THE RETRO KING | Akai MPCX Special Edition

[@labandlegacy]

You can pick up the MPC X SE here to support the channel: www.zzounds.com/a--3970933/item--AKAMPCXSE

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Incredible video my brother. I can only imagine how much heart and soul went into you making this. I salute you!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🙏🙏 The inspiration was at a high level. This one meant a lot 💯💯💯

[@GhettoStyles]

Dope presentation.

[@starlightsign8666]

Refreshing the look with the classic look…. Plus “ all the groovy goodness..” is so brilliant!

[@camblackofficial]

Well sold!

[@labandlegacy]

I’m not trying to sell it since I don’t have an affiliate link for it currently, I just wanted to provide some context for the release. I probably should put a link in the description huh 😂

[@camblackofficial]

​@@labandlegacy For sure this was enough for me to go ahead and cop a used MPC X. I wish I had this edition but that gets me 90% there.

[@BeatsbyJblack]

Amazing King!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 That means a lot bro 🫡

[@joshuadonnelly3055]

Man this video gave me the courage to finally pull the trigger on an X SE. I've got a similar story to yours (getting a 2000 in the late 90s) and sometimes you've just got to listen to your heart when you buy certain pieces of gear. My X is here looping through a little 4-bar beat and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for making such a cool video

[@labandlegacy]

Congrats on the pickup!

[@AckIbanez]

That splash screen is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@midimyke]

Awesome video Sight, one of the best ones so far.

[@MrAnselm77]

Best video for the SE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🫡🫡🫡🫡🇨🇦

[@warnutztheloser]

Back n 99' I had ensoniq asr-x pro. But den My Homie brought the mpc 2000. & I never looked Back

[@labandlegacy]

That red ASR was dope too! Akai always just had the one-up on the screens lol. They never slouched with the visual interface 💯💯💯

[@warnutztheloser]

@iamsight did a lot of bangers with that red machine had built in sfx reverb delays it was fire. But my homies were haters bringing the mpc to the studio saying this one quantize better

[@stevepottz111]

Great Story Great Perspective.

[@L0K3E]

You killed this introduction of the new piece! The only video worth the comment; for me. I have no interest in getting one, but this was inspirational.

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 I’m glad I earned a comment bro lol 🤜💥🤛

[@sephsrotmusic]

I think I’ve watched all your videos but, this to me is by far your best. You got me in my feels

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Definitely tapped into my journey for this one. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch them and it means a lot that this one stood out because it’s definitely special to me as well.

[@KaleafWinsNYC]

Excellent video! It’s one of the best video reviews I’ve seen on the new MPC!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thanks for watching and for the feedback bro!

[@Iron-Soul]

This is the best presentation of the new MPC X SE on YT. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽 Now I need to have a conversation with my wallet. 😅

[@theJustScience]

Love the perspective on this video! One of my trophy pieces for sure! So happy to be back in the MPC Gang after all these years stuck in the DAW 🔥 Couldn't resist that retro vibe!

[@tempmode37]

KEEP GOING MY BROTHA MPC IS THE KING I KNOW u bout to BLOW up and be BIG!!

[@briarboy8959]

Nice story, props to mom!

[@labandlegacy]

She’s a legend 💯💯💯

[@astroidroach1873]

This should of been the advert for the special edition 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@unworthyServant08]

Facts! He turned me from a gate to an appreciator. All the other journalists are hyping this so hard it angers me. He was honest and straightforward about this release, and AKAI’s history of doing incremental changes, which changed my perspective on it.

[@TT_Beats]

This is an ad for the SE.

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🙏🙏 Big praise bro, thank you

[@dragonheatbeats9944]

I agree..!!!

[@camblackofficial]

Facts

[@TheDaizM]

At first I was like “ok, another mpc x se release video. Nothing new here”. Man, I was wrong. This was superb and I learned some ish. Did a waayyy better job presenting this unit than Akai did. Well done 👍🏾

[@labandlegacy]

That means a lot bro, thank you! I have the advantage of being able to speak to a smaller audience and I don’t have to please as many people at once. It’s hard to make content for as many audiences as they have, but I’m grateful they put me in position to create something from my heart.

[@b.stro.beatzdjplanb7599]

Congrats well deserved. Enjoy

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🫡

[@davezambrano6115]

Love this video, yes a story has so much more heart than a specs video, felt this bro.

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Mission accomplished! Thanks for the feedback bro!

[@babysunn2]

That Was Magnificent, The Whole Bit... Congrats and So Happy For You. 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@labandlegacy]

🫡🙏 Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@Kiing36]

Awesome story can’t wait to join the Mpc family

[@labandlegacy]

Thanks for watching, and hope to see you fam!

[@MarcusElbow]

Yeah this vid was dope bro bro! Congrats fam! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@labandlegacy]

Good looks my brother!

[@ItsReezun]

This is how you promo gear. Backstory into the make-up of the device. Fire video!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🙌 I’m glad it resonated with you 💯💯💯

[@madgebishop5409]

This video is a piece of art

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thank you bro. I was very inspired 💯💯💯

[@uncanny_telepathy]

Great introduction!!! You might’ve swayed me!?!

[@OverlorBeats]

Hands down the best Vid I have seen on the MPC X Special Edition!! Great Work Fam I am Proud of you and all you do!!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 That’s major bro. I told you before your videos inspired me to get started here. Let me know we can be working guys who love our studio time! Thanks for this comment. It means a lot 🤜💥🤛

[@garnetbey4227]

SALUTE KING, great video my brother, taking the time to show your luv and support for the brand, I can dig it, I've also been a fan of the entire Akai Brand since a young teen, grew up with Akai myself, and I must say they've came along way, and yes we cannot celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with out the Akai MPC, that would be insane, so agin, keep doing ya thang beloved, and im right here with you, learning and watching. 💯💯💯💯

[@labandlegacy]

🫡 King, thanks for tappin in. I tell people MPC is my “Jordan” brand, even though it’s more of a tool than a sneaker, it’s still a huge part of my lifestyle and it changed my course in life for the better. I use other tools sometimes, but I never forget what started everything for me. I appreciate the encouragement beloved. 💯💯💯

[@-edsense-rivera3716]

This MPC is a thing of beauty !

[@labandlegacy]

I agree bro 💯%

[@MadskillsBeatz]

Absolutely killed it with this video. This is bar none the best video description a product I’ve ever seen. Akai needs to make you their spokesman. Thanks for the video it’s much appreciated.

[@labandlegacy]

That means a lot, thank you! That’s a big role, and its too much pressure for me lol, but I’m grateful when one of my videos lands with the community. This one was easy to be inspired for

[@dragonheatbeats9944]

This was a beautiful video.. the flow, the narration, the visuals, the music, the breakdown, the history, everything…ON POINT..!! If I was t already a loyal MPC user, THIS video would definitely of made me one..!! Respect #MPCGang

[@labandlegacy]

🫡 My brother!

[@ShookNastybeats]

Super dope!

[@djaffbolik]

Yo bro, thanks for this great video 👍🏽 I'm French and I don't understand this part of the video 8:24...8:31. The automatic translation is wrong... Could you write me these two sentences please 🙏🏽

[@labandlegacy]

I was referring to the inputs/outputs (I/O), it has enough to last most of us for a long time if not forever. Lots of audio and midi ports to utilize.

[@djaffbolik]

@@labandlegacy Ok, thank you very much bro 🙏🏽

[@Markspencer7808]

Congrats!! That splash screen is something special.

[@labandlegacy]

I agree bro. It’s an honor

[@theoluproject]

You made the best video explaining what Akai was trying to do with addition of the MPC.

[@labandlegacy]

Context is important 💯💯💯 Thanks for watching and for the feedback! 🤜💥🤛

[@MrScrooge1980]

Fire broski! This is the best Special Edition video so far!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 That’s major bro! Thanks for the dope feedback 💯

[@TheNathtube]

Akai need to get You on board to do thier future ads, great presentation homie, enjoy that big retro beauty

[@labandlegacy]

Thank you bro!

[@camblackofficial]

This is the only video that made me want to get this version. I'm debating whether to get this version or a used MPC X.

[@labandlegacy]

You can’t lose either way.

[@stilltrippin6100]

Dope vid .. 🔥🔥 .. Salute MPC Gang‼️

[@AriestheLegendRVA]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen. No one deserves it more than you brother 🙌

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🙏🙏 That means a lot coming from a fellow video pro 💯💯💯 Thank you bro!

[@moekababeats661]

Excellent and greart content very well explained loved it. Peace

[@labandlegacy]

Thanks for the dope feedback!

[@jeramyhowell234]

Yo I watched a lot of videos on this new mpc and by far this was the best nice congrats

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thank you for the feedback!

[@johnjohnjohnh]

I feel like I'm watching a season finale. I'm so geeked you got it man!!

[@labandlegacy]

😂😂😂 I know that feeling! I appreciate all the support through the years man. It really makes it worth all the challenges and doubt that come with making something like this, knowing your day one people are watching 💯💯💯

[@teashea1]

Beautifully done ---- a very excellent video with a wonderful appraoch and execution - nice production values

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thank you. It’s always nice when someone notices the details lol

[@stability703]

Homage 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Been on the fence bout upgrading my mpc one you just sold me man!!

