MPC LIVE vs MPC TOUCH

[@reynoldspeele3325]

Ive been using the mic touch for 2 years now and still trying to find reasons to switch. I thought newer machines looked sexier than mine. Truth is. I run the touch from a desktop pro which makes it crazy responsive and fluent. Truth is, you have the touch, you have the live and the x in terms of performance. I can't find a reason to switch over other than the look. So what you really want to hear is... there is NO difference in specs. I run the apollo twin and it sinks great with my touch/ mac computer. Honestly, the computer opens other avenues for creativity with the net and all. My whole point is, if your looking for a reason to switch over, other than looks, there isn't any. Peace fam, and I hope all your musical dreams come true.

[@forsale313]

Thank you for keepin' it real. It' cheaper for me to get a faster computer than to go with the Live or The One. Actually with an i7 and 16gb of ram,,,,you know the rest. LOL

[@lucasburrows5425]

Love it. Thanks g I was worried cuz I just realized the live is double the price but fuck it if I gotta hook the touch up to a computer and i still got midi compatibility i think there’s really no difference. Stand-alone is ideal but damn it’s pricey af and if you got a interface you can sample basically the same way. Appreciate the optimism 🙏

[@seekingtruthonly.4299]

I get tempted to get an X, but, I'd use it mainly in controller mode. My MPC Touch has 32 outputs, and 10 Midi I/O. Why? Because I use an RME Digiface USB. So, I have 32 outs into Ableton. I also use an MIO XL. So, all of my HW synths have their names come up in the MPC software. Also, all of my inputs are on Apogee conversion. I keep asking what would I gain with an MPC X?

[@TheKing4576]

Just got me Mpc touch

[@no.1_2u32]

In the first 2 seconds I was like, "This dude knows wtf is up!, I can just tell"

[@MatthewStratton]

👊

[@c4n0]

have the touch for almost a year now, run it in a 2014 mbp, use it mainly as a sampler and it rox, i would recomend the live version if you are using it as an instrument add on to your studio, the touch with a computer is almost like a complete daw where you can load vsts and do more complex stuff.

[@suspensefulness]

so the touch works like maschine,loading vsts and recording ,etc...i been thinkin about switching

[@forsale313]

I'm so glad I watch you, after the tutorial on the MPC beats (which by the way) gave me the ability to enter the arena, I have learned a lot more (hands on ) about the MPC with your vids. Thank you.

[@astralprojections9842]

What are the Specs on your tablet? How well does that thing run on it?

[@Madmohawkfilms]

I’m not Matthew nor do I play him on TV but I too use a Windows Tablet. NOT a high powered one either. It’s an Ancient Microsoft Surface Pro 3. For my use it works GREAT, I have Komplete 12 installed and the ones that come with MPC Studio 2.xx and a few others and it works fine for me. I am an old fart tho so tend to be very stingy with the track count. I rarely go above 16 and usually more like 8-12. This thing is dedicated to the MPC Studio software ONLY.

[@westchef7]

Thanks for being here Matthew..After owning the MPC Studio for 6 years, I'm finally upgrading to the Touch. I have the current 2.7 software but that screen has been calling me and I don't need a standalone unit. I wonder why they didn't add another usb through port on the back

[@willardmassey2155]

Another USB port on the back for what? The touch screen?

[@westchef7]

@@willardmassey2155 No ,so you can plug a midi keyboard controller directly into the Touch itself

[@willardmassey2155]

@@westchef7 what would the point be? It isn't standalone. Why run the midi keyboard through the mpc touch just to get to the pc's usb port to control the software? unless you only have one USB port on your laptop? then all you need is a midi hub. the only reason to have a usb port on the controller would be to control it in standalone.

[@chriss1152]

Live is definitely more expensive but is way better I was going to get MPC touch but got maschine mk 3 instead but will be buying mpc live very soon

[@Zeeksgotti44]

If I was to plug in the touch into a computer, would I be able to use it without having to even touch the computer, but it’s just plugged in. Or do I have to use the computer with it.

[@garnetbey7400]

Good job, I just purchased the touch, and had questions on the two, you done a Great job at helping me understand the two.💯💯💯💯

[@401life]

I believe once a new owner registers a used product online, it becomes there new product. so all software would be available to them through Akai.

[@jayehlers2009]

Good video. Thanks for the information. I was looking to upgrade and was hoping the touch was standalone, so I could take it with me and use it everywhere, but was I getting mixed messages about it. I guess I'm going to have to spring for the MPC Live.

[@Yosser70]

Hey man, looking to get into the MPC world and like the look of the Touch over the newer controllers like the Studio because of the screen. Do you think it still holds up as a good bet today?

[@DionteBOOMstudio]

How do you manage to get the MPC software on the tablet?

