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Akai Professional MPC LIVE III
The MPC Live III is Akai Professional’s most powerful MPC ever - delivering 4x the processing power of its predecessor in a fully standalone music production center. Designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life.
Building on the groundbreaking MPC Live II, the Live III pushes creativity further with expanded features, intuitive controls, and next-level performance capabilities. Its advanced sampling, sequencing, and effects engine deliver a complete, studio-quality workflow - no computer or DAW required.
- Main features of the Akai Professional MPC LIVE III include:
- Standalone hardware with MPC3 OS (No computer required)
- 8 Core processor (Gen 2) - 4 x the power of MPC Live II
- 8 GB onboard RAM / 128 GB storage
- 16 full-size RGB MPCe expressive pads with new 3D sensing technology
- Onboard stereo studio monitors
- Built-in high-quality studio mic for field recording, vocal takes, and quick sampling
- Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- 2 x combo inputs with mic preamps
- 16 RGB performance buttons for step sequencing / automation / effects control
- Assignable touch strip controller
- Vibrant 7” touch display
- USB-C port for computer connectivity (ISO and Android apps, seamless smart device audio sampling, and high-speed transfer of up to 24 audio channels in/out of your DAW)
- 8 CV / Gate outputs
- WiFi / Bluetooth (Ableton Link)
MPC Live III introduces innovative features like ultra-responsive MPCe expressive pad technology, dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons, and a dynamic performance touch-strip. Fuelled by MPC3 OS, this system offers the iconic MPC workflow with new clip launching, song arranging, and studio effects.
With onboard USB-C for smart devices and computer connectivity, along with CV/Gate outputs, MPC Live III seamlessly integrates with external gear, modular synths, and DAWs. Its built-in condenser microphone, powerful stereo monitors, audio interface, rechargeable battery, and two XLR/TRS combo inputs make it a truly portable production center with 128GB of internal storage expandable via SSD or SD card to ensure ample space for samples.
- ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
- DACs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
- Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating point
- (2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.2 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 110.0 dB (A-weighted)
- SNR: 101.8 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Preamp EIN: -131 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted); -127 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted)
- Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -1 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF)
- Sensitivity: -46 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -60 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF)
- Gain Range: 59 dB
- (2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.1 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 110.6 dB (A-weighted)
- SNR: 98.6 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +3 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu
- Sensitivity: -20 dBu
- Gain Range: 36 dB
- (2) unbalanced RCA
- Dynamic Range: 92 dB (A-weighted, 135 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 Ω source)
- SNR: 79 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 Ω source)
- THD+N: 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Input Level: 135 mVrms (1 kHz)
- Sensitivity: 2.1 mVrms (1 kHz)
- (6) impedance-balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.18 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 113.8 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Output Level: +12 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100 Ω
- (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone
- Dynamic Range: 111.2 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 Ω headphones)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.19 dB)
- Maximum Power Delivered: +50 mW (<1% THD, 32 Ω headphones)
- Maximum Output Level: +11 dBu
- Output Impedance: 32 Ω
- (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with 3D-sensing technology
- (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
- (4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs
- (4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button
- (1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
- (1) 270° volume control
- (60) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit
- 6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal)
- 5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)
- Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
- Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 128 GB, expandable via SATA connections
- (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) Combo XLR/TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
- (6) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs)
- (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
- (2) RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
- (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
- (2) 5-pin MIDI outputs
- (4) Stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
- (2) USB Type-A ports
- (1) USB Type-C® port
- (1) SD card slot
- (1) power adapter input
- (1) drive bay for 2.5” (635 mm) SATA drive
- 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
- 17.2” x 10.1” x 2.6”
- 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm
- 8.6 lbs.
- 3.9 kg
- Powered by MPC3 OS
- New unlocked features exclusive to MPC Live III: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation
- New MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for ultra-flexible, expressive workflow
- 16 RGB step sequencer buttons
- Performance touch strip
- 7 in. multi-touch color screen
- 4 touch-capacitive knobs
- 8 GB internal RAM
- Internal battery: 4 hours
- Built-in studio monitors
- 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
- Multi-MIDI: Connection for up to 32 devices
- 2 XLR/combo jack/phono inputs
- 6 audio outputs