MPC ONE vs MPC LIVE 2 | Which one is right for you?

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In this video i go in on these two drum machine samplers to make some sampled bassed hip hop music. the mpc one and the mpc live mkii are amazing samplers from akai, the minor details or differences will be on the hardware vs the internal sampling workflow. if you are looking in to making some hip hop or boombap type if beats i feel the mpc one and the live mk2 are going to be perfect for your workflow when it comes to chopping and sampling on the drum machines.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:09 - MPC Portability
3:20 - mpc mk2 speaker
4:30 - MPC Layout
6:36 - MPC PADS
7:53 - MPC SAMPLING
9:08 - MPC BUTTONS
10:48 - MPC Memory
12:12 - MPC IOs
MPC ONE vs MPC LIVE 2 | Which one is right for you?
MPC ONE vs MPC LIVE 2 | Which one is right for you?
MPC ONE vs MPC LIVE 2 | Which one is right for you?
MPC ONE vs MPC LIVE 2 | Which one is right for you?
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[@dmack978]

Portability and speaker sold me on the MPC Live 2!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@ogami1972]

The best MPC is always the one you currently own. Such amazing instruments. I've had my One a few months now, and I had the option to by any unit when I did. I went with the One primarily due to layout and form factor. The screen on the One is in perfect position, and the overall size just seems more efficient.

[@o.g.9919]

Yea those are the exact reasons I picked up the One. But I’m finding myself wanting to pick up the Live

[@VIRALBEATS360]

I finally made my decision and placed the order today! I really appreciate your videos. They definitely helped reach an informed decision. Thank you.

[@malobeats]

Congrats and I’m sure you’re gonna fall in love with it whether you go with the one or the Live they are both top-notch machines in my opinion. The beauty of these MPCs is that we have so much to offer even when you think you understand it completely there’s always more to discover which makes this so much fun. Please feel free to reach out when you do receive it if you have any questions, let’s stay in touch. Blessings to you brother

[@MexiChriS]

Legit solid perspective on two amazing products providing a good foundation for music production. Good content as always👌🏽

[@malobeats]

Hey Chris, I appreciate you brother thank you for dropping by. Blessings to you

[@swurvworldent49]

Have & love all 3 MPC’s Live2Retro, OneRetro & X. For traveling around the Live2 & One are A thang of Beauty. Luv working with these machines.

[@malobeats]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about that MPCX, would love to try it in the future

[@GODInTheWax444]

The fact you can cop the MPC One for $699 again is amazing. That's the price I bought it at a couple years ago, and it was disappointing when it went up in price. It's back down and to have an MPC with this many features for that price of $699 is nothing short of amazing.

[@thejoshuathomas]

Great job of conveying the differences and your subjective preferences, Malo. I feel like some peeps get too hung up on getting defensive about their specific machine, and wind up missing the trees for the forest, so to speak. Workflow and layout is everything, otherwise, we limit our ability to maximize creative output. Once we land on the tool which begins to merge with us in an organic fashion, everything just flows. All the best to you and the fam, bro. 👊🏾 P.S. You never sound like a salesmen, always a genuine homie.

[@malobeats]

Hey Joshua, you could not have said it any better I’m glad you drop by To share this information as it’s very true. I appreciate you brother

[@thejoshuathomas]

@@malobeats Anytime, homie.

[@JosephCee]

I honestly just like that the MPC One looks like the classic MPC1000 which I've always wanted. I just like the simplicity and a dude like me doesn't need portability. Great vid.

[@GODInTheWax444]

Same here. For $699 the MPC One is a steal. It's amazing and all the features you get on it are ridiculous. The only MPC I would stop using my live for would be the MPC X which I hope to be able to get in the near future. For now though, I'm more than satisfied with my MPC One with MPCStuff retro skin.....

[@GODInTheWax444]

Also I'd highly recommend pairing your One with a Tascam Model 12. It's really opened up my workflow and it feels like real production working the manual EQs, compression, muting elements, and working the slide faders.

[@surplusvalues]

Mr. Malo you're a gift to us MPC-curious folks and learners. Thank you for what you do!

[@AndyChavarria-wy2ot]

Geat video! Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@mikea.8640]

Thank you brotha! I always listen to your videos and switch in between designing while learning from your videos. I plan to get the MPC live 2 next year ....I started off with the MPC studio ( the controller ) I love it so far, but I cant wait for the mobility from the MK2

[@malobeats]

Hey Mike, I highly appreciate you for hanging out with me on these videos. Old man, trust me, I know you’re gonna fall in love with the mobility of a live MK2 . Let’s stay in contact and let me know if you ever have any questions when you do get your MPC live. Nothing but love and blessings to you brother.

[@mikea.8640]

@@malobeats Thank you Malo! I appreciate that very much bro, are you active on instagram too? I definitely look forward to chopping it up more with you. Thanks again for the response, I am excited for that Live 2. Soon though! lol

[@ChristianGarcia-kw9zx]

This was very informative, thanks for the well put together video.

