Akai MPC KEY 61 - Best of both worlds
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Akai just dropped the MPC KEY61. Let's check this new workstation keyboard out, focusing on the hardware. It's more powerful than the previous versions of the MPC's and it also comes with a lot of brand new instruments.
As a current MPC user, this one brings a new but yet familiar workflow to the beat making process. I think it's a great studio piece and all the new updates we got in the 2.11 update enables this one to be a beast of a device for people like me.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this - Let's get into it in the comment section!
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Disclaimer: This unit was sent to me by Akai as a loan unit for a limited time.
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I get so excited when NI or Akai introduce a new type of product because you know the other company is going to try to match it and surpass it. Inevitably they end up forcing each other to create better stuff and we all get to reap the benefits. Specifically, I’ve been wanting this EXACT product from Akai or NI ever since the first time I used a keyboard workstation. So pumped!
Right! Workstation keyboards has been out of fashion for long and it’s time to bring it back.
This fits me perfectly since it has the MPC workflow and still feels like the other MPC’s. A similar device by NI a would be very interesting too! Only time will tell.
Thanks for watching man!
yeah, look at how this MPC Keys resembles a Native Instruments controller 🤣
I would love a keyboard that can run Kontakt on its own. They might go for a "Maschine Keys" or something based on Maschine+, which I kind of don't like because they went with an Atom CPU instead of ARMv8, despite using a custom Linux build, so Massive X never, aside from the mixed opinions on that groovebox that has me steering clear of it. Well, there's always "Maschine+ Mk2" at some point in a few years, I'll be sticking to my Mk3 controller and other gear for now.
@@BeauTylerMakesMusic absolutely, and if they start stealing Yamaha's, Roland's , and Korg's thunder in the rompler keyboard space, those companies will be forced to step up their game and stop skimping out on us like they've been doing for years now, and we win in the end 😁
@@Jason75913 😝
The only major change I would make would be to have 16 q-link knobs to make it more of a synth.
This looks very cool. I was most productive when I had everything at my fingertips in a single device as opposed to using a daw. Definitely worth considering.
They really did it. They finally made what we all have dreamt of since the early 90’s. I never thought I would see the day before I left this earth.
That being said ….. for nearly 2k dollars it really is sad it’s not metal.
And finally …. What ever the next version of this is …… that’s gonna be THE next legendary piece of MPC history mark my words.
This device is brilliant! OMG!
it looks epic
I'm impressed at how good the piano plugin sound. I tried the demo on my mpc x and I was blown away.
Totally agree! Both that and the Stage EP sounds really good to me 😀
Reminds me of an advanced ASR 10 Keyboard!!!!
wow! this is a great piece! killer work, akai
its actually very nicely organized, I really like the layout and small details like led for octaves etc
Stay blessed 🙌
Yo got it bro!! Wow!!! I knew you would get this master piece. Damn I need one ASAP!!! Starting to save now. I'll be banging out on this by September for sure!!!💯💯💯
AKAI KEY 61 is the new Ensoniq ASR-10 on steroids 😍
As soon as Native Instruments drops something like this I’m in!!
Great video bro. Nice to see you still at it.
I am glad they sent you this. What a monster.
I own NI Komplete Kontrol S61 and loving it, but thi device is way more than that! It is more advanced and standalone. Looking forward to trying this in a store or studio
Really well made video, thanks for going into detail.
Thanks for doing this! Jazzed about this. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on sounds.
Thanks!
I have a video in the works on Fabric XL and Stage EP ;)
Huge step in the right direction, but I personally don’t think I’ll consider an MPC again until they get a better sequencer. It doesn’t need to be a full blown DAW style sequencer, but something visual so I can tweak my parts after I lay them out. I had the Live II for a couple years so…I mean I know the tricks to put a whole song together, it just never felt intuitive.
Oh, also, more than 4 effects per track would be nice… And perhaps some sort of open interface for Sound Card manufacturers to be able to allow us to setup how our cards are working with the MPC, I had some huge issues with sample rates I couldn’t fix… lol. I loved the MPC, just not enough to see past the issues I guess. But if things keep improving I may well be back.
Would the arranger on the Akai Force be a solution to your sequencer problem, or am I misunderstanding?
@@wilsoncj yes
@@wilsoncj If it were on the MPC Live II or the MPC KEY then yes, it would be.
Facts
@@artisans8521 Right, I mean, I said “per track” and that’s what I meant. I’m aware we can use the four busses to throw on four more effects, but I prefer to use my busses as busses (ie., for effects that are to be used on multiple tracks). And yeah…I probably could bend the rule in some cases but, honestly, that’s part of the issue with the MPC’s setup. Getting things done requires sooo many needless compromises it’s just kind of ridiculous.
Thanks very much for the video revirw man.
Its been a while since i last came here. Its good to see you, and good to enjoy your cool beats and cool spirit ;)
Finally AKAI nailed this. Finally..!
