Akai MPC One Gen 2 Sampling Production Workstation
The Akai MPC One G2 is a next-gen standalone MPC keyboard synth built for producers & beatmakers. Featuring 16 stereo audio tracks, up to 32 plugin instruments, & fast sampling workflow
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Akai MPC One Gen 2 – Big Studio Power in a Pint-Sized Package
Stop wrestling with a tangle of cables and a glowing laptop just to chase the beat in your head. The Akai MPC One Gen 2 hands you a complete, computer-free music studio that fits neatly on your desktop. Wrapped in the striking blue colorway that nods to the classic MPC1000 and MPC4000, this compact creative powerhouse blends vintage cool with serious modern muscle. You can chop samples, build drum patterns, sequence external synths, and arrange entire songs entirely in hardware. It's the fast, focused, hands-on workflow MPC made famous, shrunk down to a footprint that travels as easily as it inspires. If you want a friendly front door into the standalone MPC world without sacrificing power, your search stops here.
A Workflow That Builds Whole Songs
Loops are fun, but finished songs pay the bills. The MPC One Gen 2 puts a bright 7-inch full-color multi-touch display right at your fingertips, running the modern, track-based MPC3 OS and its powerful Linear Arranger. Think of it as a DAW-style songwriting playground that lives entirely in the box. You swipe, tap, and pinch your way from a single sampled spark to a fully structured track, no scrolling spreadsheet or distracting screen required. With 16 legendary velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads under your fingers, every beat you punch in feels precise, expressive, and downright addictive.
Gen 2 Muscle Under the Hood
That tidy desktop shell hides a serious sonic engine. The new G2 8-core processor delivers four times the grunt of the previous generation, so big projects load fast and play back buttery smooth. You get up to 16 stereo audio tracks for laying down vocals, guitars, or external gear, plus a hefty 32 plugin instances for rich, layered productions that never sound thin. Expanded RAM and 64GB of internal storage give your ideas room to stretch, no matter how dense the arrangement grows. It's heavyweight processing headroom packed into a featherweight 4.7-pound frame.
One Cable, Endless Possibilities
Slotting the MPC One Gen 2 into a hybrid studio is almost too easy. A single USB-C connection carries 24×24 audio streaming and expanded MIDI, so you plug into your computer with one tidy cord and get straight to work. Want to capture a melody humming on your phone or tablet? Sample it directly via USB-C and turn it into a playable instrument in seconds. Built-in Ableton Live Control Mode, plus project import and export, means it plays nicely with your existing rig while standing strong entirely on its own.
The Final Beat
The Akai MPC One Gen 2 perfectly bridges the gap between compact convenience and full-blown production power. It's an affordable, portable, profoundly capable entry point into the MPC standalone ecosystem, giving beatmakers everything they need to sample, sequence, and finish full songs without a computer in sight. Unplug from the clutter, power up those legendary pads, and let your ideas run wild. Add the MPC One Gen 2 to your cart today and start building the beats you were born to make.
Akai MPC One Gen 2 Features:
Fully standalone production—create, arrange, and finish tracks with no computer
Classic blue colorway inspired by the iconic MPC1000 and MPC4000
New G2 8-core processor delivering four times the previous generation's power
Modern MPC3 OS with track-based workflow and DAW-style Linear Arranger
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit legendary MPC pads
Up to 16 stereo audio tracks for full song production on hardware
Runs up to 32 plugin instruments for richer, layered productions
Vibrant 7-inch full-color multi-touch display for intuitive navigation
One-cable USB-C connectivity with 24×24 audio streaming and expanded MIDI
Ableton Live Control Mode plus Ableton project import and export
Fast sampling from phones, tablets, and external devices via USB-C
4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage for larger, faster-loading projects
Four 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for hands-on parameter control
Extensive I/O with 5-pin MIDI in/out and 4 TRS CV/Gate jacks (8 outputs)
Ultra-compact 4.7-pound desktop design with included power adapter
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
(8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
Knobs:
(4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs
(4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button
360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
Buttons: (31) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit
Display:
7.0” / 177 mm (diagonal)
5.9” x 3.7” / 151 x 94 mm (width x height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
CPU:
Processor: G2 eight-core processor
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB internal storage
File System Compatibility:
File Systems:
exFAT (read/write, recommended)
FAT32 (read/write)
NTFS (read/write)
EXT4 (read/write)
HFS+ (read only)
Audio Formats: AIF/AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Wireless:
Wi Fi Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Wi Fi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi Fi Max Power:
2.4 GHz: +17 dBm
5 GHz: +17 dBm
Bluetooth Version: 5
Bluetooth Profile: HID
Bluetooth Max Power: +10 dBm
Connections:
(2) 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
(2) 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS outputs (1 stereo pair)
1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo headphone output
(1) 5-pin MIDI inputs
(1) 5-pin MIDI outputs
(4) TRS CV/Gate jacks (8 outputs total)
USB Type-A port
USB Type-C port
SD card slot
Power adapter input
Power: 12 V, 3 A, center positive (via included power adapter)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 10.7" x 10.7" x 2.1" / 272 x 272 x 53 mm
Weight: 4.7 lbs / 2.1 kg
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The Akai MPC One Gen
The Akai MPC One Gen 2 is an outstanding investment for producers who want professional-grade music production without being tied to a computer. It offers exceptional value, incredible sampling capabilities, and enough power to handle serious music creation for years to come. Whether you’re making b...
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Great product very good purchase
Great product very good purchase
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THIS IS PERFECT FEELS LOOK
THIS IS PERFECT FEELS LOOK SOUND GREAT BETTER THAN I THOUGHT WOULD WRITE MORE BUT IM SO ENGAGED IN MAKING BEATS
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