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The MPC Live III - Maximum Power for Mobile Producers!
The MPC Live III was designed for producers who don’t want to waste time. It delivers an impressive feature set with dynamic production tools, responsive controls, and sounds from some of the industry’s best sample designers. Equipped with the fastest processor ever built into an MPC, it’s perfect for everything — from simple beatmaking to complex live-performance setups. The MPC Live III raises the bar for standalone production!
Limitless Creativity
Building on the groundbreaking user-centric features and layout of the MPC Live II, the MPC Live III pushes the boundaries further and enables producers and musicians to create studio-quality productions without limits. Its intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing, and effects capabilities make it an indispensable tool for modern music production, with no DAW or computer required.
Innovative Features
The MPC Live III includes innovative features like the extremely responsive MPCe expressive pad technology, dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons, and a dynamic performance touch strip. Powered by the MPC3 operating system, this platform delivers the legendary MPC workflow with new tools for clip launching, song arranging, and studio effects.
Full Connectivity
With built-in USB-C for smart devices and computers, plus CV/Gate outputs, the MPC Live III connects seamlessly to external gear, modular synthesizers, and DAWs. The onboard microphone, powerful stereo monitors, audio interface, rechargeable battery, and two XLR/TRS combo inputs make it a truly portable production hub with 128 GB of internal storage, expandable via SSD or SD card to ensure plenty of space for samples.
Professional Beats
The MPC Live III is built for instant playability, endless experimentation, and precise recording — the ultimate music-production tool for crafting professional beats anytime, anywhere.
Unmatched Power and Speed
The MPC Live III is powered by a new 8-core processor with 8 GB of RAM, delivering lightning-fast performance and powerful new features under the MPC3 operating system. Up to 32 plug-in instances, 16 audio tracks, desktop-quality Super Timestretch, Pro Stems Separation, an expanded CV Playground, clip-launching workflows and much more are easily achievable.
With the new MPC3 Pro Pack you'll also get a comprehensive feature upgrade with professional plug-ins like AIR Reverb Pro, AIR Visual EQ4, AIR Fabric Select, and AIR Utility — for an even more versatile and creative workflow at the highest level.
Akai - Unleash the Power of Standalone!
Features
Highlights
- Powerful 8-core processor, 2nd generation - 4x faster than the MPC Live II
- 8 GB RAM & 128 GB internal storage - ideal for large projects and sample libraries
- 16 new RGB MPC pads with 3D sensing for even more expressive play
- Integrated stereo studio monitors and high-quality studio microphone
- Standalone operation with built-in battery - ideal for mobile use
- 7" Multi-Touch-Display for intuitive control
- 16 RGB buttons for sequencing, automation & more
- Touch-strip controller, WiFi/Bluetooth & 8 CV/Gate outputs
- USB-C for seamless DAW transfer and mobile integration
Audioqualität & Verarbeitung
- High-quality AD/DA converters: 24-bit at 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz
- Powerful 32-bit floating-point signal processing
- Clear, detailed sound with professional dynamic range
- Fully integrated microphone, line and phono inputs
Bedienelemente
- 16 velocity- & pressure-sensitive RGB pads with 3D sensing
- 8 pad banks for creative work
- 4 touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs + encoders
- 60 backlit function buttons for direct access
- Dedicated volume control
Performance & Speicher
- Powerful quad-core ARM processor
- 8 GB RAM for smooth operation
- 128 GB internal storage, expandable via SATA
Anschlüsse
- Inputs:
- - 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line)
- - 2x Phono (unbalanced)
- Outputs:
- - 6x TRS (balanced, line-out)
- - 1x stereo headphone output (6.35 mm)
- MIDI:
- - 2x MIDI IN, 2x MIDI OUT (5-pin)
- Other connections:
- - 4x CV/Gate (3.5 mm)
- - 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C
- - SD card slot
- - Drive bay for 2.5" SATA
- - Power supply input (power supply included)
Abmessungen
- Dimensions: 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm
- Weight: 3.9 kg
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Akai MPC Live III Groovebox Sound Sampler
Specification
- Product number 00115306
- Colour Black
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