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In addition, the possibility was created to install an SSD hard drive with a few simple steps and thus significantly increase the internal memory. Retaining its predecessor’s stylish looks and robust build-quality, the Live II expands upon it with an even smoother workflow, additional controls on the front panel, lighter form factor, CV connections and a punchy built-in stereo speaker - the Akai Live II is a more than worthy successor to its first iteration. With its trend-setting performance possibilities together with the seamlessly integrated MPC software, it becomes the central tool on stage and in the studio.
The MPCs have seen numerous software updates, and now feature on-board synth plug‑ins and Ableton Live control.
The Pad control buttons along the top of the unit have shuffled together to make room for four more, along with a much better master volume pot. All the MPCs are the same at the core: they are multitrack production workstations with dedicated track types for drum kits, the three on-board synths, loops and MIDI/CV sequencing. I have always lusted after, but never owned an MPC, so have no real experience and need a hand-holding approach which the MPC Bible provides entirely condescension free, which is extremely refreshing. Hype sound good, but it’s a limited and dumbed down preset synth on the MPC, and while TubeSynth sounds good for the bread and butter VA sounds, it doesn’t push you into more interesting sonic territories like wavetable, FM, granular etc.
A wide array of connections, including a SATA port to have your samples library and project everywhere. Hear every detail of your production - rumbling 808s, the unmistakable punch of kick drums, thunderous bass lines, and a crisp, silky high- end. Designed from the ground up, this dual tweeterwoofer system delivers impeccable clarity to keep your ideas flowing through the creative process.And then about three months and I found the MPC Bible and did it front to back and it changed everything.
Native Instruments Maschine+ MASCHINE+ is an immersive standalone groovebox for production and performance offering a fast, intuitive workflow for control over sampling, synthesis, and effects, plus premium sounds from NI. Device view gives you control over Live's devices and instruments, displaying parameters in banks of eight horizontal sliders.
It’s like going from windows 95 to windows 10 - bit challenging finding what you’re looking for at first (being used to old ways) but it can do it all and more (way more). It's also pretty compelling that the MPC Live II can act as your (2-in 6-out) audio interface while you do this, and any USB, MIDI and storage devices become available on your computer.
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