AKAI Professional MPC One+

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Music Production Center

Standalone operation (without computer) and computer-aided as controller for MPC software (included)
WiFi and Bluetooth enabled
Full colour 7" multi-touch display
16 Velocity-sensitive RGB pads
2GB RAM
16 GB onboard storage space (expandable via SD card)
5 Encoders for data input
Classic MPC functions such as note repeat, 16 levels and full level
Integrated synth engines: Electric, Tubesynth and Bassline
Integrated AIR FX for mixing & mastering
8 CV/Gate outputs for 3.5 mm TRS cable (compatible with mono TS cables)
2 USB 3.0 inputs for USB sticks or MIDI controllers (1x type A, 1x type B)
MIDI In/Out
2 Inputs: 1/4" TRS
2 Outputs: 1/4" TRS
Dimensions (W x D x H): 272 x 272 x 53 mm
Weight: 2.1kg
Includes power supply (12 V DC, 3.0 A), MPC software (download) for Mac & PC, 2GB sample content
Suitable cases: Art.494121 or 491799 (not included)

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Available since May 2023

Item number 567619

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Polyphony 64

Internal Storage Yes

Storage Medium SD Card

File Format WAV

Time Stretching Yes

Effects Yes

USB-port Yes

MIDI interface 1x In, 1x Out

Analogue Inputs 2

Analogue Outputs 2

Digital Outputs No

Display Yes

Sequencer Yes

Design Desktop

Pads 16

Fader(s) 0

Sampling Function 1

Control USB, MIDI

USB 1

Number of analog outputs 2

Headphone Output 1

Extras None

Optional Expansions None

Special Features None

635 €

All prices incl. VAT

Delivery free of charge expected between Wednesday, 19.02. and Thursday, 20.02.

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Akai Professional has added some new features and a hot red finish to its MPC One, itself a compact version of the company's MPC Live model. The result: The MPC One+. This flexible, high-performance sampler is designed for stand-alone operation, and its features include 16 backlit drum pads, five infinitely adjustable rotary controls, and a full-colour 7" display with touch interface. The integrated MPC software can be used to record audio tracks and arrange notes and also features three integrated synth engines, in addition to which the AIR FX section gives the user access to a range of mixing and mastering functions. New features in this version include the option of wireless data transmission via WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity to allow external controllers to be integrated into the setup, and compatibility with Ableton Link. All of this together makes the Akai Professional MPC One+ the perfect toolbox for DJs and music producers who want to be able to programme beats without needing a computer.

For sampling and sequencing

Like its predecessor, the Akai MPC One+ features 64 stereo voices. A project comprises multiple sequences - also referred to as "scenes" - and each sequence contains various tracks with instruments such as synths, drum kits, bass, and vocals. The user has six types of MIDI tracks at their disposal here, and a variety of samples can be triggered via the drum tracks using the pads. A selection of instrument plug-ins are also available, which can be integrated using the dedicated tracks, while the instrument tracks can be used to play samples melodically and also offer a multi-sample function. Samples can be assigned to and played via specific pads using the clip tracks, and these can also be looped and, by means of the time-stretching function, adjusted to match the tempo of the composition. An additional MIDI track is also provided, as is a CV track for supplying control voltage for modular synthesizers.

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Simple and intuitive workflow

The simplified operating concept of the AKAI Professional MPC One+ allows users to programme beats in an uncomplicated fashion, whether in their home studio or during live performances. Its software can also be used on a computer, in which case the MPC One+ serves as a controller. This is a particularly practical option for producers who wish to use their own favourite plug-ins via the MPC One+. However, this high-performance workstation with its 2GB of RAM and 4GB memory - which can also be expanded via SD card - will also aquit itself admirably in stand-alone operation, and it gives the user an ideal basis for any type of music production. What is more, 10GB of sample content are available, and users with a Splice account can access it via the Ethernet interface in order to integrate even more samples and plug-ins, and Ableton Link can also be used via the same interface.

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About Akai Professional

Akai Professional has its origins in the long-established Japanese company Akai, founded in 1929, which initially manufactured electric motors, soon to be followed by high-quality tape recorders and hi-fi products. Since 1988, Akai has also become a household name like no other on the Hip-Hop scene. With the development of its first MIDI Production Centre (MPC for short), created in collaboration with Roger Linn, Akai wrote history by decisively influencing the sound of hip-hop and electronic music, which it continues to do to this very day. Famous exponents of the MPC series include DJ Shadow, Eminem, and Kanye West. Today, Akai is also well known for its robust and versatile USB MIDI controllers, not least of which is the bulletproof APC range of Ableton controllers.

From idea to reality in a flash

The Akai Professional MPC One+ is an ideal solution for composers who want to get their ideas down quickly. Users can manually set the tempo of individual sequences using the tap tempo feature, while the Q-Link function (found at the upper right of the unser interface) can be used to assign parameters to the individual rotary controls and thus to record automations by means of the read/write mode. If users aren't happy with the results after all, they can undo up to 512 working steps. The MPC One+ can also receive MIDI data via its MIDI input, and external MIDI controllers can be connected to the USB-A port to allow the user to play in melodies or integrate storage media with additional sound content.

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Giorgi Kukhainidze 08.11.2023

Hello colleagues! I am very pleased with this product, very high quality samples and good sound. I wish you all good luck in your creative and professional life

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Jack of all trades, master of none

Inamorta 11.01.2025

My story with the MPC One+ is probably a bit unusual. I first ordered it somewhere else. When it arrived, the device got stuck on the wifi settings (unable to find wifi). Updating the device was also impossible. Seemed to be a known issue with this device. So, I returned it and ordered a new one here at Thomann.

The second one arrived and could connect to wifi. Worked out mostly fine, until it didn‘t. The main issue that I have with the MPC One+ is that there‘s so much menu diving, and I barely got to making music. And when I did, I usually ran into a bug that led to internet searches.

The overall feel of the device is great. It is sturdy and the pads feel are amazing and are a pleasure to play. The sounds are also great. It is in theory a wonderful device. But the workflow was too frustrating for me. It feels a bit like a windows 95 computer. You never know whether it crashes, or whether something will work at all. When it works, it is fine, but it is clunky and not smooth.

The final frustration for me was when I connected an external synthesizer and only got an awful noise sound. Another internet searches to solve this issue? Nah. I returned it.

So, overall, it has the potential to do everything, but only if you‘re willing to put in the time to learn it and do a lot of trouble-shooting. Personally, I realized I am more interested in a more limited instruments with a more straightforward menu. Sometimes less is better.

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Master of none

Drum-computer 15.12.2024

It’s my first mpc, so it’s hard to compare with previous models, but I tried for a year to make it a center of my dawless setup and unfortunately I’m giving up. It feels to me that the marketing team of akai wanted this sampler to be able to do absolutely everything and then some. Every time I’ve tried to make a track on this machine it was so frustrating because of a million little things ux-wise that just weren’t very well thought-through. I would much rather have this sampler have 4 times as leas features as it has but have them be more polished and designed well. Also on-board fx’s are really poor sounding for the most part

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Goin' DAWless

Dj Dub Vader 11.11.2024

The best All in one station for your home studio

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