Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Center

Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Center We built MPC Live III for producers who move fast. It’s packed with dynamic production tools, responsive controls, sounds designed by the industry’s top sample makers, and the fastest processor of any MPC to date. From basic beatmaking to advanced music production and the most demanding live-performance workflows, MPC Live III redefines the power of standalone. An Icon Evolves MPC has been at the heart of modern music—powering iconic records, shaping genres, and defining the sound of a generation. We’ve listened closely to the creators behind that legacy, taking in what you need to stay inspired and keep creating. MPC Live III is the result: a genre-defying, boundary-breaking production machine built for wherever music takes you. It honors the past, drives the present, and empowers you to shape what’s next. Unbelievably Fast, Undeniably Slick Powered by the fastest processor we’ve ever put in an MPC, this complete standalone system gives you all the production, mixing, and performance capabilities you expect from next-gen Akai Pro hardware, while unlocking the full potential of the MPC3 operating system. Experience dynamic features like Pro Stems Separation and the ability to load up to 32 instrument plugin instances and 16 audio tracks seamlessly. This is creative horsepower without bottlenecks—it’s your flow, uninterrupted. The Classic MPC Pad, Reimagined MPC Live III debuts our new MPCe pads: 3D-sensing, ultra-responsive, and designed for more nuanced expression and performance. These pads enable X/Y control of one-shot layers, seamless sample blending, and dynamic note repeats and articulations for more ways to perform and produce with feeling. Standalone, Portable, Designed to Adapt MPC Live III is built to break out of the studio. With onboard battery, speakers, and mic, plus deep MIDI and CV control, your full setup goes wherever inspiration hits—no laptop, no limits. Whether you’re programming beats, sampling grooves, layering stems, triggering clips, or sequencing a whole track from scratch, MPC Live III’s got the range to keep up. Expanded Workflow for the Perfect Drop For the first time ever in an MPC, clip launching, step sequencing, and assignable performance buttons empower new ways of working—beyond the classic production toolkit. Trigger clips that land on the one. Lock in basslines and grooves that form the backbone of electronic styles. Whether you’re building a live set or dialing in the perfect drop, this MPC is for modern performance. KEY FEATURES Expressive pads 16 MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for flexible music production and expressive performance 16-step sequencer Dedicated controls for groovebox-style workflow Built-in condenser microphone For those moments when inspiration strikes Direct sampling via USB-C Grab sounds from your computer or smartphone to expand your palette 8-core processor
with 8GB RAM The most powerful processor ever put in an MPC 24-channel audio
interface With 32 channels of MIDI for seamless DAW integration, via class-compliant USB-C connection Classic MPC-style beatmaking and programming tools All the essentials Wi-Fi and Bluetooth To enable wireless collaboration and file transfer Ableton control mode Connect via USB-C to use MPC as a controller for Ableton Live MPC Pro Pack Powered by next-gen MPC3 OS and enhanced with new MPC Pro Pack features like studio-grade time-stretch, clip-launching, expanded CV control, and new pro plugins Standalone operation Create freely and without distraction — no computer required 7-inch multi-touch display Intuitive layout and easy navigation, stay in the zone and in control Touch-strip and four rotary encoders Add tactile control for dynamic real-time performance Rechargeable 4hr 
battery life Run your session off the grid or on the plane Clip Matrix Clip launch workflow for enhanced song arranging and performance Powerful stereo monitors For instant playback Included sounds and samples Access over 1,000 MPC-ready drum kits and instruments, along with a collection of premium plugin instruments for instant inspiration Technical Specifications 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 Mic Inputs 1–2 (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 Line Inputs 1–2 (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 Phono Inputs (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 0.002% (1 kHz, 3 dBu, -1 dBFS) Maximum Input Level 16 dBu Sensitivity -20 dBu Gain Range 36 dB Line Outputs 1–6 (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 Headphone Output (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 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-color LED-backlit display with touch interface CPU Processor: 8 x 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, center-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