[@donblo9606]

This is the best video I’ve seen you hit some of the key things I wanted to hear

[@malobeats]

Hey brother, I really appreciate you taking a time and sharing this input. I’m glad this was helpful. Much love and blessings to you brother

[@Hunter2847]

Im halfway thru and leaving this video, i can tell im like this dude. Just get em both, theyre bith great in their own ways

[@malobeats]

Hahaha you could not have said it any better Brotha, in simple words, they are both amazing and that’s why I couldn’t sell my mpc one when I got the live 2. I apreciate you taking the time and dropping by brotha. Blessings to you.

[@timemaschine2286]

The compact size of the Mpc One reminds me a bit of the classic Mpcs. There are also more buttons, which speeds up the workflow enormously. The speakers and the built-in battery speak for the Live. I chose the Mpc one.BUT Both are fabulous devices👌

[@ashfaq1999]

Great video, both machines are dope & produce kick ass beats 👊

[@isonull]

Great review. Helped me a lot taking my decision. The Live 2 will be my choice

[@BarbesDub]

thank you for this great comparison, for my part I use in Dawless mode a Digitakt + Model Cycles with one or two synthesizers but the MPC ONE with the Song Mode, the latest update which allows it to be connected to an external sound card is really a chance to finalize and mix our productions and a very long time ago I owned an MPC 60 it will make me go back in time my much more efficient :)

[@ameeromedia5883]

I found that this video did more for me than I though it would! Even diving into the overall volume of the buttons for a lot of us who do a lot of night owl production. I'm a composer and I was really leaning towards getting an MPC X but seeing as that they both just do 8 audio tracks I started looking at something more portable. You really went over a lot of characteristics of both machines with simplicity!! Kudos for demonstrating the speaker as well! Great Video!

[@jrile2]

MPC Live 2 is where it's at!!🔥🔥🔥

[@ameeromedia5883]

@@jrile2 Just got mine this week!! NO lies told !!

[@KennyWebsterShow]

This was a great video. I couldn’t decide between the one or live 2 but now I think I know which one I’m gonna get. Also, I hope your KZbin channel eventually earns you enough revenue to move out of that two car garage. You deserve it

[@malobeats]

Kenny, this has been the plan for us and it’s worked out amazing. We’re actually moving out in the next few weeks or month to our home. We chose to live here to save as much money and scale our business, and eventually move out to our own home with what we’ve built the last three years living here. So it’s definitely been a well worth investment, and now it all pays off. Thank you brother 🙏🏽

[@ekskelseor]

Great video man and even better beats

[@malobeats]

Thank you so much

[@lundsweden]

Head says MPC One, its such great value for money, has lots of button ect. Heart says MPC Live II, inbuilt battery makes it more portable/lap friendly, inbuilt speakers is so cool and useful too for portable jamming!

[@lawrenceonethree6872]

I started on the Live 1, then MpC One, then MPC X, then back to MPC One w/external battery. I think your assessment was accurate and thorough. ✌️

[@malobeats]

Thank you brother appreciate the input it really helps a lot specially since you’ve tried a few of the MPC’s and came back to the one.

[@musicislife704]

Just bough mpc one and new to mpc coming from daw just curious why did you go back to mpc one? Cause i was gonna get mpc x but got a good deal on the mpc one so i bough it.

[@stephanedesbordes3776]

Great ! Thank you, it really helped me know what I was looking for. I've made my mind. 👍👏

[@malobeats]

Hey Stephane thank you so much for taking the time and checking out the video also sharing your feedback, I’m glad his video was helpful in deciding which machine to go with. Blessings and much love 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

What did you decide on ? Did you ' pull the trigger ' yet ?

[@cello1225]

Great comparison video! 👏🏻👍🏻

[@Marco-ek8wu]

