MPC Key 61 With Scott Storch | Akai Professional

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8x Grammy award-winning music producer Scott Storch is no stranger to hit records, incredible sonics, and the legendary MPC workflow. Join us as he shares stories of his journey, his illustrious career, and how the powerful modern sounds of the new MPC Key 61 are shaping his current music productions, helping usher in a new era of creative genius.
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[@172Break]

"Go crazy with that one piece of equipment" - great advice. Back in the day, a home studio would probably only have a single sampler and a couple of synths and one or two FX units. There was no choice but to learn it inside out and use it as fully as possible. That got results as it was like learning to play an instrument. Now, a lot of people buy endless amounts of plugins that they only scratch the surface with on their way to the next plugin that will get them the "perfect sound"....

[@RandomNoiseMusic]

So true 💯

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

That's called evolution!

[@smoothsavage2870]

This is facts. I caught myself doing that early on in my beat making, then it just got exhausting and I got tired of getting new plugins. At some point you have to put in work to create a different sound anyway.

[@nicholasplagakis3641]

All mpc Or nothing

[@junkfoodeater]

Yes! Creativity really do needs to be contained within boundaries to be able to flourish and have depth

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Scott Storch was the first on My mind when MPC key 61 was announced, He would be the number one man to get on board with it. Great to see him getting on the official Akai train. Well done Akai and thanks Scott.

[@gokugoma3258]

Really? Him... 😆

[@nitgritz808]

Mix it through and SSL G series board and it’s golden

[@DS-nw4eq]

He was the first on your mind? Lol. How often do you think about Scott Storch?

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@DS-nw4eq Because He already worked with Akai Advertising the MPC X so obviously being mainly a Keyboard composer He would be the first person they would choose.

[@PhilthAdelphiA]

Congrats on the sobriety Scott! We need you around for as long as we can. Legends need to be heard for life

[@drebone1986]

This is why Akai did it, it had to finally be done correctly 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@angelperez7891]

And at $1,500 new, it's a slam dunk bargain!

[@shadowdadondilli3485]

I ordered mine as soon as I saw Scott Storch endorse this which is my favorite producer I’ll have it next week.. thank you Akai

[@ilovewhatidoforyou]

wow, AKAI is going above and beyond with this.

[@koreanfriedchildren]

that's just what Scott said in the video 😩

[@angelperez7891]

It even puts the Teenage Engineering OP-1 to shame relative to the price and content ratio.

[@djkelaux]

The Worst Keep Secret in Music History The MPC Key 61. I Love It though 🤣 Great Work Akai🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jimmyr.landry2085]

lmao! ❤

[@kingpinronin4301]

Yeah I remember seeing mock-ups for it years ago, ha

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

I was sceptical of the Keys when it was leaked but on actually seeing and hearing it I've been won over. Once this reaches my local music store I'll definitely try before I buy and I know I'm gonna buy. Big respect to Scott Storch one of my favorite musician/producers for endorsing this and to Akai for this product.

[@pierretaylor7011]

Great drop Akai. 🔥💪🏾👏🏾. Scott Storch blazes anything he touches. He has a river of beats and melodies flowing thru him. 🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🎹👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@wadewilliams1892]

Akai claiming the respect they deserves to have in the 21st century. Large percentage of hits are inclusive of Akai. Respect to all Akai owners. A lot of work going on behind the scenes.🧡it.

[@houseoflatin]

good news for the whole MPC line. We are all still onboard getting an even better platforms. Ill have to test this beauty in person 👍 love the improvements in the gui

[@AveMcree]

1:33..... I'm stealing that patch lol

[@StevenEdward0]

Grand Theft Audio

[@dugnice]

😂 Akai left in the part where he asks for a cigarette.

[@CORNERSTOW]

Scott without a cigarette 😂😂😂😂 like pancakes no syrup

[@nitgritz808]

Having worked w him he’s the man, talented, humble polite, I was blown away.

[@gamer-wl5sv]

Stars have 1 solar glasses he has 2. They call him and prey he accept to produce almost one title for their next album

[@zenmasta1260]

This was very smart of Akai, no one really owns the keyboard workstation market but with this I think they do. I just purchased one of two left at my local guitar center, picking it up tomorrow.

[@angelperez7891]

Pit it against a Yamaha Montage 6 or a Roland Fantom 6 and you can see that the Akai Professional MPC 61 Key is a dynamo!

