MPC X VS MPC LIVE 2- WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU BUY?

[@leogolive]

I bought the X. I always said that if I ever stepped into the MPC world I was getting the flagship because I wanted it to be the centerpiece of my setup. I’m not interested in going to the park or outside on the porch making beats. When I’m outdoors I do outdoors shit lol! But I can still take the X from room to room if I want without the need for a computer which I can’t do with my Maschine. The Live 2 is dope though for the portability and battery! I wouldn’t like the looking straight down all the time though which is another reason I chose the X. The adjustable screen is a neck saver.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Yeah I fill that. Everyone has their preference. The X is def dope tho if I could afford it I would own them both. I move around a lot and always have music on my mind so when inspiration hit if I have the live with me I can create in the spot.

[@peplava]

You missed the fact that the MPC X is the only MPC ever to have XLR inputs with 48V phantom power

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I did missed that and that is a great point.

[@sawsquaresinetube]

I love my Live II because it has a battery and built in speaker. I like performing on the keys 61 and everything else on the Live II. I also love Zzounds, they are an amazing company that truly supports and believes in musicians and they prove it everyday.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I tell people all the time I used zzounds before I even thought of starting a channel they gave a little guy like me a chance cause my credit was not good so I love them if it wasn’t for them I would not be making music today. Everything I had worked for was stolen in one night and I was devastated.

[@markjackman1712]

Great video! Ive had an X since 2017 its a fantastic machine however I purchased a Live 2 recently and found I was being much more productive using the Live 2 due to its convenience. When im on the X I feel like im in a studio and im fixed in that position at my desk whereas with the live 2 I have a speaker and it is portable so there are more situatuions where I can use it. I think the X is probably a little overkill for me personally, but depends on your situation.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Yeah the live 2 is just great all around I think that’s what makes it amazing it’s a triple threat.

[@TheRealNativeSun]

One of the best Vs Reviews I’ve seen to date. I was on the fence about the X but now I think the live 2 is for me. Space wise and when you said Vegas. 😂. I got there 2-3 times a year and I can see myself by the pool or in my suite making beats. Retro edition added to “Cart”.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

thats dope man I hope you enjoy it. also I dont know if you did or not but if you did could you let me know because I just found that sometimes I not getting credit for my sales so Im trying to figure out why. I would appreciate it.

[@Crysco.mp3]

If you can only afford one, and travel a lot, get the Live 2. If you never travel, and can afford it get the X. If you travel, and can afford to get both, do it, X for the home setup and the Live 2 for the backpack/travel. Sync the HD's on your computer.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

yes that is how I have it

[@PreciseSense85]

I’ve had the Live 2 for close to year now and I love it. I really want to pick up the X too but I already own too many boards and samplers. Maybe in a year or two.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

You like me I want the X but already have the live so I’m not in a rush

[@DaTHorn]

AKAI should really compensate you for the free marketing, great job; thanks!!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Thanks bro appreciate it.

[@koraamis5568]

If I could configure an MPC for my needs, it would be probably a MPC key 37 with 16 Q-links of the X and the dedicated buttons of the One, not that many outputs, but additional inputs.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

That’s sounds like a winner to me for sure

[@MS7.7]

Actually that's perfect. The most annoying thing about MPC is Qlinks I still don't understand why they don't include at least 8 knobs just like MPK mini yet the mini has only 1 bank of knobs which weird since MPC Software has 16 and then the live and one got 4. When utilized they can completely change your music and introduce very nice automations. Also it helps with program edit/mixer/sample editing. 8 knobs with 2 banks is perfectly fine if they do it on Live 3/One mk2. I'm using the knobs on Maschine mk3 all the time with instant visual feedback without even touching its present all the time and that's the right way to do it. Push 2 utilize it the same way Akai needs more flexibility.

[@thisisalbe]

Great video man! Really appreciate your information. Fellow KZbinr so I know it took some work and effort to put this together in a concise but informational way.

[@keitomineproductions4133]

special edition or not, I'm finally glad to have an MPC X. everything I complained about my live II about has been solved simply by owning an MPC X, and no I'm not talking about ram, I'm talking about comfort.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Hey the mpc X is just a work horse. If you master the X you can bang stuff out fast.

[@Saintknick]

Great!! review and comparison, I am impressed with your presentation, keep up the great work

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Thank you man that means a lot.

[@DSickMusic]

Amazing review! Well said and easily understood. I think I’m going to get the Live 2 since I’ll be new to the world of MPC. The X light feel overwhelming and right now I’m space restricted.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Thanks man sorry I’m seeing this so late

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Laptop Reason 12 and a MPK mini for mobile set up and MPK249 for home set up.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

That’s a dope set up

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR Does the job.

[@Ashfaq1999]

Great video. Been saving up to buy one of these Mpc’s. Both are really dope. Thanks for sharing.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Thanks bro glad you liked it and hope you get you one.

[@GrayGhostDog1]

I've heard quite a few individuals saying that the MPC X has a dual core processor... I'm pretty sure that it and the OG Live came with the 1.8 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A17 processor and 2GB of RAM.

[@norenttv_]

Yes they are quadcore

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

You both are probably right and I can’t prove that it did because I don’t have my oh mpc live box I thought that the very first models that came out had a duel core chip and then maybe they upgraded a year or so later I’m not afraid to be wrong I’ll have some one ask Andy mack for me.

[@GrayGhostDog1]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR ... that very well could be the case. I'm not so concerned about the hardware specs, but if a bump in specs will help the device function better to handle added features I'm all for it.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

@@GrayGhostDog1 me too it about us always we buy these products.

[@opticalman6417]

that cabinet must rattle like hell from low frequency and not for getting the reflections coming back at your ears from the glass

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

A lil but the acoustic treatment helps but yeah

[@joproductions2009]

Man ....everybody getting picky ..just be proud you have a MPC and do what u can with it ,you cant have what you want always quit naging

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I think it is important to know the difference between the two to see which one is for you and which one is not.

[@twggeell]

Good video, what if your just starting and you can get the MPCx for $800 is it good for beginners? Or would you suggest mpc 2 live...

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Get the mpc X if you can get it for 800 that’s a steal and it isn’t to hard to learn.

[@KellyLearnsToWait]

can the MPC X record vocals STRAIGHT into the machine without extra device? or can you do it on MPC live with a mic?

[@CEEPMDEE]

I was going to sell my MPC LIVE because I have an MPC LIVE 2 but after watching this video, maybe I will keep the mpc live home and take the MPC LIVE 2 on the go with me

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

That’s would be dope

[@teashea1]

Good video. I am coming close to ordering a MPC X SE............

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Get it if you can afford it bro the X is a beast. If you do order it tho please use my link or one of your favorite content creator links. It helps our channels and helps us build relationships with brands to bring more products and content to you guys thanks. Remember tho make sure it’s the right fit for you and in your budget before you pull the trigger tho. Have a good day.

[@teashea1]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR I would use your link to purchase one but they are substantially less expensive elsewhere. I wish you the best though.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Hey no problem and I’m not trying to pressure people to use the links I understand man. I just say if you do decide to get one new then maybe use a creator link because it helps us and cost you nothing but time. Plus zzounds the company I use has the best payment plan option in the game to me. It give people a chance to build a studio even if their credit isn’t good at the moment. They at least give you a chance. I been using them way before I started my channel it’s great that I have a relationship with them because I believe in there business practices.

[@teashea1]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR I understand and appreciate what you are doing. I hope YT is paying you well. You deserve it for your fine work.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

@@teashea1 you tube don’t pay me man any money I make it’s because of you guys and I do appreciate it and put it back into the channel

[@AboutHouseMusic]

(7:50) I heard you say, 'up to 2TB (SATA) storage expansion' on the MPC Live 2? Have 2 on there now, was about to upgrade to 4. The problem I'm having with my Live 2... the feet keep falling off. Can get quite annoying at times. I should probably invest in a travel case. Either way, I hope they up the craftmanship on their next iteration. Overall, I'd always choose the Live over the X.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

The live is my love. Also I would check with inmusic see if they can send you some new feet

[@truelionofjudah4097]

i have the live 2 (its my first mpc) and i love that thing. i can use it in bed or on the couch etc. i cant do that with the x. but for someone with a studio i would go for the x cause all q-links etc. are on buttons.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

yeah the x is def for the studio but I feel like the live could also be almost as effective as the x in my opinion.

[@damonsiegiel7855]

I have the X & the keys both with 2tb memory. I still respect the live2 it’s a serious piece.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I think it’s the best bang for the buck

[@damonsiegiel7855]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR I do to it’s absolutely the best bang for the buck! The X was my choice because I never had a full size MPC now I do and I’m never letting it go. But yeah for the money the Live2 is absolutely 💯 and undeniably the best bang for the buck!

