The Rhodes style electric piano synth is gorgeous and perfect for both the house and hip-hop heads, while the other two lead and pad modes are cool for getting a bit spacey and writing basslines.ĬV and MIDI connectivity allows for routing to outboard gear for both studio and live setups and coming in at around two kilograms this device can definitely be with you on the road. In addition to the classic sampler workflow, the MPC One adds three synths to its repertoire which make crafting full tracks possible within the one device. After you’ve got a sample you want to flip into the One, you can start hitting empty pads while it’s playing to chop it up, which feels very intuitive and authentic. Sampling has never been easier, especially with the new live chopping feature. One of the best utilisations of this is the XY effects mode that performs like a KAOS pad in that you drag/tap the screen to trigger effects at different intensities in real time. The seven-inch touchscreen adorning the top left of the device has multitouch features similar to the way you interact with a smartphone which is a breeze to use and will have you creating in no time. The One comes with a large range of effects inbuilt, including easy to use but comprehensive compression and EQ for mixing on the sampler itself, basically making this a fully functioning DAW in a single device. The staples are all here, 16 velocity sensitive pads, large navigation knob and onboard storage enabling portability and independence from the computer screen.įeaturing the iconic 16 pad design, and similar layout as previous installments people familiar with MPC units will feel right at home. Key Features: Akai’s MPC line builds upon their stellar resume of standalone samplers with this new affordable high quality unit. Words by Mixdown Staff Distributed by: Electric Factory | Expect To Pay: $1,199
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