[@MatthewStratton]

It is a Windows 10 tablet. I just downloaded and installed it on Windows.

[@consep1986]

@@MatthewStratton like a surface pro 3 will that work I also have a touch but want to be more portable with it and will like a small tablet that could run the software

[@rossli8621]

Love this comparison vid!! Just what I need

[@cwdoby]

I love the Touch. I love using in conjunction with my computer and pulling samples from my vast collection and not having to worry about anything. Its all just THERE. My biggest beef is that not all VSTs will load up inside of the MPC software. I guess thats just an MPC touch software thing.

[@Nickknight1st]

Good vid! What type of computer is hooked to your mpc touch?

[@Neuneu8]

What about latency of MPC Live in controller mode? Is it the same as touch?

[@MatthewStratton]

You can put the audio sample rate to 96k with the MPC LIVE, so you can get better results. If you put the sample rate to 44.1 kHz it will be the same as the MPC TOUCH. If you have a decent computer latency is really not a big issue. You just need to use a low buffer size. If you have an old laptop with a slow processor and slow ram, you might run into issues.

[@nynjhoods5979]

So would you recommend a 13 year old to learn music beat production on the MPC Live or touch software other what software ??

[@hassmiloud4686]

NYNJ HOODS mpc touch is just a USB controller, just like ableton push 2 or native instruments mk3. If you have the money get a stand alone like the live or mpc Fire etc, or just depends what daw you’re using dictates what controller you use

[@frankiefresh79]

Is this free MPC Beats software or do you need to upgrade to MPC2 ? Can you use the software as a vst plugin in another DAW like Cubase?

[@staystoosh9119]

Thanks for the video, as a beginner I am looking to get either of these, if I was to go for the touch, what kind of pc power and storage would I need please mate?

[@sounds-r-foundproductionz2588]

What are the specs on your windows tablet? What is the make and model of the tablet? I just got the Touch a few weeks ago and was looking into a similar setup.

[@quinton9724]

Great comparison Matthew.

[@MatthewStratton]

Thanks.

[@SiriusBlack-wh6uh]

I bought a touch from guitar center used for 199.00. It came without power cord but it looked brand new . Guitar center paid for me a new cord and i just got it running ..........Great video

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice! How did you go about activating the software? Did it come with a code, or did you have to contact Akai Professional? That is a really good price!

[@SiriusBlack-wh6uh]

@@MatthewStratton It came with a code . i believe since it didnt have a cord they just pushed it off thinking it was damaged . my guitar center recieved it and they saw no power cord and ordered me one for free . Heres the kicker , since i put it on layaway i didnt didnt get charged for shipping i paid 212.00 for a exellent condition touch.

[@SiriusBlack-wh6uh]

@@MatthewStratton i think i know why i got it cheap the jog wheel will select when i press it but wont change bpm or other things when i turn it . Do you think i can get by with the plus and minus button everything else works fine .

[@MatthewStratton]

Bummer. You can use the plus or minus. It will be faster to double tap into the menu and set the bpm manual. A lot of the items you use the jog wheel (data dial) for you can double tap and select from the menu. The plus or minus work, and there is usually a Q-link associated with everything as well.

[@SiriusBlack-wh6uh]

@@MatthewStratton got it to work and i dont know how i did it. i believe it had some mappings still on it , now im in buisness thanks for your advice on a work around .

[@flatfishstudio]

would i be able to assign superior drummer 3 to the mpc live? would i be able to step sequence superior drummer 3 on the mpc live?

[@campar1043]

mpc touch still a good buy in 2021?

[@seankehil6734]

The only thing about both is if your a on the go type producer the mpc live would be the better one being it's stand alone. If your a in-house producer and don't be on the go mpc touch is ok to have just being in the studio. Or if you just can't afford the live the touch is the way to go being it's cheaper.

[@slim5481]

As someone's first MPC, in 2020 should I get an MPC touch or and MPC live?

[@MatthewStratton]

I would recommend the MPC Live over the touch if you can afford it. Everything works out of the box with the Live and if you wanted to you could use it as a controller for the MPC Software you can. If you don't care about standalone, the Touch is a good alternative.

[@natanmandala]

What does 8 audio tracks mean on the mpc live? Once you load the sounds into the touch, can you unhook it from the computer, or does it always have to be plugged into your computer to use?

[@MatthewStratton]

8 audio tracks use audio in a linear fashion whereas midi tracks use midi events to trigger audio. The mpc touch needs a computer to work. The mpc live doesn't need a computer to work but can control the computer software if you want it to.