Spot on review. I had the one and then moved on to the MPC Live 2. I miss the workflow of the One everything made sense, the layout was perfect. The live 2 not having a dedicated program edit button is just annoying. The larger pads double trigger more than the one. You’re right about the pad functions being at the top, your arm gets in the way. It’s also a lot of glancing from left to right. The rubber buttons are just well rubbery - prefer the One buttons. Whats with that horrible rubber finish on the live2 as well - it’s a proper dust and finger print magnet. Those plus and minus buttons are just a waste - I never use them. There is a lot of room for dedicated buttons but it’s just wasted. I’ve even asked akai to allow access to the plus and minus buttons so we can assign our own short cuts such as program edit. I also don’t like the menu button and the the main button. Prefer this to be the same layout as the One so you can jump from one machine to another and it’s the same. But that’s where my gripes about the live 2 end. I love the battery - totally liberating. The built in SSD drive (1TB in mine) is awesome, nice and tidy with no extra cables. The speaker is really handy when I’ve had enough of headphones or just want to quietly map and edit the song or play out some drums. Bluetooth is so handy for my iPhone . I can just hook up Bluetooth midi in AUM and play all my softsynths. Wifi is super useful not only for splice but also for ableton link. The usb 3.0 on the back can charge my phone too. I like the extra ins and outs. Also the sd card slot is neat in the back. The headphone jack is a proper sized 6.3mm. Having the screen closer to the right means it’s easier to use without a stand. It can be laid flat. The larger pads are a pleasure. Having a volume knob on the front is better. The size being more horizontal means it sits on my desk better and allows for more ports on the back. My MPC One started to look like an intensive care ward. Cables everywhere, dongles, usb hubs that also need more power, external usb drives, mixing desks etc etc. When you unplug the live 2 and just sit on the couch, no cables , no headphones, only then do you really appreciate how cool this thing is. Problem is it isn’t perfect and it should have been, especially as it was a second attempt following the original live. No program edit button was unforgivable but it could be saved with a software upgrade to allow access to those plus and minus buttons. Workflow wise - I still miss my One. If Akai have any sense then they will be working on a MPC One XL (retro edition from the start to honour the 2000xl) with battery, usb 3.0, Bluetooth and wifi. Volume and record knobs on the front, maybe a slider and a tilted screen. Dedicated arranger button, shift button moved to the left of the pads and disk streaming. V3.0 os. I would then sell my live 2 in a heartbeat. Note: I bought my live 2 second hand for a good price. I wouldn’t have bought it new at full rrp when the MPC One came to market. Budget wise the One wins hands down.

[@malobeats]

Hey brother, thank you so much for taking the time to share this valuable information for others. These are valid points and I agree with each and everyone of them as I’ve played with both machines a lot as well. Overall they are both amazing machines and these minor little things are not going to break our workflow apart but it would be cool to see on a future MPC. Thank you brother appreciate you sharing this valuable information

[@craigpatchett3508]

I did the same thing but fortunately didn't sell my One right away (thank goodness for procrastination!). I share your opinions and will be keeping the One and selling the Live II.

[@davidsmisc1351]

I wish they’d reintroduce the MPC 2500 layout. Tilting screen. Symmetry. All the buttons. Loads of I/o. Just with modern One/X guts. I always get tempted to re-buy when a 2500 comes up for sale as it had amazing workflow.

[@Marco-ek8wu]

@@davidsmisc1351 proper MPC

[@c.e.oallenpough5616]

I have the mpc 2000, 2000xl, 5000, 2 mpc one's , 2 mpc live , I love them all ... but recently I've been working on the mpc one alot more now. Salute

[@ccmp23]

Great video, Malo. I’m in a funny position right now where I have an MPC X and two Live 2’s (one black, one retro)… and if I could only have one it would be the black Live 2 (I love the retro look but the black on grey labelling text bugs me). MPC X is obviously the ultimate in hands on functionality, but I way prefer the compactness and feel of the Live 2 to work with. I just wanted to give my personal experience to show that expensive doesn’t mean better… the Live 2 is the best all rounder IMO. 👍

[@embodie_breaks7089]

I have an X and Live2. I also feel more or less the same. I just wish the jog wheel on the Live was better feeling like the X. Also it couldnt heard to add the directional buttons.

[@LaurieRichardson]

You did a great job putting this video together and you keep coming out with great content. I’m currently using the MPC One and you can connect an SSD drive via usb such as the Samsung T5/T7. Love the portability of the Live though, maybe will get it in the future.

[@malobeats]

Hey Laurie, thank you for dropping by it really means a lot. And yes you’re absolutely right by being able to connect an SSD drive as it’s extremely convenient and honestly going with either of these machines it is so amazing to what technology has come down to when it comes down to music production. I’m just grateful to live in this day and age. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@craigpatchett3508]

The thing I hate most about the MPC One is that the USB ports aren’t USB 3, which significantly limits transfer speeds.

[@auraaudio673]

@@craigpatchett3508 And I guess disc streaming will also not happen via USB or is it? 🧐

[@craigpatchett3508]

@@auraaudio673 I don't know, I haven't tried it. It will via the SD card for sure though.

[@craigpatchett3508]

@@auraaudio673 BTW, I should point out that I started with an MPC One, bought a Live II with the intention of upgrading to it, but have decided to stick with the One and sell the Live II. I like the layout, the extra buttons, and the form factor of the One more than I like what the Live II brings to the table. I have a battery for the One, with which the One is still lighter than the Live II, and a portable speaker for the few times headphones won't cut it. I found that a larger SD card was just as fast as an internal SSD (if not faster), and the other features of the Live II were either just convenient and not something I needed. YMMV. (I would consider upgrading to a newer version of the One if MPC ever releases one, especially if it has more memory.)

