Akai Professional MPC One - Standalone Music Production Center with 7" Touchscreen
Discover total creative freedom with the Akai Professional MPC One , a complete music production solution that redefines what it means to work "untethered." This device is not simply a controller; it's a standalone production hub that integrates the legendary power of the MPC series into a compact and robust form factor. Designed for producers, beatmakers, and live performers who demand a fast and intuitive workflow, the MPC One eliminates the need for a computer, allowing you to go from initial idea to finished track within a single unit.
Beneath its sleek chassis, the MPC One houses the same multi-core processor as its larger siblings (MPC X and MPC Live), ensuring smooth performance even on complex projects. Its centerpiece is a stunning 7-inch full-color touchscreen , allowing you to edit samples (chopping), adjust the timeline, and navigate libraries with natural gestures like pinch and tap. Combined with its 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, the user experience is tactile, organic, and deeply musical.
Connectivity is another of this device's strengths. Akai has understood the needs of the modern studio, equipping the MPC One with CV/Gate ports for controlling modular synthesizers, traditional MIDI inputs and outputs, and USB connectivity for external controllers. Whether you're sampling classic vinyl, sequencing analog synthesizers, or controlling your favorite DAW in controller mode, the MPC One acts as the perfect brain to unify all your gear.
Main features
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Standalone Power: It works completely independently without the need for a computer, powered by a powerful multi-core system.
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High-Resolution Touchscreen: 7-inch multi-touch display that makes it easy to edit audio, mix, and navigate menus visually and quickly.
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Legendary MPC Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, perfect for drums, melodies, and sample triggering with classic Akai response.
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Advanced Connectivity: Includes 4 TRS CV/Gate jacks (8 outputs in total) for integration with modular systems, plus MIDI input/output and USB.
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Storage and Expansion: 4GB internal memory (with 2GB of pre-installed high-quality sounds) and SD card slot plus USB port for unlimited sample expansion.
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MPC 2.0 Software: Run the powerful MPC software natively in standalone mode or work as a plugin in your favorite DAW (Mac/PC) in controller mode.
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Integrated Synthesis Engines: Includes Akai's exclusive virtual instruments such as Electric, Tubesynth and Bassline, as well as the acclaimed AIR FX effects for mixing and mastering.
Benefits for the modern producer
The Akai MPC One is designed to remove the technical barriers between your inspiration and your music. By forgoing a computer, you eliminate the distractions of emails and system updates, immersing yourself in a purely creative environment . Its compact size makes it ideal for home studios where space is precious, without sacrificing the processing power of much larger units.
For users of analog and modular synthesizers, the MPC One is a godsend thanks to its CV/Gate outputs, allowing you to sequence vintage gear with the precision and flexibility of a modern digital sequencer. Furthermore, Splice integration (via network connection) provides easy access to millions of high-quality samples and loops directly from the unit, keeping your sound library fresh and up-to-date.
Use cases
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Beatmaking and Hip-Hop Production: Use the legendary MPC workflow to slice samples, create swinging beats, and quickly structure entire songs.
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Live Performances: Its stability and compact size make it the perfect nerve center for triggering clips, playing live drums and controlling external synthesizers on stage.
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Hybrid Studio Control: Use it as a bridge between your analog hardware (via MIDI/CV) and your digital environment, or as a dedicated controller for MPC software on your computer.
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Sound Design: Take advantage of internal synthesis engines and deep sampling capabilities to create unique textures and sounds from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a computer to use the MPC One?
No, the MPC One is a completely standalone device. It has its own processor, memory, and built-in software. However, you can also connect it to a computer if you want to use it as a controller for the MPC 2.0 software on your PC or Mac.
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Does it have an internal rechargeable battery?
No, this model is powered by an included power adapter. It is primarily designed for studio or live performance setups where electrical power is available.
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Can I expand the storage memory?
Yes, although it has 4 GB of internal storage, it also has an SD card slot and a USB port for connecting flash drives or external hard drives, allowing you to have sound libraries of unlimited size.
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Is it compatible with projects from other MPC models?
Yes, the MPC One is fully compatible with projects created in MPC Live, MPC Live II, and MPC X, making it easy to exchange sessions between different devices in the Akai ecosystem.
Project description
Standalone music production center with a quad-core ARM processor and 2GB of RAM. It features a 7-inch full-color multi-touch screen and a 16-pad RGB matrix that is velocity and pressure sensitive. Extensive connectivity includes 5-pin DIN MIDI input/output, four TRS CV/Gate outputs (eight outputs total), 1/4" stereo line input and output, a USB-A 3.0 port for external storage or MIDI controllers, an SD card slot, and an Ethernet Link port. It has 4GB of internal storage. Measuring 272 x 272 x 53 mm and weighing 2.1 kg, it is designed for studio integration and control of external hardware via MIDI and CV protocols.
