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Today’s video is bittersweet…
I finally say goodbye to the MPC Live 3.
I’ve had the MPC Live 3 on loan for the last few months while filming content with Sweetwater and Akai. From the moment I powered it on, I knew this thing was special. The screen, interface, processor, clip launching, arranger, step sequencer — everything about it screams refinement. 
But… here’s the truth most creators never admit:
👉 I don’t get to keep every piece of gear I review.
👉 And I’m learning the discipline of not upgrading just because something is new.
The MPC Live 3 is hands-down the best standalone workstation I’ve ever used.
It literally feels like a computer in standalone mode — fast, clean, powerful. 
But my MPC Live 2 does everything I need in my current workflow, and I don’t want to go into debt chasing new gear. I’m choosing stewardship over impulse. 
Growth doesn’t always come from new gear.
Sometimes it comes from mastering what you already have.
If YOU are considering getting the MPC Live 3:
✅ It’s worth the money
✅ It’s a huge upgrade
✅ If you want full dawless production — get it
But for me… the timing just isn’t right.
🎧 Sweetwater link (MPC Live 3 preorder): sweetwater.sjv.io/bOdbGb
Thank you for rocking with me.
Be awesome. Be creative. Don’t let anyone stop you from doing what God called you to do.
— Creative D’Will
00:00 – Goodbye MPC Live 3
00:29 – Why I Had It (Loan From Akai)
01:08 – What Makes the MPC Live 3 Next Level
02:15 – Why I’m NOT Buying It Yet
03:53 – MPC Live 2 Still Gets the Job Done
04:51 – Final Thoughts + Encouragement
Contact Information:
Website: vibvillage.com
Email: Creativedwill@gmail.com
Instagram: @creativedwill
Discord: creativedwill#8522
Here is a list of all the gear that I use to create music and make my YouTube Video. Disclaimer: some of the links listed below are affiliate links. If you use the links, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
vidiq.com/creativedwill
My Studio Gear:
Maschine Plus: bit.ly/3LUqJtm
Maschine Mk3: bit.ly/3Ecml6p
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3Jsn2ZW
Komplete Kontrol S61: bit.ly/3Jr3uFq
Komplete M32: bit.ly/3LUqX3G
Mixing Headphones: zzounds.com/item--SENHD650?siid=132776
Less Expensive but amazing Headphones: amzn.to/3xddyzl
Professional Recording Microphone: amzn.to/3E0PEZy
Less Expensive but super awesome Microphone: amzn.to/3JlYDFr
Studio Monitors: amzn.to/3DVvika
Preamp: amzn.to/3uoAWs0
Monitor Station: amzn.to/3xhv7yu
Camera Gear:
Main Camera: amzn.to/3jlDjph
Less Expensive Camera: amzn.to/37B57TW
Overhead Camera: amzn.to/3JpKpne
Favorite Lens: amzn.to/3JqZx3E
Canon Lens: amzn.to/3rg2PAn
Main Studio Light: amzn.to/3ri3t0j
Wireless Microphone: amzn.to/3xeXqgK
Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3pwqXwI
Video Recorder/ Monitor: amzn.to/3Jri5Rn
Favorite Plugins:
Omnisphere: spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere
Komplete Ultimate 13 Collector’s edition: bit.ly/371LIf1
Serato Sample: serato.com/sample
Curtis King Tape Boy: slapexperts.com/tapeboy.html
Retro Color RC-20: xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_fx/effect/rc-20_retro_color
Output Sounds Arcade: output.com/products/arcade
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Today’s video is bittersweet…
I finally say goodbye to the MPC Live 3.
I’ve had the MPC Live 3 on loan for the last few months while filming content with Sweetwater and Akai. From the moment I powered it on, I knew this thing was special. The screen, interface, processor, clip launching, arranger, step sequencer — everything about it screams refinement. 
But… here’s the truth most creators never admit:
👉 I don’t get to keep every piece of gear I review.
👉 And I’m learning the discipline of not upgrading just because something is new.
The MPC Live 3 is hands-down the best standalone workstation I’ve ever used.
It literally feels like a computer in standalone mode — fast, clean, powerful. 
But my MPC Live 2 does everything I need in my current workflow, and I don’t want to go into debt chasing new gear. I’m choosing stewardship over impulse. 
Growth doesn’t always come from new gear.
Sometimes it comes from mastering what you already have.
If YOU are considering getting the MPC Live 3:
✅ It’s worth the money
✅ It’s a huge upgrade
✅ If you want full dawless production — get it
But for me… the timing just isn’t right.
🎧 Sweetwater link (MPC Live 3 preorder): sweetwater.sjv.io/bOdbGb
Thank you for rocking with me.
Be awesome. Be creative. Don’t let anyone stop you from doing what God called you to do.
— Creative D’Will
00:00 – Goodbye MPC Live 3
00:29 – Why I Had It (Loan From Akai)
01:08 – What Makes the MPC Live 3 Next Level
02:15 – Why I’m NOT Buying It Yet
03:53 – MPC Live 2 Still Gets the Job Done
04:51 – Final Thoughts + Encouragement
Contact Information:
Website: vibvillage.com
Email: Creativedwill@gmail.com
Instagram: @creativedwill
Discord: creativedwill#8522
Here is a list of all the gear that I use to create music and make my YouTube Video. Disclaimer: some of the links listed below are affiliate links. If you use the links, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
vidiq.com/creativedwill
My Studio Gear:
Maschine Plus: bit.ly/3LUqJtm
Maschine Mk3: bit.ly/3Ecml6p
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3Jsn2ZW
Komplete Kontrol S61: bit.ly/3Jr3uFq
Komplete M32: bit.ly/3LUqX3G
Mixing Headphones: zzounds.com/item--SENHD650?siid=132776
Less Expensive but amazing Headphones: amzn.to/3xddyzl
Professional Recording Microphone: amzn.to/3E0PEZy
Less Expensive but super awesome Microphone: amzn.to/3JlYDFr
Studio Monitors: amzn.to/3DVvika
Preamp: amzn.to/3uoAWs0
Monitor Station: amzn.to/3xhv7yu
Camera Gear:
Main Camera: amzn.to/3jlDjph
Less Expensive Camera: amzn.to/37B57TW
Overhead Camera: amzn.to/3JpKpne
Favorite Lens: amzn.to/3JqZx3E
Canon Lens: amzn.to/3rg2PAn
Main Studio Light: amzn.to/3ri3t0j
Wireless Microphone: amzn.to/3xeXqgK
Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3pwqXwI
Video Recorder/ Monitor: amzn.to/3Jri5Rn
Favorite Plugins:
Omnisphere: spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere
Komplete Ultimate 13 Collector’s edition: bit.ly/371LIf1
Serato Sample: serato.com/sample
Curtis King Tape Boy: slapexperts.com/tapeboy.html
Retro Color RC-20: xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_fx/effect/rc-20_retro_color
Output Sounds Arcade: output.com/products/arcade
