I don't plan to buy a key37, because the mpk connected to LIVE2 is enough for me. Two in one seems to make it difficult to use. The buttons are far apart and the pads have to be reached above the keyboard. However, I think this will be a great solution for many people. Do you still use SMPLTREK or have you completely switched to akai?
Never completely switched but I've been using MPC since I was 18. Not currently using the smpltrek much. I just love Samplers in general so I'll try what ever looks intriguing but always return to MPC
Another Great Video!!! The anticipation is real… I’m excited.. hopefully it drops soon … also in you last video When you said about writing ✍️ and creating a song a month is a great idea been trying to find some inspiration and I think you gave me a spark .. great idea just to get the ball rollin ..
You and me both! I swear someone said Feb 7th..or it may have been Jade wii video where she actually had photos that was part of someone's NDA which read under embargo until feb... the month a song thing is going well..I'm 4 songs in almost done with the fourth but it's been a great change for me..Definitely encourage you to give it a try! 🍻
I think this product is for people more into keys than beats but like to have both in same device. Also, some people might think 37 keys is too few, but I'm pretty sure the pads can be used for key triggers as well so you could actually get some crazy chord and arp action going on ...
Just the built in keyboard and layout set it apart enough for me to want one. I'll have a desire to compose more. Carrying around a live and keyboard to my job isn't super efficient, but this might be.
Good overview. The picture of the box (on the street) lists the 8 plugins as Bassline, Drumsynth, Electric, Hype, Mellotron, Odessy, Solina and Tubesynth.
A seller on a site called Bonanza. A couple things about this stand, while I think it's nice, it does not sit flush. I do not think the seller who made this had an mpc live 2 in possession but rather built it off dimensions and didn't consider the rubber feet so this is why its not sitting flush with the wood. There where no pictures of it with the MPC on it but he did have an mpc one stand as well so I just took a chance and went off faith. No big deal, I may have some square holes cut out where the feet go so it will sit in better. Also the turn around and delivery took longer than expected and in the meantime I was waiting the sellers communication was pretty much non existent.
I currently have the MPC One+ which I like a lot. But I would love to have a keyboard-version. Ever sinse I bought the MPC one I've been on the lookout for a good bundle price on all the plugins but they are still so expensive. I mean common Hype and tube synth sounds so bad. They are not even worth mentioning along with a new product release. Akai needs to include all the essential plugins like, Fabric XL, Jura, Mini-D, OPx-4, Air delay/flavor pro with Key 37. Then this would be the perfect standalone machine.
Yes that definitely would be more intriguing for many if it included all those. Im not mad cause i do already own them. I think at very least include fabric xl because it gives you most the bread and butter sounds. Yea mention those 8 plugins may only compell new MPC users who are unaware that all MPCs include them.
Part of me thinks, "this would be so cool." It checks off a good amount of the things I'd want in a standalone sketching device, but I just can't get over some of the cumbersome aspects of the MPC workflow. I keep waiting for something to use as a standalone device that beats my laptop and a midi controller, but so far it all just flops. I grew up with MPCs and the new ones just don't do it for me. They just feel like an awkward middle ground between a good sampler and terrible DAW haha.
@@LiftedNoise Computer and midi keyboard really isn't ideal for me either haha. It's just having full Ableton features is fantastic. I don't know man I might end up trying the MPC Key if I sell my SP. I am sort of curious about it just as a way to start songs. Anyway man thanks for the info!
The MPC Key 61 doesn’t have full size keys either. If it isn’t full size, I would call them mini keys. The keys on the my Key 61 are 5 inches long. The keys on my Kurzweil SP7 Grand are 6 inches. By that logic, the Key 61 has mini keys. Not full size. The Key 37 isn’t going have keys any bigger I would guess. It probably will use the same keys.
So is this the usual difference between pianos, stage pianos and synthesizers? I never heard of this but I still wouldn't categorize them as mini keys since that seems to be a much more obvious difference as also most companies will add the word "mini" into their controller product name to indicate the keys are much smaller..
I felt that about the mpc one. Build not as solid as my mpc 500 and the weird on even weight to it. Heavier at the top where the touchscreen is. I never had any issue though but I feel you. If I'm spending A lot of money I want it to have some weight to it and feel sturdy.
I have most of the new ones so I'm ready to go. They heavily discount those from time to time and I think for the cost it makes sense they aren't included.
I think the 37 key is a good idea in general, but in particular everyone had some extra wishes, like speakers, battery, more q-links, more ins or outs, they added sd-card, but maybe eliminated the ssd and we don't know if it will have the 4gb ram or what ever. So at the end they never make everyone happy, and people will whine about it 🤣
True. Everyone can't get what they want. I hoped for other things too but I was super enthusiastic about the 61, it just didn't fit into my space so just a smaller version is enough to have me pumped.
Pretty crazy they sell a keyboard version and don't include Fabric XL free (not just a gift add on). My MPC One Plus came with one free plugin and a 50% discount on another
@@daniel_dumile The Live II has two USB A ports and a USB B port for computer use only. The One has one USB A port and a USB A port for computer use only.
