What's your favorite feature of the new AKAI Professional MPC Key 37? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
@HOLLASOUNDS7 ай бұрын
Akai stuff always looks smart to Me. Good design.
@circuitslave7 ай бұрын
The angled panel and those white leds!!!!!!!
@dianevrules7 ай бұрын
37 keys
@jasonindus7 ай бұрын
2gb of ram!
@puertoricanism7 ай бұрын
Portability 👍 Would have truly enjoyed a battery & speaker 🤐
@MGoolas7 ай бұрын
Andy Mack makes you want to purchase whatever he presents, even if you don't really want it
@Syngeman6 ай бұрын
Yes !
@acethemcacethemc14917 ай бұрын
Its just amazing how far we have come in music production equipment. I learned back in the day on the Mpc 2000xl. And we had to hook up all types of rack mounted gear, Zip drives,etc. Now everything is so streamlined. Just mind blowing
@christianthompson14737 ай бұрын
There are always issues though, Bugs and gremlins.
@TonyMontana334525 ай бұрын
We have come a long way indeed. Why anyone would use this over Logic Pro , FL Studio or other DAWs has still yet to be explained.
@acethemcacethemc14915 ай бұрын
Some folks like that ability to use actual gear instead of virtual gear. Me personally I like to create on the akai and then mix and add other aspects in Logic Pro.
@Waiishe5 ай бұрын
@@TonyMontana33452this unit has a feature where you can separate stems and it sounds amazing.
@DJJonnyBizzleАй бұрын
@@acethemcacethemc1491 👈 what he said!
@SKimbroughConsulting7 ай бұрын
Andy Mac is ridiculous. His skills and ability to explain clearly while keeping it simple and fun is a true gift. You can see how much enjoys what he does and his appreciation for music creation as a true artist is commendable. As someone mentioned earlier, Andy presents the products for Akai Pro so well, that you may get it even if you don’t NEED it, lol. So much respect for Andy Mac and him teaming up with Akai Pro is a great match. Being able to be portable, have keys and the MPC full feature is a real win for Akai. Is the MPC portion of it more like an MPC One or MPC Live? Also, will Andy be able to demonstrate the setup and use of the MPC Key 37 with a modular device such as the Elektron Analog 4 Mk2 or Elektron Octatrack Mk2?
@sweepdog15 күн бұрын
Superb demonstration and the sprinkles on the top towards the end was jaw dropping.
@theartoflivingoutloud8887 ай бұрын
This was presented in a way that leaves no doubt in my mind that I’ll be purchasing and enjoying this machine.
@embodie_breaks70897 ай бұрын
If anything, please tighten up the midi, add visual EQ, spectrum analyzer, multiband compressor and add a timeline within the software. As for the hardware, put that HDMI Out back in you guys had in the Beta Mpcx. Dont argue and just do it or add bluetooth video out. Beyong this... Add the extra ram(what year is it), USB Audio Out, and then work on the converters. These additions would make the Mpc's a Real Solid Piece Of Kit.
@billB1016 ай бұрын
Tighten up the midi. I guess I'm not the only one feeling this ( or to be more precise, not feeling that this ) What are your thoughts?
@bleepfakes7 ай бұрын
Andy Mac has the greatest voice over voice ever. Legend
@crazzylee7 ай бұрын
Man Andy you are incredible. Very inspiring artwork you do brother. It's always a pleasure watching you do what you do.
@AndyMacMPCclub7 ай бұрын
Thank u bro
@christianthompson14737 ай бұрын
@@AndyMacMPCclub hey Andy, great to see you jump in for the compliments. 😄
@djpaceeuro6 ай бұрын
Awesome value for someone not into the MPC world. I have some Live 2, but if I had to start it over, I would definitely get some MPC Key 37. Remember, it’s a all around, all singing workstation, with a touch screen for 900 $. My first midi synth from 1997 was 2000 $.
@rafik2910ify2 ай бұрын
Sir, that what we call a real demo. !
@attackdaddy7 ай бұрын
Just an FYI. The sounds and plugins Andy is using don’t come with the MPC Key37 standard. They are an additional purchase. The stock sounds are not as good.
@josephkissel60627 ай бұрын
Nearly every "review" has done this and it's just plain dumb or dishonest ... Why would you use plug-ins that don't come with Key 37 and are hardly a trivial purchase (like $500+ to level-up to the package that comes with Key 61).
@christianthompson14737 ай бұрын
Yes it would be cool if Andy just used the stock plugins.