[@616moon]

I’m late to the Party, but I think Im ready to Join the MPC family. Imma save up for that Mpc Live 2‼️

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I hope you do

[@616moon]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR I definitely am. When You started making a beat a billz house without plugging into speakers I Was like WTF 😳. Plus I get tired of Having to find my keyboard and interface to Get busy!

[@davidscott2095]

Great video, brother. I enjoy watching you on Sight's channel as well. Quick question i hope you can answer for me. I am a newbie, who only plans to be a hobbyist only. I am not a musician, so I will be 100% sample based, so I will not be connecting any keyboards or external synthesizers or anything like that. Just one turntable and deejay mixer and that's it. I was originally thinking about the MPC Studio 2, but perhaps the MPC One + might be a good move. Since I am only a hobbysit, I am trying to keep my costs down, so the X or X SE is out of the question (it would be overkill for me anyways). I think the Live II would be a little overkill as well, and I don't plan on taking any of my equipment outside of the designated space. I could afford eith the One + or the Live II, so that's not an issue. What would you recommend, based on this information? Thank you kindly. I appreciate you.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

First of all man you being a hobbyist doesn’t make you lest important than a person who works in the industry my friend. We all pay for this stuff with our hard earned money which make us all consumers so I get it but I don’t like the way the word has been used lately. There is nothing wrong with being passionate about music and wanting to make it. Base of your information there are a couple of ways you can go about it. You can buy the studio it will cost you the lease giving you money to invest in other thing if you feel so to do. Down side are you can’t use it standalone and it’s lacking the ins and outs the standalone units have to upgrade your setup later. If you go with the mpc one then you get more inputs and outputs more q links and you can use it away from the computer if you want and you can do just as much with the one as you can do with the live too or the X. The difference is storage shortcut buttons and ins and outs other than that they all do the same. So what I would say is think about what you really want and how you are going to use these devices in your studio and decide if that. I personally think if you want to really jump into the akai ecosystem then I would personally get the one plus, but that’s for you to decide. What I would ask is if you do decide to buy either one please use my links or one of your favorite creators. It helps the channels out. Let me know what you decide bro . Either way just get to the music.

[@davidscott2095]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR Thank you so much. And, yes, I am aware of how the affliliate links work. Sight really educated me on that and I am glad he did, because I would rather help you all out before just going directly through Sweetwater, Zzounds, etc., because you all are the ones putting out content, not them. Thank you so much for your response. Quick question: Will the MPC +, in "controller mode" work with the software just as well as the Studio 2 controls the software? Thank you again for everything. Blessings!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

@@davidscott2095 yes sir all the new mpcs have controller mode and is fully functional with the software.

[@davidscott2095]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR 👊🙏

[@matthewmcnamarabeats7182]

U can’t beat being able to take it wherever whenever.

[@djfreaknique1587]

Laptop

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

You are right man.

[@matthewmcnamarabeats7182]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR hats off to you, your intros and quality of videos are getting on point. What do you use for video editing?

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

@@djfreaknique1587 a laptop is dope too and they can be powerful, but I don’t know if you have ever set with an mpc live or mpc bro. It’s a totally different feel and experience. There are controllers you can use to get the same experience but then you still need headphones you need an midi keyboard with pads on it. The live you only need it. I don’t have anything against laptop producers I am still an in the box producer too I use fl, logic and protools. I just love what the love offers.

[@matthewmcnamarabeats7182]

@@djfreaknique1587 that doesn’t seem as enjoyable as having an MPC in front of you though

[@labandlegacy]

Great breakdown!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Thanks bro

[@deadlystylzcal2913]

Does more ram matter if all you do is sample and use a keyboard? By keyboard I mean I just either sample the sounds individually or I sample what I want and play it on a loop. 😊

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

No you will be just fine if your just sampling into it

[@profilmwork]

Nice breakdown 💪🏾

[@tlongmoneybeats7055]

Damn good review bro! I agree with every one of your key points!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

thanks man glad you liked it

[@sonubian]

Getting right to the mutha fukin point!!!! I apprecite you sOOOOOO much...