[@labandlegacy]

Awww man. It’s a real treat on multiple levels. Let me know how it goes!

[@dustyaudio]

Congratulations! Loving that splash screen upgrade you got.

[@labandlegacy]

🙌 Its a vibe man! Gets me hype every time I turn it on!

[@curthley1]

That intro is super hard💪🏾👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 so dope!!!

[@mikebush3834]

The jump up from a live or live 2 to an X is pretty cool. You don't realize how much you need the 16 qlinks until you start using them

[@labandlegacy]

Yeah bro, it’s like going from a Super Nintendo controller to a DualShock 5 lol

[@XyenzFyxion]

Yo, congrats to you, G. ✊🏾

[@labandlegacy]

Thank you bro 🫡🤜💥🤛

[@theymightbeuptown888]

Dope. Your story resonates. Never knew Akai meant red. Many thanks...♨

[@labandlegacy]

Thanks for the feedback! 🙏🤜💥🤛

[@jamarimack9761]

Well produced! The dopest montage I’ve seen introducing the SE 🙌🏾

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thank you bro

[@Jordanchicity23]

DAMN SIGHT. YOU OFFICIAL NOW WITH THE PERSONALIZED SPLASH SCREEN. WELL DESERVED WITH AN INTRO PIECE LIKE THIS. IM GUESSING NOT EVEN PRODUCERS LIKE DJ PREMIER OR ALCHEMIST GOT A SPECIAL EDITION. SHOUT OUT TO AKAI AND ANDY MAC FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO SOMETHING AS SMALL AS A SPLASH SCREEN TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION. SO MAYBE THEY ARE LISTENING...PEACE AND CONGRATS.

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thank you bro! There’s a lot of voices out there for them to listen to, but I know first hand they are trying their best to deliver for us.

[@richardjones6475]

Inspiring video, a grateful perspective

[@koreanfriedchildren]

Man, this is incredible, Thank you for sharing your story.

[@labandlegacy]

Thank you for watching! 🤜💥🤛

[@Boris_Chang]

Nothing but net !

[@ESAGNK]

Congratulations well deserved 🎉🎉🎉🎉 loving that splash screen, well deserved. I do wish there was away to personalize the splash screen that didn’t involve hacking it

[@dirty.bvstard8672]

My MPC X will be here in the morning. I can't sleep. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve again

[@ruachunchained]

You sold tf outta this 😂 great work brother. Also great insight into the product.

[@labandlegacy]

It’s not for everyone but if someone is in position, it’s definitely a power move!

[@siclifemind]

GREAT VIDEO MAYNE!!!

[@lindasson]

Awesome backstory bro, and I'm extremely hype, and can't wait to get cookin on mine!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@labandlegacy]

I see you got it! Gonna watch your vid after I touch base on the comments 💯💯💯

[@thablackkat9905]

Great video, Sight! This is the video I've been waiting for! You certainly delivered. I will be buying that new mech!

[@labandlegacy]

I appreciate that bro! Y’all keep me motivated to bring my A game 💯🤜💥🤛

[@eyeamunlimited]

love the way you approached this video - salute fam

[@GROOVYBEATS1357]

Dope intro Sight.

[@toddtrillo7445]

That was really cool hearing a bit of your back story , it is truly beautiful and that extra ram would definitely be appreciated by me as I'm a bit heavy on the instruments and samples on my mpc one

[@labandlegacy]

Thanks for watching! Man, talk about gear lust lol. The X is definitely eye candy 💯💯💯

[@Dispatcher813]

yo this video was special. this is why I love this community. Our music is our stories and you captured that with this one brother. A lot of folks complaining, but this is what you said . Its A CELEBRATION PIECE. Very inspired bro lets make some music.

[@labandlegacy]

I appreciate the comment and feedback on the video bro 🙏 Inspiration is contagious, and it’s what keeps us going as artists. I’m glad I could have that effect with the video 🦾🤜💥🤛

[@camblackofficial]

Do you get all of the MPC Expansions also with this version?

[@labandlegacy]

No, just a handful. You get the Instrument Collection, the Air Instrument Collection. For controller mode you get the Air Instrument Bundle VSTs and the Sonivox Instrument VSTs

[@NimbleX-MC]

I’m still using my MPC X SE and I love how it sounds and the workflow with it is unbeatable. I’ve tried many many samplers and even other vintage MPCs I would never trade my MPC X SE for any of them.

[@marcusholder495]

A very talented brother

[@BeatsbyLonza]

Great video!!!! Awesome job.

