MPC LIVE 2 REVIEW

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024

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  • @KnowledgeOfSelf144
    @KnowledgeOfSelf144 3 года назад +10

    Hands down the best pads on the market

  • @matthewcowan567
    @matthewcowan567 3 года назад +11

    Dude I gotta say this is the best product review I've seen. You answered all my questions literally seconds after I said them. Normal I'm a skimmer but I listened to the whole video. Subscribed!!

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Much appreciated!

  • @JEFFMAN90
    @JEFFMAN90 3 года назад +2

    Bought the MPC One back in September and last week bought the Live 2 retro as a birthday present for myself. I plan on just using the MPC One in controller mode using the Live 2 retro in standalone mode.

  • @WeFullTime
    @WeFullTime 3 года назад +4

    The MPC LIVE 2 is legendary, I haven't used my Maschine Mk3 since.The speakers, battery, and touchscreen are actually what made it legendary. Get one if your thinking about getting one. The Live II just works. The Maschine Plus is not even in the same league as the Live II or the MPC ONE.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      Good thoughts!

    • @eddmtz4028
      @eddmtz4028 3 года назад

      and how much is it The MPC LIVE 2 is legendary,?

    • @1anre
      @1anre 3 года назад

      How much did you get yours for & does the Maschine have an inbuilt battery too?

    • @WeFullTime
      @WeFullTime 3 года назад

      @@1anre $1199 USD, and no the maschine MK3 does not have an inbuilt battery.

  • @stefrance2
    @stefrance2 3 года назад +1

    Awesome review ! I miss content from your channel !!!

  • @Madmohawkfilms
    @Madmohawkfilms 3 года назад +1

    Glad to see you mentioned the SUPER SIMPLE , yet seems to elude many people, act of simply connecting a powered USB Hub to your MPC. Lots of whining about only 1 on the One and only 2 on the others yet a few dollars lets you add 4 for under $30 you can add 7-10.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      Yup, check out the connecting midi devices video I did for more info.

  • @playgroundofsound7683
    @playgroundofsound7683 3 года назад +2

    Retro edition is nasty!!!! My mk1 has a style flip skin on it. All hail Akai!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      The retro one does look good.

  • @nocturnalron69
    @nocturnalron69 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Great in dept video. You answered all my questions and answered questions I didn't know I had. Thanks you so much !!!!

  • @goodboid
    @goodboid 3 года назад +4

    Take a look at the Akai Force as well please. Excellent rundown!

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks! Will do.

    • @johndawad
      @johndawad 3 года назад

      Especially with the latest update.

  • @marcelocg
    @marcelocg 3 года назад +7

    Yes, please make a comparison video between Live 2 and Maschine+, but ENOUGH of specs comparisons! Please do compare the workflow, the routine of producing music on these two devices. Which one is more productive, easier, faster to achieve the same final song?

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Good thoughts, thanks for sharing.

  • @BangBangSystems
    @BangBangSystems 3 года назад +4

    I really like to see a good comparison between the LIVE II and Maschine+ As a MPC lover I think the Maschine+ has a good future. NI has better VSTi and therefore a big advantage. Also voices made on the computer with NI VST can be port to the +
    But I really can understand why + hasn’t have touchscreen and less I/O.

  • @trevormalcolm4328
    @trevormalcolm4328 3 года назад +4

    Yeah, do the face off with Maschine + 🙏🏽👍🏽🇬🇧

  • @TheRssRehT
    @TheRssRehT 3 года назад +5

    Please do the M+ comparison, would be great to see.

  • @Prizmadelik
    @Prizmadelik 3 года назад +3

    Now THIS is is a review! I've learned new things that I am going to apply in my productions.
    Also, I made two new videos of myself making a beat on the MPC LIVE 2 if anyone wants to check it out. Have a good day all!

  • @supremelc3667
    @supremelc3667 3 года назад +28

    Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
    Playing beats the MPC all day
    I'm just sitting on the Dock of the Bay
    wasting time....

  • @felixschmidt794
    @felixschmidt794 3 месяца назад

    Dude thank RUclips for this awsome and well structure Video :)

  • @christopherpederson1021
    @christopherpederson1021 3 года назад +1

    sending back analog Rytm for this thing. the pads feel incredible

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      Some say they are the best in the industry! Enjoy!

  • @F_letc.h
    @F_letc.h 3 года назад +11

    Great review. Would love the comparison vs. Maschine Plus

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +3

      Thanks!

