MPC One+: The Good, the Bad, and the Workflow

After a full year with the Akai MPC One+, I'm sharing my honest thoughts on the beatmaking workflow — no hype, just real talk from someone who's been in the studio with it consistently. In this video I break down what it's actually like to make beats on the MPC One+ day to day: the standalone workflow, sampling, sequencing, effects, and where things get frustrating. I also compare it to another popular beat machine to give you a real sense of where the MPC One+ fits in your setup — and who it's actually for. Topics covered: The MPC One+ workflow after 1 year of daily use What I love about standalone beat making on the Akai MPC What still frustrates me about the hardware and software How the MPC One+ stacks up against other beat machines How my music production process has changed Is the MPC One+ worth it for producers in 2025? Whether you're a beginner producer or you've been making hip hop beats for years, the MPC One+ is a unique machine — and I want to give you an honest picture of what you're getting into before you spend your money. 🔔 Subscribe for more beat making content, music production videos, and honest gear reviews. 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - My MPC History 00:35 - How i got back in the MPC 01:15 - How Many Beats Did I Make in A Year? 02:11 - Make Preferred Beat Making Workflow 02:39 - Pros & Cons 03:40 - Cons 05:36 - Learning Curve? 07:01 - Advantages of Hardware vs Software 07:20 - Standalone vs Desktop Software 08:49 - Arranging Beats 10:34 - Final Thoughts