AKAI MPC ONE: Review and full workflow tutorial // Comparison to MPC Live

[@mixchief]

loopop is such a grand maestro of product reviews... Can't imagine how much time and planning goes into making these.

[@GOASTWRITTER]

Yes! The loopop One review. I don't know about everyone else. But I would like to see a sound design video.

[@AxmGeet]

definitely

[@jamisbillson4872]

Rob Harris there are plenty on other MPCs.

[@GOASTWRITTER]

@@jamisbillson4872 Yes I know. But he asked if we would like him to do a video on it and who wouldn't want loopoop to do it.

[@jamisbillson4872]

Rob Harris you’re right mate. I was just trying to direct you to places where SD already exists.

[@kd-zb8xr]

He is to ADHD to do this propely

[@kukulkan1717]

dude, your channel is my netflix! thank you so much for doin this work

[@thelantern9075]

If you’re looking for “ yes, please” on the sound design video, my vote is in. 👍

[@YanivhmTube]

Tube synth has lots of potential, 4 note analog synth based on vacuum pro , review and tips surely be nice there aren't much in depth youtube review on its capabilities

[@AxmGeet]

yes please!

[@MrJemabaris]

second that. I wish the plugins had proper tuning options though!

[@klausmaia]

Yesss! Sound design video, please

[@rinkobamoto2452]

yes would love that as well!

[@xn-triq7607]

How does Loopop not have millions of subs 🤔 Seriously, there's no hype, no bs, just giving you everything you need and want to see from a product without any "hey guy's raid shadow legend's, VPN, manscape" cheesy over animated fake personality.

[@sssncodesstuff3364]

well you cannot compare it to ppl that do content about games and other stuff, there is much less audience for synths, loopop is actually one of the biggest synth channels or do you know about synth related channel that has milions of subs? Look mum no computer has half a mill and he does content that is somewhat entertaining for people out of synth world, Loopop vids are appealing only to people who are into synths / production etc.

[@xn-triq7607]

@@sssncodesstuff3364 true, it's just a shame because he's so thorough and professional, I never buy anything before watching a loopop video / review about it first.

[@sssncodesstuff3364]

@@xn-triq7607 Indeed don't know about anyone who comes even close to his level synth review mastery:)

[@rpulley01]

Legend! I bought an MPC Live 2 a year ago. Amazed at the capabilities but couldn't get my head around the workflow. Now I understand. I think watching your review will be my start point for any new gear from now on.

[@braintraxmusic]

You dont know how long I've wanted and waited for a video like this! Super in depth, organized and detailed review. Other reviewers I've come across merely scrape the surface and give you just a basic overview of the item being reviewed....but the content and info you provided is phenomenal!!!

[@manythanks6476]

Hey bud, I just wanted to say thank you. Found myself saying "ohhhh so that's how you do that" throughout the entire review. Thank you.

[@marcthomas8192]

This is hands down the best review possible. Amazing. I know so much about the device without even owning one. Yet. 👍

[@zdrovamen]

It's not review, it's pure knowledge. As always. Best YT channel for music gear review without annoying video editing and fx.

[@FernandoMoodyMusic]

The only review you need on the mpc one.

[@VinylWave11]

I love my MPC One. It is exactly what I wanted. I love the size and the layout of the pads and buttons. Yet the MPC X might be in the future for me, but the MPC One does everything. I have loaded new expansion packs, sampled with it and made music. It is really a great instrument. After watching this video again, I am realizing what a beast this is. There are so many options. Any real instrument has limitations. So if you are looking for limitations you will find some. But if you are looking for an instrument with a great workflow and that really does so much, the MPC One is very awesome.

[@adiran4777]

A comparison this thorough between the Akai Force 3.0.5 and an MPC and/or the new Maschine + would be amazing. This is hands down the best electronic music gear channel to me man

[@tk1ngatk1nga]

Thanks so much for this, late to the party but ordered one today, this will save me from my buying mistakes, I can now sell a number of items I purchased to do what this alone can do, the sampling element is huge for me, this is why I became a patreon, i just saved a ton of time and money. Thank you and keep us fascinated.

[@loopop]

Thanks so much - really appreciated!

[@hazybrain7]

Superb review, having bought the Live 2 second hand and watching a load of well known MPC channels, I learned a lot just from this one great review that's over 2 years old ! Didn't know you could automate pad mutes and lots of other stuff - excellent ! The MPC is a dream come true for me having had an old Yamaha A3000 - it was great, but loading and saving samples was painfully slow and unreliable, it's great to get back to sampling with the new generation of samplers, the sky is the limit, I must say hat's off to Akai, this thing rocks ! Thanks for the informative review too !

[@jezza8558]

I get excited like a kid at christmas when I see a new loopop vid pop up!

[@typhoolin]

Fantastic product review! Man - you've covered A LOT of ground in this review! Thorough and complete! Saves users a lot of time searching through the manual! Very much appreciate this!

[@freakazoid115]

Dude, please explain everything in s detail...your voice and way of explaining is just amazing !!!!!!!

[@jethropayson9509]

Whoa! I just got one of these. They implemented his q-link onscreen suggestion!

[@educapro]

Thank. you. I'm jut 13 minutes into your video and I'm not bored, you're really sharing all about the studio one that has me curious now. I just purchased the MPC Studio one last Friday and I've been waiting for a couple of years to get it...finances weren't quite available for me, but now I have it and I'm ready to jump in, learn create and produce. Love the touch screen and the granular control for sensitivity and built-in sounds...finally no more loading sounds and waiting forever and a day to get what you want. I lost so much inspiration with the older MPC Studio. Thanks for the clear concise explanations. Keep making relevant videos!

[@VestanPance2007]

I’ve been using a Live for about a year now and I know my way around it pretty good. However, after watching your demo of the one I realise I’ve still got a lot to learn. Outstanding review which makes me realise even more what awesome machines these are 👍🏻

[@VestanPance2007]

Papa Düm Tek i’d hang back a while, seems a Live mk2 may be coming, no idea when though..

[@lordzamel4745]

I SAVE THIS TO MY EMAIL THIS IS A WONDERFUL MACHINE THANK YOU FOR THE CALARITY I'M WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN

[@buscandolaverdad8686]

Wow! Almost a year with this mpc one and getting deeper into it. Feels a bit overwhelming, but I got this. Great videos

[@jonathanredman8497]

I've said it before but this is my "turn to" channel for instrument reviews and tutorials. Many thanks.

[@JimmyHoussen]

In regard to the Looper: You actually can add loops live. I have been doing this for awhile now with fairly smooth results using the MPC Live (I assume it is the same for the MPC One, as from what I understand it basically uses the same firmware. Process: Play your sequence. It will loop. Go to the looper and record your new loop(s). In my case I have been jamming out guitar parts. Once you have your new loop click the touchscreen "Export". Choose the Program and Pad you want to assign the loop to. Click the "Keep" button. I usually then stop the loop from playing but keep the sequence going only after I double it up from the midi notes screen as I will continue to describe now... I then navigate to the Main screen, make sure I have the correct Drum instrument in context, go to the midi notes screen and play the new loop pad, adding it to my looping sequence. All while the music plays on. I then return to looper and repeat the process. It is a fantastic workflow.

[@niklassilen4313]

How on earth do you call that a "fantastic workflow"? You literally just went through a HUGE amount of steps. There are MUCH better ways to make a proper live looping workflow.. AKAI is totally clueless when it comes to this.

[@omarsorianolopez5290]

@@niklassilen4313 do you know any system that let you do that seamlessly? I was thinking the Pioneer Djs1000..or the Blackbox from 1010 music (not sure if thats the name)

[@omarsorianolopez5290]

I love to do that also but with Bm3 on the iPad and with other apps, also using resampling. But its not such a quick workflow.

[@VJFranzK]

@@sactownchad True! The less menu steps for obvious functions, the better.

[@rinkobamoto2452]

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[@sharktroubles]

loopop: The human instruction manual.