@josephkissel60627 ай бұрын
I get it that a lot of people who will be looking at Key 37 (or at least this video) already own an MPC and maybe those plug-ins (but I think it's more a case of these YT testers just having a bunch of everything.) But even Akai is doing it by releasing images of the sound browser with a full screen of plug-ins (including $$$ ones like Fabric and Studio Grand, Etc.) ... Almost half the screen will be empty for those who don't already own them ...
@BJ-fj6jw6 ай бұрын
Thanks all. I'm brand new to all this looking for midi compatible with Reaper and focusrite 2i2. Recommendations appreciated!
@Syngeman6 ай бұрын
@@BJ-fj6jwI am beginning also. I have the Akai mpk mini plus. It seems very good and is professional level. For added Fun and control, Get the M Audio Air 192/4 for an audio interface to hook to speakers/monitors/amplifier , and input other instruments and microphone
@dwaynemusik7 ай бұрын
I assume in 5 months a retro colored se version with 4 gigs of ram will come after everyone has bought this one!! 😅
@bazZzment7 ай бұрын
Man, you are probably right but that would kill me. But a Live 2 plus some keys, then the Key 61 dropped. So I bought that one and now the Key 37 drops - which is what I wanted to have all along.
@dwaynemusik7 ай бұрын
Exactly it would make more sense to come with for example the mpc x in black or retro color at the same time so consumers had a choice or the mpc one in red black or retro but they know there are consumers that will buy every new shiny object because someone plays on it to make it look kool when really just give us the mpc 37,61 at the same time with or without red black or retro colors so at that particular time they can buy what fits their need
@12resurrected6 ай бұрын
Gotta do something to empty the wallets of those that hesitate at the original launch! 😂
@davidwashington96236 ай бұрын
😂😂
@thomasmatthews88733 ай бұрын
I already have the MPC ONE so navigation wasn't difficult but what enjoy most is what the One doesn't have which are keys.
@garyclement28887 ай бұрын
Beautiful. I'm glad Akai now has a 37 key. I love the Key 61, but not as easy to transport or compact. SO this a wonderful thing. Excellent tutorial Andy as always.
@johnjohnCDN4 ай бұрын
This is thing is amazing. I have over 20K of gear but really, this is all I really need to have fun making music. And for the price, there are some sacrifices but if you are skilled, you can make it work.
@musicbymerln71906 ай бұрын
Of all the MPC's he's touched and presented, his favorite is right there in the back. That mofo 2000xl. You can't re-create the sound of legendary gear with these new jawns.
@TonyMontana334525 ай бұрын
I have a 2000xl that I've never used. You're tempting me to get it fixed.
@The1AndOnlyMichaelAngelo7 ай бұрын
FINALLY! The rumors and leaks are TRUE!!! Just ordered mine from Guitar Center online! Well, via chat. Delivery is in 3-5 business days! They have a few in their warehouse!
@LL-be3qt7 ай бұрын
Simp
@LarryMorrisart6 ай бұрын
That beat is so early millennium ATL … man I missed that sound. You sold me Brother I will have to get this machine. I’ve heard all your demos in the past, but this is my favorite by far. You literally gave the true example early Atlanta, hip-hop and R&B! I can definitely hear Darnell Jones on it. Keep up the amazing job, Brother.💯💪🏿❤️
@mannyfernandes84727 ай бұрын
In the time and place we are in right now with the music industrial world…. I am expecting so much more from everything that gets released and no matter how aesthetically pleasing they are it’s not enough…
@HustonSingletary7 ай бұрын
Head nod approval with "bass face" expression at the drop 15:41. My unit is on the way. Looking forward to creating with it 😊
@yokelectronic2 ай бұрын
I've just bought one of these units just off the back of this video... What impressed me the most was the functionality of the screen. It beats the Roland Fantom hands down. I have never owned any Akai gear so I'm looking forward to hearing what's under the hood on this... Nicely presented video, it pitched the unit well 😉
@djra-b39067 ай бұрын
Andy Mac be killing the tracks 4real
@ResAffolterSoundproductions7 ай бұрын
I need to say, that I love the layout, formfactor and the color a lot 👍🏻✌🏻…. Btw: Great track Andy 🙏🏻✨🕊🌈
@FeloniousMyronius24 күн бұрын
My guy went crazy on this 👊🏿🔥
@jluper807 ай бұрын
Is this how they make 'hold music'? "Your call is very important. Please hold for the next available representative.".
@tekrahmuzik21197 ай бұрын
Nice but why only 2RAM and not 4?
@johnnyparker21287 ай бұрын
I play keyboard and sample a lot. The MPC Key 61 was too large but this one is perfect.
@Yhuntermusic7 ай бұрын
Aye lets go!! Andy killed this!!
