Akai Professional
MPC One+
$699
Released 2023-05
Best Drum Machines · head-to-head
MPC One+ vs DrumBrute Impact
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DrumBrute Impact is cheaper at $299. Every spec and price links to its source.
Arturia
DrumBrute Impact
$299Cheaper
Released 2018-08
Which is better: the MPC One+ or DrumBrute Impact?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The DrumBrute Impact is the cheaper at $299.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | MPC One+ | DrumBrute Impact |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 US MSRP at launch (May 2023) | $299 |
| Brand | Akai Professional | Arturia |
| Released | 2023-05 | 2018-08 |
| Sound engine | Sample-based MPC production engine with bundled plugin instruments (Bassline, Electric, Tubesynth, etc.) | Fully analog synthesis, 10 fixed analog voices |
| Voice count | 8 audio tracks / 128 total sequencer tracks | 10 |
| Sequencer steps | — | 64 |
| Sample playback | Yes | No |
| Onboard effects | AIR FX mastering processor, plus drum-pad effects including ring mod, bit crush and decimator | Output distortion (bypassable), per-step/per-instrument 'Color' drive/snap/crack shaping, Swing, Pattern Looper and randomness generator |
| Output count | 2 main (1/4in TRS stereo) + 4 stereo CV/Gate pairs | Master out + 4 optional individual outs (Kick, Snares, Hi-Hats, FM) + headphone |
| Midi support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered | No | No |
| Pad count | 16 | 8 |
Sources — MPC One+: akaipro.com (verified 2026-08-01). DrumBrute Impact: arturia.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the MPC One+ and DrumBrute Impact?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Sound engine: MPC One+ Sample-based MPC production engine with bundled plugin instruments (Bassline, Electric, Tubesynth, etc.) vs DrumBrute Impact Fully analog synthesis, 10 fixed analog voices
- Voice count: MPC One+ 8 audio tracks / 128 total sequencer tracks vs DrumBrute Impact 10
- Sample playback: MPC One+ true vs DrumBrute Impact false
- Onboard effects: MPC One+ AIR FX mastering processor, plus drum-pad effects including ring mod, bit crush and decimator vs DrumBrute Impact Output distortion (bypassable), per-step/per-instrument 'Color' drive/snap/crack shaping, Swing, Pattern Looper and randomness generator
- Output count: MPC One+ 2 main (1/4in TRS stereo) + 4 stereo CV/Gate pairs vs DrumBrute Impact Master out + 4 optional individual outs (Kick, Snares, Hi-Hats, FM) + headphone
- Pad count: MPC One+ 16 vs DrumBrute Impact 8