AKAI MPC One G2 and Key 37 G2: New Standalone MPCs are Here!

AKAI just dropped its next-gen standalone MPC hardware: MPC Key 37 G2 and MPC One G2. Creative D'Will takes first look at what's new, who these are for and why Generation 2 lineup matters for beatmakers, producers, keyboard players, live performers, DAW users, finger drummers and DAWless creators. Both MPC Key 37 G2 and MPC One G2 come with new 8-core G2 processor, 4 Gb of RAM, 64 Gb of internal storage, support for up to 32 plugin instances, 16 stereo audio tracks, expanded USB-C connectivity and latest MPC OS v3.9 workflow features including Arrange Mode updates, MPC Oscillators, time signatures per sequence and clip, USB Audio I/O expansion and more. MPC Key 37 G2 brings MPC workflow to 37-key synth-action format with dedicated pitch and mod wheels, while MPC One G2 delivers compact standalone MPC experience with 16 pressure and velocity-sensitive pads and that iconic blue look inspired by classic MPC hardware. Timecodes 00:00 - MPC Key 37 G2 & MPC One G2 00:30 - MPC Generation 2 Overview 01:05 - G2 Processor, RAM, Storage & Plugins 01:28 - MPC Key 37 G2 & MPC One G2 Layout 02:12 - MPC G2 I/O & USB-C Connectivity 02:40 - USB-C Audio & MIDI Expansion 02:54 - MPC Key 37 G2 First Look 03:36 - MPC One G2 First Look 03:59 - MPC One G2 Blue Colorway 04:29 - MPC Generation 2 Power Upgrade 04:47 - Faster Loading & Bigger Sessions 05:12 - MPC Key 37 G2 Sounds 05:32 - MPC One G2 Sounds 05:48 - MPC OS v3.9 Update 06:04 - MPC OS v3.9 Arrange Mode 06:15 - MPC Oscillators &...