Akai Professional MPC Live III

Introducing the Akai Professional MPC Live III - Akai's most powerful MPC to date! This new MPC is a flexible and expressive standalone music production centre, optimised for beatmakers, producers, and live performers, helping them bring creative ideas to life.

Expanding on the user-focused features and layout introduced with the MPC Live II, the Live III pushes the boundaries even further, empowering producers and musicians to create studio-quality productions without limitations. Its intuitive sampling, sequencing, and effects engine make the Live III an indispensable tool for modern music creation - all with no DAW or computer required.

The Live III introduces innovative features such as ultra-responsive MPCe expressive pad technology, dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons, and a dynamic performance touch strip. Powered by the MPC3 OS, it delivers the iconic MPC workflow producers know and love, now enhanced with clip launching, song arranging, and advanced studio effects.

With onboard USB-C for smart device and computer connectivity, plus CV/Gate outputs, the MPC Live III integrates seamlessly with external gear, modular synths, and DAWs. The built-in condenser microphone, stereo monitors, audio interface, rechargeable battery, and dual XLR/TRS combo inputs make it a truly portable production centre. It comes with 128GB of internal storage, expandable via SSD or SD card, ensuring enough space for samples.

Designed for instant playability, endless experimentation, and precision recording, the Akai Professional MPC Live III is the ultimate tool for crafting professional beats anytime, anywhere.

Check out the video below to see the MPC Live III in action:

• Standalone Music Production Centre - no computer required!
• 7-inch multi-touch display with intuitive and easy navigation.
• New MPCe pad technology for expressive beatmaking and performance.
• 16-step sequencer with function buttons for instant electronic-style workflow.
• Built-in microphone, stereo monitors, rechargeable battery for portability.
• Performance touch-strip for dynamic real-time control.
• MPC3 OS with powerful workflow with enhanced features.
• New clip launch workflow for enhanced song arranging and performance.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to enable wireless collaboration and file transfer.

The MPC Live III is a fully standalone, portable music production studio - no computer required. Create, record, mix, and perform entirely within the MPC Live III without the need for any additional hardware.

Its intuitive touchscreen interface, dual XLR/TRS combo inputs, expanded MIDI and CV connectivity, USB-C with 24 channels of audio transfer, 32 channels of bi-directional MIDI, and direct smart device sampling provide everything needed to produce music from a single piece of equipment.

The MPC Live III is powered by a new 8-core processor and 8GB of RAM, delivering lightning-fast performance and unlocking powerful new features with the MPC3 OS. It supports up to 32 plugin instances, 16 audio tracks, desktop-quality Super Timestretch, Pro Stems Separation, the enhanced CV Playground, a clip-launching workflow, and more.

Also included is the MPC3 Pro Pack - a comprehensive expansion that elevates the MPC Live III workflow with premium plugins such as AIR Reverb Pro, AIR Visual EQ4, AIR Fabric Select, and AIR Utility.

New on the MPC Live III, the ultra-responsive MPCe pads introduce advanced 3D-sensing technology that goes beyond traditional aftertouch. This breakthrough allows X/Y control of one-shot layers, seamless sample blending, and dynamic note repeats and articulations - delivering a deeper, more expressive connection between artist and instrument than ever before.

For the first time, the MPC Live III features a powerful 16-step sequencer with dedicated function buttons for electronic music production, a performance touch strip for real-time control, and live clip looping for seamless improvisation.

The MPC Live III debuts the Clip Matrix, offering fresh inspiration and dynamic ways to develop loops in real time. Users can effortlessly turn beats into melodic ideas, record and play MIDI and audio loops of varying lengths, and launch them in any combination - all without interrupting the creative workflow.

A fully standalone music production unit, the MPC Live III features a built-in microphone for vocals and field recording, studio-quality monitors for immediate playback with punchy low-end, and an internal rechargeable battery for ultimate portability and on-the-go music production.

The MPC Live III comes with a brand-new factory sample library crafted by the world's top sound designers. It features over 1,000 MPC-ready drum kits and instruments, plus a selection of premium plugin instruments for instant creative inspiration.

• Digital Audio System
  • 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
• Pads
  • (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pas with 3D-sensing technology
  • (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
• Knobs
  • (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
• Buttons
  (60) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit
• Display
  • 6.9" / 176 mm (diagonal)
  • 5.9" x 3.7" / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)
  • Full-colour LED-backlit display with touch interface
• CPU
  • Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB, expandable via SATA connections
• 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
• Power
  • via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, centre-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