MPC Live or Maschine MK3? COMPARISON

[@enemyhero]

I own an MPC but what you said at 17:20 is some real truth! If you are comfortable with a piece of equipment then that's what really matters! Knowing the ins and out of a piece equipment will really be the thing that allows you to make music.

[@AccurateBeats]

Yeah! Sometimes you might need to get out of your comfort zone to get the creative fluids flowing. I'm a strong believer of mastering your main tool and make it work for you, instead of against you! It's not about the gear, all about the ear :)

[@GhettoStyles]

This is the best MPC Live/MK3 comparison I have seen. I have a MPC Live also but have been taking a hard look at MK3 partially because of Kontakt.

[@GhettoStyles]

Yes indeed! The MPC Live is an excellent sampler/Drum Machine/Instrument. I am very comfortable with my Live. I just like a lot of the things you can do in Kontakt with all of the possibilities of the expansion libraries you can get Native and third party. The only reason I don’t have Kontakt is because of the pricing. I want to purchase it but then I think that if I buy the MK3 I can get it as part of the package for close to the same price... and then I always say why buy a MK3 when I already have a MPC Live... Never ending struggles...

[@InkyDaCaT]

Ghetto Styles 😂😂😂 true true, well I do have kontakt and yes it was awesome at time, but to sample anything and play it polyphonically is a balls ache! By the time you've done it, it feels like work....honest, I dont think Ill ever use it again to sample, Im into sampling synths and mpc can put 4 things on pad then flatten then 3 more etc, faster than I can boot up my computer😉

[@GhettoStyles]

I agree with that. When I use my MPC as what it is it is getting to be near flawless. From the videos I have seen Maschine and MK3 seem to be much better when it comes to handling VSTs in general. I have seen MK3 play VSTs and sound like they came from a keyboard. I do have a few keyboards but when I try to play VSTs using the MPC pads it seems to be a little clunky and doesn't quite have that keyboard sound. Thats probably my biggest gripe. If the MPC fixes those issues or even better allow you to install VSTs via internal SSD or HDD I would be in MPC heaven!

[@InkyDaCaT]

Ghetto Styles you can plug keyboard into mpc, but what Im doing is going dawless? So I get an analog synth or any sound really, not vst, sample it on mpc, layer it up with same note but slightly different sound plug keyboard in then Ive made my own vst😉 way forward, no more cash on vsts

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks a lot! I tried to mention both good and bad things on both of them. I think “Massive” itself is kind of a selling point for Maschine and now since it has a built in audio interface it’s way easier to use external synths a such... standalone is standalone though. Just not the most important thing for me right now. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@DopamineOverload]

Superb review and comparison, Accurate. Love all your stuff, all the time. Thx!

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks a lot!

[@B.E.R.T.]

Been using mk3 for about 3 years now. Love it. Learning curve was a pain, only because i was coming from working in a linear DAW style.... Once i figured it out it was easy. I'll probably grab a mpc live II just because sometimes i wanna take off and maybe sit at the park in the fall or downtown and just get inspired that way. Not stuck in the studio forever.

[@danielfeatherstone674]

+1 for the MPC Live. Very intuitive and so easy to get ideas down

[@dragonZgen88]

Best vid on this topic hands down!! Thanks Accurate beats. looks like its MPC for me

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

both !! they have different sound sets, i like both, i love my mk3, and mpc live is just as awesome, more options when having both,

[@humbleprogress1226]

how do you use both? What's the logic behind having both? i have a maschine studio and wondering if i should sell and go all in on the MPC X.

[@michaelthomas2542]

You on point some dont understand you can use both when creating they understand each other mpc and maschine are very easy to use and can create just as fast on both once you know basics

[@trixtrix146]

Humbleprogress comparing the Akai mpc-x to the maschine is a no brainer the mpc-x is the one to get go buy it right away you should also get a Roland mc-909 You can get one on eBay for around $500

[@AwesomeCrabman]

And less money when having both

[@deepspaceproductions6419]

Hi Bud, Excellent review, balanced viewpoints Thanks a Heap! I can see the virtues of having both! Yet to commit but you have definitely increased my knowledge base!

[@phenomena17]

MPC is the Best and easy to use, I'm coming from Logic Pro which I've used for almost 6 years. when i got my New MPC i learnt it in literally 2months & mastered the whole thing.. thats the quickest music production tool i have learnt

[@AccurateBeats]

Nice to hear!

[@odulcivtv6082]

is pain in the ass ...

[@steveperry7799]

@@odulcivtv6082 Funny...J. Dilla didnt think so. Learn.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

@@steveperry7799 That's such a stupid point. Beethoven didn't think most of the piano we hear today is hard, but that doesn't help your average musician.

