{"id":23,"date":"2021-02-28T16:52:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T16:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tdi_1_550"},"modified":"2022-08-19T01:07:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T01:07:10","slug":"measure-success-but-remember-the-work-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/globaldrummer.com\/?p=23","title":{"rendered":"Akai Professional MPC One Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Akai Professional\u2019s long-running MPC series is one of the most recognized sampling workstations ever made. Originally named MIDI Production Center (now Music Production Center), Akai introduced the first model, the MPC60, in 1988. Roger Linn, who developed the popular LM-1 drum machine in 1980, designed the earliest MPCs. Renowned for their influence on hip hop and electronic music, today\u2019s workstations share DNA with their predecessors, with upgrades suited for modern digital recording. In this MPC One review, we\u2019ll break down Akai\u2019s affordable sequencer and sampling workstation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akai MPC One Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Akai MPC One<\/a> is sort of a hybrid between Akai\u2019s very popular MPC Live and X units. It\u2019s a cheaper alternative to both, but by no means sacrifices functionality for affordability. Even though the MPC One sits at the lowest price point, the whole MPC series doesn\u2019t necessarily conform to the \u2018good, better, best\u2019 model. Instead, each workstation serves a different set of needs which is reflected in the price\u2014in that way, cost is not indicative of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the series, the MPC X serves as a studio centerpiece and weighs in at a hefty $2299. It\u2019s followed by the portable MPC Live which sets you back a cool $1299. Finally, the MPC One enters at $799; overall, it\u2019s a reasonable way to enter the world of standalone production units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MPC One is actually smaller and lighter than the Live, but packs in more dedicated function buttons akin to the X. Naturally, all of the core MPC functions are present, though Akai has made understandable concessions. For example, audio I\/O is just standard stereo, the unit does not have WiFi or Bluetooth, storage options are more restrictive, and there\u2019s no internal battery like the Live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The latest generation MPCs are standalone multitrack production stations. You can play loops, trigger drum samples and sample-based instruments, and sequence<\/a> it all together for complete electronic music production in a single device. No MPC One review would be complete without a list of features, of course, courtesy of Akai<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n