I hope, they also keep the disk-streaming feature ..which was introduced not that long ago..
I reckon it does.
I'll be waiting for the review on the instruments.
Cheers from Portugal ;)
Thanks for breaking it down the way you did
Thanks for watching and commenting the way you did
Yep I’m snatching one
I’m waiting for Native Instruments to drop their standalone keyboard.
Me too
Might Be a long wait
Nice brisk & well articulated overview! 👍
Your overviews/reviews are far and away the best out there, thanks brother. I was just telling a friend that if it had been my job to bring the MPC Key to the world (fantasies are fun!) I would have wanted modified software in order to incorporate some sort of arranger mode (like that on the Force). I realize this would have made the project much more complicated, and perhaps more expensive. But it makes so much sense for a product like this, and they (Akai) already have a proven and popular arranger on the market in a different device. I also wanted 16 q-links. At least 8. 4?! C'mon Akai, what's up with that.
Akai Force has Session View and Arrange View like Ableton Live. I don't understand why they didn't implement this technology already created in FORCE in this Key 61. This worktation with so many instruments is where it makes more sense to have Seesion View and the Arrange view. Not having these specifications I'm even more relieved because it saves me €2000.
Maybe that will come later as the Force Keys 61........................
They keep force and mpcs separate.
@@maikhock2847 yes, we know
Cuz they are probably leaving that for the force line…..
Really hoping for Push Keys Standalone one day! .... maybe that's why AKAI not making it based on Force flow instead? :)
Akai makes epic stuff - Finally competition for Roland, Yamaha and KORG.
Love your animation intro. Awesome.
Stop motion unpack?! I never knew I needed it, thanks!
Excellent 👌
Akai changing the game and kicking NI's butt
Don’t sleep on N.I they cooking something special in the lab.
@@99MUZIK will wait, but for the past 3-4 years Akai went beast mode
If this thing came with a way to run 3rd party VSTs thru it it would be a game changer. But for those of us who already have a midi keyboard and an MPC it doesnt really make much sense
Facts I have the mpc live 2 and mpk 2 midi keyboard so I'm straight.
I got a midi and live 2 n I still got the 61 key way better
@@Diceicecharliebeats why though
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I drew this board up 20yrs ago NO LIE!!!!
I’m so torn between getting a live for the portability or staying my ass home with one of these lol. I’d never see the Sun 🤣
Keylab mk3 is waiting in the wings and watching.
Accurate beats!!
Thanks man, great video.
Ooooo. You fancy.
These workstations have come such a long way since I bought the Yamaha SY85 years and years ago…
Looks cool
I don't need it...but I still want it.
I know that feeling
Excellent video. Very intriguing instrument. I'm actually toying with the idea of a standalone unit for a hybrid setup for when I want to go DAWless and possibly perform. I already own the Touch which works great. As time goes on, hopefully I'll be able to try a Key 61 at a Guitar Center at some point. Thank you
Thank you!
This could definitely be solution for that. Giving it a real try is always a good idea :)
Thanks for watching!
@@AccurateBeats I would start with this and the Roland Jupiter XM and build from there
Excellent introduction video on what seems to be a good new product by AKAI. Native Instruments will need to move ….
Thank you!
Yeah, the competition has a new level to rise to 😀
great video. thx.
Vendors: Hook up Accurate with a studio space to comfortably move around. At this rate, we won't be able to see him! He's put in the work!
Haha! I’d love that!
I got the key to my new studio space the other day. Moving in soon enough :)
It's better than I thought 😉😉😉😉😉
Superb video, looks ace, price is good.. and the new instruments!!...ooh!
Thanks!
Yeah, the new instruments are really good. I have another video on the Stage EP and Fabric XL are leasing in a few days. They’re all really powerful
Joom puck! Excellent
Love the video thanx for the info
That's a big fella right there
It is!
15 years after the Roland Fantom G series.
❤
Great video, Accurate. This product isn't for me, regardless of the cost, but I'm certain it will meet the needs of many. Blessings!
Thanks! I agree fully. This one will fit some people better than others :)
@@AccurateBeats ❤👊
can you play drum programs with the keys instead of the pads?
that was fantastic ,looking fwd to the overview of some of the sounds , especially the electric pianos as I was going to buy a dedicated stage piano but struggle to justify the cost just for piano , Ep sounds , I have a Mpc one and this would be an easy transition plus having some of the piano sound if there good
Thanks!
I’m working on a video covering the Stage EP piano and the Fabric XL synth and I gotta say that the Stage piano sounds fantastic!
Pretty cool, but I love the launch format of the Force better. I can't believe the prices of the plugins for us older users too.
Another great demo. Please post your videos in the new akai 61 key face book group.
OMG! Did they send that to you?
It looks good.....
