturdy and well-built
Aventone MP-1 Mixphones. They appear that way but I think it's just a silver finish mostly on plastic. They are sturdy though.
looks dope, wish they had a builtin speaker, thanks man
Would have been nice 👌 each mpc kind of has its own qualities that make it special
I would love for Akai to add scale highlights on the piano roll. That would incredibly helpful.
@bjamminsincebirth3494 well I'm not sure what that looks like. Got an example of where I can see that. You do have keyboard control to setup scales with the 37
@@LiftedNoise Ableton, FL, or Logic all have that.
@@LiftedNoise ruclips.net/video/tDR2AIUaHAE/видео.htmlsi=2FbODOIDJf1R3vgk
@bjamminsincebirth3494 looked it up briefly but still not sure what it looks like..
@@LiftedNoise if it’s in the key of C major or Am it’s all the white in Purple. It just means they highlight the notes in scale with a color. Then you know you can draw in notes that are in scale or even play only those notes.
Thank you this insight. Has been doubting if i should even buy this. Mostly as to the limitations of only 2gb of ram. If it would be better to just buy the MPC One plus or the Live 2 and then the mini keys to go with it on the side.
Can I ask you, did you find this to be a problem? With the 2gb ram thing. Honestly? Does it lag and stuff like that? Appreciate any feedback. Pros and cons as to investing in this piece of equipment y'all.
@janosyohanan8796 the MPC ONE and LIVE 2 BOTH also have 2GB, so either way, it's al l about the same. There isn't any lag as far as playing. There is just a limit to how many plugins and samples can be loaded up at once. It's not an issue for me cause my music isn't very complex. Also, now, with MPC 3, there is a disk streaming option, so you can take some of the load off by selecting samples you want to stream. Don't think it's an option for the plugins quite yet though.
@@LiftedNoise Thanks for the fast reply! I think you are right. If it's the same as the One and Live then it shouldn't be a problem. Awesome! Appreciate it much bro
That feature though is in the Mpk Mini Plus
I realize that many keyboards have scale features. I was justvtrolling with that bit. 🤷♂️
@@LiftedNoise nah your video is super valid. It’s just nicer on the MPC Keys 37 because that screen is better!
@bjamminsincebirth3494 thank You brother 🙏 it's a whole nother environment for me 🍻
It really would be dope if Akai made the keys on the key bed light up so that we could see the notes the in scales.
Keep up the cords. Videos
🍻 thanks for the comment 🙏
Thats cool does it works with Daws like Reason ? Ive been trying to get the key 61 to work with Reason i don't want to buy another controller
You'll need something like this. Unless you have an audio interface with built in midi in/out. If you do a single midi cable oyt the mpc key 61 to the input of your audio/midi interface
www.zzounds.com/a--3946631/item--HOSUSM422
Have you put it in controller mode and used the mpc software as a plugin within reason?
Nice Feature!
🍻😎
lol 0:12 good stuff
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@@LiftedNoise 🍻glad they are making stuff for everyone. Keys are not really my thing, but this one is clearly a bit different
Now that’s a dope feature, I wonder if this is on the mpc x?
Only on the keyboard MPCs. But you do have pad perform for chords and scales.
Well I never learned music theory however I have memorised all the keys so I can position My fingers anywhere and hear the notes in My head or hum them correctly without actually playing then. Ones you have done that, you simply do this with multiple fingers playing arpeggios while then switching from that to pressing all the keys at the same. Ask Me to play edd Sheeran Shape of You, I wont do it, but ask Me to play a unique melody and chord progression of any emotion You choose, Im your guy.
🔥🔥🔥 that's dope! Never cared to read music. Improvisation is where my heart has always been, but I can't quite just pull up any vibe like that. One day..maybe 🍻
@@LiftedNoise Just go get a beginners guid book on piano playing, there easy to find. Even just learning the basics of finger positioning will help.
@@HOLLASOUNDS no doubt if you have a specific title to suggest? 🙏
@@LiftedNoise The books I have are old, any piano playing for beginners book with say the same things. Hand position and so on.
