Akai MPC One Gold: Ultimate Music Production Power

The Akai MPC One Gold is a revolutionary tool for music producers, offering the legendary MPC sound in a compact form. Reflecting the power of the MPC X, this standalone desktop unit provides a comprehensive production experience, fueling your creativity with rich melodies, powerful drums, and unforgettable grooves.

Power in a Compact Form

Don’t be deceived by its size. The MPC One Gold packs a powerhouse of functions and tools into one mighty device. Program beats, edit, mix effects and instruments – all within one uncompromising creative environment. The heart of the MPC One Gold is a multi-core processor that effortlessly handles the most demanding tasks, providing an inspiring and practical production experience.

Intuitive Control

Edit and manipulate samples using gestures on the bright 7-inch color touchscreen. Dedicated knobs and touch-sensitive keys eliminate cumbersome dropdown menus, allowing for free expression of ideas. Sixteen velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads provide excellent response, and four touch-sensitive control knobs and a large data encoder ensure precise parameter control.

Studio Connectivity

The MPC One Gold integrates seamlessly with your studio setup. Connect a USB controller, 1⁄4-inch line-level instruments, MIDI devices, and CV/Gate modules. The MPC One Gold evolves with your needs, offering full connectivity and flexibility in any production environment.

MPC 2 Software

Discover creative possibilities with MPC 2 software, supporting the MPC One Gold in both standalone mode and as a controller. MPC 2 offers 128-track sequencing, real-time time stretching, clip launching, advanced MIDI editing capabilities, VST compatibility, and standalone application functionality on Mac and PC.

Splice Integration

Built-in Splice integration in the MPC One Gold simplifies browsing and previewing samples. Access the Splice library directly from the user interface, gaining access to millions of high-quality samples, sounds, and loops across every musical genre.

Memory and Connectivity

The MPC One Gold offers hassle-free importing of your own samples with built-in Micro SD memory and an SD card slot. Supplied with 4 GB of internal memory as standard, you can easily customize the device to your needs.

Rich Content

From synthesizer engines to mixing tools, the MPC One Gold boasts a built-in library of samples and drum loops from renowned sound designers. It features Electric, Tubesynth, and Bassline synthesizer engines, and AIR FX effects for mixing and mastering.

What's New in Versions 2.8 and 2.9?

MPC 2 software updates elevate productivity to new heights. Version 2.8 introduces MIDI Multi support, transforming the MPC into a MIDI sequencing hub. Additionally, new note mapping capabilities allow you to tailor the MPC to your workflow. Version 2.9 brings DrumSynth, featuring 8 synthesizing engines and 9 DrumSynth plugins, enabling the creation of unique drum sounds.

Key Features

Powerful Production Experience:

• Multi-core processor, the same as in the MPC X, ensuring high performance.
• Rich sounds from melodic tones to powerful drums and infectious grooves.

Intuitive Control:

• 7-inch color touchscreen for editing and manipulating samples using gestures.
• Dedicated knobs, touch-sensitive keys, and control elements for intuitive parameter control.

Studio Connectivity:

• Integrated connectivity with various studio devices, such as USB controllers, 1⁄4-inch instruments, MIDI devices, CV/Gate modules, and stands.
• Ready to work with professional music production gear.

MPC 2 Software:

• Support for standalone and controller modes.
• MPC 2 software offers 128-track sequencing, real-time time stretching, clip launching, advanced MIDI editing capabilities, VST compatibility, and more.

Splice Integration:

• Built-in Splice integration for easy browsing and previewing of millions of high-quality samples, sounds, and loops.

Memory and Connectivity:

• Built-in SD card slot and USB thumb drive input for easy access to your sample libraries.
• Supplied with 4 GB of internal Micro SD memory as standard.

Comprehensive Creative Tools:

• Library of samples and drum loops from renowned sound designers.
• Electric, Tubesynth, and Bassline synthesizer engines, and AIR FX effects for mixing and mastering.

New in Versions 2.8 and 2.9:

• Version 2.8 introduces MIDI Multi support, providing a comprehensive MIDI sequencing hub.
• Version 2.9 adds DrumSynth, featuring 8 synthesizing engines and 9 DrumSynth plugins, allowing for the creation of unique drum sounds.

Specifications

• (16) velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB backlit
• (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons

• (4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
• (4) columns of Q-Link knobs accessible via Q-Link button
• (1) 360° encoder for navigation and selection with press-button

• (31) dedicated function buttons; backlit in red, orange, or green

• 7.0” / 177 mm (diagonal)
• 5.9” x 3.7” / 151 x 94 mm (width x height)
• Full-color LED display with touch interface

• Processor: Quad-core ARM®
• RAM: 2 GB
• Storage: 2 GB user memory, 2 GB pre-installed content

• (2) 1⁄4-inch (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
• (2) 1⁄4-inch (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (1 stereo pair)
• (1) 1⁄8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
• (1) 5-pin MIDI input
• (1) 5-pin MIDI output
• (4) CV/Gate outputs
• (1) USB Type-A port
• (1) USB Type-B port
• (1) SD card slot
• (1) power adapter input

• Via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included

• Width: 272 mm
• Depth: 272 mm
• Height: 53 mm
• Weight: 2.1 kg