[@steveperry7799]

Get a MPC.

[@russellsteel2346]

thanks for doing the video, much appreciated, it has really helped me decide what to do next, great level of honesty too, i like that very much.

[@TheProducersCorner]

beats!!

[@strawboybeats3970]

I'm about a month deep into Maschine and his comment about working with audio files in it is something I wish I had paid more attention to. I'm really loving learning to work on Maschine but i have to admit that aspect is something idk if I'll ever be able to really get past. Just going to have to establish my own workflow using maschine and another daw

[@bahead1863]

Much agreed, recording things like guitars etc in maschine is a bit of a headache for me...

[@strawboybeats3970]

@@bahead1863 absolutely. Or lining up risers/faders and vocal parts.

[@tonytec59vmix]

Been watching your videos for a while now and you hit the bullseye when you review these two products, yes i wanted to see how they compaired, and im sure there or other's out there as well that will want to see this review. truly i trust your judgement when it come to production. will repost this to my facebook wall. keep up the great work. you drop a bomb of science on this one.

[@bEASToUTtHEbOX]

MPC Live hands down. Standalone for the W. Plus, now we get Splice integration with update 2.5. Akai is back on top.

[@PriestBeats]

bEASToUTtHEbOX YESSS ALL THE WAY !!!

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

And we have Sounds.com thats perfectly integrated with maschine for like over a year now so....

[@williammelton167]

@@EliteOnTheBeat b

[@axidhaus]

and laptop free...

[@luigiavila6102]

Yup splice is for pussies dawg. Get some real samples...

[@AdamCinemre]

I'd be keen to see your updated views with the launch of the Maschine+ Great video, too! Really enjoyed your review, thank you.

[@SumaleErik]

Thank you for making this video. I know im late to this but glad KZbin brought this up to me. i'm a Maschine user! but ive always been curious about the MPC

[@steveperry7799]

Pick up a Live!! Its both a Standalone and a DAW. Its so amazing. YT " MPC 2.6"

[@Ink0ne415]

Its great hearing non objective view points but knowing what really works good for them and having and open mine about things. Big ups

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks for watching

[@davebass9990]

Great video. I think it's cool that you can put an external SSD drive in the MPC Live. I just put a 500GB Samsung in mine and I transferred all my sound packs into the Live for tons of sounds plus way more space for projects. Also with the MPC 2.5 Update that has Splice integration is way cool,and now just 2 days ago they released 2.6 Update that has Ableton Project Export among other features is just awesome.

[@damontmiller1502]

Thanks for this I’m a maschine user I use the Mk2 and I’m gonna upgrade I like the stand alone option that the MPC Live offers so I’m leaning that way instead of the MK3

[@FredEFuego]

I have a Maschine Studio and I am looking into buying a stand alone MPC Live or X to have a studio on the go. Awesome video very helpful my dude. I am from an Old Rap group called WalkMen out of Tampa Florida and I am a Boom Bap Hip Hop head so I feel your vibe 👍🏼🎙

[@dubjay1981]

I'm working my way through your videos and I really appreciate your guidance and impartial breakdown of these devices. It is a confusing market and when you are considering investing time and money into a passion you want to make sure you get it right. I'll say it again...thank you for taking the time to put these videos out there dude.

[@solaryzer]

Great comparison , i appreciate the time and effort you put into this .

[@DJNamtab]

Awesome review and comparison man! Already have Maschine MK3 and absolutely loving it! Learning curve is a bit steep but once you know what you’re doing it’s all gravy baby 😎

[@peterkadarmusic9728]

Thanks for the video. I got an MPC Live and I really dig it.

[@w12coxman]

Great presentation! I really appreciated how clearly you explained the differences between the 2 products...Thanks!

[@alexanderpressler5364]

dude i have almost all controller from ni since maschine mk2, but you sir have sold me a MPC today

[@BoomboxRevival]

This is the type of reviews the industry needs. 👌

[@witness1ish]

Thanx, pretty objective . Akai is back . Some of my friends from the Hip Hop world never adapted to maschina, but that s a lot of religion. Remember 2000XL i loved it, but i am on maschine mk1 still. One of the features that annoys me about NI: They always keep refining their products. Launch something new. You can upgrade SW as a special purchase, but it s not possible to upgrade on HW with a special offer. I came to this video cos I was asking myself, who s the next one, to finallly embed a whole Touchscreen. So the winner is... akai. No I pad , No extra IF . sounds very promising. Greets from Zürich, big up!

[@yourmom9828]

GET ONE!

[@rtruenahmean9935]

我也遇到了相同的问题，让我很头疼！

[@zpawn1]

Not only Accurate but also detailed, great video!