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

Great video for someone stuck in between! You gave a really unbiased opinion and highlighted the things that really matter. I got a One bc I watched tonnnns of videos beforehand and I liked the more symmetrical setup, the clicky buttons reminiscent of the OG MPCs, and I have a dedicated room so no need to go portable. Always love your videos much love 🙋🏽‍♀️ 🎧

[@malobeats]

Hey B, I appreciate you dropping by and taking the time to share this input. Same here, I really enjoy the layout of the MPC one but the portability and the convenience of the MK 2 took it away for me so I’ve been sticking with that one lately

[@IdontLik3Musik]

Muchas gracia por tu trabajo; Estoy en la disyuntiva de cual de ambos comprar. El problema siempre es la cantidad de dinero; Conseguirlos en Chile, implica una diferencia importante de dinero entre MPC One y MPC Live 2; Tengo MPC Studio desde 2015 y creo que fue una excelente introducción al mundo Sampler de AKAI, pero tambien pienso ya queme mis primeros cartuchos y es necesario avanzar, lo cual he estado pensando desde hace bastante tiempo y conseguir un hardware StandAlone a un precio razonable; Tuve por un tiempo AKAI Force, pero concluí que no era lo mas apropiado para mi; Existen muchos otros Samplers, pero el flujo de trabajo de MPC es lo que aprendí y me acostumbre en cierta forma. Espero decidirme pronto segun lo que realmente se ajusta mas a mi escenario.

[@matthewgaines10]

Good video and I agree with the points you made. As much as I like the Live 2, I can’t justify having one. I don’t take my MPC One outside the house. I have Bluetooth speakers, receivers, and/or sound bars in every room I want to work in. I keep a Bluetooth dongle with my MPC One so I connect with a speaker of some sort and be headphone free if I choose. I can also run the audio into a digital piano and use it’s speakers if I want. I keep a 256 GB SD card in the One and it does the job. I occasionally back it up to a USB SSD. If I need more onboard storage, getting a larger SD card will be my plan. I like using Bluetooth MIDI connections and all my digital pianos, synthesizers, and MPC One have their own WIDI Master dongle attached. I can form a group with the one on the MPC One being a master and that allows me 4 wireless MIDI connections. Lastly, I have been using a MPC Studio MK2 and computer for starting some projects and moving to standalone on the One when I want to. The Studio MK 2 is a decent tool for some things when I don’t need standalone. The Live 2 is awesome but I can get everything I need to get done on the One and/or Studio MK2. I keep thinking about the Live 2 occasionally but it would be nothing more than a guilty pleasure and not a need. It’s not to say I won’t buy one eventually in a weak moment. I just don’t need it. It would be a want. If I did, I probably wouldn’t use it that much.

[@matthewgaines10]

@Born To Sing With The Guitar Not a problem for me...low latency BT 5.0. Maybe it's a problem for you. Seems you have problems you transpose onto others. I don't take my stage piano, workstation keyboard, or synths out either. If I wanted to do that, I'd use a tablet with a DAW I already have and don't take out either. What you do is great for you. It ain't me. I can take it into other rooms. Sounds like you commented wothout reading.

[@fishingwithcotto2318]

I just wanna say man, your beats are FIRE

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[@401fitness]

Love the video! After some research I've found that you can actually power the mpc one with a portable battery pack. The speaker is cool but 400 for a speaker and a battery is a bit much for me. And I also like that the mpc one has more of an ease of use. Nice feature especially if ur medicated ahahahahah.

[@CornPop.]

Here's my opinion. Which ever device you choose I believe you will be happy with. If you are brand new into making music and you want a top of the line (live 2), you will enjoy the speaker. Learning the MPC was super convenient with the speaker. I would take it to my kitchen table, to my couch, and the home studio. I actually spilt coffee all over my live2 and very much considered getting the "One" to replace the live 2. If you already have monitors and maybe you like midi keyboard then the One is the way to go!

[@Munklinz]

The only MPC that I ever bought was the MPC500, which has no waveform to view. I had to chop them all by ear, which took a while. I enjoyed the portability, but never viewed it as important. As a complete amateur, this video made me want to get back into music production after several years of not doing it. Thanks for the breakdown, and you have a new subscriber. I'll hopefully pick one of these up soon

[@malobeats]

I am so glad you dropped by, I also took a long brake from making music and when I came back I picked up these newer mpcs and they have been amazing 🤩. Blessing to you

[@valerietayfun3006]

Same here, mpc 500 wasmy first drummachine

[@roymoxley2587]

Same I use to have a alesis sr 16 drum machine what a pain in the butt to work

[@l1fef0rm]

Another point to make about storage, you can use an external hard drive with the One. So, the internal option isn't really a dealbreaker.

[@davidsmisc1351]

It boils to to whether you’re going to unplug and go. If it’s going to be a studio tool, the One is the slightly better bet. If you’re looking for a ‘one box’ solution you’re going to pick up and move often, the Live is it. Plus being able to add a huge SSD internally is amazing. Can put every sample you’ve ever made on there.

[@BRINGINGtheBANTER]

Think I’m gonna have the live 2 for the portability and to learn the mpc then the x in my home studio later down the line 👍🏻

[@akdm82]

Great video. Thanks. I hope you can do well with your music and move into a place where you can play through the night without fear of waking your family. Keep at it. Best of luck to you.

[@tonycarrera69]

I wish they could do another portable Mpc with the One buttons , pads to the right and a speaker!