[@sametozgurofficial]

I've just bought this machine one month ago and I've noticed that it was best investment for my studio. Thanks Akai for this machine that every producers was dreaming something like that

[@DeleswaProductions]

All the smoke, gas, and hype was absolutely worth the wait for such a beautiful and powerful sampling keyboard workstation. I just got the MPC Live 2 Gold Edition today, but I am still looking forward to soon adding this to my home studio, hopefully as an 88-key version if planned for production. Great job Akai!!!

[@CDMESD]

I know bro! I want that joint.

[@SonicVibe]

Just hook up a midi keyboard to the one 🎹 and save the money 💰

[@DeleswaProductions]

@@SonicVibe If that was meant for me, I actually have two separate studio setups, one focused on DAW workflow where I would be using the lovely Akai Key 61 or 88 as a standalone / controller and the other focused on pure standalone where I use all of my samplers and standalone workstations... now including the Akai MPC Live ll. And I have have several thousands of dollars invested in my studio with no regrets, because I have the tools that inspire me and allow me to create the music that I imagine.

[@SonicVibe]

@@DeleswaProductions I mean the new air instruments are $900 for me to buy them so I guess you get those sounds at least

[@Emotionz223]

My question is are we gonna get different key models like 49/32/88 Akai

[@oneyellowpeacock]

Elon Musk got some fire beats 😂

[@mwimb6716]

scott storch = elon musk confirmed

[@oneyellowpeacock]

@Icestro beats We will get MPC built-in Teslas :P

[@ktutubechild]

We will build a studio and produce hit record's from space - Elon Musk -

[@TOPNIZZLE]

Just confirmed Scott Storch will be a billionaire soon.

[@PrincipalForTheDay]

🤣

[@MrBaskins2010]

so good to see scott is better health

[@matthewmcnamarabeats7182]

I could watch Mr. Scott storch play the keyboard all day. This dude is a master 💯

[@EstradaRamon]

Heck yea! 🙌

[@jonrhoades6247]

STORCH DEFINITELY OWNS IT WHEN HE GETS DOWN ON A N8CE BEAT STRAIGHT 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@christianokami2220]

As a Kronos user this looks like the perfect 2nd keyboard for live gigs.

[@michaelk8642]

I am a Kronos user as well! with a Kronos 2 61. As you mention, this would be a great second keyboard. While I have never gigged, this would be a great second keyboard to accompany my Kronos.

[@angelperez7891]

But gone is the Kronos now and in its place replacing it and the Krome is the Nautilus line.

[@dot.s9140]

Akai becoming like Apple of the production world😄

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Bro this was made for guys like Storch. The king of simple Melodys that make legendary hits.

[@rickjubraj5555]

I just got this board, best ever , this synth is sick, man impressive

[@terrymiller111]

This demo beat is SO Scott Storch style. Eastern-influenced melodies over a drum beat with a medium bounce.

[@djponthabeat2803]

Akai Got The Right Man For The Job On Pushing This Product 👍🏽 Great Job Akai Pro 💯

[@GaryMach]

Been using the MPK261 for a few years now, can't wait to try the MPC Key 61 NOW!!! Thanks for making amazing music gears

[@Emotionz223]

Oh so you guys got better sounds and a stand-alone keyboard now …you giving NI a run for they money if y’all updated y’all sounds and coming with this🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥…i hope the sounds are really dope

[@hiphop9332]

They dropped this on the date they release the update

[@thebridge707]

ni is trash in comparison not even close.

[@jimmyr.landry2085]

They are!

[@Jail_Cake]

One off human being. Greatest there is to this day

[@djgoldsucog]

Best Akai hardware I've ever seen that'll definitely be my next purchase I been using MPC since the 90s

[@kaafaa8036]

Rodney jerkins still use mpc 3000 and still make hit

[@nucentury08]

Nah the X is Flagship Way more features and centerpiece.

[@BigSmilezBeats]

Man! That melody was fire! 🔥

[@alexxchavez1913]

As soon as I saw the MPC61 announcement, I JUMPED on ordering one. I knew Akai was about it and it such a great sounding instrument, plus the workflow, design, it's big enough for me to feel comfortable but still small enough to feel comfortable carrying around. This machine does everything I want and in an intuitive way, I never have to fight it, it just simply works as an extension of myself even though I'm not very familiar with MPCs. It's the new crown of my studio.

[@angelperez7891]

This is like a portable music studio inside a keyboard! All you will need is a set of speakers!