[@robbythunder6386]

Your a legit human my friend! Great vid and points made.,. Much appreciated and respect for you! Stay live and healthy! Till next time jillah!

[@AccurateBeats]

Thank you! :))

[@robbythunder6386]

Accurate Beats no doubt! Accurate.,. Did u mention some time back being originally from Switzerland?

[@nwcic]

Very coherent comparisons. Thank you. My takeaway? For standalone creators--MPC. For existing studio adding a conroller--Mk3. Already have note editors, effects, a live keyboard, so just don't need the features of MPC. For faster creation of beats, loops, integration of real instruments through a controller - MK3 for sure. Thanks, your review was helpful.

[@zc3303]

I started off on that baby.. Ima beast with it.. I had to sell my old one when I lost my job.. And always wanted to get it again

[@eskee1]

I know this is true which ever one u meant... which one was it?

[@devtank]

Great comparison, I wish comparison videos like this were available for all kinds of other things.

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks a lot

[@sdrozo]

Would you look at that, a fair comparison on KZbin! Good stuff man, now more beats!

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks! Yeah... there will be beats :)

[@dbkirklandMusic]

Just added the MPC X to my studio - thanks for the great review.

[@rodgozinya3009]

NICE!

[@marianmusic7221]

One more thing that i think should be mentioned: the standalone MPC, as any other standalone beat making hardware, is using the small and inferior cpu it has built in, whereas the "Maschine" uses the much superior cpu that your computer has, and that is very useful when applying cpu-intensive effects. This is a fact no standalone-hardware manufacturer can fight against. On the other hand, Akai did everything they could do to make the MPC the best standalone beat-making hardware. The touch-sensitivity of the MPC pads and the workflow are second to none and are the result of their great history.

[@sutsuguaffiltuc1420]

Cool man....! An honest, down to earth review, no BS. Thank you.

[@rubenaesparza]

Finally. Simple accurate review. Good shit.

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks! I tried to keep it nice and simple :)

[@MediaCoastline]

This is a really good review video dude thanks. I especially love at the end when you say all the other drum machines you think are great. Very helpful

[@fscnuno]

Thats it! Just buy one and focus on that thing until you dominate ;)

[@MrFullCake]

What if it dominate me ? Does it mean im deviant ?

[@FanaticDrummer]

Basically. But honestly if you’re invested in NI Kontakt libraries, just go with Maschine. Especially since they will probably go to a cloud based system soon and it will sync with all your libraries, DAWs and other Komplete Kontrol controllers. But its like a DAW in itself, it takes time to learn and digest the muscle memory to play it like a instrument.

[@MarcellsWorldJjr]

got the studio :)

[@ayoutubechannul]

@@MarcellsWorldJjr did you pay more than a k

[@MarcellsWorldJjr]

@@ayoutubechannul hell no 160 on reverb! (MPC Studio) Full studio build most likely but one part at a time

[@mistaish]

Thanks for remark hit bro. Keep it rocking.

[@skizzofree]

Thank you.... you made my decision easier... its MPC for me..

[@amonra3386]

Yooo! Cheers for the dope review. Literally answered all my questions that the guys at the store couldn’t. Gonna pick up the live soon. Much appreciated.

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks and good luck!

[@JeroAlmufakir]

Thanks for this comparison!! I really was hoping you didn't say that one beats the other so I'm glad you exposed the pros and cons and left it to the viewers' criteria to decide which one to choose knowing all this info instead of blindly believing someone on the internet. Love your videos, greetings from Colombia!

[@BruhLuuhTheArtist]

Excellent review

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks

[@djkingpersia]

everything he said in the first 2 mins im all about bruh!

[@WillieFourMilli]

Thanks so much for going in depth with these two devices. I have been doing boombap style beats in FL Studio but looking for some more hands on stuff. :)

[@danielbadideashaver4894]

I Still don't understand how the Maschine workflow can confuse people. The Scenes are your parts of the song (chorus, prechorus, Verse, etc). The groups are .... groups of 16 instruments, 1 per pad. You patterns are ... idk, patterns. it's different patterns of MIDI. Is there anything else? I don't feel like it could be any simpler

[@trackmusic252]

@@PUSHUPSADAYCHALLENGEFORDAYS you can do that with the mk3

[@djmouglie]

I dunno.. there was just something about arranging the scenes that always felt strange to me... soo im going to give the mpc one a try once it comes in stock at the shops :)

[@trackmusic252]

@@sactownchad the trick I came up with a work around is use some mode. And create 4 slots in your drum group and name them intro,verse,hook,outro and right click on each one of them and save them in your project folder so you can save them and load them any time as a guideline.

[@trackmusic252]

@@sactownchad if needed I will make a video to show how to do it.