[@ProducedBy10A]

Phat beats in the background man!!!!

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[@illuzual]

Great video and dope beats!

[@malobeats]

Thank you brother I really means a lot, I appreciate you dropping by

[@JulioAvalos3000]

Great video, man. I can see a One in my future.

[@Key_Capz_]

For those extra outputs unless you're playing live. You could just separate the tracks/sound in to ableton and add your plug-ins.

[@BananaJuice1984]

Thanks 4 video. Great compare. I love my MpCone. And with a powerbank for 80€ and a speaker it works great 4 me. 300€ more is a lot. And i love the buttons and layout of the one. And with a 8 port soundcard it has so much in and outputs.

[@Hidef84]

What speaker you use with it?

[@derkoboldt4704]

AMAZING... HAVE A LOT OF THANKS 🙏

[@TonyFlorean]

All my songs are made with the MPC One

[@darthknowl9222]

I thought I typed this! Lol I’m the same way. MPC One for life.

[@1208aa]

Quality content as usual.

[@SomebodyPickaName]

This was an incredibly well done comparison video. Congrats man, you have a great screen presence and are a great host.

[@markchristopher2signal2]

Yeahhh man new MPC are great.. I had the Live 1 but upgraded to the X because I don't need to take it out.. Plus the 4 midi outs is important to me and the extra Q links.. What a sampler these new MPCs.

[@malobeats]

Hey mark, I’m so glad you dropped by to share this input as I have not used the MPCX but I’ve heard so many good things about it.

[@mungewell]

The X is a sweat machine... there is some 'hacking' over on GitHub ('MPC-LiveXplore' project) which is finding ways to connect external controllers to the MPC, which opens up options.

[@weepwow]

Just ordered a used black MPC Live 2 for a decent price (hope I made the right choice), unfortunately I didnt see this video before comparing the Live-2 with MPC One. Either way, I appreciate your breakdown of both units. I guess I could always swap the Live 2 for the One if it comes to that. Peace.

[@bandoprime]

New sub here bro.. I love the breakdown of this video it made my decision alot easier. Great great work.

[@malobeats]

Hey brotha, welcome to the channel and thank you for taking the time. They are both equally amazing machines it just comes down to the hardware and portability but I love both of them

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

... care to share what you decided on ? 🤔

[@malobeats]

@@walterkaiyuenpang3556 apsolutly, if I had to pick one, I would pick the MPC LIVE 2 simply for The extra outputs it comes with and also the portability that alone for me is very important.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

@@malobeats ... I understand your perspective. 👍 In the UK right now, MPC One is priced at $ 730. MPC Live II is at $ 1125. I can sacrifice portability. Plus having learnt that I can use a power bank instead of plugged into wall and that its possible to expand outputs by using a sound card ? 🤔 Am new to all this , just know i don't want to use a computer and DAWS completely or most of the time. Before researching this unit, I was looking at the Beringer RD 9 and the Behringer TD 3 MO. Are you familiar with either of them ? Could the MPC One be used with the RD 9 ? and the TD 3 MO ? I need to do more research plus watch some more of your uploads ! 👍✊🙏

[@ogasi1798]

great rundown

[@malobeats]

Thank you brother appreciate you taking the time hanging out with me on this one.

[@antraxraptuga]

My brother professor thanks for this perfect vídeo 💣🔥😍😍damn my homie !!!

[@happylittlesynth]

Great vid! Thank you. HQ content takes a lot of work, and it shows with your channel. Are all the background tracks in the video yours? Great stuff!

[@shawndiggz8904]

Great review. I can identify with the budget aspect….I like the MPC One…it’s simple, fast and efficient for beatmaking. I cannot wait to integrate my MPC One & the SP 404 MKII. I look forward to your posts. Keep up the great work.

[@malobeats]

Thank you Shawn appreciate you.

[@stanleyipkuss]

Thats a fire set up! I personally use the Live II with the MKII 💯 I been loving it!

[@tom22333]

Still on my OG Live. Best music related purchase I've ever made. Completely changed how I make music with the portability and the workflow.

[@tom22333]

I'd love to see more about your workflow and philosophy of less is more with your sample choice

[@EFLORDUM]

i need this

[@wutsnew2]

Great Vid! i like the suggestion on simplifying the amount of Kicks and Snares. I think i have too many and it does feel like it takes too much time from just enjoying the process. Keep it up bro! But it sounds to me that your ready to ship that MPC One out to me 😂. Cold Beat!