[@buildingblocks9320]

Exactly, how long does loopop take between testing to releasing a video? It would take me a life time and I’m sure I wouldn’t have covered half the stuff in this video.

[@Halfsour1]

I was really hoping you'd review this. Your reviews are so well done.

[@impurfekt]

If you love music production but don't want to sit in front of a computer, get one of these. They are amazing. My new go-to recommendation for anyone who wants to make music with hardware.

[@Artek604]

If you have experience - live or one? I don't really care about more buttons and battery power is much more important. But I'm worried about tough screen - one looks much faster and sensitive.

[@impurfekt]

@@Artek604 I've watched a stack of reviews and no one else mentioned anything about the screens being different. Akai has said multiple times the screens are identical. I have a Live (bought it last week) and the screen is very responsive. I generally hate touch but I don't mind it at all on the Live.

[@Artek604]

@@impurfekt Thank you! That's very reassuring :) I might go with Live, then :) 👍

[@BobMcCarroll]

I love your in-depth videos on all of the products you've reviewed and tutorial'd. Best on the web. Thanks for these. Yes, on a MPC One sound design video.

[@waninho12]

As many others this made me go for the MPC One after being hesitant for a long time. A big thank you for this incredible content !

[@odbo_One]

Times have changed, for the better! Amazing review!

[@JohannesMaanlicht]

Like the style you do this. No nonsens and relaxed. Great.

[@jalocin]

best music gear channel!!!!

[@droussel7359]

Adding my vote for the MPC sound design video please :)

[@slimpickins6007]

This is what I've been waiting for! You're the best loopop!!

[@joegrant413]

Awesome video. Watching this again carefully awaiting my first MPC, the Key 61. Usually just listen to your videos for a review, but now it is serving as valuable instruction. Thanks!

[@brianmadison6623]

Great overview. You covered a lot of material in a very short period of time in a way that even a beginner like me could digest. Thank you.

[@lesterfalcon1350]

Saint Loopop, patron saint of electronic music worshipers. Amen (break)

[@nihilgeist666]

I love your reviews; you get straight to the point.

[@richmouland]

What a fantastic review. Subbed and getting one of these tomorrow now.

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

I would like that sound design video about the built in synths. I wasn’t aware akai added those.

[@tonysacchetti2489]

Great walkthrough!!! I've owned the roland mc 909 and korg emx 1 so the akai mpc one was virgin territory, being I never used any kind of software. Your break down really helped me jumped into this. I know the items I have owned in the past are considered "groove boxes", the mpc one has alot higher learning curve. That said, this video tremendously helped me get going. Thank you so much

[@stevemountford3707]

One of the best review videos I’ve seen on KZbin - excellent work. Love the structured approach and times down the side. The unit itself looks great, amazing power and functionality in a fairly compact unit. I prefer the look of this over the higher range models - particularly the hard buttons like the original mpcs. Would be interested to see how it works with network and splice? Keep up the good work!

[@loopop]

Thanks! I checked Ableton Link and it works great. I don’t have a splice account but I assume it’s like the MPC live (quite a few demos out there)

[@mit3y]

Wow, insanely thorough and the best onboarding workflow tutorial I've seen, by far. Thank you!

[@MrBlappy]

As always great overview of this machine, would love to see a deep dive into sound design. This video has really helped me unlock the potential of my MPC One!

[@therealjackfisher]

I make Metal and symphony. I alwaqys used daws and analog stuff.. First time I saw this unit I seen something that can be faster and more compact then a laptop. I was always against making music like this, but now im desperate.. This is the only solution. I cant fight it anymore. From hating to loving stuff like that! WOW! This is LOVE!!!! Great review.

[@LukaszBieliz]

Finally review which gives an idea how much of potential this akai os has regarding style I'm into which is this glitchy / idm type stuff. Automation record, track mutes automation, sample edit options look very promising. Cannot wait until it's available in EU. Kind of worried about what happens with my digitakt, machinedrum, mpc1000 then... Totally agree with your q-link suggestions. Hope they add macro knob functionality and metronome into headphones feature.

[@RoeJogan]

I come back to this daily

[@Artek604]

Best review of One so far! Yes, I'd be definitely interested in at least a walk through of the synths. Also, if possible, I'd love to see comparison of touchscreen sensitivity here vs. Live - One seems very smooth and quick, unlike most of videos I've seen for Live.

[@ahyeaman]

Just another person saying, thank you for the immensely helpful video! I'm excited to make music without a computer.

[@Mr_Matrix]

I really like how you create tutorials! 😃 Well organized and informative! Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@pommedapi3847]

If you put the speed on 0,75 (because loopop speaks way too fast for my brain to compute everything) it´s actually a great tutorial on how to use the MPC! And I did look a lot of videos.. Well done !

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Thanks for the great tip, I will try that for this, and other videos when needed. Generally, I like fast moving presentations/speech, because it better matches, my brains speed of comprehension. That keeps my ADD from kicking in. But sometimes, when the material is too dense, or involves too many concepts I am not familiar with, or... I want to follow along, doing what he is doing, slower speed would be helpful. Now I know a tool for doing that. Have a great day!

[@thelantern9075]

Bless you for using a rock or soul sounding drum example. Great demo.

[@ninetyfourpictures748]

Holy crap bro. I just got an MPC One and this is literally a life saver. Thank you so much!!

[@awjaaa]

Welcome to the addiction.

[@ninetyfourpictures748]

@@awjaaa I see no lies. Thank you!

[@modulardisciple2595]

I have the MPC Live and this video was super helpful!! I still like having the Live and use it on my lap with headphones. Maybe I should buy One for my studio to use with my eurorack and synths.. Thanks Loopop!

[@outlaw-bebop]

As of 7/30/2020 guitar center has over 100 in stock ready to ship, in case anyone needed to know. I ordered one Tuesday 7/28 and it’s arriving today. Thanks for the amazing in-depth tutorial loopop!

[@juanocordoba]

my mpc one arrives tomorrow. watched this at least 4 times.

[@CarlitoM77]

How u like it so far? I'm torn between this and the MPC Live 2.

[@Pastramowitz]

Yes!!!! Can’t wait to dig in to this !!!!!! Mine arrives tomorrow!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@danilaplee]

omg! the creation of keygroups is just crazy! espesially would be fun to create keygroups with modular :)

[@taucole-thomas8188]

How do you load keygroups do you need a keyboard?

[@dennismossinkoff7993]

Got one ...thinking,this is the central hub for my studio liveset,up...wat a box of tricks...happy as always with the superclear vid!!!!thanx man...greets from Holland!!!

[@iqi616]

My One finally arrived! Now I can sit down with it and follow your excellent tutorial. I'm embarking on an experiment - instead of the linear "recording to tape" paradigm I've been using for the last 40 years, I'm going to record acoustic instruments and hardware synths into tracks and samples and assemble them like Lego! :D

[@andreperkowski2082]

So how did that work out for you? How are you working these days?

[@eddy67]

Thanks for doing this tutorial. I have a One on the way and it will definitely help

[@enricoSFK]

BEST REVIEW EVER !!!

[@PlayEngage]

Thank you for this in-depth video! Proud owner of MPC One. This video is reallty helping people decide if this is right for them. More power to your channel!

[@els1f]

Whenever I look at this thing and think of any downsides, I think of j dilla making albums in the hospital with the sp303😋

[@justinjordan67]

Truth

[@donnbialik9085]

Bro, some of the absolute sickest beats I ever made have been on a MC505

[@SilverWizy]

Exactly !!

[@AcrossTheMap]

@@donnbialik9085 My favorite piece in my collection, always!!!

[@vooveks]

Yeah, exactly. It’s bloody ridiculous what you can do on this. If you can’t make music with it, then you’re suffering from lack of ideas, not features. I used to make tracks with an Akai S950 and a Mac Classic II running Mastertracks Pro (yes, I’m old 🙁).

