AKAI
Akai Professional MPC LIVE II

The second iteration of the hugely successful Akai MPC Live with some incredible new features and upgrades making it the king of compact, portable beat making and music production.
With the Akai MPC Live II, there’s no need to compromise for portability. MPC Live II is the complete MPC experience without missing a step. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery means you can work anywhere for hours. Full-size MPC pads give you the ultimate in drum performance and the expanded function buttons allow for quick editing on-the-fly so you never miss a beat.
BUILT-IN STUDIO MONITORS
For the first time ever, you now have studio-grade monitors built-in directly to your MPC. No need to waste precious time looking for your headphones, untangling cables or powering up external monitors. These full range stereo monitors deliver low end thump along with tight top end to make portable beat-making the sonic experience you need to feel your music.
GET CONNECTED
MPC Live II integrates into your creative space with all the ports, jacks and connectivity you need. USB 3.0, 2x2 MIDI, CV/Gate, 3 stereo outs and more. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity make for a completely wireless workflow. No matter the device, MPC Live II is ready to get connected!
SUPER PERFORMANCE
MPC Live II will super charge you production. With MIDI performance to tap in to as many devices as you need, an intuitive and streamlined layout not to mention the MPC workflow features you need; 16 Levels, Note Repeat, Auto Sample, Chords & Notes More and so much more. Get ready to level up to the MPC Live II.
Exclusive Sound Content
MPC Live II comes loaded with some serious sound and sample content, including exclusive kits from
Araab Muzik, knocking samples from Decap, as well as dozens of key group instruments from F9.
ABLETON INTEGRATION
MPC Live II is Ableton Integration ready. WiFi brings you tightly synced Ableton Link integration. ALS export makes sharing your projects super simple. Ableton Control means seamless clip launching and parameter control right from MPC Live II.
Learn how to make beats with your Akai Professional hardware in the MPC Beats Academy
MPC BEATS ACADEMY
Our dedicated resource to learn and master MPC Live II. In this video series, we’ve tackled every function and feature to make it possible for you to master the MPC workflow in no time at all.
Main features of the Akai Professional MPC Live II include:
New MPC 2.10 Highlights
- 4 New Plugin Instruments: Hype, Solina, Odyssey, and Mellotron
- New AIR Vocal Insert Effect Suite w/ Automatic Vocal Tuning, AIR Doubler and AIR Harmonizer Plugins
- USB Class Compliant Audio Interface Support
- 7 new Insert Effects including Half Speed, Diode Clipper, Stutter and more
- MPC Drum and Keygroup Engine Enhancements including Akai Pro Sample Tail, Dedicated Pitch Envelope, and Keygroup Portamento
- 10 New Drum Pad Effects including Ringmod, Bitcrush, Decimator and more
- New Sample Key Detection
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- Standalone MPC – No Computer Required
- Powerful Multicore Processor System
- Built-in Stereo Monitors
- 16 Full-size Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads
- Brilliant 7-inch Multi-Touch Display
- 2 GB RAM, 16GB Onboard Storage, Over 10GB pre-installed content
- USB 2.0 Slot for Storage Drives or Midi Controllers for use in Standalone
- Expandable SSD Bay
WHEN INSPIRATION STRIKES, JUST PLAY.
PLAY SERIES - MPC EDITION
MPC Edition Play Series instruments have been custom made for MPC users, with everything redesigned to work seamlessly with your AKAI Pro Standalone Hardware.
Check out a few of the launch titles below and get ready to experience some of the finest sounds available for your Akai Professional MPC.

HOMAGE
Homage MPC Edition honors the adventurous spirit of the LA beat scene with warped melodics and distorted textures in a hands-on Play Series instrument.

ANALOG DREAMS
Analog Dreams MPC Edition combines vintage synth sounds, and adds creative effects to produce original, modern patches.

SWAY
SWAY is derived from samples of the genre’s distinct pianos, guitars, synths, and bells, all extensively processed with original, analog gear for a grainy, filtered tone. The result is a unique sound palette that captures the essence of the genre's instruments in a new and innovative way.

CLOUD SUPPLY
Cloud Supply is a specialized instrument for hazy trap hooks and smoke-soaked atmospherics.

NACHT
Explore distorted leads, thumping basses, atmospheric pads, and immersive special effects with Nacht MPC Edition for a glimpse into the darker side of techno.
EXPANSIONS FOR MPC
Expansions are versatile packs that provide Native Instruments sounds, kits, and presets meticulously crafted for specific genres. From soulful hip hop to dub techno, Expansions have what you need.
MPC Expansions have been custom made for MPC users, with everything reformatted to work seamlessly with your Akai Pro hardware.

FADED REELS
The lo-fi takeover is here. With fuzzy chords, cozy keys, dusty drums, and pastel textures, Faded Reels offers all the components to craft the perfect vibe.

HAZY DAYS
From rhythmic swing to soulful chord progressions and mellow vocals, channel laid-back, conscious hip hop with original instruments and effects.

RARE VIBRATIONS
Rare Vibrations presents a diverse mix of organic and synthesized elements for the genre-blending evolution of jazz.

LONE FOREST
The path is dim, yet dub basses and crackling beats serve as your guide. Caverns of reverb-soaked synth samples offer complexity, while specialized kits for drones and atmospherics present mesmerizing elements throughout the journey.

GLOBAL SHAKE
The UK has seen the rise of Afro bashment, along with styles like Afrobeats, gqom, kuduro, kizomba, and Afro house. This club sound is currently where it's at!
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MPC STEMS
Powered by the incredible stem separation engine from Z-Plane, with MPC Stems, users are empowered with a new tool to push the limits of musical creativity even further. MPC Stems provide premium stem separation capability to the MPC platform. Users can seamlessly extract bass, drum, vocal, and music elements from any sample or vinyl record with the press of a button. MPC Stems enable users to unlock previously unattainable levels of creative control and take music creation to a whole new dimension.