The ESSENTIAL Live Keyboard with Mike Patrick - Akai MPC Key 61

[@bharumusic]

FINALLY a video that shows an amazingly talented person using the product! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@wentbackward]

You said it man - Finally! There are far too many 'authrotive' voices that actually don't know what they're talking about and too few vids like this.

[@bharumusic]

@@wentbackward 💯 That “authoritative” person has somewhat read the manual but regurgitates what everyone else is saying about “specs” and never plays anything tasteful to sell the product lol I could burn on for hours about this but don’t wanna be a debbie downer cos the video is awesome 👏🏾

[@mucy2807]

Ironically it’s perfect for people who aren’t 😊

[@JamesWilliam70]

What a pleasant talented guy.

[@angelotsocos3537]

They NEEED an 88 key version!!! Brilliant demo thank you guys

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

We agree! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@yeahlon]

That's one of best demos ever, Mike You're awesome player.

[@trajede]

You are a beautiful inspiration Mike Patrick!! I was hesitant about jumping into the world of MPC anything. I ordered this board today because of this video! thank you.

[@linfordrichards8395]

Amazing Keyboard, and one tallent blessed musician 🎶🎶🎶👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@DJL609]

This Is The Best Video Ever Using a Awesome Musician to introduce The Akai MPC Key 61 I am SOLD on It, Thank You So Much

[@MeltWithU]

Great interview, like always. This keyboard is everything I’ve been wanting in a workstation for a very long time. As I told you guys after I bought the MPC X last year, we essentially needed a version of the MPCX with a keybed, though I would probably rather have an 88 key weighted bed… But that’s not as important as the best sounds you can possibly put in any instrument/workstation… you guys nailed with over 6000 sounds, all of them being very high-quality. What I would love to see you guys do in future software revisions… If it’s possible… Is allow for third-party VST’s to be installed and used, as is. Meaning everything that’s been on the market forever, specifically I would love for you guys to team up with east/west sounds which I consider the best on the market or simply allow us to use their VST’s and be able to save them as sound files/libraries to the unit itself. Which would make importing and using sound files as simple as it is on any PC DAW. Also allow them to be added to our favorites. It would be a win-win for both of you, as you would gain the ability for users to buy and use another 40,000+ sound files that were recorded at Abbey Road studio with some of the best instruments and musicians in the world. It would benefit them, as users could and would buy their VST collections or sign up for their monthly program that is $20 a month and you can use everyone of their sounds. The most important thing that you guys nailed, is usability and workflow. Workflow is the most important aspect of songwriting. The faster it is and your instrument or computer allows you to create, the easier it is for you to not only get down the songs in your head… But, do it quickly so as not to forget God‘s gift when it is presented to you in your mind. Without that ability, it is too easy for one to Forget and become frustrated with the process. Every hoop you have to jump through in order to record the song, is another hurdle that could ultimately lead you to walk away from the project due to technology related frustration. Which ultimately is the number one killer of creativity. So, thank you for creating the keyboard everybody has always wanted for the past 40 years and somehow eluded some of the biggest producers of workstations in the world. Who seemed more focused on getting a keyboard out for the next fiscal year as quickly as possible, so that the investors and the company benefit financially… which essentially gives the customer the same keyboard they had bought from them the year before, with just a few new bells and whistle‘s… But nothing groundbreaking…. Instead of focusing on the end user and their customer satisfaction that ultimately is going to bring them back to buy more products from you. Something that a lot of corporations seem to forget… all they see is profits and bonuses. So again, thank you.

[@olesolja1407]

Great interview. Awesome coverage and playing skills. Thanks for sharing this post. 🔥💯😎👍🏾

[@bullet1218]

Every instrument has its strengths and the artist gives it greatness...Akai is rising the bar of a Keyboard workstation....💯👍

[@robthemactv]

What a wonderful video this is! Perhaps the best demo I’ve seen on the MPC Keys outside of beat making. It sounds like it is going to be a great contender with the main workstations.

