Akai MPC ONE G2 Standalone Music Production Center

About: Akai MPC ONE G2 Standalone Music Production Center

MPC One G2 gives you everything you need to produce music in a fully standalone workflow. Chop samples, build drum patterns, sequence external gear, and arrange full songs without opening a laptop. Its focused, hands-on layout keeps you connected to your music with loads of integrated sounds and without interruption.

• Standalone 
Production - Create, arrange, and finish full tracks without a computer 
• New G2 Processing Power - Four times the processing performance for larger, more complex standalone sessions 
• New One‑Cable Studio Connectivity  - USB‑C provides 24×24 audio streaming, expanded MIDI, and host and device support over a single connection 
• Modern Workflow - Includes MPC3 OS with a modern, track‑based 
workflow and Linear Arranger for DAW‑style song building in standalone 
• New Expanded Audio Tracks - Supports up to 16 stereo audio tracks for full song production on hardware 
• Hybrid DAW Integration - Includes Ableton Live Control Mode plus Ableton project import/export 
• Legendary MPC Pads - Industry‑defining pads for precise finger drumming, expressive performance, and fast sample‑based workflows
• New Advanced Plugin Capacity - Runs up to 32 plugin instruments for richer, more layered productions 
• Fast Sampling Workflows - Sample directly from phones, tablets, and external devices via USB‑C

Iconic MPC Look 

Inspired by the striking blue colorways of the classic MPC4000 and MPC1000, this new creative tool blends vintage aesthetics with legendary MPC pads and a focused, hands-on layout for fast sampling, sequencing, and song creation without the need for a computer.

Legendary MPC Feel

MPC One G2 features the iconic MPC pads that have defined modern beatmaking. Designed for precise finger drumming and expressive performance, these pads give you immediate control over samples, rhythms, and every sound.

Next-Generation Processing Power 

With four times the processing performance of MPC One+, MPC One G2 is made for speed with plenty of headroom to handle larger standalone sessions. It keeps your workflow tight, no matter how complex your beats become.

Built to Produce Full Songs

MPC One G2 supports up to 16 stereo audio tracks, giving you the flexibility to build complete tracks using just this one system. Layer sounds, record audio, and shape full arrangements without needing to leave the standalone environment.

More Plugins, More Possibilities 

Run up to 32 plugin instruments in a single project, allowing you to build richer, more detailed productions. From layered textures to detailed arrangements, you have the tools to expand and shift your sound without limitation.

One Cable, All the Connections 

USB-C connectivity provides multichannel audio, expanded MIDI, and device support over a single connection. It simplifies your setup while giving you the flexibility to connect to other gear and production environments.

Hybrid Workflow Capability

MPC One G2 integrates easily into a DAW-based studio when needed. With Ableton Live Control Mode and project import and export, you can move between standalone creation and computer-based production without breaking your workflow.

Sample Sounds from Anywhere

Capture sounds from phones, tablets, and external devices directly into your MPC One G2 using fast, flexible sampling workflows. Bring in new ideas instantly and turn them into playable, editable elements inside any session.

Included Software - Everything You Need to Create

• Powerful New Features & Workflow: MPC 3.9 combines the best parts of standalone and desktop music production in one powerful ecosystem. This update adds new Arrange Mode editing tools, a built-in oscillator engine for integrated synthesis capabilities, deeper DAW integration, and more.
• Native Instruments for MPC: Native Instruments MPC Editions give you access to even more electronic sounds inside your MPC. Shape classic analog-style synths with Analog Dreams (MPC Edition), included for free with your 
MPC One G2.
• Premium Plugin Collection: Your MPC One G2 ships with over 20GB of content! Plugins include Bassline, Electric, Fabric Select, Hype, Mellotron, Odyssey, Organ, Solina, Tubesynth, and Drumsynth. 
• World-Class Sample Library: Sound 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. 
• Two Months of Splice Access: Get inspired with two months of unlimited access to Splice’s extensive library of royalty-free samples, loops, and sounds.  

More Sounds & Tools to Explore 

• Spitfire Audio for MPC : We've partnered with Spitfire Audio to offer you the world's best-sounding orchestral sampled instruments. Bring new sounds, emotion, and storytelling into your music with Intimate Strings and Cinematic Pads MPC Editions.
• Endless Experimentation, Greater Control: Take your productions further with the new MPC3 Pro Pack. This comprehensive feature expansion deepens your MPC One G2 workflow with studio-grade time-stretch, clip-launching, expanded CV control, and new pro plugins.
• Studio-Ready Instruments: From vintage emulations to groundbreaking synthesis, explore a full spectrum of sounds to shape your signature style.
• Cutting Edge Effects: Craft your next original track or take your remixes to the next level with powerful, plug-and-play effects—made for every genre.
• MPC Expansion packs: Fuel your creativity with genre-specific collections and exclusive artist-made packs! Instant inspiration to elevate every MPC session. 

Free Plugin Voucher When You Buy & Register a New MPC One G2

Receive a voucher for one free plugin in the MPC store with a new purchase of MPC One G2. Choose from synthesizers like JURA or OPx4, acoustic instruments like Stage EP or Organ, to modern FX plugins like Flex Beat and FlavorPro.

Specifications

• Digital Audio System
  • ADCs: 24-bit
  • DACs: 24-bit
  • Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Line Inputs 1–2
  • (2) balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/-0.8 dB)
  • Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-weighted)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 111 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
  • THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
  • Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu
  • Sensitivity: -13.5 dBu
  • Gain Range: 29.5 dB
• Line Outputs 1–2
  • (2) balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/-0.8 dB)
  • Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
  • Maximum Input Level: +9 dBu
  • Output Impedance: 100 Ω
• Headphone Output 
  • (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/-0.8 dB)
  • Dynamic Range: 112.5 dB (A-weighted, 32Ω)
  • THD+N: 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 32Ω)
  • Maximum Output Level: 28.8 mW @ 32Ω
• Pads
  • (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
  • (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
• Knobs
  • (4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs
  • (4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button
  • (1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
• Buttons
  • (31) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit
• Display
  • 7.0” / 177 mm (diagonal)
  • 5.9” x 3.7” / 151 x 94 mm (width x height)
  • Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
• CPU
  • Processor: Eight-core ARM processor
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 64 GB internal storage
• File System Compatibility
  • File Systems: 
    • exFAT (read/write, recommended)
    • FAT32 (read/write) 
    • NTFS (read/write) 
    • EXT4 (read/write) 
    • HFS+ (read only) 
  • Audio Formats: 
    • AIF/AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
• Wireless
  • Wi‑Fi Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • Wi‑Fi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • Wi‑Fi Max Power:
    • 2.4 GHz: +17 dBm
    • 5 GHz: +17 dBm
  • Bluetooth Version: 5
  • Bluetooth Profile: HID
  • Bluetooth Max Power: +10 dBm
• Connections
  • 2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
  • (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (1 stereo pair)
  • (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
  • (1) 5-pin MIDI inputs
  • (1) 5-pin MIDI outputs
  • (4) TRS CV/Gate jacks (8 outputs total)
  • (1) USB Type-A port
  • (1) USB Type-C port
  • (1) SD card slot
  • (1) power adapter input
• Power
  • Via included power adapter: 12 V, 3 A, center‑positive
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.7 x 10.7 x 2.1 inch (272 x 272 x 53 mm)
• Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg )