Bolo I appreciate you brother. I purchased it for exactly that purpose. I have an X, a One, and a Live II. I also have collector Moogs…several. I don’t regret my purchase. I’m an OG and absolutely love my growth in this art called music. 40 years, 40 years man! Lol! My gear arsenal is bananas. I’m a student dedicated 24/7 to the Hip Hop culture. I was there when it started…

I just got my MPC X SE yesterday. I am upgrading from the MPC ONE. I absolutely love the MPC X SE. i especially love the q-Links and extra buttons. The bundled Instruments sound really good. I will be keeping my MPC One but MPC X SE will be my main unit. I also use hardware synths other samplers and drum machines. I bought mine from Zzounds they are my favorite place to order from over the last 3 years. Because of them I have a full on studio with great equipment and I have it all paid off!

Yo Bolo I appreciate you for having the integrity to be transparent about this. You solid for this.

Shout out to my brother bolo for having real integrity. Salute. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

I love the Special Edition because it’s the reason I was able to buy the original X for $600 less!🤣 Also, I just bought the Mini D last night for $79 and it’s dope as hell!

My favorite things about the MPC X are the titling screen and having all the extra Q link knobs. The Q links make chopping samples so much easier than the other models because you don't have to keep cycling through Q links. Love the MPC One but cycling Q links constantly was the biggest con for me compared to the X. It all depends on how you work and how you want to utilize the hardware. They're all worthy machines. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Bolo.

Bravo to akai for achieving it's agenda by passing these MPCXSE out like candy on a playground to all of the influencesers. To push it and to make it seem like it's something that it's not. Well done. Akai.

I hear you loud and clear, Bolo... once it released, it was a no-brainer for me. The Live/Live II and, more recently, the Key 61 were just temporary placeholders for what I really wanted... the X form-factor. In my opinion, Akai didn't have to do much to the X to keep it rightfully on top of the MPC food-chain. I really do like both the Live II and Key 61, but I don't need a portable-friendly unit any longer and I'm not much of a keyboard player. I'm trying to keep redundancy and any overlap to a bare minimum. This X SE will be the centerpiece of my workspace.

The One is my favorite, I got two of them. I like it when they discontinue models it makes them valuable.

Bolo you did an excellent job explaining here... We do understand you and appreciate you and your content... I have a Key 61, original X, MPK mini, and MPK 249... plus I have a really good PC system. I will not purchase another AKAI product until I actually can't do what I need to do with the product that I have. (Although the new X is nice, it's just a $2500 skin/sticker) I am not completely satisfied with the CPU integration with AKAI because I use Cubase alot and the software does not work with Cubase like it should (inputs do not work when I use the AKAI program as a VST so I can not sample like I should be able to). (Don't know who to blame, AKAI or Steinberg). I am kink of excited to think that NI has all of the capabilities to make a significant run in the future. I imagine them putting out a standalone with speakers that has the ability to upgrade all of the memory you need... with the ability to use Komplete in standalone mode!!!! Imagine that. AKAI would

Well said big bro. I’m gonna be honest, even though they came out with the MPC special edition. I know it’s dope for what it is, but as a keyboard player, the MPC key is more on my list to get. I have the MPC live 2, but the MPC key will work more for me.

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Akai have an established following and are catering to a specific customer and genre. They aren’t going to deviate from that or offer anything to anyone outside of that. Even with the MPCKey61. They promoted it like some type of ground breaking device ( on the SonicState demonstration it was like “you can sequence external gear and have all these awesome on-board sounds along with sampling...something that’s never been done before.” And I’m like....wait....what? Who are they trying to sell this to?). And any criticism of the available sounds on the Keys (being limited compared to Kurzweil, Roland, Yamaha etc) is met with “Well you don’t make beats, the product isn’t for you.” The hell? I’m not sure what people expect from a new Akai product at this point. They are essentially rehashing the exact same engine over and over again in different form factors (similar to Roland’s ZenCore). So the XSE is exactly what’s to be expected.

I think a lot of the problem is that a lot of people made assumptions that weren’t based on any real facts or evidence. People just assumed the XSE was gonna be a certain thing and it wasn’t. Grown people should know better.

"splice problems" you need to format your ssd with a filesystem that supports symbolics links so NTFS for Windows, 'Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled)' for OSX. Dont use exFAT. I have my ssd formatted in NTFS since I use windows and all the organizational folders are there, and everything plays.