[@malobeats]

Hey Gabriel, I know that feeling of having too many options when it comes down to sound selection and it is overwhelming when you’re just trying to put out a bit lol. Man brother it hurts me to admit it but I think you’re right and I have thought about it and I might be selling it soon :/

[@wutsnew2]

@@malobeats well that’s a good problem to have brother. in your opinion, i have the MPC Studio, you did a review on it a little while back. But how difficult is it to transition from a DAW controller (MPC Studio) to a standalone (MPC One)? any suggestion is helpful

[@Anonymous-bc6zl]

@@malobeats what marketplace do you use to sell it and how much can you get for it? I would buy it from you if you still have and wanna sell it at a good price 😅

[@THABEATMACHINE1]

Great video fam

[@itsmaistro]

I have the mpc one. But slowly pushing more towards the live 2 for the internal battery, wifi, and wifi. I do love the form factor of my One, but the two offers more probability to me

[@montgomeryhaines2087]

Awesome breakdown bro, official. #MPCONE

[@davidscott2095]

Absolutely loved the content, as usual, Malo. I think being in a small space and working late at night on your music, the MPC Live II makes most sense for you. Quick question and a comment: Do you think Akai will drop an MPC One MKII? And I noticed that you removed the skin from your MPC One. Que paso? Thank you for the amazing content. Blessings!

[@ShaighJosephson]

I tried both and the Mascine+, then landed on the Force for the all the functionslity that I needed... The Force is the biggest bang for the buck, IMO...

[@malobeats]

I’m so glad you took the time to share your opinion on both. Thank you so much for the input.

[@BlueHawk80]

Force is the best indeed. I own it, too, and it's a MONSTER

[@cardbored_]

@@BlueHawk80 "best" is subjective, they're different workflows. For finger drummers the Force is almost certainly not "the best".

[@BlueHawk80]

why do you reply to a 9 month old comment? And yes the Force is still best OVERALL. "Finger drummers" are only a small part of users. @@cardbored_

[@defjustice5144]

Went with the MPC Live II (found a retro one; the OG one attracts a lot of dust.). Still looking at the One...but that sounds mostliy like G.A.S. Thanks for this video.

[@malobeats]

Appreciate you taking the time in sharing this feedback brother, and I think you went the right direction for the long run, I mean they are both excellent machines in my personal opinion but I tend to be using the MPC live a lot more for its portability.

[@defjustice5144]

@@malobeats Agreed. And the fact that I could add an SSD to it was what drove my decision as well.

[@delphic154]

Great work. My view: All are correct, main thing mpc ❤

[@luiscarrasco6532]

GRACIAS AMIGO POR TODA LA INFORMACION. 👌🧑🏻‍⚕🇲🇽

[@johnstarks5323]

Quality content, thumps up to you.

[@l1fef0rm]

I hate that the only thing that makes me lean toward the Live is the four additional outputs. Its actually a big deal to me but $400 for extra outputs... I just can't.

[@malobeats]

That’s such a great observation and I love the fact that you know exactly why you wanted to upgrade versus just getting the live just to get it. The good thing is that with the latest update they allowed you to expand your outputs if you have an external interface which is a blessing but I totally understand that it could sound a bit pricey just for four extra outputs.

[@BarbesDub]

yes a behringer sound card with 10 channels output in second hand = 180 euros so MPC One + sound card is TOP :)

[@YAH_ONLY]

Internal battery, for me

[@Ismimical]

@malo beats thanks for the video brother! I'm picking up the Live 2 soon, hope they don't drop the 3 after lol. How long does the battery last you? Also, you don't like the X?

[@avace917]

I'm so glad I bought the One Plus. The Live 2 or Keys 37 would've been great but I gotta be realistic. I'm probably not buying a mixer anytime soon and I'll be using my MPC in controller mode with very few exceptions. It's replacing my Touch and fit the role perfectly.

[@avecnayo]

Great video! Which one would be the best option for playing samples back through a dj mixer in a performance setting?

[@michaeltrenier]

They’re both dope. After having and SELLING the One and ordering the Live 2 having a battery being truly portable truly capable of being ANYWHERE with the Live is a dealbreaker. Wifi all that good stuff. Now the MPC One mk2 is coming. Pretty much confirmed by Bolo and ZZounds. But I grabbed the retro live man. After seeing the MK2 of the MPC One maybe I’ll regret it LOL

[@cardbored_]

With the MPC Live, I wish they would have flipped the layout and had the pads on the right. Most people are right handed which means when you play the pads your arms/hands cover portions of the screen while playing. It seems more ergonomic to have the pads on the other side IMO. I went with the One Plus.

[@SauceSoundz]

Nice one Malo. Btw are those focals i see in the background?

[@rooster9750]

I really dig my mpc one happy with my choice i really dig that the live 2 as speakers tho

[@MELSELECTA101]

New sub here.. live 1 on deck... Baby crying in the background I go out to the car and record vocals.. hungry ? I'm on the back porch banging out while I BBQ. Going to the beach? Dry off and pull out the Live for some quick ideas.. The live goes wherever I go..

[@MELSELECTA101]

As soon as I bought my live the 2 came out... I'm great with the 1

[@malobeats]

Hey brother, I appreciate you taking the time and dropping the info and I resonate with you 100% as a dad living in a studio apartment there is so many times where I just want to pick up my MPC and step outside to get some privacy so trust me this resonates with me so much. Thank you for dropping by brother and I really appreciate the support 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tarbooshrecords8530]

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[@Nasen-Ernie]

Great video! I have the MPC Live MK1 and was about to switch it for the MPC One, since I agree with you on the layout. It just seems more natural and it looks dope as hell, especially the Retro Edition. BUT why the hell didn't they make the MPC One portable? Why leave out a battery? I love the portability of the MPC Live and I will stay with it for that reason. Huge downside regarding the One, in my opinion. If they make a portable version of the One I'll pick it up though. Love the design and layout.

