AKAI MPC One - Overview and Workflow Tutorial

In this video from YouTuber loopop, we get a thorough review and workflow tutorial of the Akai MPC One, the all-in-one music production system introduced earlier this year at this year’s NAMM Show.

The Akai MPC One is a music production sampler, synth and sequencer that works both standalone, as well as a controller for Akai’s MPC Music Production Software.

MPC One has a lot of the capabilities of its bigger brothers, the MPC X and MPC Live, in a much more compact and affordable package, though with some tradeoffs which I’ll cover.

In this video I focus what MPC One can do standalone, without a computer attached to it, compare it to MPC Live, go over its entire production workflow including all the ways you can sample and sequence, and of course discuss pros and cons compared to other competing products on the market.

Video Index

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:10 Overview
• 2:25 Connectivity
• 4:20 Is it worth it?
• 4:45 vs MPC Live
• 5:55 Terminology
• 6:55 Track overview
• 8:55 Sample pool
• 9:50 Drum programs
• 15:20 Plugins
• 18:50 Keygroups
• 20:40 Auto sample
• 22:35 Clip programs
• 25:05 MIDI programs
• 26:50 CV programs
• 28:05 Audio tracks
• 30:10 Sampling
• 33:40 Looper
• 34:30 Resampling
• 35:45 Timing correct
• 35:55 Recording live
• 36:30 Step sequencing
• 37:40 Automation
• 41:00 Q-LINK knobs
• 43:45 Performance controls
• 46:20 Song options
• 49:35 Effects
• 52:40 Pros & cons

Pricing and Availability
The MPC One is currently priced at $699 and is now available for purchase. You can visit the Akai Pro website to learn more.

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