My story with the MPC One+ is probably a bit unusual. I first ordered it somewhere else. When it arrived, the device got stuck on the wifi settings (unable to find wifi). Updating the device was also impossible. Seemed to be a known issue with this device. So, I returned it and ordered a new one here at Thomann.
The second one arrived and could connect to wifi. Worked out mostly fine, until it didn‘t. The main issue that I have with the MPC One+ is that there‘s so much menu diving, and I barely got to making music. And when I did, I usually ran into a bug that led to internet searches.
The overall feel of the device is great. It is sturdy and the pads feel are amazing and are a pleasure to play. The sounds are also great. It is in theory a wonderful device. But the workflow was too frustrating for me. It feels a bit like a windows 95 computer. You never know whether it crashes, or whether something will work at all. When it works, it is fine, but it is clunky and not smooth.
The final frustration for me was when I connected an external synthesizer and only got an awful noise sound. Another internet searches to solve this issue? Nah. I returned it.
So, overall, it has the potential to do everything, but only if you‘re willing to put in the time to learn it and do a lot of trouble-shooting. Personally, I realized I am more interested in a more limited instruments with a more straightforward menu. Sometimes less is better.