[@tdog1218]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video

[@LukeLine]

Amazing review, I have the Live... love it but you make me want to buy everything! 🙏🙏🙏

[@obshaky]

Man, I was looking at the One since a friend bought a Force and he *really* likes it, and BAM! you already did a review of the One (and the Force) about *a year ago* lol!!... and not a 10-20 minute thing either, a full blown one hour in depth with comparison, workflow, sounds and indexed just in case. Imho, this is the best synth review/tutorial channel on all YT bar none. Congrats and keep it up!!

[@obshaky]

btw, how about a walk-thru video of your studio? I mean, when you've seen and reviewed quite a few devices and explored them inside out, what have you decided to keep and make it part of your studio and why? The Burg and Martin videos were amazing but for us you are just more familiar with the 'Hi' at the beginning and all that so, idk just a thought/wish kinda thing. Stay safe!

[@loopop]

Thanks - I’ll make one at some point....

[@polutropos]

Definitely keen to see all that the MPC 1 can offer re sound design possibilities. Good work btw (yet again).

[@soysauce1219]

Man. I feel like I'm taking a college course learning this thing. XD Great video!

[@vooveks]

Great review. This thing looks incredible, especially as you can pick one up mint, second hand for around the 500 GBP mark now. I really want to be DAWless as much as possible, and I had a Digitakt for a while, but really, this just seems to absolutely _murder_ that in terms of features and ease of use, for basically the same price. Very excited to get one, as it really seems to have almost everything.

[@blacklanton]

Picked up a live 2 for that price brand new.

[@uwu-ul1qp]

@@blacklanton from where? its 1200 bucks everywhere lol

[@blacklanton]

@@uwu-ul1qp got it here in the Uk from a shop called apc. It was meant to be second hand but the box was sealed and the mpc was still sealed.

[@uwu-ul1qp]

@@blacklanton well thats sketchy

[@blacklanton]

@@uwu-ul1qp regardless I’m happy with it

[@shaunmadison99]

I have a live and am trying to figure out navigating it. I watched this and it helped me a lot!!!

[@niknayme3754]

The Auto Multi Sampler is a great idea, this is a feature on some Yamaha Montages too. The Akai is a well specced unit, without doubt

[@regend762]

i think that feature just sold me...i have a Novation Bass Station II and have been trying to make Multi Sample sets to get it to be polyphonic using a Roland XR. i bashed my head trying to do it and i still can't figure it out. i need that feature now.

[@SimonMenu]

you definitely deserve more subscribers. Each video you release is a pleasure to watch.

[@CaidicusProductions]

If this thing's anything like the MPC Live and X, you should ALWAYS store your projects on removable storage, never on the built in storage. Just like a cellphone, these things can start to work all weird if their internal storage gets full. Thanks for another great video, Loopop.

[@tonylamontbillings6607]

How do you load previous projects? HELP PLEASE!!!

[@Sect23]

Watching for the 4th time....becoming an expert already and I won't even have my One for another 2 weeks...lol THANK YOU!

[@Artek604]

This review probably sold more MPC Ones than AKAI's marketing did. I know it did for me

[@Artek604]

@Selahl Tapes Yeah, it's been great! The new Drumsynth is super awesome, too! Although if you can afford it perhaps consider getting the Live Mk2 instead? I often regret not having battery power and speaker. I only have very limited time for music making and don't have "fixed" studio space, so when I have to hook up the power cord, find headphones, etc. then I sometimes just give up and will watch YT (or post on KvR...) instead :D

[@nelio123]

Incredibly useful review. I was unsure, but I'll get a One after watching this video.

[@Cray23_Official]

I’m having this for sure:D thanks for another amazing review

[@cds8137]

Outstanding video introduction to the MPC One. I'm looking at this, an Akai Force and the MC707. Your videos are invaluable even in preparation for effectively testing the product in store. My frontrunner so far is the Force but it really isn't an easy decision. But thanks for helping make a more informed decision.

[@heltutrolig7645]

A video where you use this machine to control other hardware synths via 5 pin midi would be really nice. I am considering this to use in a live setting, and I am still not sure if this is «it».

[@brianmadison6623]

Very thorough review and well paraphrased at the end. Thank you for this content. Very good work.