I see nobody talking about the timbaland edition costing 200 more for no more ram, no more instruments, no more internal storage just a selection of samples. That´s in comparison more expensive than the x se. And for what? A golden plaque with a nr on it, custom boot screen, and the rest is just the same.

They really need to step up the game software vise. more modulation plugins,arrpegio settings,instrument banks etc.

Bolo, you are absolutely right. I ordered the MPC X SE, but thinking about canceling the order. As you said, I would basically be buying it for the colorway.

I never buy in to leaks that much. Sometimes they're right, and sometimes they are wrong. It is what it is. With that being said, I was really disappointed with the MPC XSE, and it was not because of the leaks at all. I was disappointed because the original MPC X was released in 2017, and in 6 years, this is ALL the development they have for the X!?!?!?!?? Slightly more internal storage, and 2GB more ram doesn't seem like 6 years of R&D to me. I can think of MANY things that Akai could do to make a better MPC, and none of them were done in the XSE. I own a MPC X, the Instruments Collection, the Mini D, and Flavor Pro. I bought my MPC X in 2020. Don't you think that, just maybe after 6 years, it's time for Akai to make a TRULY new and improved MPC flagship, and not just repackaging the same X with new colors and more ram?????

It would have made sense if the price was right. It’s 6 year old computer technology, with a measly 2gb ram upgrade. That absolutely costs them the same, or maybe even less money today. It is quite literally a key61 with better pads and no keys, but it’s $1,000 more😒 The fact that it’s more expensive is a slap in the face.

I'm in the Maschine world and have no experience with the MPC at all. BUT.... I been looking into having a MPC just because I've always wanted one. I am thinking this is the one I going for. I am probably wasting money, because I don't know if it will add any real value to the setup I already have.... BUT I WANT IT!!!!

Truly appreciate you, Bolo. I am a MPC Head as well and will grab it as a collector but also the workflow. Thanks for this it did have me up in the air on which X to grab but it's gonna be the SE.

I have been using Roger Linns products since the 9000 and I bought the 60 as soon as it was available. It had a lower bit depth (12bit) and a fixed sampling rate of only 40khz. There is a definite difference in the sound. I feel the lows hit much harder and the hi’s are smoother and not as harsh. It would be nice if they offered a way to reduce the bit-depth during the sampling and playback. Sampling at those numbers does make a difference. It’s not just playback.

Im not gonna mention the product. I fell for the hype when it came out. Pre ordered it. It was supposed to be the next so and so. It didn't live up to hype. Its now in its box. 2700$ is not a jog in the park. Especially if you arent avid with the Mpc.

Have a Live 2 and an Advance 49. Now snatched a used X for a killer price. Will use it w the computer anyway. Having most of the Air VSTs and Sonivox VSTs no need for the new instruments at all. The only one I bought is OPx4, that thing is a beast.

If they make a re issue of a 3000 and its form factor, along, with the bells and whistles from the New MP's, I'm sold, but more importantly, using the old circuitry would be a major overhaul that we would love to see. If the old components aren't available, they could collaborate with black lion audio, jazz cat etc to change the converters..

I'd love to see the next generation of MPC have even greater amounts of RAM and storage. I agree on how good the internal synth engines, effects, etc. are and it would be great to be able to run more of them without hitting the ceiling.

It's an option. If you don’t like it, don't buy it. Akai is a business and they want to get paid just like you. I want a Live II with 4GB.

I have a mPC One , but it’s been giving me problems with my pads ! The MPC X SE would be the next ideal purchase bc i like the work flow, plug-in ins and all.

Wow!!! You have a Sequential Prophet REV2?!!!! SWEET!!!! I have one too. That is really a nice sounding analog polyphonic synth. It's extremely versatile too. Enjoy it! Now back to the MPC X, I bought my MPC X about two years ago. However, it's been plagued with the momentary freeze issue where the machine would lock up and the audio would cut out for a split second then resume. I'm pretty sure it's out of warranty by now and initially thought it was a software issue at first. After several firmware updates and an MPC One that doesn't have the issue and runs the same firmware, I'm convinced it is a hardware issue. As a result, I'm hoping I can still send this thing to Akai for repair. Maybe it's a motherboard issue. Maybe there is the possibility to swap the motherboard in mybMPC X for the new MPC SE motherboard and pay the additional cost. I'd be more than willing to do that if it's possible. The good thing about this new MPC X is there are no additional physical hardware features (like buttons, inputs and outputs, etc....). So, I would definitely like to have the ram upgrade along with all of the plugins in my original MPC X if that' is possible. BTW, I do use the MPC plugins and internal effects, the analog outputs to track out my drums, and I also sequence external hardware synths and drum machines, sound modules, etc.... So, the MPC X is essential.

The price ain’t that bad if you ask me, I had the 4000 and the 2500 and 2000xl and each unit respectively was around the same price as this mpc except the 4000, which started at the same price point but with the cd drive Adat and 8 out audio cards that thing was like $4000. With everything that comes with this unit I think it’s a great price.

First time MPC buyer here 👋🏾 been using the Maschine + and I’m still in love with it but I want MPC as well time to expand lol

They discontinued the MPC ONE?!? WOW. This sounds like a marketing strategy Akai planned years ago.

Good video and response Bola, I’m happy with my OG live and OG X. Only thing I really want to know is when Mpc software 3.0 or 2.12 is going to drop?

Appreciate you Bolo for this information. I'm a Native Instruments user and I have had MPC products but didn't understand the work flow as well. I ended up getting an MPC One and try it again. If the work flow gets easier then I'll move up to the MPC X SE.

Appreciate the transparency. Hoodie is flames btw. Salute bro

I hooked my MPC X SE up to one of my synths for midi to use the internal plugins. I absolutely love my MPC X SE, I think its worth the money. I upgraded from MPC ONE. I tried an MPC KEYs, I personally prefer the MPC X SE, both are great. The MPC ONE was great but for me this is a huge upgrade. I put a 2TB SSD inside, I can’t imagine ever running out of memory now. I was thinking of spending $2000 on a ARP 2600M, still want that too, but this is way more useful for all kinds of music and projects. I have no regrets. It’s actually better and the new plugins are much better than I thought they would be!

People's expectations are irrelavant. I like it. It is just a special edition of the MPC X - and that is what it is. It is quite nice - seriously considering ordering one this week. Your production values are very good. You have a great voice and it is well recorded.

Thank you Bolo your honesty is appreciated. Sitting on the fence about the new X SE, i have had an X since 2018 and was my first mpc, it wasnt really until i got a live 2 that i really started to appreciate the X for what it is however the Live 2 is just awesome. Trying to resist the X SE however the exrra ram which comes with it is something that I can never have (to my knowledge)in my current X and that could be significant further down the line in terms of performance.

Yeah, I watched that E-A-Ski "Thoughts" video...my brother is not impressed as far as the lack of performance upgrade. Thanks for being transparent Bolo. Yeah, Im one of the ones who will not be completely working out of the MPC, so right now, the live will suffice. I would like to own both, just not in the budget to just own it. Hopefully soon. Keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration, a blessing and a definite go to, for the up and coming, and the Ol' Heads. Thank you!

You are telling the truth 100%.... not much of an upgrade from the MPC X .... but I just got mine in the mail and I am upgrading from a MPC Live 1 and its so much better for me honestly like everything has a button and with the extra standalone plugins it was worth the price but you aren't lying.. if you already have a X then its kind of not worth it

in my opinion the mpc its just a midi controller build around one digital daw ! you be better off with a laptop and a midi controller, because you will have the option to have more than one daw and all the vst and vsfx that you want including all ram, cpu and storage plus all the connections that you would ever need !

Also what's after this? Do they keep selling this for a while then go back to selling the regular X? I see the X is discontinued in a bunch of places. Will they sell the OG Black Version again or will they upgrade that version also to have same Ram and Storage? 🤔

I don’t think the MPC ONE is discontinued. I believe it’s the RETRO and GOLD that’s limited. You can still buy them here in Minnesota, Roseville Guitar Center location.

Have a Live 2 and would be interested in getting a X SE but never get out of RAM and having all Plugins. Maybe for resale without plugins for a cheaper price :)

Akai discontinued the MPC One?? I’m buying another second hand for a backup then, but i for sure want that SE edition X, that thing is beautiful!