Emmanuel Chukwunonso don't worry. When I first started setuping I felt the exact sa. Just keep ssing around with a DAW and you
I’m getting mad looking at it
I want one ☝️
But mpc one is here wiv me
Great introductory video Accurate. I'm sure we are going to see a lot of people with this in their studios. I already have enough 61 key synths in my studio and two classic MPCs. I'm okay, this isn't for me but it will be great for those with a small set up who has the space and wants the new tech.
Would love to see a mini keys 3 octave version with rechargeable battery. MPC KEY 37 MICRO!!!
Ouff! That sounds too cool to ever happen :p
dope idea
ok cool tx for the review... i can get it tomorrow but my issue is with bpm calculator engine...for samples, i wish was easy like on the Toraiz 16...let me know if there is an easy mode
Is there any video yours about Roland Fantom-0?
Although I would LOVE to have this new toy, I would need to really be a whole lot more active writing and producing to justify getting the new gear (and I would like to wait for updated versions of the keys, besides… perhaps with the same battery portability as the MPC Live. (I had heard that you cannot add SSD with the key 61, but I hope you are correct about it.)
Verry nice! One question, can you sample on your keys? Like ensoniq? Like you can split your sample on the 61 keys?
yes
Akai should pay you bro
Interesting keyboard. I've always liked the key interface starting on piano. But silly only 4 qlinks though. Would love some qlink faders like the 2500
The faders... what for? Describe in detail.
@@otobotrecords for qlinks. They can be used to control anything. The mpc2500 had them and they were fantastic.
@@slakk5093 Rotary encoders are infinite and therefore more practical IMHO. I think Akai should have put more of those from the MPC X with displays on the Key 61.
@@otobotrecords yes rotary are more practical, but faders are useful as well. For different things. The 2500 had rotary & faders. There's ample room on the Key, so would have been nice to have a bank of faders.
@@otobotrecords wait for mkII
Looks like a challenge for Native Instruments😄
For sure! A standalone Maschine+\ komplete kontrol keyboard would be something… it really would
One question though off topic, where is the pad color program on the new mpc one update for 2.11
Damn
Do you think think maybe they will unveil another with more keys and a similar build material as the MPC live with full size drum pads?
I'd like to of seen some faders on this an SD card
Good video. It's an attractive product. I'm not the target demographic for workstation keyboards but I had lusted after the Ensoniqs in the past. If I didn't already have the One I'd be giving this serious consideration.
great video ✋🏻
Do you know if the MPC key 61 can run as a soundcard with Cubase , to record a mic , record the sound of MPC and to control Vst in midi with it ?
are the new instruments coming to the other Live series? I saw someone else post about OP 4 but there's no information on it
Should’ve put the pads on the right.
I am waiting for the 88 key version.
Yo Accurate! This is a dream come true for guys like me with a small studio space. I have an unrelated question though. When you got your alesis e-drums, did you struggle with device dropouts at all? My setup has about 6 usb connections and wasn't sure if getting a powered usb hub would solve my issues with dropouts and latency.
Thanks!
Well, USB hubs can be tricky but have you tried to plug it straight into the computer to make sure that it’s actually a USB related issue?
A powered hub can help but might also do nothing for you. If the bus for the usb connection on the computer is allocated to more than one port, the overload could be happening at that level too.
I’ve had issues like this before but not with my drum kit… Try different ports, without the hub to make sure that it works better like that before you run out to get a different usb hub :)
Thanks for the support!
Wow that’s a big ass footprint. 😜
I need the mpc original cream color with upgrades.
If y buy this i can use licence for instrument in my other device ?
How much does it cost?
man I hope they make 49!
buit in speakers?
I just can’t get with it. I have one for sale. Like New. I didn’t even register it so all software downloads available. Also comes with Guitar Center extended coverage.
You know! I was considering buying a vintage Ensoniq EPS 16. I’m not sure why… I sold mine 20 years ago, and I thought I wanted it. Then I ran across this video, and I thought, why why. 😂...
A 49 key would be awesome!!!
Shit va sjukt att du har en 🤌🏼 grattis fan
Brapp brapp!
I'm so glad Akai started with the cheaper non-keyboard workstation (One, Live, X), but it is great to see this unit out there now as well. Using a keyboard with the MPC is great, but I think more people need a smaller non-keyboard unit.
Yeah, now they have products available for most users… That’s pretty cool.
What is the length and width of this keyboard?
Looks like a good 'desert island' synth/sampler
I’m gonna keep praying Korg release a MegaSampler.
I’d definitely be up for that too! The more the merrier :D
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I hope these new synth engines come with the update. How do you feel about this new piece compared to the maschine?
They do not. $500 for the bundle
Hi! Can i instal any VST i want on it? Can it runs Kontakt? Or just [ Air Music Tech ] Instruments? Thanks!
No no… it’s not compatible with third party pkugins
Does it have on board sounds?
That’s one way to further divide your product line.
Hej!!!
Jag intresserad va den keyborden men man kan använda till Arabiska Music tack
Looks good but if it doesn't have a linear style arranger then I can live with out it.