Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Center

Without the innovations of Akai’s original MPC, hip-hop, dance music, and more would be unrecognizable. The proto-DAW redefined the landscape of how we make music and interact with sounds and samples — the Akai Professional MPC Live III arrives to change the game once again. Armed with four times the processing power of its predecessor, the MPC Live III features the most advanced performance and interfacing tools yet, meticulously engineered to bring your beat-making vision to life at the speed of your creativity. The MPC Live III marks the debut of Akai’s state-of-the-art MPCe performance pads to elevate your expressivity beyond the realms of aftertouch — a capability expanded by the customizable Performance Touch Strip. Workflow enhancements and a wealth of included Live III-exclusive tools join a flood of wired and wireless — CV/Gate, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RCA, 5-pin, combo jacks, and more — connectivity options, while deep integration with Ableton, direct iPhone sampling, and multichannel functionality as a USB-C audio and MIDI interface make the Akai MPC Live III the most expressive, powerful, and versatile beat-making machine yet. Game: changed.

FEATURES

• Innovative engineering brings next-gen performance and iconic MPC workflow to your DAW-optional arrangement
• State-of-the-art MPCe performance pads utilize advanced 3D-sensing technology to maximize expressivity and playback possibilities that exceed the nuance and detail of aftertouch
• Performance Touch Strip gives you customizable interactivity for enhanced real-time expression
• RGB backlighting gives you color-coded real-time feedback for painless workflow management that won’t distract on the stage or in the studio
• XYFX mode transforms the 7-in. multi-touch screen into a powerful, pliable X-Y controller for user-assignable beat-synchronized and manually adjusted FX
• Dedicated function buttons for the 16-step sequencer let you stay hands-on with your composition and performance processes — no menu diving needed
• Clip-launching matrix expands and enhances your creativity and workflow across studio arrangements and explosive performances
• 8-core engine and 8GB of RAM give you 4x the processing power and speed of the previous MPC Live for massively expanded workflow and instrument support
• MPC3 OS unlocks a wealth of galvanizing features exclusive to the MPC Live III: Pro Reverb Clip Matrix, CV Playgroup, Utility Plug, EQ, Super TS, and Pro Stems Separation
• 128GB onboard storage guarantees you're never short on space, while USB-A ports and an SD card reader provide flexible additions for project management
• Built-in studio monitors and a microphone mean high-quality sampling and playback are never out of reach
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections support wireless file management, collaboration, and Ableton Link-driven configurations
• 4 touch-capacitive Q-Link knobs join 4 banks of customizable Q-Link functions for uncompromising control and personalized production tools
• Direct sampling via USB-C means your iPhone is always eligible for audial excavation
• 8 CV/Gate outputs make pain-free work of connecting to synths, sequencers, drum machines, Eurorack modules, and more
• Extensive I/O suite includes 2-in/2-out 5-pin MIDI ports, dual XLR/TRS combo-jack inputs, 6 audio outputs, RCA stereo in, 2 USB-A ports, and Class Compliant USB-C connection
• Dedicated Ableton Live Control mode provides comprehensive audio-MIDI controls and production tools directly within Ableton Live
• USB-C port allows for use as an audio and MIDI interface, with 24 and 32 bidirectional channels of each, respectively
• Multi-MIDI functionality means that up to 32 distinct MIDI devices can be connected and controlled from your MPC, all at once
• Rechargeable battery supports up to 4 hrs. of full-powered use