[@eddiesinfin3583]

Timing couldn’t be any more perfect!!

[@AndyVonal]

And a BIG YES PLEASE from me for the sound design video...On the brink of getting one of these (if it's available here in the UK) but would really appreciate a tutorial on sound design features. I have watched this video three times now and you have convinced me that this is the way to go, so any further help/inspiration would be most welcome. As ever an amazing job! Thank you.

[@robertsyrett1992]

Auto sample is an amazing feature!

[@ferguswaveforms]

Great overview of the workflow. Definitely looks like something useful to me

[@spookypen]

23:27 YOUUU GOT TO SHOW ME LOOOOOOVVEEE

[@eddievanheinous666]

Much thanks loopop - mine arrived and it's my first MPC, so this is appreciated!

[@morganskeys6813]

Thanks for this brilliantly succinct and engaging round-up. I have a couple of questions: (a) Is there sufficient gain on the (line level?) sample inputs to cope with a regular vocal microphone, and (b) Did you notice any latency/timing issues when using MIDI and audio tracks in combination? What I'm looking for is a frustration-free scratch pad for quickly getting down song ideas, and I'm hoping the MPC One might be the answer.

[@fellpower]

Finally with the new update, u can connect audio interfaces to have more inputs, tested that with the focusrite products and they worked like a charm.

[@Jdcrouch1972]

17:30 go on then .... Sound design please!

[@AxmGeet]

yes!

[@ms.marieanne]

I am sooo tempted to get this

[@chillbro2275]

This was really comprehensive. Gives me an idea of what it may be like to make beats with this and much more. Some of these concepts were quite unrelatable, like sequences, programs and others. And i still don't get it.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for this in depth look. I've got one order and am just waiting for them to get back in stock. Stoked!

[@JGW-im3nf]

Considering what MPC One offers, Elektron definitely need to drop their price on the Digitakt.

[@blueworm99]

I was weighing up this or the Digitakt to join my Octatrack. Similar price but the MPC seems to do so much more.

[@jarkokoo]

@@blueworm99 To help you to decide: I think you can ask yourself do you want an inspiring and super intuitive to use instrument or a production system with tons of menu diving. I own both DT and Maschine MK3 and they're a whole different beasts. And I'm fairly confident in saying that so is MPC One (I'd compare it to MK3 rather than to Digitakt). That said, IF you want a traditional SAMPLER or a system where you can build your whole track, then go with the One (or MK3). Digitakt is not a good sampler in a traditional sense, but it's a superb drummachine/groovebox/"sample synth"/performance instrument, but as a pure traditional sampler I think it's quite flawed.

[@blueworm99]

jarkokoo Thanks man, that’s good advice. I own a Maschine MK2 but want to break free of the laptop, which is why I went for the OT (love it by the way), but want to do more with drums than simply playing loops which is why I’m looking for a flexible creative drum machine. Kind of wish NI would bring out a standalone Maschine as I like their hardware and workflow but I’m not holding my breath!

[@captainuniversalart3796]

Yessss. Mine came in early. First one in my city to own one. 😎🤟

[@dianevrules]

Great video. I learned a lot about MPC OS. But if I were in the market for a modern MPC, I would definitely get the Live over an MPC One. I'll gladly pay $300 more for 2 midi inputs and 2 outputs, 6 1/4 outputs, rca inputs with ground and phone/line switch, full size pads, 10gb sound library, ability to add a hard drive, 16gb storage, rechargeable battery. I dont need the cv outputs. I dont care about it having less hardware buttons. But this MPC One a great deal for anyone who doesnt need the aforementioned. $700 is a steal for all that you get.

[@arkimwilliamson4429]

How much the one?

[@weststarr2046]

Man...your work is AWESOME. Thanks a lot for your complete deep reviews . 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎩!!!

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

Probably the only one with this machine that removed the plastic from the screen. 🤣

[@luisporto522]

So true. I honestly don't get that... You can't get the funcionality of the screen with the plastic on 😂

[@StephaneFouenard]

Another perfect tutorial from Loopop ! Thank you man. Exspecting my MPC One here in France