[@tomprice7885]

Agree

[@gaarakabuto1]

I would like to see same kind of comparison of those two companies for their midi controllers. Also as you mentioned you lightly do and work with pick ups,a video talking about your experience and personal conclusion on what you've been through with the scratch equipment.

[@steveperry7799]

Yes...the MPC software can read all the NI sounds. Just open them up inside the MPC software in controller mode. So, get the MPC! =)

[@bolttracks]

Steve Perry and it’s also a stand-alone device that has a battery so you can literally make beats anywhere. The Maschine doesn’t come close to the versatility.

[@wallyguerrero8045]

Thank you so much for sharing. You were right on time with this for me personally. I bought the MPC Live in February and like it although saw how a friend was using maschine, I liked it more for that second maybe because he has a beautiful setup and I am rebuilding. My MPC Live is my upgrade from my MPC 1k and you put everything into perfect sense for me without my wife having to hear me go from gear piece to gear piece. I love my MPC products and always have. WTH was I thinking lol. Thanks again!

[@moschmuda]

i love the superseal in the back

[@whitelotusclan7531]

Awesome video bro! Been rhyming all my life and transitioning into production/beat making this year, and I was leaning towards Maschine, but this video shows me that MPC Live may be more friendly.. thanks man!

[@rodgozinya3009]

I have both and the MPC is by FAR the better choice. Its both a stand alone and a DAW and you wont NEED your computer. With version 2.5 it has everything and now has built in VSTs! And in DAW mode is can read all the NI sound packs so you get the best of both worlds!! Get the Live! I just took mine on a plane for the 1st time and got 6 hours out of the battery without being plugged in!

[@whitelotusclan7531]

@@rodgozinya3009 Thanks man, I appreciate that! I definitely was all in with Maschine until I watched this video and learned that the MPC Live is a plug in and go, and it the touch screen looks more user friendly

[@rodgozinya3009]

@@whitelotusclan7531 The MPC has been updated and now has SO much more. Auto Sampler, Built in VSTs, compressor, SIDE CHAIN!! Get a Live or X! Done deal!

[@whitelotusclan7531]

@@rodgozinya3009 Yeah man, I'm definitely gonna get the Live! I was a little intimidated about transitioning to making beats because all of the technical jargon, and when I rhyme all I have to do is go into the booth and spit. I have a tremendous amount of respect for ya'll lol. I'm going for it tho and we'll see what happens

[@johnblunt1313]

For me, the rear panel of the mpc makes it a no-questions-asked winner... 2 midi ins, 2 midi outs, 2 usb ports, a master out AND 4 separate, assignable outs???? this should be pointed out more great review though!

[@InkyDaCaT]

First thing anyone should do is look at ins/outs....great point☺

[@eternalchange5496]

All this gear just feels so authentic and tactile and it’s incredibly fun watching you cook up beats using them!

[@natanmandala]

Not having to think about or use a computer is one of the most important things for me. It's all hands on, diving deep into the machine I am operating. Stand alone all day, every day, for the rest of my days.

[@djmouglie]

Its a small touch screen linux computer running the akai software but yer i agree with the one thing for one purpose idea as it really helps with focusing.

[@shadowbanned5164]

The touch screen is to small for my fingers Im going with a Deluge most likely.

[@weepwow]

Excellent video and explanation, really appreciate your effort and knowledge. Hope you are well these days.

[@danicsibra1951]

If stand alone is not for you, don't get the MPC. However standalone is a MUST for my live performances. Too many crashed and trashed computers in my day using hardware controllers and software. Whilst my old MPC is still going strong. Going to get the LIVE soon. Been waiting for this for years.

[@maksymilianpetrys6824]

Best reviews! Keep up the great work accurate!, I truly live your videos! Hope u feel good after your tummor operation

[@IAmDKhairho]

Good stuff fam! 👍🏾💯

[@danielgubiotti3453]

Just found your KZbin channel and your already starting to inspire me keep on making making music and KZbin videos can’t wait for your album as well

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Every producer is different and everyone's workflow varies. The best piece of equipment is the piece that works best for you. Remember, at the end of the day, you are trying to make great music. To paraphrase Bruce Swedien, "no one ever walked out of the record store whistling the mixing desk."

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Xel Naga And every time I say it some twat has to make note of it.

[@soversetile]

Xel Naga you guys are great loool

[@jb8875]

Good looking out, with sharing your perspectives.

[@chillmanhillman2946]

My switch to the Live was the best thing I have done.

[@AMIR-gu6vc]

Chillman Hillman did u switch from maschine to MPC Live?

[@chillmanhillman2946]

AMIR I did yes. From machine studio to MPC Live

[@digitalkmultimedia]

Starting off with a brief history on the devices. Man this guy is obviously a thinker as well as a creative.

