Akai Pro MPC Live III - Standalone Music Production Center

The Akai Professional MPC Live III is the most powerful and flexible MPC ever built, designed to be the undisputed centrepiece of your studio or live rig. Powered by the groundbreaking MPC3 OS, this standalone production centre eliminates the need for a computer, allowing beatmakers, touring musicians, and producers to create professional-grade tracks anywhere - from the couch to the stage. With four times the processing power of its predecessor, it offers a seamless, high-speed workflow for those who demand precision and portability without compromise.

Unrivalled Processing Power and Speed 
The MPC Live III is built around a massive 8-core ARM processor and 8GB of RAM, delivering a monumental leap in performance that makes everything from loading plugins to complex arrangements feel instantaneous. This horsepower allows you to run up to 32 plugin instrument tracks and 16 audio tracks simultaneously, ensuring that even your most ambitious projects never run out of steam. With 128GB of internal storage, you have a vast amount of space for your sample libraries right out of the box.

Expressive 3D Pad Technology 
Experience a new dimension of feel with the state-of-the-art MPCe performance pads. These pads utilise 3D-sensing technology that goes far beyond traditional aftertouch, allowing for multi-axis control. You can now morph through modulations, blend samples, and trigger articulations based on where you strike the pad, providing an organic, acoustic-like response that captures every nuance of your performance.

Tactile Workflow and Seamless Connectivity 
The introduction of 16 dedicated step sequencer buttons and a customisable Performance Touch Strip ensures that your creative process remains entirely hands-on. Navigate with ease using the high-resolution 7-inch multi-touch display and use the new Clip Matrix to launch loops and arrange songs in real-time. Connectivity is equally robust, featuring a 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface, USB-C for direct sampling from mobile devices, and 8 CV/Gate outputs for effortless integration with modular synthesisers.

Main features:

• Innovative engineering brings next-gen performance and iconic MPC workflow to your DAW-optional arrangement
• State-of-the-art MPCe performance pads utilise advanced 3D-sensing technology to maximise expressivity and playback possibilities that exceed the nuance and detail of aftertouch
• Performance Touch Strip gives you customizable interactivity for enhanced real-time expression
• RGB backlighting gives you colour-coded real-time feedback for painless workflow management that won’t distract on the stage or in the studio
• XYFX mode transforms the 7-in. multi-touch screen into a powerful, pliable X-Y controller for user-assignable beat-synchronised and manually adjusted FX
• Dedicated function buttons for the 16-step sequencer let you stay hands-on with your composition and performance processes - no menu diving needed
• Clip-launching matrix expands and enhances your creativity and workflow across studio arrangements and explosive performances
• 8-core engine and 8GB of RAM give you 4x the processing power and speed of the previous MPC Live for massively expanded workflow and instrument support
• MPC3 OS unlocks a wealth of galvanising features exclusive to the MPC Live III: Pro Reverb Clip Matrix, CV Playgroup, Utility Plug, EQ, Super TS, and Pro Stems Separation
• 128GB onboard storage guarantees you're never short on space, while USB-A ports and an SD card reader provide flexible additions for project management
• Built-in studio monitors and a microphone mean high-quality sampling and playback are never out of reach
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections support wireless file management, collaboration, and Ableton Link-driven configurations
• 4 touch-capacitive Q-Link knobs join 4 banks of customizable Q-Link functions for uncompromising control and personalized production tools
• Direct sampling via USB-C means your iPhone is always eligible for audial excavation
• 8 CV/Gate outputs make pain-free work of connecting to synths, sequencers, drum machines, Eurorack modules, and more
• Extensive I/O suite includes 2-in/2-out 5-pin MIDI ports, dual XLR/TRS combo-jack inputs, 6 audio outputs, RCA stereo in, 2 USB-A ports, and Class Compliant USB-C connection
• Dedicated Ableton Live Control mode provides comprehensive audio-MIDI controls and production tools directly within Ableton Live
• USB-C port allows for use as an audio and MIDI interface, with 24 and 32 bidirectional channels of each, respectively
• Multi-MIDI functionality means that up to 32 distinct MIDI devices can be connected and controlled from your MPC, all at once
• Rechargeable battery supports up to 4 hrs. of full-powered use

Tech Specs:

• Processing & Memory: 8-Core ARM Processor; 8GB RAM; 128GB Internal Storage (SATA Expandable)
  
• Control Surface: 16 MPCe 3D-Sensing RGB Pads; 7" Multi-touch Display; Performance Touch Strip
  
• Analogue Inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS Combo (Mic/Line) with Phantom Power; 2 x RCA Phono Inputs
  
• Analogue Outputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS Line Outputs; 1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphone Output
  
• Digital & Control I/O: 2 x MIDI In/Out; 8 x CV/Gate Outputs (via 4 x TRS); USB-C; 2 x USB-A
  
• Digital Performance: 24-bit AD/DA Conversion; 44.1, 48, 96 kHz Sampling Rates
  
• Power & Portability: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (up to 4 hours); Built-in Stereo Speakers & Mic
  
• Dimensions: 435.9 x 256.0 x 67 mm
• Weight: 3.9 kg
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