I don’t think any MPC model can function as a USB audio device. The only exception is the Key37, which can function as a USB MIDI device in standalone mode.
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Oh that’s cool. If it does that great.
We need that on the other devices in the line up.
I don’t see why they can’t do this since they already act as a USB hub for connected Audio Interfaces.
Has there been any hints, rumors, etc of new hardware at all? Figured someone at Namm would have cornered someone at Akai and got a wink or quote like “stay tuned”. Seems odd to put all this work into this new OS and not have any rumors about hardware on the pipeline. Only rumor I have heard so far is something about June from one of the facebook groups. Someone claiming to have info and said it would blow people away. But this is just some random person and I wouldn’t put much credit into it. I don’t feel like dropping $1k on something that feels end of life for this generation and then have a new MPC generation with new buttons for the new OS, more ram, etc. in a couple months.
I just picked up a used Live mk1 and it feels anything but end of life on the MPC 3 update fwiw.
Checking FCC updates is a good way to estimate release timing. New products are usually registered 3 to 6 months before launch. The FCC ID for MPC series devices is usually Y4O-ACXX.
https://fcc.report/company/Inmusic-Brands-Inc
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This is what they do on MPC-FORUMS. So if it’s not post about on there, then it’s probably just BS.
Is there any way to get the outputs 3/4 to play back from the built-in speakers? I’d like to throw some short reference mix samples onto a new track but since my outputs 1/2 also have a master chain (essentially a channel eq and a limiter), I’d like this reference sample track to play back with those master inserts bypassed.
The workaround otherwise would be to route all the other tracks to sub mix bused and manage the “master” effects that way but that seems tedious.
Thanks to all who voted! 
Yesterday I’ve placed the order for 1+ but I’m still considering Live 2. Reading some of the comments above I might cancel 1+ and switch to 2 after all… I don’t want to keep regretting the lack of battery & speaker. Perhaps having them available will be the difference between me spontaneously pulling it up vs. not using it at all 
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I think the speakers, battery, 6 outputs, and 4 midi din ports make the Live 2 an extremely versatile instrument, much more so than the one plus. Haven’t been using the sequencer on the MPC much lately, but it’s a stellar sound module and I’m making the most of the outputs into a hardware mixer. Can’t do that with the one plus (unless you want to bring in another 4+ output audio interface)….
Everyone is different, but there are multiple occurrences where I’ve used the Live 2 in such a way that the one plus couldn’t have managed.
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Shouldve been a standard on the devices. Hopefully akai will add in a feature hardware revision. Not only for x or se.
I hope the make the screen adjustable like the X or older MPCs like the 2500. At least this option is out there from a know company. Now only if they could hook up with this dude:
By now you already know everything about these instruments, the live has more connections, better build quality, wifi and bluetooth and internal battery… I invite you to consider another aspect, you can mount an ssd inside, which is a more reliable memory, faster and allows you to use plugins without delays when you change presets. I understand that the speaker underneath seems like a clutter, I don’t care either and in fact I still have the mpc1, I will change it for an x or for some new hardware, but at the moment in my opinion you make a better investment with the Live2
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If you’re buying it new, check to see if they offer a generous return policy (in the EU it’s mandatory). That way you have at least a couple of weeks of time to figure out if the One+ is all you need.
I’m very very happy with my new Digitone 2 in spite of its lack of battery. So it’s certainly not a deal-breaker to have it. But as others have alluded to, having it built in along with the speaker does contribute to making it feel more like a standalone instrument. I even appreciate the shitty speaker of my Ableton Move for the same reason. Sometimes you just want to get an idea across to someone else and the Move is like an electronic equivalent of a kalimba in that sense.
But again it’s all about what you need. It’s too easy to get sucked into the endless spiral of wanting a no-compromises product but the reality is that there are compromises with all choices. For example, the MPC Live 2 is more expensive, a bit bulkier and runs on 19V rather than 12V, meaning you have to live on the wild side and use a 20V birdcord if you want to extend the battery life when out and about on a long trip off grid.
Just trying to balance things out a bit so you can keep your head clear. Consider me the coffee beans you smell as you’re choosing between two fragrances. 
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According to MPC-Tutor this is not true & even people on the X SE & Keys61 still have delays when switching presets. More importantly antic604 is basing his choice on the MPC that’s best for his needs & not what the better MPC. Maybe that will change but as of now his decision is made, so lets respect that & move on. Since he pick the ONE+, I would suggest that he gets a ext battery & some velcro or double-sided tape.
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At this date I would save more and get the live2 - assuming you will resist the temptation to immediately upgrade if they announce new units in the next year or two.
If you think that would be a bummer to you, maybe the one+ as a placeholder and learner piece knowing a bigger, fresher hardware update will (eventually) come.
Any of the devices will be great and they all find their own way of doing the same things.
Also, no class compliant audio on any of the modern MPC’s fwiw.
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You’re right, he already placed the order but wrote that he was still undecided and I wanted to give him my opinion. As for the plugins, I have them all and the only one that gives me slowdowns is Fabric XL, and in fact Akai recommends using the non-XL version for mpcs with 2gb. I’m not a technician, but I think it all depends on the use of a good internal Hard Disk. In any case @antic604 you’re certainly making a good purchase, they are all very similar machines and it’s not my intention to criticize your choice, I only spoke with respect to what is my personal experience 
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I would guess that’s more of a memory (RAM) bandwidth/speed issue than the actual SSD if that’s the case.
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Thanks! I just called the store, cancelled 1+ and swapped it for 2. Looking back, I was reaching to Move or Push 3 more compared to Push 2 or LP exactly because I didn’t have to plug it anywhere. Live 2 has additional benefit of not even needing headphones, so that should reduce the friction which - God knows - is the biggest issue for my creativity.
I’m picking it up tomorrow
Oh, and yes - it’s new, so I have indeed 30 days to return it.
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MPC-tutor said & has an article on the SSD vs, SD & said that there’s the MPCs will bottleneck the speed at a certain point or something like & that high quality SD cards are just as safe as SSD.
OK I just looked up the article & the SSD is very slightly faster at load but slower at saving vs. SD cards: https://www.mpc-tutor.com/standalone-mpc-disk-options/
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