    • @fcf8269
      @fcf8269 3 года назад +2

      The plus is the worst option ever made by NI; unless they priced it at the same price of the MPC One

    • @DERAILEDbeats
      @DERAILEDbeats 3 года назад +1

      @@fcf8269 mhm. i got a mk3, honsetly looking at the maschine+, looks and feels pretty much the same as the mk3. way overpriced

    • @fcf8269
      @fcf8269 3 года назад +2

      @@DERAILEDbeats Yep; they had the chance to make a good stand alone box but ended up making it overpriced and underwhelming to be honest.

  • @MFDopey85
    @MFDopey85 Год назад

    best review ive seen so far. ty sir!

  • @PlatinumPlusProductionsTV
    @PlatinumPlusProductionsTV 3 года назад +1

    Nice Keep Pushing!!!!!

  • @Artek604
    @Artek604 3 года назад +4

    You should be doing the videos for Akai (and Deluge) :)

  • @MexiChriS
    @MexiChriS 3 года назад +1

    I want that comparison video. Despite that it is always Akai's MPC for me.

  • @richardfinch1789
    @richardfinch1789 6 месяцев назад

    Finally, superb awesomeness 😊

  • @tsalazarrubio
    @tsalazarrubio 3 года назад +1

    Making beats on the waterfront with the ferry in the bg was dope! U from Seattle??

  • @ChumpyDumps
    @ChumpyDumps 3 года назад +5

    Yeah I'd like that comparison to the Maschine+.
    I have a Maschine MK3 and love the workflow but it's ultimately a good preset machine with a great sampler. You don't get as much RAM and I believe a worse CPU with the Live 2 but the CV outputs and SATA bay really push it ahead. Not to mention the instruments are designed to be manipulated within the interface itself.
    I had a MPC Live and sold it because it was pretty much the same thing as a Maschine but it had more of a convoluted workflow. That point still stands but they've definitely fixed quite a few of my gripes with the last two updates and the drum synth looks killer. The MPC One in particular is basically the best deal in music gear right now with all the shit they crammed into it.

  • @casteanpreswyn7528
    @casteanpreswyn7528 3 года назад +1

    Hey, quick correction, the master volume control isn't new, they just moved it from the back right of the unit to the top left.

    • @casteanpreswyn7528
      @casteanpreswyn7528 3 года назад

      For clarification, you(most likely accidentally) imply at 1:49 that the volume control is a new feature, however it was a standard feature before and only the location of the control dial has changed.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Correct. It was moved to the top.

  • @oKnaHleyNozRag
    @oKnaHleyNozRag 3 года назад +1

    Nice going to invest now thanks

  • @pettypendergrass8480
    @pettypendergrass8480 3 года назад +1

    Good video... I wasn’t really sure which MPC to upgrade to from the mpc Renaissance. But I’m definitely getting this

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks! I think you’ll like the Live 2.

  • @Maochan81
    @Maochan81 3 года назад +2

    I wish there was something similar with the Akai Force workflow. I would love to use the Live II because of the battery & speakers. But would really miss the 64 pads, Clip-based workflow and the Hype synth.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      I understand. You may want both and run the Force into the Live2.

  • @ujjayisoundsystem
    @ujjayisoundsystem 3 года назад +1

    Def want to see live 2 vs. Machine +

  • @LimitedEditionEDC
    @LimitedEditionEDC 3 года назад +2

    Supreme brought me here!

  • @jxhsett9188
    @jxhsett9188 3 года назад +1

    Just bought the mpc live 2 Im hella excited to make the mysteries of sound uwu !

  • @RickRijuanaPro
    @RickRijuanaPro 3 года назад +1

    Super Dope Breakdown

  • @TheLordcasio
    @TheLordcasio 2 года назад

    You keep it tight and concise. You need to do more videos. I would love to see detailed videos on the workflow of “MPC with Model 12” and “Blackbox with Novation Keystations MK III”. Do you mess with Sample Robot? I am currently trying to sort out the best way to convert my plug ins to zoned/velocity-layered samples across multiple hardware platforms.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  2 года назад

      Thanks! Great suggestions.

    • @TheLordcasio
      @TheLordcasio 2 года назад

      @@OllieLoops weird question. Do you do location sound (for film/TV) as a day job, by any chance? I do and there’s something about your videos that makes me think that either you do as well…or should.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  2 года назад

      Thanks, I don’t do location sound, but I try to take it seriously in my videos. I really enjoy it. If you haven’t seen it, check out my Drum Machines on Vacation video, which is all about location sound. That’s cool that you do that. It seems like a cool job. Do you like it?

    • @TheLordcasio
      @TheLordcasio 2 года назад

      @@OllieLoops “Do I like it?”…sometimes. You have to live by a mantra of “I care about this as much as I am allowed to care about this.”. Meaning that, there are folks in charge that just don’t care about sound or the sound department. It can be frustrating. BUT, it’s way better than bar tending (the other musician alt job).

  • @ejmikk
    @ejmikk 3 года назад +1

    A nice review, although the speakers seem very distorted and not clean at all. The sine wave test should produce a single frequency, not the distorted mess that was both heard and seen on the frequency analyzer...

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for your comments. I too thought the additional peaks in the sine wave tests seemed off. I'm assuming they are doing something internally to enhance the frequency response. Speakers of this size can only do so much in the lower frequency range because of the physics of speakers. But, if they added harmonic content to enhance the range, then they could make it appear to go lower than it does. That's my best guess as to what's happening, and that would explain why the tests look as they do. As far as testing sound quality via video, that's a bit tricky to translate. I would suggest checking one out first hand to see what you think. In short, it sounds better than a lot of bluetooth speakers that I've used but nowhere near a pair of studio monitors.

  • @DopamineOverload
    @DopamineOverload 3 года назад +1

    Definitely want to see the comparison. I've been a longtime NI fanboy and LOVE my MK3.... but the Live 2 destroys Maschine+.. the MPC One also destroys it. Bang for the buck, I'd go with the One. A $100 proper-voltage battery bank makes it portable, too. More dedicated buttons. Better layout, I think.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Yeah, I agree. Check out my MPC One review if you haven’t already.

    • @DopamineOverload
      @DopamineOverload 3 года назад

      @@OllieLoops Definitely have. Love your reviews, man. Quality editing. On-point all the time.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Many thanks! Yeah, the One is such a good value. Thanks for your support!

  • @VultCult
    @VultCult 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your review. I'm interested in obtaining one, but unsure if it can work for my musical purposes.
    You mention how much MPCs are used in Hip-Hop and Dance but in your opinion, can it function for someone wanting to create rock and metal drum/percussion tracks for finished studio recordings?

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks for your comment. Yes, I believe that it can be used for any genre. They are popular for hip hop and edm, but that doesnt mean you can't use it for rock and metal. Whats nice about it that may work for you is that it has several useful drum kits including live drum kits, or you can sample whatever sounds you want. With the pads, you can play and program the drums in live for human feel for as many bars as you want. Therefore, you can create fills and patterns that would be commonly heard in your preference of genre. I hope that helps.

  • @stefan3112
    @stefan3112 3 года назад +2

    I would appreciate a comparison with deluge. You know both very well.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      That would be an interesting one. The devices are so different. But I understand where you're coming from. We'll see what we can do.

    • @aoutivd
      @aoutivd 3 года назад

      Apples and oranges

    • @stefan3112
      @stefan3112 3 года назад

      @@aoutivd Main difference?

    • @aoutivd
      @aoutivd 3 года назад

      @@stefan3112 the deluge is mainly used as a sequencer and the mpc is almost like a standalone daw. The deluge is rad and for a live sequencer maybe one of the best but there is a lot of menu diving. The MPC has a touch screen and allows you to build many different songs with easy navigation.
      Some say using an MPC instead of a computer is a “dawless” setup but that’s a bit pedantic considering the mpc is a computer with their own UI. Using a deluge when other sense would definitely be considered dawless. I’d even argue for live performances the deluge is a “cooler” device than using the MPC but I use my MPC as the brain of my system.

    • @stefan3112
      @stefan3112 3 года назад

      @@aoutivd I'm thinking about getting the MPC too. Therefore I would be interested in the differences and similarities. As for the Deluge I miss the pads and it is quite difficult to use (many hidden features). But both are sequencers, samplers synths

  • @isaacgodbolt9244
    @isaacgodbolt9244 3 года назад +1

    Please compare them yes and thank you

  • @el9delcielo
    @el9delcielo 3 года назад +1

    I think is quad-core for the processor. Thanks for the video.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks, I think that’s mentioned in the specifications section.