@hvhvgitaar7 ай бұрын
Cool device. Once MPC has proper song arrangement I will get one…
@LL-be3qt7 ай бұрын
They already do...
@hvhvgitaar7 ай бұрын
There is very basic functionality: you can chain sequences and turn that into a new sequence. Not exactly arrangement. Maybe enough for some work, not for me though…
@Skaratak7 ай бұрын
Only Force really can (thats a reason why I love mine) @@LL-be3qt
@J0HN01DATA7 ай бұрын
Best feature is computer optional with what seems to be a smooth interface. Great demo!!
@WayneoOnTheTrack7 ай бұрын
Great review !! I’m almost sold !! Been taking all day to make my order this would be my third mpc in this generation!
@SonnyGs6 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to get this
@scarvello7 ай бұрын
Might wait to see if they drop a upgraded version
@josephkissel60627 ай бұрын
Probably gonna be a while and it could be a fair bit more expensive ... But I do think it's a good possibility. Although a lot of people other people think this could be the last one for "this generation."
@YariBeatsMedia2 ай бұрын
Andy Mac is a great dance producer.
@joeboubert15177 ай бұрын
I got mine today!!!! Very good for traveling!!!
@bulletheadbeatz22966 ай бұрын
Finally, midi over usb is a thing for the MPC standalone platform! 👏🏼😎
@chris2crazzy6 ай бұрын
Wow amazing, I'm in love with this machine
@BeatsbyLonza6 ай бұрын
Andy be going crazy. Salute!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.
@SniggyMoo7 ай бұрын
It looks very beautiful too me. Nice presentation Mr. Mac 👍🏽
@andrewwilliams76437 ай бұрын
I hoped it would have had 4 gb of ram because im gonna use the plugins heavy on this but thats not a deal breaker! Also nice beat Andy as usual!
@josephkissel60627 ай бұрын
Why would a "professional" reviewer use plug-ins that don't come with Key 37 and are hardly a trivial purchase (like $500+ to level-up to the package that comes with Key 61)? Nearly every "review" has done this. That said, it's good to see those instruments are performing well within the 2 gb constraints ...
@roymoxley25877 ай бұрын
I agree at that point might as well get the 61 keys more ram more drive space People need to show what this comes with which is not much akai wants your money
@josephkissel60627 ай бұрын
I don't have a problem with the basic instrument collection, which is obviously to lower the purchase price as well as create "value" in the Key 61. I've listened to all the included instruments and they sound fine. If you can't make that work in the context of a mix, that's on you. Personally, the small form factor is more important to me than being able to load up a bunch of resource-intensive plug-ins or finish complete songs without doing a little printing to audio ... :)
@laurosilvestrejr.1067 ай бұрын
After watching many influencers demo this device. It comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and are able to download your own sounds into the key37. Remember this is a stand-alone device. It does not require using a computer.
@yotrakzproductions73244 ай бұрын
Great review. I’ve watched ten for this device, yours is in the top two. Stay gettn’ Bruh.
@xlo23357 ай бұрын
2gb of RAM is UNACCEPTABLE in 2024, they are repackaging the same internals of the mpc one from 2020. This is utterly rediculous!
@droussel73597 ай бұрын
The nice thing though is knowing that all MPCs bought in the last 4 years will remain compatible for a long time.
@CharlesLouisRosario7 ай бұрын
With disk streaming it doesn’t matter.
@renechang24067 ай бұрын
Can u please elaborate on that more @@CharlesLouisRosario
@jsutton2417 ай бұрын
The 2gb of ram works great tho. If it's not getting in the way of making music what's the problem. I have the MPC One and never had any problems
@3dsman7 ай бұрын
You know you can put a 128Gb SD card in it, right? If that gets full, you know you can swap it out for another 128Gb SD card with different samples, right? Assemble your projects on the internal memory before finishing them and backing them up to your PC/MAC and you’ll literally never run out of space.
@djdoncruse19525 ай бұрын
Very dope!!!
@jokerray6 ай бұрын
Great video! Would you please do one featuring recording a singer complete with effects?
@FlyBoyGrounded4 ай бұрын
Hypnotic to the point of soporific! It doesn't even sound like music. It sounds like an idea someone had for a 2 bar jingle and then wouldn't stop playing or telling you about. His description of what quantize will do is dubious. The capabilities of this device are so far beyond what it's being limited to in demonstrations and in the hands of the few people who use this in nothing more than the way it's currently being marketed. Makes it sound like they don't want my money, or that of other MIDI/audio artists who are fed up with DAWs and have very few alternative hardware devices to choose from.