[@maynemann6643]

Yeah it looks like the touch is the best choice really for the money. Thanks for this review I was just thinking about whether I should have got the touch or the live like what was the difference in this pretty much explained everything thanks again

[@alex_pederiva_guitarist]

Hi, so you can use the MPC Touch in live situation without the PC or Tablet? Thank you ;)

[@MatthewStratton]

The MPC Touch uses software so you need a computer to use the mpc touch controller. If you want to use the mpc without a computer will will need the MPC Live (out of the two).

[@psylentpartner3012]

Can Touch be used to trigger impc pro app on my phone to make a mock stand alone.

[@MatthewStratton]

Hello. I haven't tried it. You might be able to get the pads to act as a general midi controller as well as the buttons and q links. But iMPC is a completely different program/application so it is unlikely that it can communicate with the touch to make a mock standalone mpc.

[@naturesview7508]

Bro this video really helped me out I appreciate the advice for real 💪🏾

[@DolbyAtmosMixing]

Thanks for the video! I sold my Touch and bought a LIVE. I like the touchscreen feel much better!

[@MatthewStratton]

Right on. I agree that the touchscreen is better on the LIVE for sure.

[@JEFFMAN90]

I'm thinking of getting MPC Touch myself but is it worth it nowadays with the MPC Live out. I wanted to get an MPC Live but it costs almost 2 grand here in Canada.

[@MatthewStratton]

I think it is totally worth it if you want to get a MPC. Has the same work flow as the LIVE, but the MPC TOUCH can't do standalone.

[@JEFFMAN90]

@@MatthewStratton I already have a Renaissance but I want to get something that's little more portable. Again the Live looks dope and I want it but the price up here is way too high lol.

[@MatthewStratton]

Oh, well if you already have the Renaissance, you might get the Touch and wonder why you didn't get the LIVE haha.

[@JEFFMAN90]

@@MatthewStratton lol true. I'll probably just save up for one.

[@JEFFMAN90]

@@MatthewStratton Great video by the way.

[@Madmohawkfilms]

Am I nuts for grabbing a Touch on auction site yesterday? Already have the Studio and Renaissance and a Force. My thinking is, I’m used to the Squarish nature of most MPC’s and the Force. I do plan to buy a Standalone, just haven’t decided wether to go One or Live II and if the rectangular shape of the Live II is going to bug me and this was a inexpensive way to try the Rectangular workflow. The smaller Pads that everyone yaps about on the One are worlds bigger than those on my Force so doubt that’s an issue. The lack of an internal SATA controller that people wail about is easily remedied with a Powered USB Hub and external HD or SSD. Oh NO no battery, another non issue for me. So many problems thanks for this informative channel man. I too use a Windows tablet with my MPC’s.

[@MatthewStratton]

Thee touch screen interface is decent for navigation. The layout of the pad screen in buttons are nice on the MPC One.

[@Madmohawkfilms]

@@MatthewStratton thanks man, I should have it in my hot little hands by Saturday

[@MrPreeZee]

Great Vid!! I have all Maschine gear, and it’s my absolute go to. I did a review on that. But I’m looking to get a MPC touch at the low price point they have now just to have one.

[@Metamophisis]

Great video on the live!

[@jahjahtruth]

I was trying to upgrade my mpc touch from 1.9.6 to 2.8 and it did not take. I had issues with it crashing and the touch screen would not work when it didn't crash. I went through and uninstalled every aspect of the installer and drivers and tried reinstalling but still couldn't get it to work. I reverted back to 1.9.6 in defeat at the moment. Any ideas on why this could be happening?

[@MatthewStratton]

Not sure. Maybe your OS? Are you using Windows or MAC? New or old? I am using Windows 10 in this video.

[@jahjahtruth]

@@MatthewStratton Appreciate the reply. I'm on Windows 8.1 i7 with 8gb ram

[@rubberduck3415]

I'm looking at a local Touch for 165, but it's used, so I'd only have the serial number. Would I be able to get the sounds and software that's originally supposed to come with it with just the serial? thanks for any help

[@MatthewStratton]

Not sure, you would have to contact Akai. You can find the software for super cheap online sometimes, check the mpc forums. But, I would contact akai though to make sure you can get the code for the software.

[@rubberduck3415]

cool, thanks for the reply. Would you say the Touch is worth it? for 165 at least.

[@MatthewStratton]

@@rubberduck3415 For sure. I am using it now at my main station. That way I can take my live away from the studio.

[@c4n0]

yes you will be able, you will need to register it again tho

[@c4n0]

and there is a register limit*

[@illanoiz1]

Thanks, I have the X but I was thinking about about buying one of these units so thanks for doing the comparison, it’s helpful in my decision

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice. I actually bought the Touch and was keeping it setup to work with the software or in Pro Tools so that I could take my live away from my desk and use it standalone.

[@kingpanda2959]

You’re an amazing review person.