  • @Dante_Nim
    @Dante_Nim 3 года назад +1

    I'd love to see the comparison with the Maschine +

  • @semi788
    @semi788 3 года назад +1

    yes for mpc live 2 vs ni maschine+

  • @spookypen
    @spookypen 3 года назад +3

    Props for full Cheetoing your hand for a .00025 second edit lol

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      It’s a rough job, but I’m willing to make the sacrifice.

  • @poporowyo
    @poporowyo 3 года назад +4

    I also would LOVE to see a comparison to Maschine+

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks! We’ll see what we can do.

  • @jasonjasonjasonjasonjason
    @jasonjasonjasonjasonjason 3 года назад +1

    I dont see that many reviews at all talk about the splice integration. Is there a reason you didnt mention it? For me its the feature i want to know more about but cant find much info on it.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks for your comment and question. I didn’t mention it primarily because I have never used that feature. But you’re right, I should have mentioned that is was a feature. Also, there’s so many samples on the device that I’ve not gotten bored of them yet.

  • @GuidanceMusic
    @GuidanceMusic 3 года назад +1

    I wonder if you could help answer my query. How would you get the stems from a beat you finish in the MPC Live 2 in to your computer? I used to use a 3000 and track them out via audio but am obviously not looking to have to do that these days. It was so painful. What's the process now? Many thanks

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Hey, thanks for your question. The process on the current MPCs is that you can export stems or even an Ableton Live file directly from the menu. You can export them to a USB drive or SD card and transfer the files that way. I hope that helps.

    • @GuidanceMusic
      @GuidanceMusic 3 года назад

      @@OllieLoops I'm getting one based on that answer. Many thanks :)

  • @TheCuri
    @TheCuri 3 года назад +2

    First time it's not a review but a giant advert xD I will prefere the mpc one as I dont See me using this giant thing mobile...

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      Check out my MPC one review as well.

  • @C0llinsW0rth.
    @C0llinsW0rth. 3 года назад

    can we see that comparison!

  • @jbanales69
    @jbanales69 3 года назад +1

    Is there any information on the lifespan of the battery? What happens when it eventually dies?

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks for your questions. Lithium ion batteries often have hundreds or even thousands of cycles (charging and depletion) which determine their lifespan. Although the chemistry of the battery is one factor, how the battery is cycled is often a bigger factor in lifespan. If you use it from 100% full to 0%, that type of cycle will shorten the lifespan of the battery versus using it from 100% to 80% then charging it. The battery will last longer if you don’t use it down to 0% very often. What happens when it dies? Well, that may be many years from now if you are good about cycling it and can get a thousand cycles out of it. But it will eventually retain less and less charge until it wont hold a charge at all. In which case, you will likely need to send it to Akai for service. Hopefully they have a battery replacement available whenever that time comes. With that said, you should still be able to use the device connected via power supply for many years. Many MPCs from the 1980s and 1990s are still in use. I hope that helps.

  • @con4679
    @con4679 3 года назад +1

    what do you suggest for first time buying ?
    mpc live ii or op-1 ?
    thank you

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks for your comment. The devices are both very different. And they have very different workflows. I would suggest first researching them to see how they could work for you. The OP-1’s is workflow is more limiting and very specific while the Live 2’s is more open ended and flexible. I think most people will enjoy the MPC workflow more, but some people really like the limitations and workflow of the OP-1. I hope that helps. Good luck.

  • @1anre
    @1anre 3 года назад +1

    What’s its cost in 2021?
    Is it recommended for a beginner beat maker?

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      $1299.00 USD.
      Beginner to expert, the MPC is a good machine. The learning curve may be steep for a beginner, but it’s also got a ton of features that will keep you engaged for a long time.

    • @1anre
      @1anre 3 года назад

      @@OllieLoops thank you Ollie for the quick response, i better get to start saving up for one as it looks very wholesome & should last me a long time after buying it.
      Subbed to your channel now.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      Yeah, it should. Save up. Check out the MPC one also, you would save a bunch and get most of the functionality.

  • @taggartjs
    @taggartjs 3 года назад +1

    Can anyone here tell me if one is able to import Standard MIDI Files into the MPC Live 2? If someone has answered this already, I apologize. I just don't feel like scrolling. Anyway, I've got dozens of SMF's and I really don't feel like re-sequencing each one. Would love to use this unit live (pun may or may not be intended). So, any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

  • @osibrathwaite2146
    @osibrathwaite2146 3 года назад +1

    What was that piano riff from sounds awesome?