@Kaje057 ай бұрын
Please tell me the 8gb version will come in black. This red is grooosssss
@word2RG7 ай бұрын
Andy Mac, killin' it like always! 💪
@AndyMacMPCclub7 ай бұрын
Thank u bro
@amrsalahmahmoud30347 ай бұрын
WHAT KIT ARE YOU USING PLEASE I HOPE YOU ANSWER@@AndyMacMPCclub
@KyleKendall716 ай бұрын
One of the skills I would love to be half as good at!! So cool.
@elMaxx57 ай бұрын
AKAI....From a product planning POV, consider a speaker line dedicated to MPC line. One folds for traveling purposes. Another more stationary. Sound quality specs near MPC Live speakers. This is a logical step vertically. ❤
@user-wm4sq4sj3o7 ай бұрын
I own the keys 61 and the live 2 with a small Akai controller when I’m out of the studio or downstairs with the family being present, this unit with speakers would have filled that void completely albeit without the keys 61 4 gig, the red hurts me too, sorry Andy this is a hell no hard pass, although I love the hard buttons and the layout looks like a lovely work flow, and the form factor is sexy, brilliant presentation as usual.
@bazZzment7 ай бұрын
We are so much alike! I too own the Key 61 and a Live 2 with a little Keystep controller. I too don't care much for the red either and the 2 GB is painfull. It's also a bummer that they came out with this just now because it is what I wanted to have all along. BUT... I still need to have it.
@HOLLASOUNDS7 ай бұрын
I thought Andy Mac would be on Andertons channel first as He usually is unless He is still in USA after Namm then I get why He is at Guitar centre.
@AndyMacMPCclub7 ай бұрын
. Yes, I stayed out after Namm. Amazing video crew at CG.
@HOLLASOUNDS7 ай бұрын
@@AndyMacMPCclub You did a great demonstration as always, top quality beats.
@audacieusemagazine4 ай бұрын
Just perfect ... Man Congratulation for your video... Great great work. and Nice feeling
@k3llyUK3 ай бұрын
I’m a guitarist, so this is like watching Spoc and scotty discussing the physics of warp drive.
@ChrisP3000x6 ай бұрын
I really hope a black version is on the way.
@dj2swift3176 ай бұрын
AMAZING THATS SO DOPE THANKS ANDY MAD RESPECT Dj2SWIFT
@alphabeets3 ай бұрын
Too bad there never seems to be a piece of composed music to come out of it. How about a 32 BAR CHORD PROGRESSION with a composed melody. This is an incredibly powerful device, but they can’t get beyond 8 beat loops. I can’t listen to this for more than 10 seconds.
@michandz3948Ай бұрын
Why be snarky and why not just be the one to do it?? Can you??
@alphabeets14 күн бұрын
@@michandz3948 absolutely, but all the demos seem to just show 8 beat loops repeated endlessly. This keyboard is SO powerful. Akai would sell even more with some legit composers or a few jazz players using it in other ways as well. It does way more than 8 beat loops.
@DJARIG16 ай бұрын
Great job, good tutorial there. Nice piece of all in one music production gear. GREAT AKAI, GREAT INmusic
@junevortexmusic79507 ай бұрын
Good presentation . Thank you . Looks good
@dwaynemusik7 ай бұрын
I will stick with my key61
@merlinoner7 ай бұрын
Looks like a very good product.
@PeterPanQuails5 ай бұрын
Great presentation. Would love a 49 keys version with built-in speakers. That would be my dream music instrument.
@Sarah2ill7 ай бұрын
super dope andy!!!
@88qwop2 күн бұрын
amazing machine
@ariestrucker783227 күн бұрын
This was literally made for me
@PapiJxir6 ай бұрын
I NEED ONE
@charlesflint90485 ай бұрын
I lost the power supply for my Korg Wavestate ; just the excuse I needed to get an Akai MPC Key 37: arriving tomorrow.
@harolddowe68396 ай бұрын
Love the cook up
@GTChris6 ай бұрын
Whenever Akai brings this man out you know the device suddenly seems a whole lot more interesting, still holding out for something more powerful, because my Force is doing everything this newest MPC can't, but I'm happy to see Akai go with different form factors and colors, but unfortunately the internal power just leaves something to be desired.
@GUIDESPERSPECTIVE7 ай бұрын
Don't know why the mod and pitch wheels are not at key level on the left side, other than that , so far so good. Might wait a bit until some price cuts or second hand comes along but an awesome tool to ditch the daw and cpu.
@brucelittle39583 ай бұрын
Great demo!