[@gumaryae]

MPC X > everything . TBH the mpc touch is also amazing. People just use it wrong. I always mix with the thousands of dollars of plugins that i bought. X stationary and any other mpc especially the touch for mobile

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

thats dope

[@drenolynbeats]

That was a damn good video!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Thanks you appreciate it

[@Killua59232]

Yo King Cesar, love the content but my bro you to fix your thumbnail for the video cause you got the right words but wrong picture for the MPC Live 2, you got a picture of the MPC Live Gold Edition. Please fix it ❤

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Yo my guy lol thanks man I didn’t even realize it man. I was up late doing this video ima fix it thanks.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I fixed it thanks man

[@Killua59232]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR Nice one King, looks the part now. I just had to tell you straight up. Peace & ❤️

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

@@Killua59232 no bro I appreciate it you a real one. I look at it like me eating a sandwich and getting ketchup on my face walking around not knowing it man. You told me I had ketchup on my face so now I don’t look dumb lmao. Thank you.

[@Killua59232]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR 😂🤣😂🤣 I’m weak.

[@CreamOfBeats]

Since Akai lowered the price of the X, I wouldn’t look at anything else!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Yeah they got great prices on them now

[@MakingMadBeats]

But the regular X has become a legacy product. I talked to a local dealer and the X is not going to be sold anymore and will fall out of support.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

@@MakingMadBeats it probably won’t tho cause the og live still is supported

[@MakingMadBeats]

@@THEKINGOCAESAR Yeah, fingers crossed!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

@@MakingMadBeats I’m sure it will be lifted noise has the og live and he has all the instruments and everything on it. When 3.0 comes too they will still be able to be upgraded. How well it works might be what keeps people from updating to it tho with the lessor specs.

[@Keyfive328]

Does it come with some decent stock souunds/instruments?

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

To me it does it has the hype synth that is amazing to me also f9 expansion and sonic boom are both great for drums.

[@Keyfive328]

@THEKINGOCAESAR ty. As far as like acoustic instruments. Piano etc . I really need to go find one at guitar center and see how great the hype Is lol

[@FernandoDCDuarte]

The right answer is... BOTH. for obvious reasons 😊

[@TripleBProduktionz]

how did u get a gold one bro?

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Guitar center sir

[@dwaynecladd]

Sorry, you’re wrong. The workflow of the MPC is far superior to the lesser units. I have had both and speak for experience.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

That’s what’s up man

[@illbeeaye-lee-un2236]

Great video! Just sibscribed to the channel!

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I appreciate it man welcome

[@R.G.777.]

You said the mpc live 2 has a quad core processor amd the X has a dual core processor🤔

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Yes I think that the og live and X had a duel core I could be wrong I actually got someone asking Andy mac for me so that I can get it right. People been saying I’m wrong and I could be so ima making sure.

[@vinylselektaz6475]

I had a recommendation for impulse buyers. 1. If you own the X, Live and One you can still purchase the MPC X SE. Dont buy the new MPC One. Instead use your old MPC X as the replacement.

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

That’s a lot of mpcs lol

[@andrepolk2354]

DOPE ASS CHANNEL 👊🏾👍🏾👏🏾👊🏾

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Thanks bro appreciate it

[@sonubian]

subscribed too

[@lamonthunt3063]

🤔Seriously? The flagship vs the compact... enough said...

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

thanks for stopping through

[@emanuelwhitehead6039]

Dammmm!!! They sound the same it doesn’t matter for me

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Yeah but the extra ram if you like to use plugins might be needed

[@ZETONEproductions]

For chopping and making “simple” hip hop beats .. the live is da shii .. more advanced shii ,, X

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I think its about the tool you use the most and how you have each set up.

[@quickstrike209]

Neither 😮. Wait on it something is coming soon

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Maybe a mpc one? Lol

[@Keyfive328]

For the price mpc live probably better bang for a buck

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

Yes the live is unless you can get the first X for a decent price. I recommend getting the X if it’s going to stay in the studio.

[@Keyfive328]

@THEKINGOCAESAR thank you for sharing

[@frezajoe5836]

no non, the mpc x also is plastic build, even face plate, it is plastic. mpc renaissance was more well built thant mpc x

[@THEKINGOCAESAR]

I thought for sure it was metal I’ll double check if I’m wrong then I’m wrong lol. But I do disagree with you on build quality between the X and the ren. The ren was my first mpc ever. I loved the shit out that thing but I don’t think it was build better than the X se I know people had problems with the mic jacks on the og X so can confidently say that for the og X. But the X se is solid so far.