[@simonphinix5807]

Bought my first Akai MPC Key 61! Amazing Keyboard/Workstation. Akai did a great job. Looking forward to future products:)

[@ktvbeatz5560]

Akai Professional always finds a way.. Grand Champion brand frfr

[@dmitriysoldsarg2526]

Some disadvantages: 1. Difficult change Time Signature after creating and recording project. 2. No button for select all notes on Grid View of a keygroup program or MIDI program. 3. No separate "Loop" button for each track in key seqence. 4. No copy function between USB/Int/SSD. 5. No add "Lock" pad button, like it have Roland FA.

[@stm.natural_selection]

"Dr.dre, Timbaland, Justin, Christina Aguilera = this keyboard allows you to find the perfect melody " bahaha Andy Mac wrote his whole script. Regardless I love Scotty and this keyboard looks amazing

[@marctronixx]

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@musiclover25lives72]

Kinda got that feeling as well Lol..

[@TheOneJPtv]

Good to see a Super Producer chime in on the Key61

[@ursullavandenbord2322]

Best workstation . All in one . Absolutely stunning !!! Bravo AKAI !!!

[@angelperez7891]

I heard of açai fruit but this is one different sort of fruit - the "Akai" fruit!

[@RustCohleTX]

I can see some extra space for all 16 knobs on it... For 2k would be nice to have em there

[@hahhahahahha]

What a waste of room, sad...

[@Ljz124]

really creative idea by akai to combine an mpc and a keyboard in one unit , so kool, best keyboard for urban music, iam talking hiphop,trap, dancehall, edm,reggae,rnb, unrivalled and unmatched by the competitors, roland korg yamaha dont have that raw sound, they all sound very traditional and universal on board type sounds, akai has the extra ummmf by including plugin instruments which are way better sounding than the factory type sounds you hear in the others, way to go akai, not perfect but no product is perfect, thats the beauty about tech today, a simple update and we are ready to go, great job akai, i got one, and i will be happy for many years to come

[@seankehil01]

Scott Storch opinion is gold in my book 👍🏾

[@EyeGotSoul]

Bought 1 a few weeks ago. I love it. I will say,...that Being an avid user of the Mpc's touch screen functionality it would be well appreciated if when in "Sample Edit" mode you were able to quickly touch the screen and the Q-Link functionality followed. I feel the inclusion of this feature would be a real workflow improvement for those who choose to use the touch screen for inputting functions rather than clicking through the Q-LINK button to get to the same point. Want to edit sample start? easy touch sample start on the screen and waaa laaa the Q-Links are in place for that specific adjustment...want to edit sample end..simply tough sample end on the screen and q links follow without having to cycle the q link button and so on. Thanks hope this feature is considered.🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@quickstrike209]

Andy and Scott tho!!!

[@marshallmcluhan33]

Is there a link to that track?

[@algernoncalvin1521]

Greetings, hope all’s is well with everyone. Uhhh👀 I’ve been on the MPC Live going on 7 years now, best investment I’ve made musically. The moment I heard about the 61 key keyboard and saw it. I immediately called guitar Center to see if they had it in stock, they didn’t have it. If you’re a MPC Head like I am, this is a game changer

[@monaaarks7554]

La vidéo qui me pousse à acheter le MPC Key ce soir ❤😊😊 . Ça sonne et c’est excellent 😊

[@majorpaiyne2124]

I don't know if this can withstand the pounding i give those pads. Would be nice if i knew how to play the piano though lol. I'd only consider getting something like this if it becomes more convenient than just having the MPC Studio and the MPK Mini.

[@music_cult7165]

see I need you to put that pad performance mode into the keys please 🥺 🙏 hopefully in a update I will definitely buy it then

[@CDMESD]

I just want to know if it is compatible as a controller with Ableton and other DAWs.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Yes you can load the companion MPC DAW as a plugin and then from there have access to all of Key 61s functions inside any DAW.

[@713donblvd]

No lie this beat Machine/keyboard is Lowkey perfect

[@deepseaminingsyndicate]

Bless up 2 the KING Storch!!

[@713donblvd]

Dude is a genius

[@blessdgame]

It’s I love Akai Day! Thanks for the update!!!

[@MCCABEWORLD]

Beam me up Scotty!

[@ToniOcanya]

Saludos desde Ciutadella de Menorca (Spain), me estoy volviendo loco con mi nuevo MPC ONE y no encuentro la forma de poder lanzar los samples en la secuencia utilizando el modo "PAD Mute" sin tener que esperar a que termine los 16 compases mientras se están reproduciendo, el ejemplo es que en un pad tengo un loop wav de batería que dura 16 compases, si este pad lo tengo muteado desde que reproduzco la secuencia a la hora de activar este loop en medio del compas solo se reproducirá a partir del compas 1, ¿existe alguna forma para que pueda reproducir el sampler a partir del compás que quiera? muchas gracias !!