[@uselessvideo]

U murked this bro. Congrats.

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🙏🙏

[@DreadinNY]

Yup. Dope video and I love the intro. I purchased a MPC 60 for $5000 in 1989. Hip Hop heads marveled at it then. The SP12 was the king of the hill and the shear look of the 60 with the large screen (at the time) amazed people. It also just looked intimidating. .On top of that, the i/o in the back made it a breeze for connectivity at home and in the studio. It also generated SMPTE for stripping tapes. You young cats have no idea what that is, but it ate up time and budget doing this. It paid off for me because I shortly made my first record with Interscope Records. That was cool, but my favorite memories is dragging my MPC to Chung King Studios to work with Leaders of the New School on Elektra Records. If you think Busta Rhymes is a ball of energy on record, imagine him in person! In the years of the Golden Era of Hip Hop, We had to actually lay down tracks to physical tape. You pressed record on the tape and play on your MPC. My recent releases are all done on computer. I miss the sessions where I bought my 60 or 3000. It's wiild. I made a record recently where the artists didn't even meet to make it. Three years later and they still haven't! Soon after the Leaders record I bought an MPC 3000. That is still my favorite MPC. There is something about the sound I can't explain, but that 3000 pumped out some super punchy kick drums and did magic of samples recorded into it! On top of that, it was truly stand alone. No way to connect it to a PC and no disk drive bay. You could get a memory upgrade. This forced you to be more creative due to less resources. I was a loop sample producer then. My production has evolved to more chop orientated. Meaning, I use LESS of the MPC memory NOW. Currently I own 4 MPC's. I have the original MPC 60 I purchased in 89, MPC 3000, Ren and Live II (that I caught on a crazy deal for $600 new!) As far as the new one goes, it is dope, but not jumping off the ledge as an owner of 4. Knowing me, I will probably get it down the line. I see the value of it as a studio center piece, but that Live has taught me to value the grab and go portability of a smaller unit. I mean, built in speakers too??? I can literally sit in the park and watch ladies as I make beats or take it on a long flight my next trip to Dubai!

[@labandlegacy]

What a dope story fam! I loved LONS 🦾 I definitely feel you on the sound thing, I would love to treat myself to a 3000 one day. My guy Carlos Broady just told me the same thing about it, with an indescribable punch on the drums. I also feel you on the Live 2. That stays in a backpack for my road adventures, or just bangin out on my back patio lol. Its the greatest in that respect, being a mobile beast. That’s the one I could never let go of personally. I’m on vacation with my family right now, and it’s 10 feet away 😆💯💯💯

[@mpbangamusic9673]

Presentation & story: 10 out of 10 We appreciate it. Me personally, won't be upgrading from my old perfectly usable X & L2 👑

[@labandlegacy]

🙌🙌🙌🦾 I appreciate the great rating lol. Nah those 2 are a killer combo. I was very happy right there with you 💯💯💯

[@UncleBenjs]

2gb might not seem substantial spec bump but it actually is. It's 100% increase, double the ram of the previous. If it was only 25% increase, than sure.. you could say that. But being double the previous model is very significant.

[@CharlesBronsun]

Sure is. Annoying when I run into the issue on the og X. It’s solvable but annoying

[@labandlegacy]

I agree. The system uses a significant amount of the 1st 2GB so 2 more dedicated entirely to the instruments is major

[@darthknowl9222]

I’m so happy for you Yo! Great video 🎉

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thank you bro. Support from the gang is what keeps me motivated 💯💯💯🫡

[@darthknowl9222]

@@labandlegacy your work also inspires me! Keep it up

[@teashea1]

I received my MPC X SE this week. It is wonderful.

[@labandlegacy]

Glad you’re enjoying it! I am too, I should probably stop using it and make some more videos lol

[@RetrOGz]

Praise the Lord Brother. He gave us the MPC!

[@labandlegacy]

Hallelujah! 🙌🙏

[@IsshmanGarcia]

I love the new hats. I had to cop one asap- and did!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 I really appreciate the support bro!

[@VIRALBEATS360]

Great video! Congratulations on such a big moment!

[@labandlegacy]

Thank you bro!

[@vntgmike]

Sending this to the homies. Great content!

[@labandlegacy]

Thanks for watching!

[@mptybeats]

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS YOU HAVE 24hrs to reply

[@obscuresoundz]

native instruments machine has been dead for a while

[@tom-541]

I hadn't seen much of your stuff for a while but the algo recommended this. It's a fantastic video and I really enjoyed hearing your story and what you think about this new MPC!

[@labandlegacy]

KZbin does me dirty these days, lol. But it’s all good I’m glad when I drop something that resonates with the community!

