AKAI MPC LIVE III
For over 30 years, Akai Professional’s MPCs have been a staple in producers’ studios around the world, shaping modern music. With the MPC Live III, Akai Professional delivers the most complete and powerful tool ever developed: a true standalone music production station, capable of replacing a computer while offering a unique tactile and expressive experience. Designed for the most demanding and creative beatmakers, producers, and live performers, the MPC Live III brings together maximum innovation, advanced flexibility, and total mobility.
Key Features of the MPC Live III
- Standalone music production workstation — no computer required
- 7-inch multi-touch display for smooth and intuitive navigation
- New MPCe pad technology with X/Y control and advanced articulations for more expressive beatmaking and performance
- 16-step sequencer with dedicated buttons for an electronic-style workflow
- Built-in microphone, stereo speakers, and rechargeable battery for total portability
- Performance touch strip for dynamic real-time control
- MPC3 OS system providing a powerful workflow with new functions
- New Clip Matrix mode for enhanced arrangements and live performance
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless collaboration and file transfer
Unmatched Standalone Creative Power
The MPC Live III is the most powerful standalone music production station ever created by Akai Professional. Behind its compact format lies a new high-performance architecture, four times more powerful than the previous generation, built around an 8-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of internal storage. Powered by the new MPC3 OS, the MPC Live III delivers unprecedented power and fluidity, for a clearer and more versatile workflow: up to 32 plugin instances, 16 simultaneous audio tracks, and studio-grade processing such as Super Timestretch and professional-level Stems separation.
Next-Level Expressive Pads
Ultra-responsive performance pads have always been at the heart of the MPC experience, and the MPC Live III takes it to the next level with the introduction of MPCe 3D-sensing technology. These 16 RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads go far beyond traditional aftertouch: integrated XY control, sample blending, dynamic repeats, advanced articulation nuances... Every strike becomes a full performance. The result: a more vivid, organic feel that brings the artist even closer to the instrument.
A Sequencer Built for Performance
With the MPC Live III, Akai introduces for the first time a 16-step sequencer with its own dedicated buttons, perfect for composing precise rhythms or improvising live. The unit also features a performance touch strip, offering instant control of effects and parameters in real time.
A true asset for both stage and studio, the new Clip Matrix opens up brand-new possibilities: launch, combine, and chain your MIDI and audio loops of different lengths with a simple gesture on the touchscreen, allowing you to create spontaneous, dynamic, and fluid arrangements without ever breaking your creative flow.
Your New Mobile Production Studio
The MPC Live III is designed to be used anywhere, without compromising your workflow thanks to its many advanced features, including:
- A built-in microphone, placed in the center of the soundbar, to capture vocals, instruments, or sounds directly in the field, ready to mix, sample, and integrate instantly into your productions.
- A built-in professional stereo sound system on the underside of the MPC, delivering powerful, precise bass so you can immediately listen to and share your creations.
- An integrated rechargeable battery providing several hours of autonomy, giving you the freedom to produce anywhere without constraints.
Seamlessly transition from home studio to stage, or even outdoors, while keeping the full power and capabilities of your production station.
Universal Connectivity and Integration
Designed as a true creative hub, the MPC Live III adapts to any setup. Whether connecting a microphone, instrument, or turntable, its 2 combo XLR/TRS inputs and RCA phono input cover all your recording needs. The 6 balanced TRS outputs allow precise multichannel routing to a mixer or external system.
Producers and modular musicians benefit from multiple MIDI ports and 8 CV/Gate outputs, ensuring total compatibility with analog synths, modular rigs, or any MIDI equipment. With its multichannel USB-C connectivity, the MPC also acts as a true audio/MIDI interface, offering up to 24 audio channels and 32 MIDI channels, compatible with Ableton Control Mode, and even allowing direct sampling from a computer or iPhone.
Finally, its wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) makes data sharing, collaboration, and software updates easier. Standalone or integrated, the MPC Live III stands as a central, evolving platform at the heart of any musical setup.
Sounds Designed for Hits
Built for tomorrow’s hitmakers, the MPC Live III comes loaded with a vast collection of sounds and instruments created by top sound designers. Over 1,000 kits, instruments, and loops are immediately available when you launch your MPC, enhanced by the brand-new MPC3 Pro Pack, which includes a wide selection of studio-grade plugins such as AIR Reverb Pro, AIR Visual EQ4, and AIR Fabric Select — a solid, versatile foundation that lets you create instantly and give your productions a professional edge from the very first note.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
- Next-generation standalone MPC production workstation
- ARM 8-core processor (4 high-performance cores + 4 low-power cores)
- Powered by MPC3 OS operating system
- New exclusive MPC Live III features: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super Timestretch, Pro Stems Separation
- 8 GB of internal RAM
- 128 GB of internal storage, expandable via SATA connection
- 16 new MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for ultra-expressive and flexible workflow: advanced X/Y control, precise articulation nuances, dynamic repeats...
- Integrated 16-step sequencer with 16 dedicated buttons for electronic-style workflow
- Performance touch strip
- Built-in condenser microphone for quick idea recording and sampling
- Clip Matrix mode to launch, combine, and chain MIDI and audio loops for optimized arrangements and performance
- 7’’ full-color multitouch display
- 4 touch-sensitive Q-Link encoders with 4 banks accessible via Q-Link selector
- 360° navigation encoder with push function
- Integrated high-performance monitoring speakers
- Inputs: 2 combo XLR/jack + RCA phono input
- Outputs: 6 TRS audio outputs, 8 CV/Gate minijacks, TRS headphone output
- 2 bidirectional MIDI I/O ports
- Class-compliant USB-C connection
- 24 audio channels and 32 MIDI channels I/O via USB-C
- Direct sampling from an iPhone via USB-C
- Ableton Control Mode via USB-C
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless collaboration and file transfer
- Direct sampling from a computer
- Multi-MIDI to connect up to 32 devices
- Built-in lithium-ion battery providing 3 to 4 hours of autonomy
- Includes external 19V / 3.42A power supply
- Weight & dimensions: 3.9 kg, 435.9 × 256.0 × 67.1 mm
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