[@abelanc1090]

MPC One is cheaper and you can buy an external battery and speaker of your liking for less than the price of the Live. The form factor is what is most important to me. Battery and speaker are just another thing that can break. Plus I can buy a much bigger battery and speaker than the tiny ones that come with Live.

[@ZoderCZ]

@@abelanc1090 Hello, please, can you reccomend some battery for MPC one ? To use it atleast 5 hours ... or just what you use, please ? :)

[@kodacvisualz]

@@ZoderCZ did you ever find a battery and speaker for the one?

[@richibucki]

Mpc live 1, best of the one and live 2

[@malobeats]

Hey brother, I appreciate you dropping by and sharing this. I have not tried the live MK one. Thank you for this input

[@garydalais3410]

Bro pleeeeeeez continue to drop more of your dope MPC information vids…Akai should really be paying you for your content… you are also a fire beat maker/ producer so please keep that going too.. I do have a request… could you please do a video on Audio Interface connections and onboard plug-ins such as maybe UAD Apollo and it’s plug-ins such as Neve 1073 for example in full stand alone mode… like if there is no computer connected just the audio interface to the MPC, how would u be able to use the plug-ins and record directly off stand alone ( well meaning without a PC or Mac)?? Thanks bro

[@kennethpace9887]

I bought the One on a whim as a drum machine. You can buy them new on reverb $100 cheaper than anywhere else. It's amazing what it can do.

[@GaryCOLLOMAN.]

With the one, and using a external HD..can I load up all my drum kits from fl studio, and also with the one, is it easier to arrange and chop up samples?

[@rafsanrahi2469]

The One is the sweet spot. It’s perfect

[@MediaMusik777]

I like both of these but needed a pair up with my apollo x6 and the mpc x is the one i got for the studio.

[@malobeats]

I’ve heard nothing but amazing things of the Mpc X definitely one of the machines I would like to try in the future

[@MediaMusik777]

@@malobeats USB 3.0 is huge for mpc x and live 2 ...also I hate latency and external mixers add some on the mpc one and for me its better to get the mpc x for the reason of input and outputs are there for the future...I use them all btw run my moog into the preamps and WOW good job akai very quiet pre amps. I use it as a effects processor into abelton and mpc line effects AIR are super gravy for sound design .

[@boutstaxx]

Ok I feel confident enough to put my input in since I just SOLD a Mpc X bought a One then returned that for the Live 2 I found myself looking at external batteries and speakers to rig the One to do what the Live 2 does out the box and I stopped playing with myself and got the Live 2 only thing I missed from the One was the dedicated Locate and Event Buttons to skip around the timeline other than that the Live 2 is the way 2 go plus I just started downloading synth apps for my IPad which u can connect the IPad to the live over Bluetooth and use the IPad or phone as a sound module this machine keeps impressing me

[@MexiChriS]

Wait what. Bluetooth connection from MPC to iPad to modulate sounds, right? Didn’t even realize you can utilize iPad and MPC like that. Literally have a cable connection for that… is this for all apps? Any specific you recommend?

[@malobeats]

Man I’m so glad you took the time to share this experience this is very valuable. I also was not aware of the Bluetooth with an iPad that is very cool. Is that a function only available with the MPCX ?

[@boutstaxx]

I have the Mpc live 2 and I Can Bluetooth My M1 12.9 Ipad Pro to It to Use Synth Apps that I Downloaded like Moog Animoog Pure Synth Platinum etc then route the audio into the Mpc using a usb c to aux cable with a 3.5 mm to RCA and RCA to TS adapter to plug into the Input of the Live 2 from over Bluetooth you can trigger the App on the Ipad from pad perform and record your audio into the Live with no perceived latency hopefully he can make a video on this its a awesome feature I just discovered this week and since then ive been buying ios synth apps

[@boutstaxx]

@rolf ski Im postive just discovered few days ago since then ive been buying up ios Synth apps Im using a M1 Ipad Pro and almost bought a Irig until I tried Bluetooth Midi and there's no latency when using Pad Perform with the Ipad Ive bought a few apps like Pure Synth Platinum but they have free versions of synths that u can try ive heard this works with Iphone as well but I can confirm with M1 Ipad and since both have newer Bluetooth there's no latency you can either play the ipad instrument through pad perform or attached midi keyboard while the Pad is connected. Bluetooth Im totally blown away with this

[@boutstaxx]

@MALO BEATS game changer just discovered once the Mpc community knows this im pretty sure sales would be boosted with ios Synthapps as u can use with pad perform over Bluetooth and thus expanding functionality having more instruments please make a video if capable the world needs to know lol

[@BlindRose]

Thank you very much for your time and this important information. I think i will looking for a ONE cause of the budget. You can get in Germany some of these for 350-500€ (used).

