AKAI / MPC LIVE 2

MPC LIVE II is equipped with a rechargeable battery and supports standalone operation. It is packed with many features such as built-in monitor, CV/Gate connection, MIDI Multi function, etc.

■Music Production Tools
■MPC
■Standalone

Standalone, rechargeable battery, built-in monitor, CV/Gate connection, MIDI Multi function
- MPC Live II is a product worthy of inheriting the name of the previous model.

Make music anywhere
For producers who don't want to miss out on inspiration, the standalone/battery-powered MPC LIVE II was born. Enjoy the MPC experience as you want.

Enjoy an immersive music production experience
MPC Live II is the first MPC with a built-in monitoring system. Designed from the ground up, this dual tweeter/woofer speaker system allows you to monitor ideas flowing during the music production process with clear sound quality. From the low end of 808s to the punchy drum sounds of MPCs, the deep bass of basslines and the silky high end - you can hear every detail of the music you are creating. You can also turn off the built-in monitor and connect studio speakers.

The Complete MPC
The MPC Live II is equipped with the same multi-core processor as the MPC X, giving you everything you need in a modern MPC. Create music with Akai Professional's iconic 16 pads. Sequence, edit and chop samples on the clear 7-inch touchscreen color display, shape your ideas with four capacitive-touch knobs, and carefully placed buttons for a smooth workflow. The easy-to-use UI lets you create music that's full of creativity.

Portable and Functional
The MPC Live II is ready for any situation a producer needs. Equipped with three stereo 1/4-inch TRS outputs (6 mono), phono/line-level inputs, USB/MIDI/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and four TRS CV/Gate outputs, it's ready to connect and control a wide range of equipment. Control sound modules on stage, connect outboard gear in the studio, perform immersively with a USB MIDI controller and the built-in synth engine, or connect turntables for old-school flavored music production. It's also perfect for producers who move between the studio and the stage every day.

The Core of the Studio
MPC Live II can send commands to all your external MIDI devices. Akai Professional's next-generation standalone, multi-core MPC series now has a new MIDI Multi function. This turns the MPC into a powerful MIDI sequencer and the heart of your studio. A significant increase in I/O capabilities allows you to simultaneously connect and route a variety of MIDI devices, including class-compliant USB keyboards, MIDI interfaces, and USB to CV modules. This, combined with internal MIDI routing between tracks, comprehensive MIDI routing to MIDI-enabled synthesizers, drum machines, and sound modules, as well as multi-track recording capabilities, puts the MPC at the heart of your production and unleashes the true power of your equipment.

Unleash your creativity
Create anytime, anywhere. Don't wait for inspiration to strike. Take everything you need with you. The road-tested, rugged, compact body and up to 5 hours of continuous Li-ion battery life allow you to create music anywhere.

MPC Software 2
The new MPC 2 software features standalone and controller modes, and when used with the MPC 2 software, the scope of your music creation expands. Features include real-time time stretching, clip launching, VST compatibility in controller mode, standalone use on Mac/PC, and seamless integration with DAWs. With standalone mode giving you freedom from the limitations of computer-based production and controller mode for DAW-centric creative exploration, MPC Live II and MPC 2 software give you the flexibility to create music.

Splice Integration
The integration of MPC Live II with Splice simplifies sample discovery and auditioning. Splice Sounds covers a wide range of genres and offers a huge selection of high-quality royalty-free samples, sounds, presets, and loops. The Splice library is accessible over the network directly from the MPC Live II touch user interface.

Ableton Live Integration
MPC Live II is pre-mapped to Ableton Live for easy setup. Connect to Ableton Link via Wi-Fi or Ethernet using the USB to Ethernet adapter to launch Live Clips, control the mixer, instruments, and macros. MPC's music-making capabilities and acclaimed synth engines are combined with Ableton Live's fast, intuitive workflow to make music with ease.

Storage
MPC Live II includes a 16GB microSD card for internal storage. MPC Live II also features an SD card slot for storage, a 2.5"" SATA drive bay for connecting SSD or HDD drives, and a USB memory port.

■Main features of MPC LIVE II

Standalone MPC that runs on the hardware without a PC

Built-in monitor speaker

7-inch high-resolution multi-touch display

16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Also functions as a controller for MPC2.0 software (included)

Phono/line level input

3 x stereo outputs (6 Mono)

2 x 5-pin MIDI IN, 2 x 5-pin MIDI OUT

2GB RAM

16GB on-board storage

2.5-inch SATA drive bay (SSD or HDD)

For connecting USB memory and MIDI controllers

2 x USB A3.0 terminals

4 TRS CV/Gate terminals, total of 8 output terminals

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatible

Ableton Link compatible for cross-platform collaboration

■Specifications

Pads:

Velocity, pressure-sensitive pads, RGB backlight * 16

Bank access possible * 8 (via PAD BANK)

Knobs:

360-degree touch-sensitive Q-Link * 4
4 Q-Link knobs with column access via Q-Link buttons
Encoder with push-to-select function for 360-degree display navigation
Buttons: 27 dedicated function buttons; red, orange, or green backlight
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: 2GB
Storage: 16 GB expandable via SATA connection
Connections:
2 x 1/4"" (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
6 x 1/4"" (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs)
1/4"" (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
2 x 5-pin MIDI inputs
2 x 5-pin MIDI outputs
4 x stereo CV/Gate outputs / Total of 8 ports
Ethernet link port
USB Type-A port * 2
USB Type-B port
SD card slot
Power adapter input
Power source:
Via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center positive (included)
Built-in battery: Lithium ion, rechargeable, continuous operation time approx. 5 hours
Size: Approx. 412 x 244 x 46 mm (W x D x H)
Weight: Approx. 3.4 kg
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.