MPC One
Everything published on Viyolens under MPC One — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Mpc One for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks intimidating the first time you switch it on. Here's the beginner's route in, minus the overwhelm.
Common Mpc One Mistakes to Avoid
A lost project, a mystery menu, a beat that won't sound right — most MPC One horror stories are completely avoidable.
Akai Mpc for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An Akai MPC can look intimidating, but the workflow underneath is genuinely learnable. Here's a gentle, in-order path through your first sessions.
Akai Mpc: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an Akai MPC comes down to one decision before any other: standalone unit or computer controller. Here's how to work through the rest.
The Best Akai Mpcs for the Money
There's no single best Akai MPC, only the right tier for your budget and workflow. Here's how the current range and the classics break down.
The Ultimate Guide to Mpc One
No laptop, no plugins loading, just pads, a screen and a beat. Here's what Akai's standalone workstation actually offers.
Common Akai Mpc Mistakes to Avoid
Plenty of people buy an Akai MPC full of enthusiasm and fall into the same avoidable mistakes. Here's what trips people up most, and how to dodge it.
Mpc One: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A spec sheet can seduce anyone. Here's how to work out whether the MPC One actually fits your workflow before you commit.