[@giveitallrecordsmusic]

A lot of people been going back to the XL and the 2000

[@MrPETEHAMMER]

Glad I found this...Enjoy your insight👍🏾now to check out your recordings!

[@Digiphex]

Vs. Ableton Push? Great job on this comparo.

[@natanmandala]

The Maschine would be awesome if it had the attributes of the mpc live and was a stand alone, but the mpc live is probably definitely my next purchase besides an audio interface and studio speakers. I cannot wait...

[@mpclive5693]

Get the Live!! Wow.

[@knowthyself8233]

Dope!

[@amontri3246]

i use the mpc 60 very limited only saves on 3.5 disk but it has never crashed , the sound and swing on it is amazing thats all i need to be creative im more productive on a limited drum machine and it forces me to complete songs it forces me to dig for records super dope 👍👍👍

[@prod.byj.r.m.3454]

Great tips thanks for the help man ✌🏽

[@AccurateBeats]

thank yo!

[@basstradamus1]

Thank you for this structured and honest review. This helped me to make decision on next purchase. As I travel a lot Akai is the way to go for me. Appreciate your time.

[@soulscientific2685]

Mpc live is a beast especially if you make underground hip hop and its standalone!!! 💥💥💥💥

[@zaufps9118]

Dont need a computer? I'm thinking of buying an MPC Live to start producing hip hop beats. I must say that I never did production in my life. any council to give me? Thank you!

[@soulscientific2685]

@@zaufps9118 you won't regret buying the live! If your going to be making hip hop beats I would say listen to alot of hip hop music and watch alot of KZbin mpc live tutorials because they help alot! Also read music production books

[@zaufps9118]

@@soulscientific2685 thanks a lot! Last question: what the big difference between Akai live and Akai X?

[@soulscientific2685]

@@zaufps9118 the x has dedicated buttons and more q link nobs u can also connect you modular gear to it! The live is portable!

[@zaufps9118]

@@soulscientific2685 thanks !!!

[@johnh.kingstonlll5727]

Excellent review!!! First-time viewer and new Subscriber. I bought the touch at the beginning before the Live which they were only talking about and the X. I constantly had to reinstall the drivers and software and spent long nights and even days trying to just get it to work right. I got frustrated after not getting any real help from Akia besides them repeating back to me my response and doing all the same procedures I was already doing. I put it aside and moved on because at the time no one wanted to deal with it either and selling it wasn't possible because I found I wasn't alone. They released the Live and X. Beside the excellent tutorial that was released on Akia KZbin channel of the function workflow after all the bad publicity and the Live and X being produced and not yet released, I believe it was done to save those two devices from negative publicity and fear it would affect sales. I really wanted and did love it when it worked. The big problem I have now is that they seemed to have abanded the Touch for the more expensive units the Live and X. I haven't had any updates or even seen any mention of the Touch since the release of the Live and X. I finally did get it to work the problem is my spark for it is gone. Plus there to overpriced. The Live was supposed to be under a grand and the X was only supposed to be around fifteen hundred. I still can't get my purchased packs to load after purchasing another computer and reinstalling everything to give it another shot. The X and Live do look like the bugs are kinda worked out. The problem I have it was at the price of those of us who invested in the Touch and earlier issues and now we have a device that shelved before it got a chance at our expense. Peace

[@DeeJay003]

MPC live in standalone mode has ,after the operating system takes it slice, has very little RAM to work with for making music. And it has no sample rate buffer adjustment. When it overloads it spazzes out and crashes . At a gig that would be a serious problem. I had to return 2 units and get a MK3. Shame.

[@AccurateBeats]

Oh, I've never heard about that at all. I'll check into it

[@gripphillips]

dazzajames72 .ram is worked by processing and memory ..so use a bigger sd card like a tb or something..stop being cheap

[@DeeJay003]

Grip Phillips Ram has nothing to do with storage memory. An sd card stores projects and samples, RAM stands for random access memory, and is something that cannot be upgraded on an Mpc. Nothing to do with being 'cheap' Bro.

[@basedallas7679]

Yeah, I've heard about those crushes, it never happened to me tho. When you making a lot of processing, it could occur, but I mean A LOT. You have to use quite a number of RAM-eating programs and effects. MPC is mainly a sampler, not synthetizer nevertheless it could do it. Everyone should consider his own workflow before buying one or another. I was making music on computer but after I bought MPC X I didn't touch it since. Love the MPC simplicity and easy accses to all functions. Now I don't really spend a lot of time by programming, I can just focus on the music and this is important to me most. My workflow changed at once, I'm just sampling the synths, drum machines, and vinyls. So much fun! :) 64GB SD card was add, and I'm also saving RAM by offline sample processing, it is more than I need...just opinion, peace!