[@tarbooshrecords8530]

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[@jsd_mcr]

We appreciate you bro 🫶🏻💯 I went for the live 2 coz that sounds like every kids dream toy just whip it out and off you gooooo 😂

[@milkywave89]

Hello @MALO BEATS... Great video ....! I want to know if the MPC live II vs MPC one comes with more Gigabytes Library .

[@malobeats]

Thank you brother, and it will be identical because once you purchase either machine you will have access to the same amount of sounds from Akais website, And the storage would just depend on how big of an SD card you purchase however internal storage might differ but I do not know off the top of my head on which device has more storage versus the other internally but I never use the internal storage I always save all of my projects and samples on an external SD card

[@FlatWHDF]

Great comparison

[@traitortotheliving]

Good video. Being able to hook up an interface was a game changer using the One for me. Have all the inputs and outputs I could ever need now.

[@BarbesDub]

yes with a sound card we can mix our productions into separate tracks on an analog mixing desk, it's really great! I would have liked it on my digitakt I'm going to get the One also it will give me another approach than Elektron

[@shadynasty6393]

Good looking out

[@malobeats]

I appreciate you taking the time 🙏🏽

[@BevisFriend2010]

I went for the One over the Live 2 after seeing that you can power them with a rechargeable powerbank & just velcro it underneath. Plastic foldaway stand and it all fits into the Hard case with some earbuds. It's smaller and weighs much less than the Live 2, which is very oddly priced imho... I ended up buying an X recently for £900. Having everything digitally labelled & in it's own space, with all of those ins and outs & a 10" screen is easily worth the extra £25 (???) :P The 1TB Sata Drive for it was less than £40. Ended up with a 1.6TB Monster for under a grand with a 512GB SD Card. I have serious back problems so I use the One in my bed on a stand & the X stays on the sofa because she's an X. They're HUGE & can't fit in my bed. ;) It's like living life backwards. First I found The One. Then I saw the X and couldn't resist! I like big buttons an´ I can not lie. :P

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

... OMFG !!! That was hilarious ! 🤣😭⚰️

[@jKHAHN215PA]

I’m stationary ..so I don’t need the live but I’ve considered it. Just found out today that the live had a speaker ! I’m team mpc one tho 💪🏾

[@eddmtz4028]

the three of them are the best for me

[@eddmtz4028]

I just got the MPC ONE a week ago and for some reason it does not let me plug the headphones. there is a problem with the jack. not sure who can help me since I am in Mexico

[@ernestm8884]

I am on the fence at the moment but both are currently the same price at $1300 US That speaker is cool and I''m using and AKAI mini KK3 with a MAC running the MPC Beats DAW.

[@buscandolaverdad8686]

Ok. Got a great deal on an moc live 2. And my mpc one is having pad issues. So im thinking on selling the one. N getting the live2

[@vineyardrecordingstudio]

Good video :) thank you sir

[@malobeats]

Thank you so much for taking the time and watching the video it really means a lot. Much love and blessings to you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Edge_0202]

Sick Foo 🔥🔥🔥

[@malobeats]

Brochacho

[@maikgc9210]

I really love my ONE, own mine for 18 month now. And i´m really shure, if you ever get used to the extra buttons on the ONE, you don´t wanna go back back from that. BUT i really want a X for more control options (16 Qlinks!), but otherwise desire the LIVE 2 for battery and speaker. So i keep my ONE, until i can afford a X and a LIVE 2.

[@malobeats]

That’s a great point, I’ve heard so many good things about to ask but I never really felt the need to upgrade to it but I sure would love to test it out one of these days

[@maikgc9210]

@@malobeats That 16 QLinks on the X with the lighted displays is just crazy in my eyes. You mostly can use every synth or fx on the MPC like it is hardware. For example, HYPE only makes fun if you turn the knobs, so it is much more fun to have 16 parameters in the first lane than just 4. And if you customized it to your needs, i can not imagine how much fun this is. Bonus the larger screen.

[@THA-REAPER]

I have a One and X. The biggest things for me going to the X were the Q links, less sausage finger moves with the screen, the expanded I/O, more direct buttons less shortcuts, better feeling jog wheel. The X workflow is alot quicker...you don't have to think as much. I was comfortable with the layout coming from the One in about a half hour. I got mine as B-stock from Reverb...It was brand new the film was still on it no scratches no smudges...saved about 1,000 on it instead of paying full MSRP.

[@adrianleivas8160]

you're cool man. thank you!

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[@christophschumacher640]

Hi malo. One question. Would you recommend to install each firmware update ? Or isn‘t it a must? ✌️🙂

[@SonicVibe]

I got the one for workflow layout like ya mentioned and price but if they made the one same layout with live2 pads and a battery and speaker I’d get it lol but the live 2 I’m good on the cross cross hands and layout