AKAI MPC XL vs MPC X Review

MPC XL is here and you can see where XL comes from. It&next-generation large-format MPC, replacing previous-generation MPC X and X SE, and it&even bigger. Like MPC Live III, new on hardware side, are MPCe expressive pads, new touch strip, new step buttons for sequencing and few other functions, and internally, second-generation processor, double storage and RAM than Live III, and all new software features, including advanced stem separation and propack features including clip matrix. Also, compared to MPC X, it&got different Q-Link knob layout that aligns Q-links with step sequencer, plus more buttons and VU meters. In this video we take look at it in detail, important new features in firmware v3.7 that make MPCe pads even more usable, and pros and cons overall compared to competition and previous MPCs. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Overview 02:50 - MPCe Pads 03:35 - v3.7 MPCe 03:55 - Quadrants 04:40 - Pad Presets 07:25 - Macros 09:00 - Crossfade 09:20 - Articulations 09:40 - Touch Strip 10:40 - Note Strum 11:20 - Step Buttons 12:20 - Drum Seq 11:35 - Note Seq 14:00 - Step Edit 14:40 - Automation 15:05 - Other Modes 17:00 - Buttons 18:15 - VU Meters 18:45 - Power 19:55 - I/O 21:40 - Pro-Pack 22:00 - Pros & Cons Playlists: | | #XL Original video: