Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
By 40Beatz Tue Apr 14, 2026 2:52 pm
Sketch Pad for Entry Level MPC Users
By Calcaire Tue Apr 14, 2026 2:56 pm
jpeg wrote:

whats the benefit of having a one track MPC?


At this low price ? Could be to calm down a G.a.s , have fun on the bus for a few weeks, and then trade it to an used mpc one :) oh no my evil plan is discovered :WTF:
By Masi Tue Apr 14, 2026 7:01 pm
Ultros wrote: now in 2026 apparently everybody pre-records their mix set and just dances around and jump up and down on stage while pushing buttons and twisting knobs on unlit gear.

I've been told that at the big events you are forced to stay in sync with the laser, fire, etc show.

So you're somewhat limited to what you actually can do live.

Anyway I think by now the audience should know that they are attending public viewing parties. Folks don't seem to care. I find it odd, but hey, they are having a great time.
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By bitermc Tue Apr 14, 2026 7:27 pm
jaymack wrote:yeah I still think it makes more sense to get a used One/One+ at that price


As an entry level MPC, definitely. IMHO the sample is more a sketchpad, or maybe an expensive toy, or a GAS calmer... Or it just looks pretty on Instagram.

The one is so good that you can buy it as an entry level MPC, and stick to it for years and years.
By Certified Beatz Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:06 pm
bitermc wrote:
jaymack wrote:yeah I still think it makes more sense to get a used One/One+ at that price


As an entry level MPC, definitely. IMHO the sample is more a sketchpad, or maybe an expensive toy, or a GAS calmer... Or it just looks pretty on Instagram.

The one is so good that you can buy it as an entry level MPC, and stick to it for years and years.


I dont have it but from what the mpc sample is capable of doing its well worth the price.. if you watch my man YT channel the legendary producer Stu Bangas he used the MPC one and crafted thousands of hard hittin hiphop.. yea I said thousands the man's a legend in the hiphop world using less expensive gear.. what im getting at its not what you spend or use you need talent that priceless.
By JethroJethro Tue Apr 14, 2026 9:00 pm
Certified Beatz wrote:
As an entry level MPC, definitely. IMHO the sample is more a sketchpad, or maybe an expensive toy, or a GAS calmer... Or it just looks pretty on I dont have it but from what the mpc sample is capable of doing its well worth the price.. if you watch my man YT channel the legendary producer Stu Bangas he used the MPC one and crafted thousands of hard hittin hiphop.. yea I said thousands the man's a legend in the hiphop world using less expensive gear.. what im getting at its not what you spend or use you need talent that priceless.


Brushy One String does pretty well with, well, one string. But im not taking off my other five. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67I ... K0nRwd6jrl
By Certified Beatz Tue Apr 14, 2026 9:23 pm
JethroJethro wrote:
Certified Beatz wrote:
As an entry level MPC, definitely. IMHO the sample is more a sketchpad, or maybe an expensive toy, or a GAS calmer... Or it just looks pretty on I dont have it but from what the mpc sample is capable of doing its well worth the price.. if you watch my man YT channel the legendary producer Stu Bangas he used the MPC one and crafted thousands of hard hittin hiphop.. yea I said thousands the man's a legend in the hiphop world using less expensive gear.. what im getting at its not what you spend or use you need talent that priceless.


Brushy One String does pretty well with, well, one string. But im not taking off my other five. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67I ... K0nRwd6jrl


:) :) :) :) :)