Third on the list is AIR Stutter. This insane glitch plugin can pull off a wide range of pitch, volume and pan stutter effects. AIR Improved Diffuser Delay Striking the balance between ease of use and number of features is an ongoing struggle in the world of musical equipment. It's evident with the MPC Live II, however, that Akai are at the forefront of innovation.

Yes! The MPC X and MPC Live will recognize MPC projects, programs and sequences made with earlier versions of the software and even older MPC hardware project and program formats. The MPC will convert them to the modern formats upon importing. Akai ’s MPC Live II is a refined and improved version of the original Live, which raised the bar for truly portable production workstations. Retaining its predecessor’s stylish looks and robust build-quality, the Live II expands upon it with an even smoother workflow, additional controls on the front panel, lighter form factor, CV connections and a punchy built-in stereo speaker - the Akai Live II is a more than worthy successor to its first iteration.And all this is in a sturdy box with quality speaker and 6h battery, allowing you to play everywhere with ease. The Drum and Keygroup program’s envelopes have been updated with adjustable curve parameters for each time stage and a dedicated Pitch envelope. Randomiser

The sample will be recorded onto your computer hard drive and into your MPC 2.0 project folder. While connected in controller mode, the MPC X will act only as a controller/interface, similar to the MPC Renaissance. But once disconnected from controller mode, your project can be transferred to a USB drive, SD card or additional drive on the MPC X to open in standalone. Furthermore, the device offers MIDI in and MIDI out capabilities, allowing for seamless integration with external MIDI devices such as keyboards and synthesizers. It features a headphone out, enabling private monitoring and listening. Additionally, the device includes a USB port for easy connectivity with other devices and for data transfer.The Akai MPC Live II features the same multi-core processor found in the MPC X and includes all the features you'd want from a modern MPC. The brand new randomisation section can add subtle to extreme variation to your Drum and Keygroup programs. You can use it to randomise pan, pitch, filter, envelope and sample offset parameters. It’s particularly handy for humanising drum patterns. Drum Pad Effects