[@epicon6]

Oh yeah, finally a pro level synth from Akai🎉 The design is sexy too!! If the keybed is higher quality than on the Advance 61 i'm most definately getting one!

[@angelperez7891]

The shape is blocky of course but truly practical.

[@orangejuiceaudio227]

If there would be a way to load Decent Sampler libraries or vst3 files, I’d buy it. But, I do admire AKAI taking a step ahead of competition with a sequencer and pretty much a self-contained music making environment.

[@simbaking6338]

I now need one of this!!!

[@gruponemesis]

im such an akai die hard...this beauty will be in my collection

[@godschild9530]

When Scott takes that cigarette break, it's a movie 🎬 🎞 🎥

[@angelfmusic]

The Apple of the production world marrying hardware and software. Got mine today.

[@jimmyr.landry2085]

Thank you!

[@dandimusc]

This new Akai MPC Key 61 is really amazing, great, there are no limitations in the creation, recording, editing, production,... you don't need anything else, neither computers, nor external instruments, just this wonderful keyboard!

[@janpteyag2287]

So I bought the MPC Live 2 and Akai releases this? 🤨

[@JeffHopkinsMusic]

MIDI bug still present for me on 2.11 with MPC One. Sequencing from external source (my case the Keystep Pro or ANY external midi input), note-off commands get sent to all channels regardless of how track is setup. What I mean is setup track 1 to receive channel 1 from Keystep Pro, set to a sustaining note like an Organ synth, send a note-on message. (Note plays) Track 2, midi channel 2 input, send a note-on and note-off with same pitch, and channel 1 note gets turned off too when note-off is received. MIDI monitor confirms correct messages received/sent. It's a bit ridiculous and this bug has been around forever. Years and years. Bug report has been sent and ignored, and this is a ridiculous bug to have on the mpc OS. Makes external control over MPC synths basically impossible. Which is a huge downer.

[@AkaiProVideo]

Sorry to hear you're experiencing this. Please reach out to our support team to open a ticket at akaipro.com/support

[@JeffHopkinsMusic]

@@AkaiProVideo ticket was put in months ago, and other reports of the same bug goes back literally years in the forums. Years.

[@benjafarber1793]

I wish there was a way to map the envelopes of the adsr and cutoff/resonance/envelope of key group instruments to the Q-links- also wish they added key tracking for keygroups! Having each track with its own “sequence length” would’ve also been really great- for polyrhythms . But that might be a big re-design.

[@lofty1963]

Had mine 3 months and love it, ❤ never off it, unfortunately pitch wheel spring has already failed, hope that's not an indication of build quality, never had one go before.

[@PrimoHidrux]

Too many questions for $2000. @AkaiProVideo So, the onboard software isn't MPC Beats? Meaning I'd have to stem everything out when I want to bring it into my DAW for iZotope tools or have it sent out for mixing/mastering?

[@AkaiProVideo]

Projects can be shared back and forth from the MPC Key 61 to the MPC2 desktop software DAW where you're be able to use your qualified 3rd party AU/VST plugins.

[@bryancloud5988]

Yep I'm buying one. And I'm gonna go in

[@colinhenneymusician19]

The instrument is already so inspiring, but the man and his words amplify that! Already am an Akai user, and this just reinforced it…. 😊

[@DigitalCrates]

amazing product and producer!

[@arthurmonie]

i need help regarding the 6 new instruments,are they free,cause i can't activate them on MPC 2

[@Nukilier]

i need that track that is playing in the background🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EyeGotSoul]

oooo and please make hybrid and xpand accessible for the key 61. Hybrid already comes free in the software. Wouldve been nice to have it on the keys

[@djfishnz]

Exciting piece of kit, this is top of my wish list now

[@vewilli]

An incredible keyboard. AKAI has always produced great keyboards!

[@djjuno106]

great looking and it sounds superb but the thing which will make or break it is the keybed..if its just one of there bog standard keybeds then itll be hard to justify the high price there asking.. ive got a the advance61 and that was ok to start with but after awhile it became a squeaky/clacky keybed so i bought a komplete kontrol mk2 instead which has a much better keybed.