We needed a 76 key MPC X SE! Mpc One Plus and a cheap midi controller is still a better option IMHO than this 37 key. Arturia 49 key Essential and my MPC ONE PLUS was almost the same price and I have a tone of real time controllers, which truly blows away 37 IMHO. Also, I have more memory! What I would buy is a $3,000 dollar Key 76 MPC X SE including the 16 OLED QLINK KNOBS. I guess this for someone who is just getting into MPC. Good first board with it being pretty portable. I rather a power house though. I hate buying the MPC X Se knowing AKAI will most likely do an 76 or 88 workstation next year.
For some people it would be. In my current situation and limited space the key 37 is ideal over any other larger models they might have released. Most companies just do the 61 76 and 88 simultaneously but for some reason akai hasn't approached it in that way. It all really comes down to preference and studio space and an individual circumstance that leads their perspective on what's better. I think an 88 key with the X SCREEN QLINKS AND IO would be amazing but I wouldn't buy one where I'm at right now in my life.
@LiftedNoise I can see that view. Many companies are hitting botique and mini keyed hardware. I think the oled qlink is in itself a major feature set offered uniquely in the akai x. It's the feature that has me willing to spend three times a mpc one. I can't be alone in seeing the time savings and creative edge of more hands on instant access controls. I get the market is very split between affordability/compact vs higher end, feature rich premium. Akai has done an amazing job at good,better, best business model. Roland is a little ahead still in that area. Fantom 6 vs fantom 06 and if needed, endless botique and even this anamzing little sd-04 all in one. Korg is stuck in the past imho. Same flagship, cut off at the bxlls.
I made a reply video and linked your video in it.
Okay cool I'll check that out 🙏
I got a mpc one and a mpk249 do you think I should trade it in and get a mpc keys
I think your set bro! Still just as powerful setup as is.
Akai or should i say inmusic know what they're doing when it comes to making money, its almost like there isnt a flag ship device anymore and in order to access all the unique new software/hardware upgrades you have to buy every single MPC that comes out. How can they justify giving the key 37 a hardware upgrade that the key 61 doesnt have?
Are you referring to the direct usb midi hardware add?
@@LiftedNoise That's right, it's strange that their flagship keyboard which has not been out for 2 years yet is missing a key feature that the 37 has, I could be wrong but isn't there atleast one more feature that the 37 has that the 61 is lacking?
I know the 61 has the touch strip and the ability to add a SSD but still it kinda sucks that the new addition to the lineup has something the 61 don't🤔 Maybe I'm being too greedy, I might be experiencing some GAS symptoms lol
@R.G.777. yea it's weird. Only thing I can think of is the dedicated chord button but I believe there's a button combo for the 61 now. GAS is innevatible just stay productive and you should be good. For me though without any added feature just the size is an appealing feature for me. I mean the added feature doesn't make a break any mpc. You can do the midi thing with a usb to midi cable for unde $50 if it's really necessary to you. But yea they are smart business people. There's a good reason to own more than 1 MPC and many people justify it. I'd never knock anyone buying more tools but just try to stay productive vs trying to learn no gear.
@@LiftedNoise wise words! To be honest I'm probably not going to use that feature but I do have FL studio which I have used maybe once and it's food to have that added function. Do you have a link to that cable? I might get one, better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it
@R.G.777. you can probably find a cheaper option, but hosa makes solid cables, all my audio cables are hosa. www.zzounds.com/a--3946631/item--HOSUSM422?siid=33472
I have the M-Audio hammer 88 Pro that does the same thing. Who ever wants the big pads on Mpc live 2 or MPC X
Nice 👌 how's the screen navigation for setting scales. I'm aware many keyboards have a similar function but there's something very inviting about the MPC screen UI
do i need a sound card to connect this keyb with a software?
Just a USB cable that comes included. It has a built in sound card.
@@LiftedNoise thank you for your response. I guess this unit can be used also for live looping, as far as I understood, connecting different instruments via a mixer, right?
Ir would be so clutch if the keys lit up so you'd visually know. Dope concept tho
I think that sounds like a useful tool to some degree but also maybe a crutch relying on the visual. This is a nice in between where it kind of pushes you to memorize what you're doing
Can I add external sounds that I have on my computer that I use on FL? I wanna put the drum sounds and one shots that I use making beats on fl, onto this mpc to use in standalone mode. Can I do this?