[@LousyFacelift]

dazzajames72 It's true that the MPC software takes up quite a chunk of the built in RAM but that doesn't mean that you're left with too little to work with. I heard about the Live crashing in the earlier version, not in the current one. I remember the Ren freezing up all the time in its early version and that's a controller. You're taking risks with both but in the end being independant from the computer is still a big deal. Every time a new OS comes out for your mac or pc you have to hope and pray that your controller is still supported and even if it is there is the risk they overlooked something that can cause new problems.

[@StephenLynchdj]

I’ve been thinking about the mpc for live performances but was uninspired whilst in the store. This helped a lot.

[@WillTocaJr]

Wouldn't it be great if Akai put 37 keys on the bottom of the MPC Live?

[@natanmandala]

That's what I say on all these stand alone machines. Even if they put 25 keys on this bad boy, but you know that you can hook up a midi keyboard right into the mpc live to play the synth or bass notes. Dam I need this thing bad.

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

It literattly makes no sense it would cost more money to implent this as a feature not to mention increase weight which also increases shipping costs as well. Native instruments has a 37/25 midi keyboard for less than $200 can't beat that. ;)

[@laps_music]

Thanks man, such a good review!

[@therealliveguy]

MPC Live is standalone. It wins.

[@MrFullCake]

Yeah but it costs 1k x')

[@MrFullCake]

@Divinital you know a compact mini pc with a i7 processor and 16gb of ram can cost you up to 250/350 depending on the parts you choose. Put a 7 inch touch screen on it (30bucks) and you have something a lot more powerful than the laptops at this range and lot lighter. Easier to upgrade and fix. It's probably not as convenient as the standalone device, but you can do a lot more things than just live performance.

[@MrFullCake]

@Divinital Well i never said i couldn't find use for the mpc. Please just take my comment as a type of advice for the community and not only you. It's just that if someone is buying it just because of "computer size/weight reasons". You can always find alternatives. Different kinds of setups for different types of folks. Everything is good if it works for you.

[@MrFullCake]

@R. U. Sure Well i can't give you a direct easy link, most christmas promotion have already ended. But if you search on Aliexpress or Second Hand Market. You can easily find parts or configuration that fit those needs. But like for everything you have to put time on searching the right materials.

[@djmouglie]

I had a lenovo miix tablet/laptop and the maschine mk3. So i had touch screen, it could run on battery and was a very travel light and compact setup. And also it ment i could use my laptop for other things if needed, when im out traveling i often need a computer for some things. So i think both options can be good choices depending on your needs. But now that the new MPC one is coming out that is really a very attractive price and feature set!

[@JEFFMAN90]

I love Maschine but this past week I bought an MPC Renaissance and I'm really liking it. A lot of people were right about the MPC swing. My drums sound better on the Ren then it does on my Maschine MK1. I still have a lot to learn about the MPC workflow but from what I can tell, the MPC sequencer is much better then the Maschine's sequencer.

[@JEFFMAN90]

After using the Ren for 6 months I can confirm that Maschine's software is way better but the MPC has the better swing and sequencer. Akai really fucked over Ren/Studio owners with the 2.0 software. Its not well optimized for those two controllers. I might end up selling it and getting a MK3.

[@Official360]

That "swing" & drum compression can be emulated on the Maschine.

[@BizzycardozaETA]

I didn’t know MK stood for “mark” till right now. Thanks.

[@AccurateBeats]

Ha! You learn something new every day :)

[@charlesharris6610]

BIZ CARDOZA BEATS lol that’s with anything

[@MakingMadBeats]

What should be considered as a plus for the MASCHINE MK3 ist the price point. The MPC LIVE costs almost twice as much as the MASCHINE MK3. So, if you already own a capable PC or Mac and you are a beginner and money is a concern, then the MK3 would be the better choice imho.

[@InkyDaCaT]

MetaphorHipHop yep its cheaper if you buy it with out sounds, but I was shopping for new mac, ended up with mpc...no regrets, if your into sampling, its so much quicker than kontakt

[@MakingMadBeats]

Inky Blue I think you are not completely right. Maschine comes with Komplete 11 Select and gives you more than enough sounds to start with. When using Maschine you use the built in sampler of Maschine Software and not Kontakt as a sampler. Of course, if you need to buy a new PC or Mac you will have to spent more money compared to only purchasing the MPC Live. But when you want to take things further and work with the MPC Software on your computer, too you will also need a capable computer for doing that.

[@AccurateBeats]

That’s right! I should’ve mentioned the price... gah.

