Ahhh I need to make new videos! Those take so much work!! :D but seeing all of your messages remind me that it's probably worth it

I really appreciate the speakers of Live 2, Now I can quickly boot up and make music everywhere and no longer dependent on the mixer/speakers set up,

I had a hard time choosing but I decided to go with the mpc one

Excellent . this video makes me feel im actually done thinking about this choice. Thanks.

Just hooked myself a retro MPC One for $699. I could have definitely stretched for a Live II, (saw one for $900 with an SSD, and Decksaver included). And the prices on both One and Live II are very low right now cause Akai is getting ready for its new releases next year.

"The buttons they just do a TUK TUK TUK TUK" XD XD XD

Great review, thanks; lots of practical points to consider …

Since last year's update, you can now assign Program Edit to Menu + Pad 4. Which means going to Program Edit is only a single handstroke now.

I'm a lefty but more of a righty. The pads on the left really doesn't bother me for the live II, but pads on the left I hate doing things like note repeat. Left being the more dominant hand is not bad, but I need the right to be more dominant and quicker if I'm going to touch the screen to switch the repeat timing, while holding the pad all while holding the button in the top left corner. At least the way I like to use it. I have to rely more on latch. The one it's no problem and the X is no problem. I have all of the 3 MPC models so I really can't cry about anything. I'm just giving another perspective.

I love my MPC Live and my MPC Live 2. I have both of them in the gold edition because the rubber coating is trash.

I have had the Live II black since launch and never had any "sticky" problems with the coating. Obviously some people have, maybe due to humidity, UV, or whatever, but it is not a given dude. It doesn't happen to every black MPC. Mine looks as good as new. No issues. I just wanted to point that out as you implied it happens to every black Live I and II. Cheers bro.

Thanks for comparing th e two.

You really helped me thank you.

MPC Live 2 is love ❤

Thanks for your insights :) Do you recommend any bluetooth controlers?

Can't believe I spent 2 minutes listening to your inner debate about the placement of the screen. 😂 Glad you found your perfect MPC, but this was a little long-winded. 🙏

Good review.

Armstrong Woods? Never thought to take an MPC out there.

You shouldve kept the 2000 Classic. It's the most unique traditional non-Roger Linn MPC, ever. Only MPC with a digit/data wheel. Nothing but 16 pads on the right side. First MPC made after Roger Linn departed. Last MPC that was made by the original Akai Electric LTD company.

Yo what's the record at 10 mins? Got a sci fi tip to it!