MORE ARTICLE WITH Akai MPC Live 3

16. January 2026

RAUMKLANG

musotalk deconstructed: Akai MPC XL, AI Collapse and the Return of Real Musicians

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musotalk deconstructed: Akai MPC XL, AI Collapse and the Return of Real Musicians

20 years of MusoTalk – and not a bit quieter: The roundtable with Non-Erik, Mogulator and co. kicks off the year by dissecting the patch geometry of the Akai MPC XL, pondering the ethics of software subscriptions and AI in music production, and discovering Tonalic as a new approach for human accompaniment in the digital studio. Between workflow debates and machine ethics, there’s room for ironic asides and the realization that vintage synths at Berlin’s museum aren’t just behind glass, but right in the middle of the sound space. If you want to know how the future of music production

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5. December 2025

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist Throws Down: MPC Live 3 vs Ableton Push 3 – Who’s the Standalone King?

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The Midlife Synthesist Throws Down: MPC Live 3 vs Ableton Push 3 – Who’s the Standalone King?

Ready for a proper synth slugfest? The Midlife Synthesist isn’t messing about – he’s pitting the Akai MPC Live 3 against Ableton’s Push 3 in a no-holds-barred workstation shootout. Forget the spec sheets and marketing fluff; this is a real-world, hands-on brawl to see which box deserves a spot in your gig bag. Expect sharp insights, a few brutal truths, and enough GAS to power a small rave. If you’re after the ultimate standalone groove weapon, you’ll want to see who comes out swinging.

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2. December 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer’s MPC Odyssey: From Crusty Pads to Platinum Beats

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Bolo Da Producer’s MPC Odyssey: From Crusty Pads to Platinum Beats

Ever wonder how a 13× platinum producer like Bolo Da Producer gets hooked on those chunky MPC pads? Buckle up, because Bolo’s MPC journey is a wild ride through two decades of beatmaking hustle, gear swaps, and late-night studio epiphanies. He’s not just talking specs—he’s talking about the sound that fills a room, the heartbreak of busted buttons, and the grind of chasing that perfect groove. Bolo’s storytelling is as real as it gets, and if you’re into the MPC life (or just love a good underdog tale), this video is a must-watch. Don’t expect a dry manual—expect street-level wisdom

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26. November 2025

ZAPP

Grooveboxes in Gameboy Mode: Audio Tutorial Experts Show How to Tame MIDI Controllers & Interfaces

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Grooveboxes in Gameboy Mode: Audio Tutorial Experts Show How to Tame MIDI Controllers & Interfaces

If you think grooveboxes are just blinking toys for nerds, you clearly haven’t checked out Audio Tutorial Experts! In their Groovebox Expert-Circle #1, Kai Chonishvili shows how to turn your groovebox into a real control center for live performance and studio action. Here, it’s not just step-sequencing like Tetris on speed—external MIDI controllers and audio interfaces are cleverly combined. Whether MPC, Maschine, or Elektron, Kai brings order to the patch cable chaos and reveals how a few knobs and some DIY courage can catapult your performance to the next level. If you want to see how a pile of buttons

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