I bought an MPC Key 61 and it's amazing. I'm 60 so I've owned pretty much every piece of hard disk recording equipment and I now have the Key 61 and a Tascam Model 24 mixing console. These two pieces of equipment have replaced my 24 track studio. I have another Quiet PC rig with NI Komplete and Presonus Studio One and Dorico for score writing, but this is more for orchestral mock-ups. Great video BTW, thanks.
@DarWeter78
9 ай бұрын
I also want to have a Tascam Model 12........I am 62
@axidhaus
6 ай бұрын
Multitracking audio over USB
@joeyamam8500
Жыл бұрын
Yes hold shift and tap record on each track you would like to record for mutlitracks record at once on Mpc
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️🙌🏻
@Aletheia-Media
11 ай бұрын
What a lovely video. Clear. Concise. Honest. Great presentation and voice. What a lovely video. Clear. Concise. Honest. Great presentation and voice. Hope very engaging, laid back and smooth. It's easy to watch and listen. You're very engaging, laid back and smooth. It's easy to watch and listen.
@lonniechance5498
Жыл бұрын
FYI if you. Don’t know! On the Fantom create a 8 bar pattern…. Go to loop screen…set the end point and the start point…go to edit screen,piano roll, now you can edit the mesure/measures … with out it staring from the top each time.. hav3 fun🎉
@jeffryarchambeau5441
6 ай бұрын
I have an MPC Live2 and just added a used Fantom-06. Really looking forward to the combo!
@UrbanJournal
2 ай бұрын
How are you liking the two? I’m actually thinking of the same setup. I already have the Live 2.
@IvanBrain
Жыл бұрын
For a long time I chose a synthesizer to record ambient music in my home studio. I bought a Fantom 6. I really like it. The music is on the channel.
@Calamindir
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. This is one of the first videos that actually looks at real workflow comparisons. More please
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my friend! I’ll try to do more of this style on different devices👍🏼 see you there!
@philswan1455
9 ай бұрын
I think people get hooked on the idea of having one machine to do all but the MPC is traditionally made to be the centre piece of a studio and has always been best for that and the fantom seems more geared for live musicians. A couple of quirky little synths hooked up to the MPC is a great setup. Great video by the way.
@DarWeter78
9 ай бұрын
A device that does everything is the dream of many.😁
@philswan1455
9 ай бұрын
@@DarWeter78 this does everything a bit of jack of all trades but synthesiser wise I’d prefer something more dedicated
@delphisignal
Жыл бұрын
I'm really old school. Back in the day I used to have a Generalmusic workstation keyboard (now defunct Italian company) and it was way way better than working from a computer back then. Now though, I just don't see anything in these workstations that would take me away from my DAW. I still love my hardware but it all gets fed into my DAW.
@arnehurnik
Жыл бұрын
I think it's amazing that these days a MIDI Controller keyboard or a groovebox is basically controller periphery that links up your PC software with your hardware instruments. Or if you don't want that they still have a good part of the functionality.
@noisetheorem
Жыл бұрын
General Music S3 Turbo? I had one. It was absolutely fantastic. I replaced it with a Kurzweil K2000 eventually. I like DAWs for finishing tracks, but I don't trust laptops on stage as much as solid hardware.
@delphisignal
Жыл бұрын
@@noisetheorem It was the S2. Yeah, trusting laptops live on stage (without a contingency plan) is a bad idea but for production, it's the only way to go for me.
@agentooe33AD
Жыл бұрын
@@delphisignal For me, even though I've owned pure analog synths, as well as classic digital synths and workstations, the DAW/Plugins method just can't be beat in my opinion. Even though I grew up on the sound of the 80s and 90s, what you can do in the box these days just doesn't compare, and I don't have the affinity for getting the "authentic" sounds from those eras. In a mix, I can't tell the difference between a plugin and a real analog synth, nor do I care. For those that do, I'd still recommend getting only a couple or three synths that will satiate, and feed them into your DAW.
