MPC Standalone Heads

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Which one of the newer models would you recommend?

The MPC X

MPC X Controller Specifications:
Controls

• Pads: 16
• Pad banks: 8
• Velocity/pressure sensitive: yes
• Backlit: Yes, color
• Knobs: 16
• Touch-sensitive knobs: yes
• Buttons: 63

Onboard Features

• Display size: 10.1 in. (diagonal)
• Display type: LED, color
• Multi-touch screen: Yes
• Built-in storage: 16 GB

Inputs

• XLR/TRS combo: 2
• 1/4 in. TRS: 2
• 1/4 in. TS: 2
• RCA: 2

Outputs

• XLR/TRS combo: 0
• 1/4 in. TRS: 8
• 1/4 in. TS: 0
• RCA: 0

Other Connectivity

• MIDI: In/Out
• USB Type-A: 2
• USB Type-B: 1
• SD Card slot: 1
• CV/Gate: 8
• Headphone outputs: 2

Other

• Width:19.9 in.
• Height: 3.4 in.
• Depth: 16.7 in.
• Weight: 12.57 lb.

or the MPC Live ll

MPC Live II Controller Specifications:

• Standalone MPC – no computer required
• Built-In monitor speakers
• 7” high-resolution multi-touch display
• 16 Velocity-sensitive RGB Pads
• Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Acts as a control surface for MPC 2.0 software
• Phono and Line Level Inputs
• (3) Stereo Outputs (6 Mono)
• (2) 5-pin MIDI In, (2) 5-pin MIDI Out
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB Onboard Storage
• Full-size SD card slot
• User-expandable 2.5” SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD)
• (2) USB-A 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers
• (4) TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Enabled
• Ableton Link for cross-platform collaboration

 

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bumped…cause somebody got to be fckn with akai

 

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[Race Harley]

All depends on what you can afford and if you need it to be portable. I have the original MPC Live but I've never needed it "on the go". Thinking back, I should have put a little more funds in and gotten the X.

 

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All depends on what you can afford and if you need it to be portable. I have the original MPC Live but I've never needed it "on the go". Thinking back, I should have put a little more funds in and gotten the X.

thanks

it’s difficult to decide because the live has a battery, speakers & it’s lighter
(portability as you stated above)

but the x has more i/o ports, a bigger tilt screen & more workspace
the cost difference isn’t a factor, but it boils down to the convenience of the live vs the fully loaded x

thanks again