[@ronjinks8932]

Finally a demo that features the sounds of this thing!

[@zoeygirl]

I definitely would love to get my hands on Mike... oops😲 I meant a Keys 61 my bad lol. Both are so awesome!

[@eurotium]

Awesome demonstration. Thank you.

[@neilbissett1240]

Wow what a musician 👏👏😎

[@ryanstephanus]

Any keyboards will sound superb in his hand

[@letmebreakitdown2u152]

Exactly! I'm like ok ...not even sure how good the machine is because this guy is just so good.

[@marcooni03]

I’m buying one defo , last workstation I brought was the montage, but this excites me !!! Akai have come through with this one defo!!

[@MikeKlaskalaPiano]

I think we're ready for an 88 key version!! Awesome idea. But, I'm gonna need to see Mike Patrick to crack a beat on it first though 😜

[@swiggarebel]

Yes it comes with great sounds but the beauty of the Mpc is that you can literally sample any other classic keyboard and vsts note for note with multiple layers and velocity so you can literally have everything you want and need in this keyboard it gets no better than this

[@Oktober1st]

agreed, key groups are still the best sounding instruments for the mpc platform

[@dadude7]

What a demo? Should I buy this as my first synth? Crazy I now....but that piano sound just got me. It's either this or the Fantom 06.

[@tyronnhamilton254]

Oh man… that Wurli patch is fire…

[@audiobunny1767]

Best Vid on MPC Key 61 by far ❤

[@Tavnott]

@2:00 FACTS! It bring new life to your playing when your sound is right. Not crazy about the key bed but the sounds more than make up for that. Hope a 76key version comes out with a better key bed. Might buy again!

[@DylanParisMusic]

Man I'm so stoked for mine to get here, truly a next level device

[@hypebeastdad]

It is bro

[@payt01]

That piano sounded nice.. well the effect did anyway..such a dreamy reverb :)

[@EdgyNumber1]

I wish there was an 73 or 88-key option :(

[@pc2908]

Hear some Chick RTF groove in there Mikey!!!

[@souldreamer702]

I’m sold !!!!

[@pheldonmajors2999]

Thank you Sir for sharing!

[@Fallingoverbackwards]

Any comparisons to the nord pianos and EPs, some comments say they are lower quality plugins but to my ears i love what i am hearing

[@jeanbeezy]

most of those people didn't actually played one. if u like what you're hearing, then your gonna be good with this. i don't think these plug-ins are low quality at all imo. if you're having doubts, go to a store and try.

[@LewisSales]

Amazing things happening!

[@joonglegamer9898]

I might get all kinds of heat from this, but I honestly think the Piano sounds are better than those on my Yamaha Montage.

[@vforvillain77]

Not from me, I'm definitely very impressed with these sounds they compete with PC sample libraries very well

[@robertbeamon5552]

I agree I just sold my montage 6 when I got my akai mpc key 61. The best thing about it is the fact that the sounds have all the nuances of all the current music being made today. And that’s factory without any changes, you have all the most modern sounds. It’s amazing I can’t lie

[@vforvillain77]

@@robertbeamon5552 have you already received your mpckey?

[@vforvillain77]

@@robertbeamon5552 I've been looking to ask an mpckey owner, what are the ram percentages you get when you load stage piano and fabric xl/fabric? I'm a One owner and I'd really like to get a sense of how it will handle these plugins with it's weaker RAM before I buy them. Could you tell me what kind of percentages each get when loaded?

[@joonglegamer9898]

@@robertbeamon5552 I just received my Mpc Keyh 61 - 2 days ago and trying to sell off my my Yamaha Montage since Sunday. but it's not easy to sell lol. What did you sell yours for?

[@MiguelExhale]

Got it play one. Can’t find any on display at all

[@marcutrillogibert9154]

fu... What a level , fantastic demo

[@antwaanhemisphere7956]

Wow…I gotta get one…✅

[@shifusplinter]

I'm starting to realize even as a beginner piano player it may be worth it to invest in a used fender rhodes or upright piano because in the long run its nothing like being able to just have something that just works. May take some maintenance but over time kinda like guitars you can't go wrong with it.