@atharvarai3609
11 ай бұрын
Hey there great video I would like to point out though about the re-recording the whole thing or to wait for the marker to reach the point where we want to correct the mistake. . . . there's a little workaround for the whole tedious process in a Fantom, one can go to loop settings and change the timelines there to have direct access to the parts with mistakes . . . which can be then corrected via the piano roll, after which the loop can be disabled thus avoiding to re-record the whole phrase. Writing this I hope that I didn't misunderstood anything xD.
@kaybecker
Жыл бұрын
Hello brother, I am the proud owner of a Juno X and a Push 2 controller and these are my work flow and they work super well. I do all percussions with the Push mostly and come up with some crazy cool FX to add to them tunes also and I go crazy for everything else on the Juno X, from bass to synth lines to solos, you name it, it really does it all for me. I love the option to be able to simply take my phone and load virtually any sound in a flash second right to the Juno X. It really works and helps with the workflow. You've got me wanting these 2 beast now also though mind ya lol. Happy thoughts and Happy days ahead to you my friend, thanks for making this video and sharing it. You rock!
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Bro this comment really made my day🙌🏻 thanks for sharing your workflow and sending positive vibes! Lots of love!
@noisetheorem
Жыл бұрын
A lot of the MPC's shortcomings have workarounds, particularly for live play. There are different ways to approach the workflow. Also, with its ability to connect a USB hub and run an entire rig from it, its a perfect center piece to a live setup.
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! My MPC X SE is now the undisputed centerpiece of my studio and I don’t see that changing any time soon🤟🏻 see you on the discord my friend ❤️
@Jesoteric
6 ай бұрын
Hardware workstations will never be done because people will always want to go back and get off the computer and try something different, I just bought a Roland Fa 06 that I got from a company who had one new one for sale, and I love it
@aristotlekumpis7095
Жыл бұрын
As an owner of the Akai MPC Live, they have really created something special. And they have continued to support the new MPC series over and over. The MPC Key 61 is truly amazing. I can get an idea going in minutes on the MPC compared to a workstation.
@geoffwidmier3714
Жыл бұрын
I bought the MPC Live 2 before I understood that only the plugins you buy from Akai work in standalone. Such nonsense. I kind of wish I had bought the Key 61, so I got all the plugins, but it is pretty big and I wanted something I could use on the couch or in a deck chair.
@gwsound
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can record multi MIDI at the same time. Use shift + select track record in the mixer screen.
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
BLESS YOU❤️❤️❤️🙌🏻
@jerzboybeats
4 ай бұрын
That’s why I need a Fantom. I love my MPC Live2. I do have a JupiterX and it makes it wonderful combo
@MidlifeSynthesist
4 ай бұрын
Killer❤️❤️
@tfreshdavis1917
Жыл бұрын
I have a fanTom 08 and I’m looking to get the Mpc xse. I would love to see a video demonstrating how you use them both together to create an ideal world please thank you. Great video btw
@CDMESD
Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing review. I want an MPC X SE. This is 😎. I think the Fantom is an excellent sounding keyboard as well.
@desktorp
Жыл бұрын
the synthesizer market is a lot like the video game market.. as consoles become more and more like PCs.. the reasons to own a console gradually disappear. The same can be said for synthesizer workstations.. at a certain point, you might as well just use a computer.
@productamadeus8745
3 ай бұрын
Great video.
@MidlifeSynthesist
3 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend!!
@bullet1218
9 ай бұрын
They're many instruments /machines to be used and combined....💯
@Crookedletta601
2 ай бұрын
Broooooooooo excellent video💯
@MidlifeSynthesist
2 ай бұрын
@@Crookedletta601 thanks 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@DoctoriusJ
Жыл бұрын
Great video, I have both instruments and they both serve different purposes for me. It just depends on my mood in which one I pick to create music. Thanks for the video, I will subscribe to your channel out of respect for your content.
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend! Welcome to the gang and hope to see you soon brother!
@alexanderlane
Жыл бұрын
Great vid! I'm unlikely to get anything quite on this level but fun to see what they can do!
@ellagreen9056
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really liking the emphasis on workflow.
@jaybeetdown
Жыл бұрын
Thumbnail look so clean!
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Lol thanks!!
