MPC Live fans will likely be bummed that the MPC One has no rechargeable battery. In order to get to that $699 number, Akai had to trim its latest device down to the essential features. Dre and Om’Mas Keith (Frank Ocean’s producer), and there’s even one in the Smithsonian. It’s been a staple tool for tons of artists like Dr. For those unaware of the history of Akai’s MPC, the Japanese electronics company’s signature item first debuted over 30 years ago and changed music-making forever with its intuitive interface and all-in-one approach. The MPC One is $699, which is a bargain when you consider the MPC Live is around $1,000 and the MPC X costs about $2,000. When it comes to what sets the MPC One apart, it’s impossible to ignore the price. They all have the signature square of 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, a multitouch display, network connectivity, MIDI input and output, and are integrated with sample platform Splice, among other things. There are a lot of similarities between the MPC One and its recent(ish) predecessors, the MPC Live and MPC X. The standalone music-making workstation has a more compact form factor and borrows bits from other Akai products to offer an MPC at a more affordable price point. Akai has announced a new entry to its iconic MPC (Music Production Center) line called the MPC One.
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