@jamesantoine43183 ай бұрын
very cute small keyboard
@JNo-sk5mz7 ай бұрын
Never understood people that complain about the standalone sounds that come with the MPCs. The pianos, electric pianos, strings, pads, bass synths and leads are all very decent, tweakable and playable. It comes out of the box with great meat and potato sounds, And some cool stuff thrown in there. Thousands of presets. And the plugins that come with it allow you to make the sounds your own.
@brandonSpivey-vx4eu6 ай бұрын
The fact that it has two audio outs is really poor. Why not eight audio outputs. This makes it a sort of toy. The supposed power but not a serious studio tool .So many of us use analogue desks and want sound seperation in the physical realm not digital stereo mush. I hope one day Akai will grant a succesor to the MPC 2500 as regards the audio outs .
@williejefferson98234 ай бұрын
Well, it's only $900 . So, yeah. It's pretty much a toy. Get into $4k on up, and then you'll get better quality. This thing is just for beginners. Not professionals.
@jonhollinsworth87857 ай бұрын
Can’t believe the price point of this machine, thought its was going to be over £1000. Great machine
@azikiwezig7 ай бұрын
Controller versions for half the price would be really nice because the standalone versions are not really powerful enough,mainly because the workflow is so great it doesn’t match the specs they all come with even the 4gb ram versions only allow 8 of their synths and the time stretch algorithm is much better in the software etc
@YoManG-to9cu4 ай бұрын
Wow! Comes with flex beat
@ThaMizphit747 ай бұрын
I have the Key 61, but I really like the button layout on the Key 37. Not a fan of the red at all though.
@Believer71544 ай бұрын
Hello all. Thank you for that excellent video! Detailed and precise information. You made it look like so much fun, wow! Much appreciated. Can you do one for the Akai MPK Mini Plus? I know nothing about any of this but want to learn. Is the MPC Key 37 or the MPC One+ too much for a beginner? Please advise. Rock rock on!!!
@mrLRVandrossАй бұрын
I love this demonstration. I need to be able to get in touch with you with some questions I have about this machine. It is powerful and I’m enjoying it as my first ever and I need to ask someone who knows anything else about this machine. They give me some assistance I like the way you flow through it. I’m trying to get that. I’m not getting anywhere yet
@soaresuniversalproduction270710 күн бұрын
The red is beautifull
@ChristopherJenkins737 ай бұрын
Needed the touch strip, HD and BATTERY! I WANNA MOVE AROUND WITH IT! NOT BE TIED TO A NEAR BY OUTLET! WHATS THE REAL POINT TO MAKE A SMALLER VERSION? SPACE? NOPE! I SEE THESE GOING FOR 500.00 IN 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR! COOL... BUT LACKING THE STUFF ID LIKE TO USE IT FOR! MOBILITY!
@kevpinnix6787 ай бұрын
Why would you not roll out something exciting along with the Key 37, like adding the Arranger to the Keys series ? Could’ve made a much bigger splash.
@wrongbeach357 ай бұрын
2 gigs of RAM?
@Laze-Mz7 ай бұрын
yeah thts pretty cheap . 2$ worth of ram ouch
@jmfhsmith4923Ай бұрын
I wish it had 64 pads arranged like the first 4 pad banks.
@felipefs1067 ай бұрын
Would love to see a "Retro Edition" for this keyboard and also Loopcloud integration
@elMaxx57 ай бұрын
Great work Akai. Keep on going and you'll soon have an Ensoniq SD1......with sampling capability. 😀
@MyNameJeff..7 ай бұрын
I wish they would have added the input for condenser mic like on the 61 and more ram. This makes me want to buy the 61.
@Zemael6 ай бұрын
Now it is the new mpc I want to buy. Hope they do it on black. But its a cool red instrument
@gyorgytoth3255 ай бұрын
❤ your demo ... You may have sold me an MPC key 37
@EdwardDillard-ix2ie4 күн бұрын
AKAI MPC KEY 37
@notchillustgrhymecity59047 ай бұрын
Awesome video King
@richardgordon99397 ай бұрын
wicked groove
@rubenzemog6 ай бұрын
i always wanted a MINI MPC without pads without keys and the size of a digitakt
@730productionsllc7 ай бұрын
I can do this with my iPad. I’m gonna stick with getting the mpc pro 2. Portable, battery, and can install a hd.
@kosemoja83486 ай бұрын
I will have to cop one of these
@gravyguns7 ай бұрын
Can you create your own sounds from scratch on the MPC Key 37? Does it have a virtual analogue, FM, or wavetable engine?
@josephkissel60627 ай бұрын
Yes
@ashleyprincewashington21306 ай бұрын
Love this Andy
@Jvaldes6097 ай бұрын
Super dope. When you do the track mute is that a performance and if so how can you record it to a song to create a whole mix.