One would hope a novice wouldn’t go “oh hey, let’s get two/three/four pieces of production software” and then try to mash it all up, I would usually expect that they’ll get just one or two (in the case of my example, I’ll use Maschine alongside Ableton Live, since the two kind of more or less coexist, and they’re fairly popular) as learning even just two at once is enough of a learning curve.Akai's full overview video for the new MPC Studio AND for those who already have gear, it’s nice to get to test out the waters before making a jump, or, if you like it, you’re able to use both workflows and play their strengths together. I personally look at it as the option to give a product you haven’t tried before a chance… With less risk involved, since it’s only $200 USD, instead of whatever a Renaissance (or one of the older, standalone APC’s) costs.
There is however a 7 day trial available for Mac and PC, that will help you decide.
At £199 (£99 upgrade from v1), it’s not a casual purchase, but for those wanting the MPC workflow with their preferred controllers, it’s the perfect way to get the MPC world in their lives. It’s not like inMusic will even feel the income that this will bring in. You don’t just open up an ecosystem and all the potential support issues to make a few quid.
And something is telling me that there’s more to come here. It often does, and I trust it implicitly. I notice that Ableton’s Push 1 and 2 are missing from that list though, but I imagine that they’ll be added.
But now that the brain of the MPC is on the outside, Akai Pro has solidly reasoned that they can open up the MPC world to everyone, and generate a performer and producer focussed revenue stream from just about anyone who owns a controller with buttons. You only have to look at the way the JJ OS was embraced by the community. OK, so it’s stretching the truth a little, because an MPC is so much more than the workflow. Impulse 25, Impulse 49, Impulse 61, Launchkey 25, Launchkey 49, Launchkey 61, Launchkey Mini, Launchpad MK2 NOW EVERYTHING CAN BE AN MPC Kontrol S49, Maschine Jam, Maschine Mikro MKI, Maschine MK1, Maschine MK3, Maschine Studio, Traktor Kontrol F1 You should definitely read the above MPC specific page, but these are the controllers that are pre-mapped:Īdvance 25, Advance 49, Advance 61, APC Key 25, LPD8 Wireless, MPD218, MPD226, MPD232, MPK Mini (mkII), MPK225, MPK249, MPK261 Upgrades from MPC Software version 1 start at $99.99, new purchases from $199.99.įor complete details on new features found in 2.2, visit:
This update is free for existing MPC 2 Software owners. “The MIDI Learn and MIDI Control features are now available in both standalone and controller modes, introducing all sorts of new workflow and creative possibilities.” “MPC 2.2 advances the user experience in amazing new ways,” said Dan Gill, Akai Pro Product Manager.
This is great for grooves that are slightly “out-of-the pocket.”
As a result, this update is highly recommended for all current MPC X, MPC Live and MPC Software 2 owners. This major software and firmware update for MPC 2 introduces a number of user-requested features and functionality enhancements. New update enables owners of non-MPC hardware to control MPC 2 Software, introduces other creative workflow features including Generate Random Events, Humanize.Ĭumberland, RI USA (April 16, 2018) - Akai Professional today announced the release of MPC Software 2.2. And with the release of Akai Professional’s MPC 2.2 update, the software becomes fully MIDI mappable to all those controllers that have long wished to be more than they are.ĪKAI PROFESSIONAL ® OPENS UP POWERFUL MPC PLATFORM TO ALL HARDWARE OWNERS WITH RELEASE OF MPC 2.2 UPDATE But sometimes, that closed ecosystem is begging to be opened up to the outside world. Closed systems have many plus points - they allow focus on features, maximum compatibility, speed of implementation, and minimal support issues.