[@phenomena17]

I recommend MPC Studio! because all the newer MPCs use the same Software anyways but price varies on controllers

[@ReadeMoore]

Good point on the prices of these devices, the MPC Live costs quite a bit more! AccurateBeats has put together a great comparison here. I wanted to mention that although he's alluded to the MPC Live as being portable, and how he'd "only need headphones to work on a beat," I don't recall him exactly mentioning one of the most important aspects of the MPC Live's portability - IT HAS A BATTERY LIKE A LAPTOP! So you don't even really need to connect to power for several hours if you want to mess with something.

[@klausbrandenburg]

big ups for this honest review!

[@ddudley26]

Great comparison.

[@ddudley26]

It would interesting to see you sample the same record, and make a Beat with both devices then compare each on Time, Usability, and quality of finished product

[@TheServalt]

I've been waiting for someone to do that also!! It would be great to see a side by side demo of both workflows

[@IDONTPLAYENT]

darrell dudley but if you already have years of experience with one device over the other... you’ll probably gonna be faster on the one you put the most time in 🤔

[@ddudley26]

IDONTPLAY sure. That's common sense. But it would be interesting to see how, even a beginner, with a device to see how his work flow is on the device.

[@AccurateBeats]

I agree with the both of you. That sounds like a great video to make! My problem is that I am really slow on the MPC and really fast on Maschine so I know the comparison would be unfair. There are also different ways to do some thing... chopping up a sample for instance. There is a quicker mode in Maschine than the way I do it but I still like to copy the sample to a new pad and edit the slice points with the knobs. It would be faster to hit the pads in time with the track but I just like my way more. Same with the MPC. Some functions are really great but I rather do it “my way”.. I’m kinda stubborn like that sometimes and things like that slows down my workflow a bit... I think I’ll try to make two beats from the same sample on the two devices when I’m faster and even better at using the MPC. Thanks a lot for watching my videos and being active in the comments and stuff. I appreciate that!

[@dondvil5538]

Excellent video! I have been using Maschine from MK! to Studio and Jam. I have grown to love Maschine but bought the MPC for stand alone use. I have come to use the MPC as an instrument and song sketcher. Maschine Studio & JAM as a sample chopping sequencer. Ableton has become my vocal/ effects and mixdown DAW. I really dig your four point comparison. Workflow was the biggest challenge for me. Maschine's workflow is linear while MPC is both linear and vertical and less visually appealing. It takes getting use to and I still get confused having to jump around screens. Maschine saves a lot of time by having everything on one page. Finally I have gone after Native Instruments for "Auto Scene follow" on its hardware but they are not interested because they can't make money off that feature! MPC pads follow the sequence and even pre-light the active scene! How kool is that! I'll post a vid on my page shortly. Great work on your end! Keep it up! Stay lit! Salute!

[@djrolixtraordinairmusic3037]

He's right.... Choose a unit and master it. They all work the same basically.

[@axidhaus]

no I had Maschine... it's a cheap akai knock off

[@dvimelgigius8306]

@@axidhaus you dont know how to use it

[@axidhaus]

DVIMEL gigius oh okay

[@axidhaus]

It’s gaaaaaarbage

[@acoupleofjones]

My brother! Grace and peace. Thanks for that info. I have a 2 year old son and operate a few businesses aside from my music. I've been trying to see what hardware to invest in that would help me maximize my time. With your video I'm leaning toward the MPC. This is heaven sent. I'll continue to do my due diligence. If you recommend any other vids regarding the mpc live please let me know

[@AccurateBeats]

Sounds awesome man! I actually don't think it matters much what device or workflow you choose... Just invest the time and set your mind into learning that specific tool as well as possible and you'll crush it!

[@herbyverstink]

considering that the MPC Live costs $500 US more than an Mk3, would it not have been better to compare the MPC touch to the Maschine??....very well done video

[@ducky-o7y]

yes im sure the MPC is better at twice the price!

[@lgpatterson6259]

True

[@detroittrickster3327]

@@ducky-o7y its not as far as capability

[@bigkingsha]

You need BOTH. MK3 is a universe all itself. MPC is the portable sound lab. When /if NI decides to make Maschine a standalone unit, nothing in the world will be able to touch it. For what it can do, nothing can really touch it now in my opinion. It's just got literally every damn thing you need with ridiculous features. Where the MPC ends in capabilities, the MK3 is just getting started. Akai is building tactile Hummers, Maschine is building dimensional-traversing spaceships. The weakness of Maschine is that it must be tethered to a computer, but it feels natural...like it really needs to be - the interaction is flawless. I absolutely LOVE both devices. They can expand and introduce your talents to a different workflow and production style / sound.

[@jameswhite5126]

MPC all day and night! The MPC can read ALL the NI sounds and packs!

[@adamthomas1246]

I did not know that it can read the maschine packs.

[@ArthurElectric]

James White where can I found that informaton?