@joegrant413
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to watching this video! I have never owned a keyboard workstation, but since I’ve owned the MPC key 61 I’ve wondered if I’m missing anything. Especially when you hook up the MPC to a desktop and access some great VST’s as well.
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Spoiler alert: they make an amazing duo🤟🏻🤟🏻 Thanks for dropping me a line me friend! Cheers!
@dbloctave
11 ай бұрын
Actually the Roland mv8000/8800 was and still is the best-ever hardware sequencer/sampler/synth in the production business
@88mokeyz8k
10 ай бұрын
Yes indeed❤
@ronrobins2201
Жыл бұрын
Akai as part of the Inmusic group has access to numerous legacy sound libraries, one being GIGASAMPLER. (remember that) It's amazing this decade old sound library that at one time had to run on dedicated hardware, can now be hosted as a component of a comprehensive music production environment.
@WizWordofficial
Жыл бұрын
I know you can do it and then MPC Studio 2. use multi record (you may have to turn it on in your settings) and setup channels. And you're good to go
@MarkGardner66Bonnie
Жыл бұрын
"Useful AND entertaining"... thank you Sir... Getting ready to pull the trigger on the Fantom...and while it was positive to MPC... I think the Fantom is still the way to go for me... Thank you
@hailey0675
Жыл бұрын
Great video most appreciated!
@gwsound
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this honest and complete comparison. The mpc is a great machine for production in my opinion as well. I use it for all my production and music work. Beside it I have also some fantastic synths. They inspire and complement. The mpc can sequence them or I sample it into the mpc. I ❤ it.
@01blaval
10 күн бұрын
For me it’ll be the combo of both….👍🏼
@Curious_Skeptic
9 ай бұрын
Eating my words after realizing just how good MPC could be. Gave my son my new MPC ONE Plus. He loves it. Irony for me is, I MISS it! Now, I'm back to MPC X se as most likely next purchase. I already own a brand new Tascam Model 16 waiting for it's MPC X friend. Roland? Mah. I can buy MPC X se, PLUS a really nice midi keyboard and have a lot more options than a Fantom 6. Once I pay off the new X se, I'll spring for the Jupiter X to get my Roland fat sounds. Best of all worlds for under 6k total? That sounds like a solid studio setup.
@theJustScience
5 ай бұрын
Never had good workflow experiences with Roland over 25 years, so MPC ALL DAY!! ...but those classic Roland sounds! 🔥 (spoiler...I chose the MPCx + Juno X combo!)
@kenzgbr
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always! I have a Fantom 7 and I do like it, keyboard is great to play and the sounds are fantastic (with a liberal serving of cheese and Roland Cloud filler) - yet it hasn’t found it’s way to my DAWless setup. It’s something about the workflow combined with the learning curve combined with the inevitable menu diving. It’s caught between the flexibility and power of a DAW + VST and the immediacy of single purpose outboard gear. I’ve had mine for 2 years and haven’t finished a single track on it 😢😢
@pjdahmen
Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial.
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend 🙌🏻
@AndorBioletaAdv
Жыл бұрын
Its always a joy to watch your show. In fact, im currently search some gear to produce an album dawless! Yes, i am a midlife musician who is learning with you how to make music for joy and knowledge. Im quite to purchase mpc one and a juno x. What do you think about this two together? Thank you so much for your time and great videos. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹!
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Ola Meu Amigo! obrigado por me olhar de tão longe! I think the One + a juno X used to be a great combo, but now that the MPC has the Jura plug in (it’s a juno clone) I’m not so sure anymore as you might have a bit of overlap in sound/tone. Maybe a dave smith rev2 to give it some analog warmth or a subsequent 37 for far basses would fill more spots? The important thing is for you to feel happy when playing❤️ see you soon !