[@shan5445]

Or just buy an Akai MPC key 61 and be happy

[@tonyp7621]

It’s a MPC and he haven’t even touched the Drum samples . But yet I’m still SOLD 💪🏾💪🏾✅✅💯💯🎵🎶

[@djice1804]

Great skills - Wow! - I would like to get the hook up on that Digital sign in the background for my DJ logo - Thanks 🙏🏾

[@claudeimanuel]

Wurlitzer sounds goes CRAZY

[@SuperLeonSax]

Beautiful informative video thank you very much Why did Akai, not put feathers on this??? Maybe the next version 🤔

[@revp01]

Good video. Great playing by Mike. The sounds are impressive. A bit disappointed with akai not putting drawbars/faders/sliders on the workstation. For mixing, organ, certain synths, it’s much better to have physical control. It looks like you can’t multitouch with the virtual drawbars on the screen. Also wondering if the sequencer can also be linear instead of just pattern or step. Just wondering about workflow.

[@PhoenixFilmTV]

You can multitouch, at least 4 fingers on the drawbars simultaneously.

[@markusandergard6925]

And the sequencer can be linear. 999 bars.

[@mladenjovanovic2218]

Great skill ...

[@ChangeforJonathan]

This thing is awesome mpckey gotta get me one

[@numoru]

Missed out on a live vocoder opportunity. That would have made me get it. It's ok it doesn't necessarily support 3rd party vsts

[@toddtrillo7445]

That was awesome, thank you to both of you

[@Diceicecharliebeats]

This content is priceless

[@King-walo]

Talented

[@france4me117]

I wish they have rhythm patters say the a selection of Jazz, Ballads and others alike so one can utilise them on the stop and work with them on the fly :) Just a wishful thinking I suppose LOL Well done of the demo Mike

[@rickyperson4927]

That was straight stock piano? No tweaks? Wonderful

[@edgaba]

How can you disable the sustain pedal in just one track. Example on the right hand I have a piano and a pad and on the left hand a bass. I want to disable the sustain pedal on the bass while keeping it on on the piano and pad. Is there a way?

[@psycholarge]

Great demo of what this thing can do. What kind of stand are you using?

[@chrisedward7854]

1. Can I do finger drumming at the same time on the pads as I do piano playing . If so how

[@caseytator2264]

Can u guys do a video on how to make a split/layer? Thanks

[@patrickseurinck3470]

Great demo! Mine's arriving tomorrow, I'm stoked! What stand is this?

[@iam607]

Looks like the Gator Frameworks Utility Table

[@patrickseurinck3470]

@@iam607 thx!

[@mutinyz]

I wish it wasn't just a piano demo

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

Simple,for hip-hop,R&B,EDM,.....

[@LewisSales]

No limits its on you

[@chrisedward7854]

how can i put all my different samples in duff tempos on diff pads jn the same tempo?

[@AlavonMajor]

Could you do a sound quality shootout between Fabric XL and the FMX Engine from the Montage/MODX?🤓

[@BritoWorx]

ModX absolutely destroys the sound quality of this thing. Albeit this is a better overall machine for production. Solely on sound quality it can’t touch Yamahas engine.

[@Reyescult]

@@BritoWorx I'd have to partially disagree. As a former owner of a MODX6 and a current owner of an MPC Key, I'd say the sample side of the MPC Key sounds MUCH better than the MODX6, but the MODX FM engine blows OPx4 out of the water. As an owner of a DX7II, TX802, TX81Z and Digitone Keys, I am sorely disappointed by the OPx4 plugin. It's not bad, but based on the presets, it just doesn't compare to 6OP FM, and at 4OP, the Digitone sounds MUCH better to me.

