AKAI MPC One G2 — a compact groovebox sampler

AKAI Professional has introduced the second generation of its standalone workstation with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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The blue instrument has a 7-inch multitouch display, an updated eight-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It supports up to 32 plugins and 16 stereo audio tracks at once. The optional Pro Pack adds advanced stem separation, Super Timestretch and a clip matrix.

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The new model runs MPC3 OS, including a linear arranger and Ableton Live import/export. The previous USB-B port is replaced by USB-C, providing 24 × 24 audio streaming, expanded MIDI, host and peripheral integration through one cable. Users can sample directly from a smartphone or tablet over USB-C. Sixteen velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads offer eight banks through Pad Bank buttons. Supported audio formats are AIF/AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG and WAV.

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Connections include two 6.35 mm TRS inputs, two 6.35 mm TRS outputs, a 3.5 mm stereo headphone output, MIDI I/O, four CV/Gate sockets, USB-A, USB-C and an SD card slot. Optional plugin collections include Bassline, Electric, Fabric Select, Hype, Mellotron, Odyssey, Organ, Solina, Tubesynth and Drumsynth. Optional libraries include Acoustic Tools, Classic Drum Machines, Apollo Retro Kits, Percussion Tools, ATL Song Starters, Marco Polo Lo-Fi Boom Bap, Welcome to ATL Kits, Welcome to ATL Melodics and Producer Essentials.

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AKAI MPC One G2 will be available for $800.