Great rant bro! I ordered mine, expecting it Tuesday! I was researching other flagship synths and samplers and realize how superior the MPC XSE and the entire line up is in comparison in RAM and storage space and options! This new X special edition does take it to the next level do to possibly increase speed for load time. I currently own an OG Live. I’m excited for dedicated q links and more buttons to help my work flow. Thanks BOLO for the gem of saving projects externally for easy transfer between units! Thanks for great content.

The truth is in the name SE (special edition). This isnt new for akai just new to this generation. 20 years ago akai used to make SE versions of the Mpcs. They did for the 3000 and 2000xls. Came with color options and a few upgrades for a few hundred more. If it was worth it or not was up to you. It the goal was to own a limited edition Mpc. People expect everything to be a major upgrade they’re spoiled like that. Truth is what can really be improved on the modern mpc like the x that already has it all a and the updates to prove it? I look at gear like this. I can buy a basic strat from fender for $700 and call it a day or I can save up and buy a $2000 strat from fender. Nether guitar will change my playing ability but the reason I’d spend more on one over the other is because of my personal satisfaction I’d get from it. That’s what the SE’s are. They’re there for your personal satisfaction if you like the look and feel of them. Otherwise you can keep rocking with what you got. Akai isnt ripping anyone off. They’re just giving you options. Like all things also though if something is discontinued it’s because they’re replacing it with something better. Akai always moves forward. I put my faith in them for over 20 years of my life and they have never let me down. They listen to their customers and always build what we want so just have patience. Whatever they drop to replace what was discontinued is going to be what you all have been asking them for.

Thanks for your intake on the new MPCX SE I'll need to order one for sure now just to celebrate 35 years of Music Production thanks to Akai and make new Beats for the next 40 years to come.

That’s what it looks like to me in my opinion, a collectors item I would’ve like to see him more options in colors that would’ve been something to see

Hey this question is for anybody tht could help but Im wating on my MPC X se and was wondering can I use my internal SSD drive I took from inside of my live 2 and if I install it inside the MPC X SE ?

I got mines via your affiliate link. Came in the other day, but mines will be in the box for a while. I got it just to get it, but the mpc one is good for me right now. I might open it up next month.

Straight aestetics on this point, but putting the retro paint job on the KEYS61 is gonna sell as well.

Man I can Do the same thang on the Live 2 and save $1300 FACTS 💯 Thanks Bro for the heads up. Ya'll go ahead and spend dem 💰💰

No Flavor plugin got me heated, the update isn’t working all the way right, it wouldn’t update via the internet WiFi. My live2retro updated from 2.9 or 2.10 with ease but I don’t like the update. It should have had every plugin and every effect.

So one thing I don't understand is why it's no much more expensive than the MPC Key 61? Am I missing something? It's seems like the Key is a WAY better deal.

u sellin dat computer on the floor?

I got a Mpc x and I don’t see a reason to get a Mpc se. Akai is just like Apple they charge you for the same thing you already have just throw in a extra camera and change the color but it’s really the same thing.

What is the best setup for a beginner to start with. I been using the app on my ipad

are the converters and pads different from the mpc live 2 ?

The key 61 has the same ram , and sounds 🤷🏾‍♂️

you mentioned you dont save internally. the computer doesn't recognize the ssd inside the mpc? you cant see it ?

Found my Mpc X years ago for $590! 😎😎. I think I’ll hold onto it! Not quite worth it to upgrade! Also found a live 2 for $700.

The MPC One has been discontinued?! Didn' t know that... Seems like the One MK2 is on it' s way???

I was actually waiting on this, from you or Ave. I needed that clarity on what it really was, or if there was still an XL coming out or not. If I were in the market, I'd want the Timbaland Live II, because I'm a Tim fan, and I never got the Miko/Niko he had out back in the day.

Can the MPCX SE sound like the MPC3000? I saw Cooking Soul on his channel make a banger in this new Device And sold me on buying it .

What’s better the MPC 37k or the MPC x SE

Great video Bolo! A yo, I have an MPC Renaissance but I have an M1 Mac. Akai updated software but has yet to update firmware for Ren so I’m SOL at this point. Been using the software and MPK mini fr nw. Should I just sell the Ren or you think they may update firmware to work with Ren?

Akai should maybe have a talk with loopcloud..at least they integrated the Elektron samplers...

Do you have any videos about the MPC XSE vs the MPC 2 Software ? Do they sound the same ? Same features ?

