AKAI MPC LIVE III
Meet MPC Live III, the complete MPC experience in the most portable configuration yet. Everything you need to make music anywhere at your fingertips.
THE MPC EXPERIENCE
When it comes to portability, you don’t have to compromise. MPC Live III is the complete MPC experience without missing a step. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows you to work anywhere for hours. Full-size MPC pads give you the ultimate drumming performance, and extensive function buttons allow for quick editing while playing, so you never miss a beat.
BUILT-IN STUDIO MONITORS
For the very first time, you now have studio-quality monitors built right into your MPC Live 3. You don’t have to waste precious time looking for your headphones, untangling cables, or setting up external monitors. These full-range stereo monitors deliver deep bass combined with crisp highs, turning portable beats into the sonic experience you need to really feel your music.
MPC Live II integrates into your creative space with all the ports, jacks and connectivity you need. USB 3.0, 2×2 MIDI, CV/Gate, 3 stereo outputs and more. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity provide a completely wireless workflow. Regardless of the device, MPC Live III is ready to connect!
‘S SUPER PERFORMANCE The MPC Live II will take your production to the next level. With MIDI performance capabilities to connect as many devices as you need, an intuitive and streamlined layout, and—not to mention—the MPC workflow features you need; 16 layers, note repeat, auto-sample, chords, and notes—and much, much more. Get ready to level up to the MPC Live III
- Fully standalone production—no computer required
- 7-inch multitouch display for fast and intuitive operation
- New MPCe pads – extremely responsive and highly expressive
- 16-step sequencer with function buttons for a direct, electronic workflow
- Equipped with a built-in microphone, speakers, and battery—fully portable
- Performance touch strip for real-time control of effects
- Runs on MPC3 OS with improved clip launching and an optimized workflow
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless collaboration and easy file sharing
- Expandable storage – 128GB internal, plus support for SSDs and SD cards
- 24 channels of audio in/out via USB-C
- 32 channels of MIDI in/out via USB-C
- 8-core processor: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- Class-compliant USB-C
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- 8 CV/gate outputs
- 2 bi-directional MIDI ports
- iPhone sampling via USB-C
- Ableton Control Mode via USB-C
- Sampling directly from computer and record player
- Multi-MIDI: Connection for up to 32 devices
- CPU: Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 128 GB, expandable via SATA connections
Connections on the Akai MPC Live 3
- – 2x 1/4″ (6.35 mm) Combo XLR/TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
- – 6x 1/4″ (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs)
- – 1x 1/4″ (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
- – 2x RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
- – 2x 5-pin MIDI inputs and outputs
- – 4x Stereo 1/8″ (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
- – 2x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C port, 1 SD card slot
- – (1) drive bay for 2.5″ (635 mm) SATA drive
Current
- – via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included
- – via battery: lithium-ion, rechargeable, up to 3 hours of battery life with typical use
- Dimensions
- – 17.2″ x 10.1″ x 2.6″
- – 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm
- Weight
- – 8.6 lbs.
- – 3.9 kg
There’s now also an MPC Live 3 Retro