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

Now THAT would be an interesting shootout! Both have incredibly diverse sounds, as well as a lot of control through their respective interfaces, you could get lost for hours in both! Who do you think would come out on top? 🤔

[@jeffreyreid6981]

It sounds great but the keys are too light for me I need 88 If they make it 88 version I would buy it

[@gieroq9134]

Does the instrument read general midi, e.g. by inserting midi, e.g. Lady Gaga Poker Face will the instrument read it? and then "process" it, adjust the colors?

[@Janik2370]

We want a 71/73 keys for this

[@freedommakers101]

Do they make one with weighted 88 keys?

[@Avesta.]

Just imagine when Native Instruments comes out with a keyboard with all of their VSTs built in lol...

[@derdo7516]

Wich Settings do u have on the First Song ? I Always Play With steinway 😅 but yours Sounds more Like a Grand Piano

[@johnhyon8519]

Mike the puppeteer

[@DerikPiano]

The leslie could be better but it is not bad.

[@austinlynum3470]

I know they have an 88 key version up their sleeve… I just know it. 🤤

[@masaizamuya4477]

What about guitar sounds?

[@matthewwhitaker4849]

I wonder how someone like me who is blind can use this? I know this has a touch screen, but can a lot of functions be controlled by using the hardware on the keyboard? Also, any easy way of getting in contact with the company? Would love to help make this accessible for all to enjoy.

[@terencetso1025]

i think it would be challenging. I've never tried the keys, but do own an MPC and there's not accessibility that I've seen and a lot of the workflow relies on on-screen information on the touch screen

[@matthewwhitaker4849]

@@terencetso1025 Oh OK. I understand. Still, would love to help make it accessible.

[@mackaybeagles6541]

I would be surprised if there isnt a tool or software that could be installed same concept as blind people using computers or any screen frankly, as long as could the client loaded and running on the workstation (which may or may not be possible) and if not I think thats a great idea and not only Akai but all music gear manufacturers should make their gear useable by blind people. This sounds like a good business opportunity you should definitely look into it!

[@matthewwhitaker4849]

@@mackaybeagles6541 Exactly. Well said. Is there an email or form I could fill out that could reach them?

[@djsoo]

@@mackaybeagles6541 on a pc or mac sure - the mpc uses proprietary software on a proprietary os. Akai would need to code it in specifically.

[@CoderCoronet]

How does it compare to the MPCX with a keyboard controller?

[@mattyg499]

I will literally sell everything except the monitor speakers and IPad and buy this.I need to simplify everything.If it dont work im shifting into a cave in the woods…….)

[@jazzlegend]

What sound monitors did you use in the demo?

[@poerava]

A review with no description of the beat making ability?

[@ZTAudio]

Load times are an issue.

[@crown4770]

What stand is it sitting on?

[@HighlandStudio91]

Though there are some nice synths, pianos, e.pianos & a smattering of other usable patches...there's nothing ground-breaking here. There's a lot of heavy-hyped marketing on Akai's part(claiming that this is the ultimate alternative to desktop workstations, as well as being the top-of-the-heap of hardware workstations)...which is of course, patently absurd. Though the MPC Keys 61 does have some abilities within it's sequencer & sampling engine that other brands do not have(Akai has it's own shortcomings, which is disturbing.) This keyboard was designed to run plug-ins(which is all uncompressed audio)...so the built-in 4GB of RAM is a crippling limitation(which explains why only 8 plug-ins can be used in a project at a time)....wtf!? This makes it virtually impossible to create a comprehensive and polished song(such as would be easily manageable on a desktop PC.) There's no NI Kontakt-level sounds in this keyboard, so what possible use would this be for anyone other than beat-makers? Of course though....you get what you pay for and since the MPC's price tag is only $1,900...it all figures. I really wanted to believe the hype and I love the concept of this keyboard, but it falls too short for me.....so I would have to pass on this(unless Akai ups their game a bit.)

[@narimangurbanov6747]

What a better alternative to this machine you can suggest?

[@christianthompson1473]

For me, standalone abilities and workflow are the top priority and this keyboard delivers in spades. I struggled for 2 years with a 3k roland fantom, but I dumped it in frustration and got this key61. Its light years ahead for me. Btw 8 voices is only a plug in restriction. Sample voices are 128.