Good Video and integrity on the subject, Is it possible to do a video side by side with the X vs SE in maximizing the Ram usage so the community can understand.???...because most people understand visual vs auditorial ...Thanks King

Yea I saw his video about Mpc X SE he was just talking about newer Mpc sounds vs old sounds from the older Mpc's its not the same.

Just paid off my Mpc One. Very happy with it. Using it with ASR 10R

It's a bit more than just a collectors item i guess. It has double the RAM and 4 Cores instead of only 2. My take is, that the upgrade will be needed in the future. Akai took this step already with the MPC Key and now with the MPC X and i guess other MPCs will follow. There will be for sure more and more plugins and "old" MPCs will run out of juice at some point of time.

Theres no processor difference between thr live 1 and 2 right?

Why is the MPC One discontinued?

i got my XE for about 2k and its been great for me!

The New AKAI MPCSE Is *The same clown with a different suit* That's All.

Sadly it was SUPPOSED to be better… 6 years to give us something better and we got 2 extra gigs of ram. What an achievement…😵‍💫 3.0 better be good

best peace of advice that i was given learn what you already have master that before you try and move on to something else don't do what you see others do bc what works for them money wise may not work for you lets be clear here most of these producers don't have that kind of money laying in the bank and like trick daddy said once if you got more money in your house then in your bank account you are a poor fool please ladies and gentlemen learn to master what you already have if its does not sound good you can have all the mpcs you want but if your sound is not right then you need to go back to the board and try again

I'm finally glad to be able to join the MPC X club. I don't understand why people who don't want to or can't afford the thing are upset about it. You should actually be happy that there are now new members in the club. I'm glad Akai did this. The only thing I don't like about this release is the box it came in. The Live II came in a beautiful box worth keeping. This one? I think I'mma buy someone's MPC X box to store my X SE in.

It also has a 4-core processor instead of the 2-core processor of the One/Live/X

Wait. Did you say that the MPC One is discontinued? Not seeing any news on this. I just got mine a month ago..

The thing is, with the live 2 or One the different versions came out not long after the first version. So it was just another 'skinned' version and it gave people the option to buy the version they like, wether it be the regular black version, retro or Gold. With the Live 2 we even saw the Supreme version and recently the Timbaland version. With the X there is 6 years in between ! That's a LONG time and a lot has changed in the field of electronics and computers. Just 2GB of extra ram and the laughable 48GB of storage won't impress. No ethernet port, No digital in/out, not even a single Usb-c port and the list goes on. For the time that has passed we are seeing far too little changes. We didn't see that with the One and Live version. That's why it so underwhelming as 35 years warrants something really special and it isn't. It's just an X and there is nothing this X SE can do that the 6 year old can't ...

Damn they discontinued the mpc one 😢, hopefully they keep updateting it for a few years

The MPC One is discontinued? I don't think so.

Thank you for the word

I bought it and doesn’t come with all of the sounds. That’s kind of the bummer

Been waiting to get the scoop on this

11:54 🤣 Bruh just stop it man... with the Rock Eyebrow and silence...🤨🤨🤨 He we go again.... 🙃🙃🙃

I definitely purchased the X SE. Upgraded from the OG Live. Workflow is immaculate and far more inspiring to create. But I have to agree this video FOMO is a real thing!!! AKAI needs to go back to its roots and create machines that have a “sound” think the 60 or the 3k. The color scheme and minuscule upgrade motto won’t be cutting it in the future.

Wish they would make an edition with throwback circuits Ala 3000 sound hardware

BOLO!!!! THANK YOU!!

Can u add Ram to the X?

man thank you for your totally honest opinion because everyone else i follow seems to be paid by AKAI these days to hype it like the next big thing.

4:16 Where are you getting the info that the one has been discontinued? It is still on the website. Akai has not announced a One MKII yet so until that happens it is not discontinued

I have MPC Ren I'm thinking about getting it

Bolo just dropped a hint on there’s New mpc one coming 😅

I have the Key 61, Live 2 and just purchased the X SE - I have gear acquisition syndrome! 😅

Akai is marketing excellence! Took the brilliance of indi's like Allesis and Ensoniq and raised them to insusty leaders under one brand. Do t be surprised if the MPC XL comes out in a few months. This IS consumer electronics after all..........I'm ust saying..