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Akai MPC LIVE 3
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The most powerful Akai Professional MPC to date, the new MPC Live III is a flexible and expressive standalone music production center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life. Building on the breakthrough user-centric features and layout of the MPC Live II, MPC Live III pushes the boundaries even further to empower producers and musicians to create studio-quality productions without limitations.
Its intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing, and effects make it an indispensable tool for modern music creation with no DAW or computer required. MPC Live III introduces innovative features like ultra-responsive MPCe expressive pad technology, dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons, and a dynamic performance touch-strip. Fueled 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 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. Designed for immediate playability, endless experimentation, and precision recording, the MPC Live III is the ultimate music production tool for creating professional beats anytime, anywhere.
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
MPC Live III is a DAWless portable music production studio. Fully standalone—no computer needed. Produce, record, mix, and perform directly from the MPC Live III with no additional hardware required.
UNMATCHED POWER AND SPEED
MPC Live III is powered by a new 8-core processor with 8GB RAM designed to deliver lightning-fast speed and powerful new features running MPC3 OS. Users can load up to 32 plugin instances, 16 audio tracks, desktop-quality Super Timestretch, Pro Stems Separation, enhanced CV Playground, clip-launching workflow, and more. MPC Live III also includes the new MPC3 Pro Pack, a comprehensive feature expansion that takes the MPC Live III workflow to the next level with new pro plugins like AIR Reverb Pro, AIR Visual EQ4, AIR Fabric Select, and AIR Utility.
EXPRESSIVE PLAYABILITY
New for MPC Live III, ultra-responsive MPCe pads feature 3D-sensing technology that goes beyond aftertouch and enables X/Y control of one-shot layers, seamless sample blending, and dynamic note repeats and articulations, creating a more expressive connection between artist and instrument than ever before.
PRECISION SEQUENCING
For the first time, MPC Live III introduces a powerhouse 16-step sequencer with function buttons for electronic-based production, a performance touch-strip for real-time control, and live clip looping for seamless improvisation.
GREATER CLIP CONTROL
MPC Live III introduces the Clip Matrix, bringing new inspiration and exciting ways to create loop ideas in real time. The Clip Matrix invites users to craft beats to melodic audio ideas at the touch of the screen and record/play MIDI and audio loops of different lengths in any launch
combination—without any workflow interruption.
ON-THE-GO WORKFLOW
A truly standalone music production unit, MPC Live III includes a built-in microphone for capturing vocals to field recording, studio monitors for instant playback with punch and surprising low-end, and an internal rechargeable battery for on-the-go music production freedom and convenience.
SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY
An intuitive touchscreen interface, stereo XLR/TRS combo jacks, enhanced MIDI and CV I/O, USB-C for 24 channels of audio transfer, 32 channels of bi-directional MIDI, and smart device direct sampling all make it easy to create, record, and produce using one piece of equipment.
SOUNDS FOR HITMAKERS
MPC Live III includes a brand-new factory sample library delivered by the world’s leading sound designers. It includes
over 1,000 MPC-ready drum kits and instruments, along with a collection of premium plugin instruments for instant inspiration.
Specification
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
- 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Input Level
- 135 mVrms (1kHz)
- Sensitivity
- 2.1 mVrms (1 kHz)
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 pads 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: 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, center-positive, included
- via battery: lithium-ion, rechargeable, up to 3 hours of battery life
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Dimensions
- 17.2” x 10.1” x 2.6”
- 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm
Weight
- 8.6 lbs
- 3.9 k
