Akai Professional
MPC One+
$699
Released 2023-05
Best Drum Machines · head-to-head
MPC One+ vs PO-32 tonic
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PO-32 tonic is cheaper at $89. Every spec and price links to its source.
Teenage Engineering
PO-32 tonic
$89Cheaper
Released 2017-04
Which is better: the MPC One+ or PO-32 tonic?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The PO-32 tonic is the cheaper at $89.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | MPC One+ | PO-32 tonic |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 US MSRP at launch (May 2023) | $89 |
| Brand | Akai Professional | Teenage Engineering |
| Released | 2023-05 | 2017-04 |
| Sound engine | Sample-based MPC production engine with bundled plugin instruments (Bassline, Electric, Tubesynth, etc.) | Sonic Charge Microtonic-derived digital drum/percussion synthesis engine (co-developed with Sonic Charge) |
| Voice count | 8 audio tracks / 128 total sequencer tracks | 16 sound slots (unlimited additional sounds via Microtonic VST data transfer) |
| Sequencer steps | — | 16 |
| Sample playback | Yes | No |
| Onboard effects | AIR FX mastering processor, plus drum-pad effects including ring mod, bit crush and decimator | 16 real-time performance/parameter effects (beat manipulation and sound distortion) |
| Output count | 2 main (1/4in TRS stereo) + 4 stereo CV/Gate pairs | 1 (3.5mm audio I/O) + built-in speaker |
| Midi support | Yes | No |
| Battery powered | No | Yes |
| Pad count | 16 | 16 |
Sources — MPC One+: akaipro.com (verified 2026-08-01). PO-32 tonic: teenage.engineering (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the MPC One+ and PO-32 tonic?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Sound engine: MPC One+ Sample-based MPC production engine with bundled plugin instruments (Bassline, Electric, Tubesynth, etc.) vs PO-32 tonic Sonic Charge Microtonic-derived digital drum/percussion synthesis engine (co-developed with Sonic Charge)
- Voice count: MPC One+ 8 audio tracks / 128 total sequencer tracks vs PO-32 tonic 16 sound slots (unlimited additional sounds via Microtonic VST data transfer)
- Sample playback: MPC One+ true vs PO-32 tonic false
- Onboard effects: MPC One+ AIR FX mastering processor, plus drum-pad effects including ring mod, bit crush and decimator vs PO-32 tonic 16 real-time performance/parameter effects (beat manipulation and sound distortion)
- Output count: MPC One+ 2 main (1/4in TRS stereo) + 4 stereo CV/Gate pairs vs PO-32 tonic 1 (3.5mm audio I/O) + built-in speaker
- Midi support: MPC One+ true vs PO-32 tonic false
- Battery powered: MPC One+ false vs PO-32 tonic true