The MPC Live has its own embedded system which sports a 1.8GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. For internal storage, the MPC Live has 16GB on board. There are 10GB of studio quality sounds pre-loaded and another 6GB for you to work with. You can use the 2 onboard USB ports to add more samples or to provide extra storage. There is also a compartment on the bottom of the MPC Live which houses an SATA port for installing an optional HDD or SDD. Furthermore, you can hook up your studio speakers and turn off the built-in monitors to get another perspective on your sound with ease. Full Force MPC You will need to invest some time to get into the MPC workflow and the few quirk and limitation. However it is more than worth it and I cannot imagine my music life without it.

If you like to press buttons on a box and have noises come out, this is definitely the thing you are looking for A huge advantage of the MPC Live II is its versatile connectivity, meaning it can seamlessly integrate into any rig, gig or studio setting. Featuring three stereo ¼ inch TRS outs (6 mono), phono/line level inputs, Bluetooth, MIDI, USB, Wi-Fi and four TRS CV/Gate outs, the MPC Live II gives you a vast amount of options and makes it simple to hook up to your studio gear. These new drum pad effects are available when you want to mangle up your samples. There are eight slots that can be filled with neat utility effects. You’ve got Lowpass, Highpass, Rectifier, Wavefolder, RingMod, Bitcrush, Decimator, Tubedrive, Soft Clipper, Hard Clipper and Gain. That’s a lot of effects at your disposal. And The Rest… MPC has its most efficient workflow ever. Finding samples is lightning fast with new Recursive Search which digs deep into all folders and matches the search terms. With Key Detection, MPC will automatically detect theMy workflow is to create songs ideas and structure on the MPC then transfer the project to the MPC software and Audio/Midi in Ableton. Splice IntegrationSimplify your sample browsing and auditioning with on-board Splice integration in MPC Live II Retro. Splice Sounds fuels the creativity of producers around the world with millions of high-quality, royalty-free samples, sounds, presets and loops, covering every musical style. With Splice natively embedded in MPC Live II Retro, you will experience immediate Wi-Fi access to your own Splice library directly from the touch user interface. The MPC legend is unique with a lore second to none in the world of beat making. Almost as legendary as the MPC workflow is the iconic color way; the classic cream housing and gray pads are forever etched into the minds of countless beat makers from generations past, present and now with the MPC Live II Retro, surely into the future. Relive the vibe of the venerable MPC 60, MPC 3000 and MPC 2000 with the MPC Live II Retro.

The AKAI MPC Live II is a DJ gear device that measures 243.8 millimeters in width, 411.5 millimeters in depth, and 45.7 millimeters in height. It has a weight of 3380 grams, making it quite portable and lightweight.contemporary music. From Rap to Pop and R&B and beyond, this vocal plugin collection is an essential toolkit with popular pitch and harmonic effects like those used by top music producers and mix engineers around the Rounding out the Drum and Keygroup program updates are Note Off triggering for the Sample Play parameter, portamento Time, Quantise and Legato parameters for Keygroups and an improved user interface. Wrapping Up MPC 2.11 also adds an integrated high-fidelity instrument Tuner to its arsenal of tools. Now you can tune your external MIDI CV synth, guitar, bass, fiddle, hurdy gurdy or any other musical instrument using the MPC

Now the MPC replaces all this and with the built-in battery, it only takes a minute to plug the audio cable and controller keyboard and voila!

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Plus, with a wide range of inputs and outputs, you can connect to a computer or a multitude of other devices for limitless production potential. Akai Professional MPC Live II Key Features: New Chord Progressions: MPC now contains five extra chord progressions that can be used in Pad Perform > Progressions mode. Wherever Inspiration StrikesFor the music makers who never want to miss an inspirational moment, meet MPC Live II Retro. This self-contained, battery-powered production unit delivers the full MPC experience, anywhere. I was looking for a piece of gear that I could Sample, Sequence, drive midi gear and produce 80's type music on - its a complex piece of kit at first, whoch you have to persevere with to understand - one week in I think I have the concepts - its now the detail I need to get into - there seems to be a lot you can do with this mighty machine!

Updated Project Saving: XYFX location and Arp parameters are now saved and recalled with the MPC project. Third on the list is AIR Stutter. This insane glitch plugin can pull off a wide range of pitch, volume and pan stutter effects. AIR Improved Diffuser Delay Some firmware refinement is needed to justify its price, but there's a lot to like about this inspiring and intuitive standalone sampler. Standalone MPC — no computer required | 7” high-resolution multi-touch display | Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

There are so many instruments to help you ditch the DAW, but can they boast ditching the studio as well? This latest MPC gets portable

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