@@LiftedNoise yeah I thought the pitch of MPC keys was thag it's kinda like getting a digital synth but you also get MPC stuff. So not including their premier synth built in to newbies seems like a poor product strategy
Probably the standard 2 GB I've noticed that akai doesn't include the actual number in most retail store description likely because people are always complaining about it being enough
Pretty much. 😁👍 I think a retro would be dope! The feeling I got kind of reminds of getting my 1st mpc 1000. They could have made this thing blue with red sides 🤣
I am certain it will be the same 2GB that comes with the One+, One, Live, Live 2, and X. 4GB has only been on the Key 61 and X SE. Both of those units come with the extended bundle of plugins by default so they get the extended RAM.
They need to put the Force arranger mode in the MPC Keys
That could be interesting. I like arranging with song mode though. I'll be happy either way
I agree with this. At least give us the option
Top right looks like load and save
@kroser1983 ahh 🤔 thank You 🙏
Force arranger is repurposed from the Ableton Live arranger, they’ll never put that on an actual “MPC”.
very articulate and well organized presentation with very fine production values - a model YT video - props
Thank You 🙏 appreciate the good words! 🍻
I don't plan to buy a key37, because the mpk connected to LIVE2 is enough for me. Two in one seems to make it difficult to use. The buttons are far apart and the pads have to be reached above the keyboard. However, I think this will be a great solution for many people.
Do you still use SMPLTREK or have you completely switched to akai?
Never completely switched but I've been using MPC since I was 18. Not currently using the smpltrek much. I just love Samplers in general so I'll try what ever looks intriguing but always return to MPC
Another Great Video!!! The anticipation is real… I’m excited.. hopefully it drops soon … also in you last video When you said about writing ✍️ and creating a song a month is a great idea been trying to find some inspiration and I think you gave me a spark .. great idea just to get the ball rollin ..
You and me both! I swear someone said Feb 7th..or it may have been Jade wii video where she actually had photos that was part of someone's NDA which read under embargo until feb... the month a song thing is going well..I'm 4 songs in almost done with the fourth but it's been a great change for me..Definitely encourage you to give it a try! 🍻
I think this product is for people more into keys than beats but like to have both in same device. Also, some people might think 37 keys is too few, but I'm pretty sure the pads can be used for key triggers as well so you could actually get some crazy chord and arp action going on ...
Good point 🍻 it's the right amount of keys for me, I feel.
It kills me how Akai creates new hardware, gives us great upgrades in software but yet doesn't support VST3s yet
That would be wild but are you surprised? They are selling their own instruments and profiting from that
I'm bugged they don't have VST 3 support.. can't get Kontakt7 or UAD plugins on MPC.
I dont see why those who have the live, one or key 61, X would want this, but for people comming to the mpc fresh i can see the attraction
Just the built in keyboard and layout set it apart enough for me to want one. I'll have a desire to compose more. Carrying around a live and keyboard to my job isn't super efficient, but this might be.
I was already excited about this, but this video made me even more excited
I share your excitement! 1st MPC or do you have any others?
@@LiftedNoise This will be my first!
@@DJSlaughter awesome! 😎
Good overview. The picture of the box (on the street) lists the 8 plugins as Bassline, Drumsynth, Electric, Hype, Mellotron, Odessy, Solina and Tubesynth.
Noticed those after! Thanks for the comment 🙏
I think that white bounded button is a shift or alt for secondary key functions you can see txt above and below all the buttons that’s gotta be it.
Good point, i didn't think of that. Thanks for the insight 🙏
Please make an MPC Key 73 with weighted action keyboard and nice good-looking stand!
👍 hope everyone gets one to fit their needs
Basically it is a smaller MPC key 61
Sort of.. io is much different
Bro where u get that mpc live 2 stand from
A seller on a site called Bonanza. A couple things about this stand, while I think it's nice, it does not sit flush. I do not think the seller who made this had an mpc live 2 in possession but rather built it off dimensions and didn't consider the rubber feet so this is why its not sitting flush with the wood. There where no pictures of it with the MPC on it but he did have an mpc one stand as well so I just took a chance and went off faith. No big deal, I may have some square holes cut out where the feet go so it will sit in better. Also the turn around and delivery took longer than expected and in the meantime I was waiting the sellers communication was pretty much non existent.
I currently have the MPC One+ which I like a lot. But I would love to have a keyboard-version. Ever sinse I bought the MPC one I've been on the lookout for a good bundle price on all the plugins but they are still so expensive. I mean common Hype and tube synth sounds so bad. They are not even worth mentioning along with a new product release. Akai needs to include all the essential plugins like, Fabric XL, Jura, Mini-D, OPx-4, Air delay/flavor pro with Key 37. Then this would be the perfect standalone machine.
Yes that definitely would be more intriguing for many if it included all those. Im not mad cause i do already own them. I think at very least include fabric xl because it gives you most the bread and butter sounds. Yea mention those 8 plugins may only compell new MPC users who are unaware that all MPCs include them.
On the boxes you could see the plugins too. It's just the free ones,but its still a lot I think
And yeah,I think this one is great for you! If I could upgrade I'd just go for a Live 2 and there's that!
Noticed that after the fact. It's a lot but ofcourse all MPCs have these included already. I hope it does fit well into my situation.
Part of me thinks, "this would be so cool." It checks off a good amount of the things I'd want in a standalone sketching device, but I just can't get over some of the cumbersome
aspects of the MPC workflow.
I keep waiting for something to use as a standalone device that beats my laptop and a midi controller, but so far it all just flops. I grew up with MPCs and the new ones just don't do it for me. They just feel like an awkward middle ground between a good sampler and terrible DAW haha.
Lol well I'm not about the computer no more so not including that, nothing beats the MPC right now standalone
@@LiftedNoise Computer and midi keyboard really isn't ideal for me either haha. It's just having full Ableton features is fantastic. I don't know man I might end up trying the MPC Key if I sell my SP. I am sort of curious about it just as a way to start songs.
Anyway man thanks for the info!
The MPC Key 61 doesn’t have full size keys either. If it isn’t full size, I would call them mini keys. The keys on the my Key 61 are 5 inches long. The keys on my Kurzweil SP7 Grand are 6 inches. By that logic, the Key 61 has mini keys. Not full size. The Key 37 isn’t going have keys any bigger I would guess. It probably will use the same keys.
So is this the usual difference between pianos, stage pianos and synthesizers? I never heard of this but I still wouldn't categorize them as mini keys since that seems to be a much more obvious difference as also most companies will add the word "mini" into their controller product name to indicate the keys are much smaller..
i'm buying this thing
🍻 nice! 👌
Where is the shift button?.
I didn't see it, wasn't looking though. Someone else commented it may be the button with the white border up at the right...
Im sure its there. Just need to be patient until someone uploads a clear video picture of it.
Really worried that it’s going to feel like toy level quality. Drum pads are so small too 😅
I felt that about the mpc one. Build not as solid as my mpc 500 and the weird on even weight to it. Heavier at the top where the touchscreen is. I never had any issue though but I feel you. If I'm spending A lot of money I want it to have some weight to it and feel sturdy.
I like the work hard poster...... so true
🙏
The old plug ins are what’s gonna kill this thing.
I have most of the new ones so I'm ready to go. They heavily discount those from time to time and I think for the cost it makes sense they aren't included.
I think the 37 key is a good idea in general, but in particular everyone had some extra wishes, like speakers, battery, more q-links, more ins or outs, they added sd-card, but maybe eliminated the ssd and we don't know if it will have the 4gb ram or what ever. So at the end they never make everyone happy, and people will whine about it 🤣
True. Everyone can't get what they want. I hoped for other things too but I was super enthusiastic about the 61, it just didn't fit into my space so just a smaller version is enough to have me pumped.
Pretty crazy they sell a keyboard version and don't include Fabric XL free (not just a gift add on).
My MPC One Plus came with one free plugin and a 50% discount on another
Also MPC one has 2 usb I/O ports
@@daniel_dumile
The Live II has two USB A ports and a USB B port for computer use only. The One has one USB A port and a USB A port for computer use only.
@@matthewgaines10 ✔️
True but I'm not surprised. Are you? For the price it makes sense and they are a business looking for profit.
@@LiftedNoise yeah I thought the pitch of MPC keys was thag it's kinda like getting a digital synth but you also get MPC stuff. So not including their premier synth built in to newbies seems like a poor product strategy
how many ram?
Probably the standard 2 GB I've noticed that akai doesn't include the actual number in most retail store description likely because people are always complaining about it being enough
good vid 7th of feb all will be revealed
I was thinking the 6th. Well, for the keyboard, at least.
good video ---- I have contacted my Sweetwater rep. I want to purchase one as soon as it is available.
Same here! Well..I mess with Zzounds 🍻
That’s the shift button all the way to the right
Maybe. Seems like a fine placement 🤔
An MPC One+ with Keys for $200 more. 😆. Looks dope tho. Can't wait for the retro to come out for a $1000 😂
Pretty much. 😁👍 I think a retro would be dope! The feeling I got kind of reminds of getting my 1st mpc 1000. They could have made this thing blue with red sides 🤣
@@LiftedNoise 😂😂😂The Optimus prime drip MPC
@@ruffiankick 😎
Make a white version that comes with all the new plug ins for $1075 and I’m in. Red only is a turn off.
Red is growing on me but I like your idea 🍻
yes, akai means red, i just checked with google translate XD
Nice 👌 thanks for checking for us! 🙏
aaah I just want to know the ram! 🤔
I am certain it will be the same 2GB that comes with the One+, One, Live, Live 2, and X. 4GB has only been on the Key 61 and X SE. Both of those units come with the extended bundle of plugins by default so they get the extended RAM.
@@matthewgaines10 Unfortunately I think you are right 😢
@@matthewgaines10 ✔️
🫡👍🏾🫡
🍻 brother 🙏
Stems will be $9.99
Yes, it's a decent price
This is lame. They need to drop a battery powered unit to update the 500 or built into the one already.
I'd like something like that too and this for at home