[@gunzofvengeance8538]

Beast of a video bro bro! Your video compared to all the other videos out rn on the se…..no comp! You deserve this for all ur hard work! I never comment but this video i couldn’t resist. God bless and stay up.

[@labandlegacy]

That means a lot bro! Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch 🙏

[@gunzofvengeance8538]

@@labandlegacy no doubt.

[@tee2008j]

My Dog this was a banger gave me chills this was that same feeling I got when I got my MPC 60 in 89 salute King hopefully we get those packs quicker lmao much love... big Up MPC Gang gang...

[@labandlegacy]

I’m glad it resonated with you bro! Absolutely, as part of this producer culture there are moments and experiences we can all remember and that first MPC was magic for a lot of us. I’m building a team to really make the last 3 volumes the best yet. I appreciate everyone’s patience with me. I really wanna close out strong with the series 💯 🙏🫡

[@LukeLine]

You should be super proud of this video man! 💪🏽💥 So inspiring and love your narration, time and passion you’ve put in

[@labandlegacy]

It was definitely from the heart bro. I wanted it to be special and I’m super proud y’all felt it 💯💯💯

[@labandlegacy]

Thank you bro, it’s definitely a special one for me 🙏🫡

[@teknykill]

What part of NJ? I am from Morristown/Parsippany. I got my MPC2000xl in 1999. Now have MPC 2 live. That machine you got there is def DOPE! I have MP7 Emu purple MPC look alike too.

[@labandlegacy]

I’ve lived in pretty much every hood in South Jersey cuz we moved a lot lol, but we settled in Willingboro. Big ups to the 201 & 732!

[@RonnieThisGo]

So proud of you bro! I can almost feel the feeling of how you feel! Accomplished! Keep killing bro! 🐐

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 That mean a lot bro 💯💯💯

[@brucejackson]

Getting one them i'm going to do a live beat from scratch soon as i open it not even knowing what i'm doing nice video bro

[@labandlegacy]

Go for it bro! 🦾 These new MPCs are pretty intuitive. You should be able to knock it out 💯💯💯

[@BoomDocs14K]

Your intro story is similar to my own in terms of MPC journey. I got my first MPC 2000 around 1998. Having a DJ background, I wanted to do remixes and new songs. I already had a 4-track cassette recorder and 30-sec sampler. So the 2K was an upgrade. Long story short, it kept me out of the streets but gave me street cred at the same time. Great video content, my dude! Keep Bangin'

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

so its just an MPCX but grey legacy colour then ? and more RAM

[@labandlegacy]

And the standalone virtual instrument collection

[@audreyazwell]

just got mine! subbed fam, great video fr

[@DJL609]

Great Job Sight......They couldn't have chosen a greater guy to introduce everyone to the Special Edition..... Salute Bro....#thehomiefromnj

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🙏🙏 That means a lot bro, thank you.

[@Disisions]

I’m just glad I have my Live 2. Does everything the SE can. ❤AKAi MPC

[@labandlegacy]

I love my Live 2. Brought it with me on vacation this week lol. I bring it every year, this is the 3rd in a row.

[@matthewmcnamarabeats7182]

Yo sight this video rocks man Mpc Gang!!

[@labandlegacy]

🙏🫡

[@GrayGhostDog1]

When THEKINGOCAESAR dropped the dime that Sight was blessed with the refreshed X SE, I couldn't wait to hear your thoughts... 100% spot-on! I have a Live II and more recently the Key 61, but the X form-factor seems to be what I've really wanted from the very beginning. You deserve it, my guy!

[@labandlegacy]

They’re all great in their own way. I love my Live 2 as well and if I played keys better I would probably love the Key 61 lol. It’s unbelievable how many dope options we have these days with music products in general, but Akai has a great thing going.

[@XyenzFyxion]

Dope options that WE CAN AFFORD.

[@teashea1]

Watching this video again. I am struck by the superlative narrative. Your writing is at the highest level imaginable ---- ie New Yorker Magazine, The Atlantic, etc. You are incredible. Writing of your level cannot be taught.

[@labandlegacy]

Major compliment 🙏 Thank you

[@Guerson953]

That was a classic 🔥🔥🔥🔥✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@labandlegacy]

🙏 Thank you for watching and for the feedback!

[@YouGotOptions2]

Special shout out to Native Instruments as well for flipping the game a bit and making AKAI STEP THEY GAME UP in the space. Seemed like they was a bit too comfortable there for a minute

[@labandlegacy]

Competition is always good for the customers!

[@LuisRodriguez-gr5si]

Akai hasnt stepped up shit, no converters