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      I'm not sure what the record was, I just grabbed one of the first records in the crate.

  • @AstrotardJones
    @AstrotardJones 3 года назад

    Make the versus....but after the next maschine+ update. My unit was so unstable that I returned it for an MPCLiveII.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Interesting. How did you like the plus otherwise?

    • @AstrotardJones
      @AstrotardJones 3 года назад +1

      @@OllieLoops It feels incredibly incomplete. There is no other way to describe it other than it is like using an MK3 hooked up to an underpowered computer without access to the software. They will have to add a companion app for phones to edit synths and MIDI if they want to keep up with their competition as it feels more like a device that should be hooked up as much as possible, but can be used on vacation rather than a true standalone.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      @@AstrotardJones great insight. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ChrisLaupama
    @ChrisLaupama 3 года назад

    Comparison please!

  • @ricardogonzalez-om4gn
    @ricardogonzalez-om4gn 3 года назад +1

    Is there a way to connect the mpc to my tascam DP 24 multi-track .. I'd like to use the mpcs sounds to record them onto my tascam is that possible thru the quarter inch ins and outs?

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      You should be able to track into the Tascam via 1/4” outputs on the MPC. You can mute/solo tracks to record the tracks as you want. Hope that helps.

    • @ricardogonzalez-om4gn
      @ricardogonzalez-om4gn 3 года назад +1

      @@OllieLoops thank you and yes this definitely helps!🙏🏼

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      No problem. If the tascam has midi, you could then sync the two to get your start points to match.

    • @ricardogonzalez-om4gn
      @ricardogonzalez-om4gn 3 года назад

      @@OllieLoops yes it actually does have midi; I've never used midi ins/ outs..I don't really understand the whole midi function to be honest with you. do you recommend the midis over the quarter inch ins and outs

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад +1

      Midi doesn’t carry the audio signal. Midi is a communication protocol to send note info and start / stop messages, etc. So you would have 1/4” for audio plus midi. Check out my connecting midi devices video for more information about midi and the mpc.

  • @elyot4010
    @elyot4010 3 года назад +1

    I was looking for something I can use with Cheetos

  • @pauloyoshizaki2103
    @pauloyoshizaki2103 3 года назад

    AKAI : Profissional :MPC Live :
    New Model : Tela : Maior : melhor ;
    Controller : Equalizador - Gráficos :
    Tons ; Ritmos : Effectos : Controle
    Gráficos : volume ?!!! ; Visual
    Tela Maior Só Tem Ajudado ?!!!
    Muito !!!! : Parabéns !!! ; Akai :
    MPC Live ; Tem : Processador igual
    Computador !!! ; Muitos Recursos !!!
    Em Som : Digitais !!! ; Para Futuro .
    😲😲😃😃😄😄💡💡💡🥇👍👍👍👍

  • @fcf8269
    @fcf8269 3 года назад +1

    Not sure which studio is able to use only 8 tracks for non-VST instruments; so while the device is impressive, I still think that its sequencer is the weakest point, considering its "DAWless" mission.

  • @terrelljonesmusic
    @terrelljonesmusic 3 года назад

    You in seattle

  • @auraglasswerks4900
    @auraglasswerks4900 3 года назад +1

    But is it Robust?!!!! 😜😆😁

  • @DJMikeron
    @DJMikeron 2 года назад

    PDAs on the left side mmmmmm a bit strange

  • @palimo3653
    @palimo3653 3 года назад +1

    You really reached for them criticisms lol.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      It’s a pretty good device.

  • @CodySmiley
    @CodySmiley 3 года назад

    And many bugs gratis :)

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      What bugs have you seen?

    • @CodySmiley
      @CodySmiley 3 года назад

      @@OllieLoops saving error for example.

    • @OllieLoops
      @OllieLoops  3 года назад

      Thanks, I haven't seen that one myself.

  • @DuckAlertBeats
    @DuckAlertBeats Год назад

    For some reason I can't watch your hands

  • @mlkyblack2038
    @mlkyblack2038 3 года назад

    Thanks. I've had several MPC's and had issues with all of them, the most recent being the live 2 retro, see here: ruclips.net/video/WQkkt8-5O0A/видео.html . Personally, i don't think the workflow on the Live 2 is as good as the MPC Renaissance. Furthermore, i don't think the Live 2 speakers should be referred to as studio monitors. I think that's very misleading.