[@BoomDocs14K]

Would you happen to know if the pads on the new keyboard are the same size as the MPCX? I'm hoping they are, but they look smaller on the keyboard. I can't find those exact specs anywhere. Also, what is the length out of box? All I can find is the shipping dimensions.

[@LewisSales]

MPC ONE size

[@Reyescult]

It's just a smidge under 39" wide by 12" deep.

[@BoomDocs14K]

@@Reyescult Thanks for the information...

[@Reyescult]

@@BoomDocs14K For sure. I'd say it's about the perfect size and weight. Despite being all plastic, it feels really well made and is a ton of fun to use.

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

The pads on this are the same size as the MPC One, and the dimensions for the MPC Key 61 are; (WxDxH): 986 x 313 x 96.7 mm (38.8” x 12.3” x 3.8”) Hope this helps! 📏

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

I don't know why the sounds are rather thinny to my ears? But, thank you for great interview for giving another school of thought and ideas.

[@emmanueljoseph6702]

Listen again with headphones you'll see the difference

[@LewisSales]

Throw it through some pedals and pure magic happens

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

🤔 That sounds like fun to us! What pedals would you like to see used with the MPC Key?

[@LewisSales]

@@Gear4musicSynthsTech Chase Bliss, Habit, into Alexander Pedals super all into chase bliss blooper!

[@LewisSales]

@@Gear4musicSynthsTech Chase Bliss, Habit, into Alexander Pedals super all into chase bliss blooper!

[@LewisSales]

@@Gear4musicSynthsTech Chase Bliss, Habit, into Alexander Pedals super all into chase bliss blooper!

[@enricolongo242]

11:10 these clicks are on purpose?

[@wolfgangdevries127]

Lol not sure about this ;)

[@xhy20x]

The next upgrade from Akai is to port Michael Patrick's awesome playing skills ....

[@frankr7239]

What better Yamaha or this he would know

[@dynoroad]

The endorsement deal that pays the most.

[@kippahthefrenchiewhippasni9689]

It’s a great concept but i do hear the cheesy sound on some of those patches.

[@marctronixx]

i mean andy mack already did this--Andy mac is hard to beat. im nosy so ill see what this cat has to say but andy already killed it.

[@lukakoprivica]

Can't believe that this one is about sounds... that's others realm. Wrong topic guys!

[@TheDigitographer]

How many ppl wishing they hadn’t purchased those MPCs and NOT knowing this was coming down the line? Hit that 👍🏾 button….

[@williampennell8567]

I guess having boundaries imposed on you will force you to change how and what you play... but I think I'll stick with the almost infinite realm of DAWS. Not to say it's not cool, a bring a brand new train coming out would look awesome and would probably ride awesome but it doesn't mean it's gonna be the most efficient Nora the most people gonna use it

[@btaylo24]

$500 for the expansions!!

[@wul01]

21 mins and no mention of the bugs, it must be just the rest of the users.

[@enricolongo242]

17:45 reverb on highs sounds a bit cheesy. and overall piano sound is too far.

[@DaTHorn]

After this demonstration, $500 does not seem like too much to pay for the instruments.

[@garysmith1889]

Can a blind man work this Board

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

Hi Gary, unfortunately we think it probably wouldn't be suitable due to being centred around a touch screen interface, and that the touch screen does not contain screen reading capability.

[@filipmiovcic8341]

he need bigger keys for that fingers man :D

[@jackiearmstrong8231]

i hope they paid him well.

[@diligenthouseproductions6792]

Sadly I gave Akai the design for this board without even a thank you, smh, proof is on my channel

[@drtolgaege]

Still not portable enough.We should wait other brands for the similar products. ( Komplete, Korg, yamaha) . I would Still prefer macbook air M1 with cheap midi controller.

[@vinodsingla7643]

why u are playing childish sounds. no such sounds are played in the songs.

[@reacionario2026]

Sounds like a toy. It's like ipad apps.