[@MatthewStratton]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@aubergine777666]

Is there a noticable difference in the touch responsivness? Because I had the MPC Touch 2015 - 16 and I hated how slow and unresponsive the screen felt. It was a major dealbreaker and I sold it. I really like the MPC workflow so if the touch problem is solved I would definitly get the LIVE.

[@MatthewStratton]

The MPC Lives screen is more responsive with out a doubt. I still have some issues when it comes to tapping smaller items on the scree, like expanding effects menus with the little + button. I also still have the protective screen on there so that doesn't help matters.

[@markimmedia5325]

thanks for your vid .. i'm a fl studio user i heard a lot about how bad the connectivity between the MPCs and D.A.W . and some people complain about the mpc software . I wanna keep using FL does it make any lacking ? is it complicated ? what do you think ?

[@Condimenting]

If you don't want to use the MPC software, I wouldn't recommend an MPC. You can get a pad $100 controller from Akai instead. goo.gl/eh7mzZ

[@DopamineOverload]

Nice comparison, man. I could not get the MPC Touch to work at all, with Windows 7, 64-bit. At all. Tried EVERYTHING. Followed the instructions to the letter. Could not get the DisplayLink garbage to work. All it showed was a continuation of my desktop. It never connected properly. And I have no idea why. Sent it back. Utter pain in the ass. My MPC Studio gets the job done perfectly... no need for the absolute trash that is the Touch. If anyone is considering it, just go right to the Live or Live 2. It's not worth the headache. I restarted after every single step. And it would not install the driver properly. Googling led nowhere. It has this like "driver signature" issue that I could not bypass whatsoever. It never worked. I spent two days trying to get it to work. If you know how to get it installed and the driver to actually install... please, do let me know. I could try picking up another one. But my god, what a headache.

[@Cartel336]

Man thanks so much. I've been trying to find a video forever. I want to use this with FL Studio and the Akai Fire. I didn't want to spend $1200 on the Live I'd prefer to spend that kind of money on the MPC X.

[@MatthewStratton]

Yeah. The touch is a great piece of gear.

[@bayarea123]

you can get an mpd if you want a controller, its only like $100

[@khari3133]

@@bayarea123 mpd is trash

[@reynoldspeele3325]

Stone paxton made his whole album on the x. Check it out

[@lucasburrows5425]

Thank you

[@MatthewStratton]

You're welcome

[@NURARIBeats]

Great video!

[@Ashad2012]

You forgot a very important thing. Turn on the LIVE start working THEN remember you work with VSTi's. At the end of the day in 2021 standalone is "hustling backwards".

[@MatthewStratton]

Guess it depends on your workflow and what an individual wants to do. It's good to have options.

[@willardmassey2155]

I'm a hobbist, not a professional, and I use VST'sI have the MPC Touch and love it, Is there any real reason I would need to drop like $600 on a used Live?

[@MatthewStratton]

Not really. If you are using controller mode they do the same thing. If you want to go stand-alone it is worth it.

[@quannelquan3203]

Thanks man.

[@MatthewStratton]

You bet!

[@tormenthernandez7837]

I have the MPC touch And I have no latency at all....

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice! What are you computer specs? Are you using the MPC Touch Drivers? This may help others out.

[@PoliPopo]

Crispy

[@lukeshawmusic]

Nice work! I would love to collaborate!✌🏻

[@MatthewStratton]

If you have any ideas shoot me an email to [e-mail]

[@Vinyl_Enthusiast_818]

Touch on memmory bro

[@hiphop-nation]

Thank you!;)

[@mr.dominicanolife]

В mpc touch больше возможэнолстей за счёт обработки на ПК, а на MPC Live есть Батарейка вот и вся разница

[@ElijahWitDaSoul]

I JUST GOT SCAMMED ON EBAY THEY SENT ME A TOUCH INSTEAD OF A LIVE :( they look so much alike

[@jordanb4363]

how much did you spend?

[@ElijahWitDaSoul]

475 usd

[@jordanb4363]

I_Am_Elijah damn. Have you contacted eBay if the product is not what it was listed as you can get your money back.

[@ElijahWitDaSoul]

I email the seller and eBay and got refunded witch is very good

[@Hoody321]

Damn really thinking about getting rid of my touch and buying the live I knew i should have waited until i could afford the live.. Regrets ffffuuu Really wish you made this before i got the touch haha Plus i hate Australian prices i paid 900 for the touch and the live was 1600 at the time

[@MatthewStratton]

Seems like a lot of people do end up selling the Touch for the Live. I wouldn't give up on the Touch for now, they have the same basic operations, and most of the tutorials for the mpc live work for the touch.

[@Hoody321]

@@MatthewStratton true i might wait it out, decided to get a new laptop and hopefully the touch runs a bit smoother on it

[@Andres-sp2go]

.. or whatever ...

[@MatthewStratton]

Straight up.