@phenom4023 yes you could just put em on an SD card and load them from the MPC browser
@@LiftedNoise and then I can use them while using the mpc as a standalone?
@phenom4023 are you talking about .wav files or .mp3?
Can you use a mic on this???
You could either use a USB mic or a dynamic mic into the left or right input of the stereo pair and select mono inside the MPC.
Novation Launchkey 37 does this!
I had that one for a bit. Years ago but did not hold into it
Another good technique is to learn the cmajor and Amin scales, both all white keys. Then just use transpose to change keys.
Yea, that's definitely something I've done before. For a while, I made up my mind that I'd focus on improving other skills like lyrical and sampling and not concern myself with the keys. If your goals are in other areas, this is fine, but it's definitely going to keep you from growing theory knowledge.
If anyone can explain what’s happening or help me out, I would be very grateful- whenever I play any instrument on the pads, I get this weird tremolo/wobbly effect and I have no idea how to stop it. When I play on the screen, or with the keyboard it sounds fine, just with the pads.
Yea I get that too and I've had people tell me they have the same experience. Not sure there's a fix but I'll look into a bit more. I do however have noticed that is only present when your pad are velocity sensitive, so if you turn FULL LEVEL on it will NOT be present.
@@LiftedNoise Damn, thank you bro!! I got it on release in 2020 and besides the op-1 field, it is my baby. Was wondering if I destroyed my pads lol. Thank again bro 🤙
Thank god for logics piano roll. I only know A minor and C major 😂😂. I’m tempted to get this. Maybe I should leave the daw life for good.
Bro just DO IT! ✔️ lol that is literally the same scale and I was rocking that boat with YOU! It took me about 15 minutes to learn a new scale. If even that
@@LiftedNoise where do you find your sounds?
@ken2.0 Vinyl, splice, youtube, anything that can be sampled will be sampled 😆 I also make my own drum kits, keygroups and drum breaks.
It’s acMPC One with a keyboard stop deceiving yourself.
0:22 I fell out 😅
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Found it..
Whew!!! This gonna really help!!!
Dude if you just now saying that and figuring that out you slow because in reality all you have to do is put a midi keyboard with your MPC and there’s your key 37
I am slow..to anger. Praise Ya 🙏 i was making a joke. Don't allow yourself to be provoked to insult people because I was making light of a conversation not directed at anyone personally, that shouldn't be an argument. It's an equal value proposition. If you have an MPC ONE, it makes sense, but if you don't, then choose whatever fits your situation.
Or you could you know, just spend 1 hours per day for 3mm o this and you will be a good at piano.
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Thanks brother 🍻🙏
So the answer is, yes.... if you know the basic.... basic, basic, music theory (every musician should learn, at least out of curiosity) theres no difference in between this and an mpc one with a midi keyboard... in fact if you know that basic music theory and very, very basic skills with the keys and a descent ear, using the features of scales, chords, etc.. will slow you down and limit your expression.
This thing is a toy. I sent mines back today
Lol are you saying this solely based of the weight of it or what exactly?
It’s a toy… It’s nothing like any other real MPC. If they wanted to sell toys they should have put it in Toys R Us
@ajmiller66 you haven't explained what makes it a toy. It works just like any other MPC so what makes this different?
@@LiftedNoise it’s made of cheap plastic for one. It takes a minute to load plugins, it’s red for a reason. It’s not a professional machine. I own the X, X SE, REN, Live 2, and Key 61. This 37 comes nowhere close to the quality of What I already have. I had the 37 for less than an hour and I had nothing but issues. Wouldn’t update via WiFi, every button I touched in controller mode it played a note…. I am very disappointed with Akai but then again. They made an entry level MPC for the parents who said 2400.00 for the X SE was too much
@ajmiller66 thanks for elaborating. The build feels about the same as the mpc one. Sounds like you never tried it and I agree both feel a bit cheap because they are super light. You think it's some type of cheaper plastic vs the other mpcs? I'm just thinking the live 2 feels more sturdy because of the weight the battery and speaker give it. I also have had issues with connecting for wifi updates and doing trials on plugins... I've had those types of issues with my other MPCs though.. so that's not related to the build quality but some server or software problem they need to workout. While I do wish the build felt sturdier, the key 37 still works just like all my other MPCs and the added keyboard environment is something I really appreciate.