The One trims the full MPC experience down to sit at a more affordable price point, making only a few, largely acceptable, compromises along the way. New instruments in 2.11 sound exceptional and ...

Stereo line-level inputs and outputs use 1/4-inch TRS connectors. If you'd rather use the MPC One Retro with a computer, meanwhile, Akai includes MPC2, its DAW software for Mac and PC. It supports ...

and one MIDI in and out. The MPC Live adds two extra pairs of outputs, doubles the MIDI I/O and adds an RCA in. Both machines pack four stereo CV/Gate outputs though, for controlling analogue or ...