Name: Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Center CARRY BAG KIT
Brand: Akai Professional
SKU: AKAI-MPCLIVE3CBK
Price: 1699.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Akai Professional MPC Live III with bespoke carry bag, featuring a touchscreen and colorful pads visible behind the case.

Akai Professional MPC Live III, top view of 16 RGB pads, 7-inch touchscreen, Q-Link knobs, touchstrip and built-in speaker

Akai Professional MPC Live III, red rear panel with combo inputs, outputs, MIDI ports, USB ports and DC power jack

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Akai MPC Live III in use, glowing RGB pads and touchscreen with a condenser microphone in the foreground

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The most powerful MPC to date, Akai Professional 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 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 touchstrip. 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 condenser 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, MPC Live III is the ultimate music production tool for creating professional beats anytime, anywhere.

Standalone Music Production Center – no computer required
7" multi-touch display with intuitive and easy navigation
MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for ultra-flexible, expressive workflow
16-step sequencer with function buttons for instant electronic-style workflow
Built-in microphone, stereo monitors and rechargeable battery for portability
Performance touchstrip for dynamic realtime control
MPC3 OS with powerful workflow and enhanced features
New clip launch workflow for enhanced song arranging and performance
Wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity to enable wireless collaboration and file transfer
Features exclusive to MPC Live III: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation
24 channels of audio in/out, 32 channels of MIDI in/out and Ableton Control Mode via USB-C
Sampling directly from computer

The complete package

MPC Live III is a DAW-less 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 an 8-core processor with 8GB RAM designed to deliver lightning-fast speed and powerful features running MPC3 OS. Users can load up to 32 plug-in 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 MPC3 Pro Pack, a comprehensive feature expansion that takes the MPC Live III workflow to the next level with pro plug-ins like AIR Reverb Pro, AIR Visual EQ4, AIR Fabric Select and AIR Utility.

Expressive playability

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

MPC Live III introduces a powerhouse 16-step sequencer with function buttons for electronic-based production, a performance touchstrip for realtime control and live clip looping for seamless improvisation.

Greater clip control

MPC Live III introduces Clip Matrix, bringing new inspiration and exciting ways to create loop ideas in real time. 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 – all 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 and field recordings, 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 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 plug-in instruments for instant inspiration.

Specification	Value
SKU	AKAI-MPCLIVE3CBK
Vendor	Akai Professional
Analog Digital	Digital
Built In Speakers	Yes
Included From Manufacturer	USB-C to USB-C cable Power supply
MIDI	2 × 5-pin MIDI In, 2 × 5-pin MIDI out, and USB-C
MPN	MPCLIVE3XUS
Product Unique Features	Pro Reverb EQ CV Playgroup Clip Matrix Utility Plug Super TS Pro Stems Separation
Speakers	Built-in stereo monitoring speaker system
Sequencer	64-track sequencer with control over internal tracks/instruments, external MIDI instruments and CV/gate outputs
Sampling	Built-in sampling via audio and turntable inputs Sample import via SD card or USB storage
Internal Storage Capacity	128GB
Audio Inputs	2 × 1/4"/XLR combo inputs (1 stereo pair) 2 × RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
Audio Outputs	6 × 1/4" TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs) 1/4" stereo headphone output
Onboard Controllers	16 × velocity- and pressure-sensitive pas with 3D-sensing technology Performance touchstrip
Expansion Options	2.5" SATA drive bay SD card slot
Width	17.2"
Depth	10.1"
Height	2.6"
Product Weight	8.6 lb

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