@lisan1010
Жыл бұрын
fantastic video! thank you
@justjoeblow420
Жыл бұрын
As some one that was trying to decide between two lower end siblings of these two not too long ago (in my case the MPC One and the MC-707) I ended up going for Roland over the MPC for the synth engine alone while the MPC plugins are no slouches Zen Core as a whole even by itself just is in a separate league when it comes to synth capabilities. You can't go wrong with ether one though but it comes down to personal preference and what works better for you especially if you have to go with one over the other. My biggest bitch with owning a MC-707 is I keep eyeing up the Fantom line as an upgrade and it's just simply out of reach for me financially right now. Even my MC-707 once I adjusted the pad sensitivity can be super, super expressive to play even via it's pads as a lot of Zen Core patches are set to be fairly sensitive to velocity which for me some one who is a bit of a keyboardist is really nice to have.
@RobBecTraxxx
10 ай бұрын
I use Akai hardware but I'm also a Roland Cloud subscriber. 😅
@blaccteezy
Жыл бұрын
You can do it. Just go in setting and allow recording to multiple tracks at once
@mcdan2696
Жыл бұрын
Roland Fantom is my Dream Synth!!
@jack3361
Жыл бұрын
Great comparison.
@AdamElteto
Жыл бұрын
Definitely wish the Force had a tilt screen... Though not so bad with the whole machine on an angled stand.
@bjornkreuze7423
7 ай бұрын
Hold shift en select tracks to record , thats how you can record multiple tracks on the mpc at the same time. Good post !
@MidlifeSynthesist
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!🤟🏻
@nckrynrxadobedit
10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@audiolego
Жыл бұрын
I'm fast using the MPCX. Creating sections for me is ace. Ladies and gents don't sleep on the Hype synth. It is good.
@outsidebaybe4587
Жыл бұрын
You can record multiple tracks inside the mpc if you hold shift while hitting the record buttons for the tracks you want to record at the same time in the screen where you can see all your tracks.. I usually double tap the main button and it will take you there quick
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!🤟🏻
@CygnusOrb
Жыл бұрын
I love my MPC Live. However, I'm worried about the day the touchscreen stops working and I have to buy a new one.
@SantiagoGT15
6 ай бұрын
Fear not, all screens will fade in time, be it an LCD, LED, OLED whatever… just enjoy it and MAKE MUSIC
@DarWeter78
9 ай бұрын
The Midlife Synthesist hi In my opinion, the best combination is the Fantom 8 and Akai Force.
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
This may be the biggest comparison of all time.
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Lol😅 you’re too kind bro!❤️ happy you enjoyed it!🙌🏻
@cimm.9061
Жыл бұрын
top stuff man
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!🙌🏻
@unclemick-synths
Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍. I'm glad I stopped by even though I'm not the target demographic for the MPC-X (the One handles my sampling needs and softsynths don't inspire me on any platform) or the fantom (I rarely play two-handed on anything but a piano and especially not if there are controls to waggle). I loved your comparison clips with the muzak - perfectly done without being overdone. And a well balanced analysis too. 👍
@Boris_Chang
Жыл бұрын
I like that I can work on editing tracks while sitting in the passenger seat of a car, on a bus or train or plane, at a coffee shop, on a park bench, or even just sitting on the throne. The Phantom isn’t realistically going to be suitable for working outside of your studio.
@804EBEATS
Жыл бұрын
For music production beat creation these two work.hand in hand
@JGajet-nrg
Жыл бұрын
I have recorded multiple midi tracks on to the MPC Live 2, from my Roland XP-50. it successfully recorded them but there is something funny with the filtering of the midi channels. After assigning each track a midi channel, it recorded all track information to one track. To overcome this I had to view my song while it was recording on a track that had not been armed. I am sure this is an issue that can be corrected in the midi settings I just haven't taken the time to find out how.
@elusivemite
Жыл бұрын
Check your midi settings and make sure you dont have global set. It will send all midi to the active track
@hectorheckler6327
10 ай бұрын
Both are relevant.
@mitechko
Жыл бұрын
I get that you really like the MPC. But it seems like comparing the synth engines and sounds between the two is a little unfair. Sure, MPC has added a bunch of paid instruments and plugins. Namely nine of them. And it currently has something like five or six instruments built into it and a bunch of built in effects. And sure, you can expect them to add, maybe a few instruments a year. But Fantom has an insane number of built-in sounds, doesn't it? Like you could probably score a full symphonic orchestra using Fantom. At the rate it is currently going we might expect the MPC to catch up with the sound variety in maybe a decade or two.
@Crookedletta601
Жыл бұрын
🦾🦾🦾
@simcax6087
Жыл бұрын
Built in sounds, as in presets? There are a lot of presets for each and every mpc plugin too. It's not just nine "sounds". It's nine synths.
@mitechko
Жыл бұрын
@@simcax6087 True. There are nine synths. But Fantom has 256 sampled instruments. Not "one sample per octave" keygroups even though Fantom can do those as well. Fully sampled with multiple layers and articulations and all that. This is before any presets. And it has 16 part multitimbral synth engine in there as well.
@EnochLight
Жыл бұрын
Still won’t save Fantom’s laughably crap sampler and sampling edit. MPC rules over Fantom in that regard.
@mitechko
Жыл бұрын
@@EnochLight Fantom was never meant to be a sampler. And I wasn't talking about sampling functionality.
@wedeepllc
4 ай бұрын
I've got the Fantom X6 and it has has 8 audio tracks that you can directly record on. I'm not sure if they took that out in your newer version. I've only used it on a few test runs because I have a DAW. It plays independent of the 16 instrument tracks. The sampling sucks on this 1 also. You get some things done but it lacks what a true sample does
@samprock
Жыл бұрын
Interesting and entertaining, mate! These days I’m enjoying MiniMoog Model D … for the price of these two 😂 and still playing iPhone with easy to touch Gadget … workstation in a pocket
@MarcPlaysDrums
Жыл бұрын
You sold me on the MPC
@andymilligan125
Жыл бұрын
dude use them together the phantom for sounds the mpc for drums and sequencing duh... thought everyone did this...
@babar141
7 ай бұрын
What's the MPC x sitting on? And table
@HenningSprang
Жыл бұрын
what i see from features, the fantom 06 is not so extremely far away from the 6 and very well in the price range of the mpc‘s
@mb2776
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone even use workstations anymore these days? I've almost seen nobody use them anymore since at least 10 years cause masterkeyboard + laptop has way more options compared the fantom. Now with the newer mpc those make even way less sense tbh.
@BrunoBizarro
Жыл бұрын
And to think I still use my Roland XP-80 for several stuff. Great video! BTW, was it just here (my smartphone) or sonething's wrong with the sound around 17:16?
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Lol? Yes the audio is bad because I literally recorded that bit while editing, so it sounds way more boxed in😅 sorry about that! See you soon!
@Seekimo
Жыл бұрын
Use both
@TomiBonTomi_2.0
Жыл бұрын
What is a touch creen?
@lonniechance5498
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Thanks so much...I have the Live and Fantom 6 and use them together also use a Verselab MV-1 for extra fun... Question! do you know any settings to record more than one midi channel into the MPC Sequencer so one could use the Fantom as tone generator also... thanks in advance...Cheers🎹
@vampolascott36
Жыл бұрын
The Montage didn't even have a sequencer when it shipped, so it's kind of hard to call it a workstation.
@ygung
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. I have an akai mpk mini mk3. How is the sound quality on MPC X compared to the sound quality on mpk mini mk3 ? I am referring to drum samples sounds.
@jeuxdeau2009
Жыл бұрын
nice watch! Where can I find one? (the white watch)
@EverettDudgeon138
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I’ve come to the realization that I really dislike the “kitchen sink” approach workstations, grooveboxes And even synths like the Quantum have. I understand it from a logistical and economic point of view but I always felt that more often than not these devices capabilities are wasted. How many players buy workstations and stick to the piano, organ and bread and butter sounds without even touching any of the in depth programming, sequencing or other capabilities? Why not just get a stage piano? How many MPC users get MPC and don’t even bother with any of the on-board engines? Perhaps it’s a sense of “option paralysis” with these devices but I started to appreciate dedicated Instruments for specific duties. If I want a drum track, I’ll get a drum machine. If I want an analog synth sound, I’ll get an analog synth etc. It’s why, as nice as the Korg Nautilus is, if I’m only interested in the Waveststion or FM type sounds...I would likely get more out of working and focusing on an OPSix or Wavestate. I know it likely won’t happen but with Yamaha discontinuing the Montage, I’d love to see Yamaha do dedicated instruments again. A dedicated Yamaha drum machine or FMX synth. I came to this realization recently with my request about more sequencing capabilities on the S2400...it’s already a decent MIDI sequencer and I’ve done a lot with it, limitations and all....but when I only use the S2400 that way, I feel like I’m sort of wasting it and At this point I figure why don’t I just get a dedicated sequencer which already has the features I’m requesting?
@ONEHENDRIX
Жыл бұрын
Have you seen any difference between the X and the Xse?
@electrosonicnebula
Жыл бұрын
Both are vastly overpowered for their average users. It's that crazy thing of offering sound engineering features, and complexity conducive to discouragement, to amateur musicians (often adding the ridiculous "Pro" to the names of products clearly aimed at hobbyists). The missing device seems to be something between these two, i.e. an interface similar to the OP-1 but with more tracks, mounted on a keyboard, offered in both fully-weighted and organ-type action, and with a Clavia-style library of downloadable sounds. You could also have additional portable versions with minikeys or offset pads that offer more power than an OP-1. The "workstation" paradigm is always pretty boring unlike the OP-1 with that fun interface. I personally much prefer the Maschine workflow to MPC but they are both way too powerful for my personal taste. I guess the masses want extensive post-production facilities that they'll never have time to delve into or master when they should be concentrating on improving their playing or programming and actually recording the tracks.
@outsidebaybe4587
Жыл бұрын
By the way you can only record up to 7 at one time
@revp01
Жыл бұрын
I loved my old Fantom X8 & X6. They were amazing and ahead of their time. Frustrated that Roland has moved away from linear sequencing and traditional workstation workflow. The X needed a faster processor and more polyphony. When they made Fantom G they changed the sequencer and workflow. Wasn’t the best decision. Then FA and now Fantom. Using the same marketed name for the Fantom but they are NOT true workstations.
@mikec4585
Жыл бұрын
I have the x7
@paullebon323
9 ай бұрын
And the clear winner is, Omnisphere 2.
@BoBeats
Жыл бұрын
The real question is: who need an MPC or Fantom when theres MASCHINE+ ?! J/K DONT KILL ME JUAN
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 shots fired!
@alexanderlane
Жыл бұрын
now he's gonna have to go buy one of those and do a 3 way comparison haha
@renmad0078
9 ай бұрын
For me sorry there are no comparaison it's like to compare a car with a truck. Each of them have his utilities. With the mpc x you will need a keyboard if you realy wnt to play your own melody or music, as you show in your video and with a keybord you could need an mpc or others things to do more things. If you have comparing with the mpc keys 61 that will have a good sens but the way you do this comparaison is a non sens for me you can use both because in music production we will need probably both and maybe more but not only the fantom or the mpcx.
@joonglegamer9898
Жыл бұрын
The MPC series can control your ENTIRE studio with its sampling capabilities, 128 channel midi sequencer that can take both old fashion midi, usb MIDI, and Voltage controlled analog synths, so its a moot question, but probably good enough for yet another 1000th youtube video how MPC replaces or fits in an entire studio. I have the Key 61, and it literally made all of my old synths obsolete. But each to their own.
@matthewgaines10
Жыл бұрын
So can the Fantom.
@joonglegamer9898
Жыл бұрын
@@matthewgaines10 it's not in the same league at all, I suggest you watch Darric keels video on the Fantom as a workstation. It's a splendid Roland synth for sure, and yes - it does have a 16 track recorder, but the Akai has a 128 track recorder and a far better sampler.
@wwlittlejOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Soooo.. a Ferrari without an interior, or a Lambo without wheels?
@TheBluehood23
8 ай бұрын
x SE has 4 gig ram wheres X has 2 gig ram memory
@jordanm2984
Жыл бұрын
Touchscreen? I'm out. Once it breaks, good luck fixing it. I've been burned multiple times with this (although not with synths in particular, I'll admit). If there's a mechanical button or rotary, at least I can solder in a new one. Uuuuuugggghhhhh I lament the day I won't be able to get a car without a damn screen in it. Rant over.
@marcinp3343
Жыл бұрын
Nice watch!!! What's the model?
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! I’m using the Fantom 6🤟🏻
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
Lol, I just realized you’re asking about the wristwatch🤣 I though you meant nice watch/video jajaja! It’s a Swatch my wife gifted me!!❤️
@mrdenson3101
Жыл бұрын
For recording studios these aren’t that important any more. They useful for live performances mostly
@eddy_sonik
Жыл бұрын
👍i LoVe ! 💙⚪❤
@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist
Жыл бұрын
The Roland Phantom 8 is not a workstation. It's a synthesizer classified as a synthesizer, not a workstation.
@mjrisinsd6836
Жыл бұрын
No, workstations are not done for. Real keyboard players care equally as much about feel and durability as anything else. MPCs have no keyboards. They are samplers, which are completely different instruments. Not to mention any laptop with a professional audio interface can do what an MPC can at a cheaper price. So…the question really is, “Why would anyone want a standalone sampler?” The Akai Force makes much more sense than an MPC because it provides 64 pads with a smaller footprint than a workstation. Still, pads are not keys so not exactly a perfect substitute. Last point…Akai’s plug-ins can’t hold a candle to Roland Cloud offerings. There is simply no comparison and is one of the major differences between a workstation and sampler. Samplers require loading your own sounds. Guess what I use to do that? A workstation.
@Calamindir
Жыл бұрын
The audio on the inserted clip around the 17:15 min mark is all messed up
@Crookedletta601
Жыл бұрын
Stop being picky and make your own video then🦾🙏🏾
@Crookedletta601
Жыл бұрын
It also sounds like it was purposely done that way🦾
@sampleheed
Жыл бұрын
The audio clip has its polarity inverted; my monitor controller has a polarity flip button when I pressed it the audio stereo image was restored.
@SirMalikCobra
Жыл бұрын
Once mpc accepts third party plugs ins it's a wrap for everything and everybody. Imagine Omnisphere , Trillion, Halftime, Fab Filter, and plug ins like this on board. Bye Bye 🖥️💻😂 Im gone.... ✌️
@chambre466
Жыл бұрын
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@aakash9058
Жыл бұрын
The Montage is not a workstation
@them.6306
Жыл бұрын
This title sounds STUPID! Analog will ALWAYS be better than software!! Stop it!
@MidlifeSynthesist
Жыл бұрын
My friend, the Fantom (aside from one optional analog filter routing) is entirely digital as is the MPC🤷🏻♂️
@aseomg
Жыл бұрын
Comparing two overpriced ass sounding machines? 😖
@thosemonsters
8 ай бұрын
MPC > Fantom.
@Ast3rixMusic
2 күн бұрын
This was a much needed video. I think this should have Roland, Yamaha, Korg and others on high alert, for more than a century they have made what they advertise as workstations, but all lack a cohesive workflow. Seeing it side by side that Akai took all the known limitations and worked on them and made an improved workflow is interesting. Honestly I really hope that this causes them to change the whole ideology of what a workstation should be. Maybe we will start to see devices that are in alignment with the MPC.
@MidlifeSynthesist
2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching my friend! The new AKAI MPC 3 software is even more cohesive and it only looks to be getting better by the minute🤘🏻 hopefully Roland or Yamaha will strike back with something of their own! Cheers!
@Ast3rixMusic
2 күн бұрын
@@MidlifeSynthesist yes sir I’m hoping to see that as well. Roland stepped up the fantom os a bit but there’s way more work to do. Plus compute resources are ridiculously cheap and there’s really no excuses for why they can’t use off the shelf to develop. Akai is killing them with off the shelf and throwing it in a printed box.
@richiefamus8778
10 ай бұрын
The mpc is nowhere close in terms of sound compared to the fantom. And the fantom is nowhere close to the mpc in terms of being a sequencer/sampler. They are a good team.
@matthewgaines10
Жыл бұрын
Good comparison. You can arm more than MPC track at a time for recording. I think both are great tools that approach the same problems differently. Who you are and how you view the tasks at hand will determine what's better at scratching your itch.
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