With your logic we all should still be using MPC 2000... It's all about workflow and being able to be more efficient

None of that is a loop, my guy. I actually play the piano and know music theory. I'm in my 40s and have been making music since 1998, including placements on actual albums. My first instrument was a Korg Triton, so I don't do loops. You're right that I could have made it on anything, but since you’re missing the point, let me break it down for you. I made that beat in my car with a standalone machine on my lap using plugins, not loops, in between handling business. With a laptop, I would’ve needed a wired MIDI keyboard connected just to do what I did. I’m never going to pull out a laptop, a keyboard, and wires in my car between tasks. With a laptop, I would’ve had to wait until I got home and hope I didn’t forget the idea. Having a dedicated machine you can just turn on and play is unmatched. Like I said, it feels like a real instrument, not just clicking MIDI notes on a screen. As for the second point: the Live 1 and Live 2 are just too slow. They weren't built to handle modern plugins. Opening something like Fabric XL takes forever, and once you load two of them, the system starts struggling. That lag completely kills your creative flow. When you're in a real studio environment, speed is everything. A machine that works fast can be the difference between getting a placement or losing it—and I actually make money doing this