Akai Professional MPC One+vsAkai Professional MPC Sample
Summary
Akai Professional MPC One+ and Akai Professional MPC Sample: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC One+CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Sample |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 5 | 4 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | TRS in, TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | No |
| USB bus powered | No | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software | Standalone only; MPC3 project export planned |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 272 × 272 × 53 mm | 194 × 236 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key differences
- Faders: MPC One+ – 0 MPC Sample – 1
- Knobs / encoders: MPC One+ – 5 MPC Sample – 4
- Aftertouch: MPC One+ – None MPC Sample – Channel
- Released: MPC One+ – 2023 MPC Sample – 2026
- USB: MPC One+ – USB-B MPC Sample – USB-C
- CV / Gate out: MPC One+ – Yes MPC Sample – No
Both are the same on pads (16).