The original MPC Live was missing CV connectivity and Akai have listened. So it’s that much less portable than the previous version. Now keep in mind the MPC is a little bit heavier 7.45 lbs vs 5.9 lbs. I recommended the MPC ONE as it’s cheaper and smaller, but the MPC Live II with it’s built-in monitors and battery make it a lot more portable. A friend recently reached out and asked for a hardware recommendation for his 8 year old daughter who wants to get into beat making. It would also be really good if you have kids in the house and want to get them into beat making, and avoid the ipad for it’s numerous distractions. Maybe you’re in your living room sitting on the couch and are too comfortable to plug-in headphones/monitors and just want to hear what you are making. There are some folks who do welcome built-in monitors. Personally I would prefer to use headphones in all of those locations. It’s not going to be loud enough to play at a show, but it is loud enough to annoy the folks sitting next to you in the park, train, bus or wherever else these companies imagine you to be making music. Though this statement can be very subjective. You don’t hate ice cream, so you’re not mad, but at the same time you’re wondering…why? Now these built-in monitors are quite good. It’s like if you buy a new phone and it comes with a tub of ice-cream. Here are some of the new features: Built-in Monitors I won’t focus on what is already present from the previous version. Now with the MPC Live II we still have the same great hardware but there are also some improvements. That was the first time Akai had released a standalone portable MPC with some really great hardware specifications. When I reviewed the first MPC Live about three years ago, I was quite excited on the prospect of what is possible with the device. Does the OG Akai still rule this world with their introduction of the MPC LIVE II? Let’s find out. The standalone sampler/sequencer workstation world is slowly evolving with some big players throwing their hat into the ring.
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