[@jameswhite5126]

Yes, install them then just open the MPC software and pull them up along with ALL yr other VSTs and plug ins. =) The MPC cant be fucked with.

[@jameswhite5126]

The MPC Live and X come with their own software just like Machine. Install the MPC software and just open the NI sounds in the MPC. Done. Easy.

[@jonlindsey4114]

Not really. You can load any Native Instruments plugin, but as far as Maschine sound packs or expansion packs go, you can only load the samples from them and create your own kits, but you cant open the Maschine kits. What you can do is open Maschine as a plugin withing MPC and vice versa, or you can open Battery 4 inside MPC and get to the Maschine expansions that way.

[@LFiers]

Love your video's dude. Good work as always! It's one of my go to's these days.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Great review.

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks

[@hasznoneother]

Instant subscriber here, well laid out comparison from all perspectives. Our musical journey shares some similarities except I went the opposite way from first using the Mpc 60 II....2000XL in a sample based approach to Maschine with mostly vst's. I still keep a few vinyls around for that odd occasion where I might decide to mess around for a bit. You definitely give an "Accurate" account of things going to check your music out right now thanks for this!

[@gillescafedjian1381]

I think I will buy an MPC Live. The battery power is a killer feature for me to make music in my garden. And I don't trust my 10 year old PC.

[@mpclive5693]

Get the Live!!!

[@YouzTube99]

Accurate does a fine job with this comparison (now that the comments have been added about cost differential) so I just want to add a warning about Native Instrument's draconian registration policies. If they are not followed exactly, NI will NOT help you in any way and your controller will be a door stop with flashing lights. 1) If you buy new, make sure you get registration codes for *both* the hardware AND software because they are completely separate in NI's database. This, despite the fact that both are required to use their products. Register ASAP to make sure the codes you have are available. 2) If you buy used kit, do so only if the seller can provide you with proof that they have followed NI's process to create License Transfer IDs AND provide those numbers to you -- typically by forwarding NI's verification email. Again, register ASAP to make sure the codes you have are valid. Make sure you have recourse if they are not. Currently, Guitar Center USA has almost 1,000 used MIDI controllers, over half of which are NI. This is not because they are popular; they languish in inventory because GC accepts them without License Transfer IDs. I posted elsewhere about this less than a year ago and at that time GC had 120 used NI controllers. They now have over 400% more. Scary. GC starts every NI product description with a disclaimer that "software is not included" and correctly points out that NI will not sell software separately. BUT, even if you get the original discs with purchase, they are useless unless the registration codes are available for transfer. This situation is so bad that there is a warning page on ebay for potential buyers of NI gear.

[@MrMISTANOODLES]

maschine for in the studio, mpc for anywhere else. So you'll need about 1600,-

[@madsvinter3948]

Nice comparison and dope videos in general. I have the Mk1 but I never took the time to learn it and couldn't fit it into my workflow. I'm seriously considering the MPC Live and hope I will have the patience to learn it and regain my passion for beatmaking. I still enjoy it but hate having to rely on my pc. Thanks!

[@hairbear2705]

Great review, Gotta agree. The Live seems to better handle the sequences than Maschine. I too have both, & prefer the immediacy of the Live. Especially when you're on the move, that's where the unit really excels. Plus, the sequencer seems tighter than Maschine. Feels more natural......plus, you can import sounds from Maschine Expansions...& the library..Just my two cents..Peace..

[@InkyDaCaT]

Nick Waterson great comments, went for live😊

[@hairbear2705]

Why thank you very much, Inky Blue!!

[@AccurateBeats]

Yeah, there are pros and cons with both of them. I’m still more used to Maschine but yeah... the MPC is great

[@user-tw5ek1gg8j]

11:12 well I'm glad as a maschine user you acknowledge that I hope NI stops trying so hard to just be different and start thinking about making things simple and user friendly I still do not get the scenes and they feel super awkward. But maschine has a dope sound library which is amazing

[@usskittyhawkcv6391]

The problem with the live is it's workflow is a lot less intuitive than the simple NI workflow. The built in instrumentation is also severly limited. You literally have like 4 standalone keygroups out of the box, and a few leads... Sure it's standalone, but you can't get good instrumentation without connecting it to your computer. Otherwise your just left buying expansion packs and using drum loops/pure samples on an SD card. Which I get, some people like. In my opinion, the ~$1000 cost just isn't justified compared to the MK3's though, since you can already do everything the Live can do on the MK3, even if it just takes a bit more time to do. The MK3 also just has better PC integration (naturally). VSTs are easier to utilize and control with it. So again, that price to me, isn't justified at all for its limited flexibility.

[@MrFlow73]

Great Video, nicely broken down! Thanks for taking the time and effort :)