AKAI / MPC Live III Retro

The MPC Live III Retro is a flexible and expressive standalone Music Production Center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life. It retains the appeal of the beloved MPC Live III while adding retro coloring and feel inspired by the iconic MPC series of the late 1980s.

■Music Production Tools

■MPC

■Standalone

■Retro Model

Building upon the groundbreaking features and layout of the MPC Live II, the MPC Live III expands possibilities even further, empowering producers and musicians to create studio-quality works. With intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing, and effects capabilities, it's an essential tool for modern music production, requiring no DAW or computer.

Unleash the Power of Standalone

Packed with dynamic production tools, responsive controls, sounds designed by industry-leading sample makers, and the most powerful processor in an MPC to date, the MPC Live III redefines the power of standalone music, from basic beatmaking to demanding live performance workflows.

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The new MPC Live III, the most powerful Akai Professional MPC ever, is a flexible and expressive standalone Music Production Center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life.

Building upon the groundbreaking features and layout of the MPC Live II, the MPC Live III expands possibilities even further, empowering producers and musicians to create studio-quality works. With intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing, and effects capabilities, it's an essential tool for modern music production, eliminating the need for a DAW or computer.

The MPC Live III introduces innovative features such as ultra-sensitive MPCe pad technology, 16 function-enabled step sequencer buttons, and a touch strip for dynamic performance. Powered by MPC3 OS, the system offers the iconic MPC workflow with new clip launching, a song arrangement screen, and studio-quality effects.

The MPC Live III features a USB-C port for connecting to smartphones and computers, CV/Gate outputs, and seamless integration with external devices, modular synths, and DAWs. With a built-in condenser microphone, powerful stereo monitor speakers, audio interface, rechargeable battery, two XLR/TRS combo inputs, and 128GB of internal storage (expandable with SSD or SD card) providing ample space for samples, it's a true portable production center. The MPC Live III is designed for instant playability, endless experimentation, and precise recording, making it the ultimate music production tool for creating professional beats anytime, anywhere.

■Specifications
Connections
・ 6.35mm Combo XLR/TRS Input (1 stereo pair) x2
・ 6.35mm TRS Output (3 stereo pairs) x6
・ 6.35mm Stereo Headphone Output x1
・ RCA Input (1 stereo pair) x2
・ 5-pin MIDI Input x2
・ 5-pin MIDI Output x2
・ Stereo 3.5mm CV/Gate Output x4
・ USB Type-A Port x2
・ USB Type-C Port x1
・ SD Card Slot x1
・ Power Adapter Input x1
・ 63.5mm SATA Drive Bay x1
Power Supply
・ Power Adapter: 19V, 3.42A, Center Positive (Included)
・ Built-in Battery: Lithium-ion, Rechargeable, Up to approximately 3 hours of battery life under normal use
Dimensions
・ 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1mm
Weight
・3.9kg

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.