This makes sense of course - why pack a new MPC unit with tons of updates in a color scheme today’s Gen-Z producers might not appreciate? The MPC One Retro Edition sports the classic yellow back-lit buttons and dark grey rotary selectors of the original hardware piece. Likely because of its special release nature, satisfying the cravings of a special group. Akai Professional MPC One Retro EditionĪside from its throwback paint and color update, the Retro Edition MPC One offers no differences from the standard. Well now those users can rest easy since Akai Professional decided to merge the look of 1988 with the hardware of 2021, dubbed the MPC One Retro Edition.

However, many producers still experience intense nostalgia for the look that introduced them to the MPC system in the first place. Since then of course, the MPC and the rest of the tech world has evolved with changing trends both stylistically and internally. At the time, cream backgrounds, bright red square buttons and lights, and seven-segment displays were all the rage with new tech. Discover more about the MPC One Retro Edition from Akai here.Back in 1988, Akai Professional released the very first version of its MPC production system. The Special Retro Edition will set you back £640.

USB 2.0 slot for storage drives or MIDI controllers.

Mac & PC controller for MPC Software (included).

2 GB RAM, 2GB Onboard Storage, 2GB pre-installed content.

Brilliant 7” Multi-Touch full-colour LED-backlit display with touch interface.

Powerful multicore system from the MPC Live and MPC X.

MPC One Retro can also be used as a controller for the MPC2 desktop software for those who prefer to work in a DAW. The simple workflow makes it easy to get to grips with the interface. It contains a built-in library of plugins including a polyphonic synthesizer, vintage keyboard instrument and DrumSynth with hundreds of presets. What can you do on the MPC One Retro? The multi-touch screen means you can edit MIDI on the piano roll, utilise effects and automation parameters and sample audio instantly.

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