[@marctronixx]

i traded in my fantom 8 for this today and the keys are semi-weighted. they feel like my prophet 10 keybed if that helps.

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

The slight lag on the touch screen & room for those missing q link knobs a a deal breaker especially for the price point.

[@marctronixx]

bruh it was probably beta firmware. that kinda stuff will get fixed asap. i just picked it up today and it doesnt lag.

[@marcochirico7504]

The Master

[@Mandingo_Cule]

Akai is the ever king 👑💎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@angelperez7891]

That makes Korg's King KORG seem "dethroned!"

[@OfficialDarkSoulMusic]

Anyone know what song the beat is from? Maybe it’s just an unreleased track for now

[@AkaiProVideo]

The beat was made by Scott Storch using MPC Key 61

[@OfficialDarkSoulMusic]

@@AkaiProVideo But did it end up going to an artist to rap/sing on it? If so I’d like to know who and what the track is called. Thanks

[@jmfhsmith4923]

Hey, can someone answer a question for me? When you're using these MPCs in software control mode can you still sample into the MPC and get audio out of the MPC, even if you're using more than 8 software synths or audio tracks? Or will I need another audio interface?

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

You can use the MPC Keys inbuilt audio interface. All the units except the MPC Studio 2 have a built in audio interface.

[@realjcoop182]

I gave him a CD before the MTV awards and my phone was off and I'll never know if he FW it lol. Not till I see him again. We could drop a sick EP

[@czarecki80]

everything is good, how much polyphony does it have ?? Does it cut off the timbre when changing the sound?

[@trevorwoodley3897]

192.

[@czarecki80]

@@trevorwoodley3897 you have a pdf in which it says that such polyphony exists

[@trevorwoodley3897]

@@czarecki80 That's what someone who bought it said. I imagine they trimmed it to keep the price down.

[@burn1gotbeats]

they should make a bio movie on Scott🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@topsecretinterestingvideos]

Does it have styles / rhythms like in Yamaha Genos ?

[@TehSyneS]

hoping for a 49key or microkey version. Bigup Akai! Now to lower the latency with external soundcard and its game on!!

[@angelperez7891]

But now there is a 25-key model with built-in speaker, like the Pro MPC 61's "baby brother!". The Akai Professional MPC Mini Play MK3!

[@ericnengola]

@akai_pro My Studio Black is still not working on my M1 MacBook even after I updated ? Is the product discontinued and please if so inform us I’ve been waiting for 2 years now.

[@AkaiProVideo]

Visit akaipro.com/support for the latest update information

[@D84D]

This was made in the mid 90's. Kurzweil K2500S. I still have mine.

[@D84D]

Computers/ USB got in the way for awhile. Now we truly have both. By separating them but still have the connectivity, = power

[@musiclover25lives72]

I was just thinking that..! I guess this is for the new gen studio (interestingly though, ya gotta ask what it takes to design the sound banks 🤔)

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

Is this only for hip hop, rap music?

[@AkaiProVideo]

With a wide selection of instruments and presets from keyboard, synth, piano, orchestral, organ, and more, this instrument will cover all genres.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

No its essentially got a Full DAW like any other and you can make anything you want.

[@daeone1514]

Damn this is a whole stu all in one. I still like Korg to mpc cause I like Korg sounds

[@Bigcy1800]

Damn Akai & Scott done sold me on this joint. *heads over to Klarna to buy*

[@karimsadouni4758]

Good video. Good experience

[@harel4089]

what's the name of the sound 2:28

[@dnut2112]

Does anyone know offhand if you can load your own samples (like .wav) and map them to individual keys on the board and be played live, and then not lose those samples or have to reload them upon next powerup? I'm just getting through the ads and email notifications about this new synth, but just wanted to see if anyone knew my ask. I'm a bass player that uses Studiologic MID pedals to trigger certain samples, but with a Korg Triton Le76 I had, you had to keep reloading the samples I wanted to use etc. I currently have a Juno DS76 and it handles playing samples better than the Korg did, but not really looking to spend 4-5k on aboard. Hope I'm making sense lol.

[@AkaiProVideo]

Yes, this can be achieved with the Keygroups function.

[@scarvello]

My whole life I’ve never seen Storch without sunglasses 😂

[@larrymyers5989]

Scott Storch is the melody king. Everyone knows

[@AkaiProVideo]

💯

[@60beatsCrimeFamilyEnt]

Maaan Fire!!!!

[@denisonavemusic1311]

Yes!!

[@love_dont_hurt]

On my wish list✨💫