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Akai Pro MPC Live III Retro Standalone Music Production Centre
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SKU
MPCLIVE3RETRO
£1,399.00
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Quick overview
The Akai MPC Live III Retro is the most advanced MPC ever created, delivering a fully standalone music production experience for beatmakers, producers, and live performers. Building on the legacy of the MPC Live II, this next-generation model raises the bar with groundbreaking features, unrivalled flexibility, and studio-quality performance. Now, it's wrapped in the iconic Retro-inspired finish for a classic MPC look with modern production power.
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The Akai MPC Live III Retro is the most advanced MPC ever created, delivering a fully standalone music production experience for beatmakers, producers, and live performers. Building on the legacy of the MPC Live II, this next-generation model raises the bar with groundbreaking features, unrivalled flexibility, and studio-quality performance. Now, it's wrapped in the iconic Retro-inspired finish for a classic MPC look with modern production power.
Equipped with MPCe expressive pad technology, dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons, and a performance touch-strip, the MPC Live III offers an unmatched level of control and creativity. Powered by the MPC3 OS, it brings the iconic MPC workflow together with new tools like clip launching, advanced song arranging, and premium studio effects.
Connectivity is effortless with USB-C, CV/Gate outputs, and full integration with modular synths, DAWs, and external gear. Designed for complete portability, it includes a built-in condenser microphone, powerful stereo monitors, a rechargeable battery, and a professional audio interface. With 128GB of internal storage (expandable via SSD or SD card), there’s ample space for all your projects, samples, and sounds.
- Standalone hardware with MPC3 OS (no computer required)
- 8-Core processor (Gen 2): 4x the power of MPC Live II
- 8 GB onboard RAM / 128 GB storage
- 16 full-size RGB MPCe expressive pads with new 3D sensing technology
- Onboard stereo studio monitors
- Built-in high-quality studio mic for field recording, vocal takes, and quick sampling
- Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- 2x combo inputs with mic preamps
- 16 RGB performance buttons for step sequencing, automation, and effects control
- Assignable touch strip controller
- Vibrant 7” touch display
- USB-C port for computer connectivity (ISO and Android apps, seamless smart device audio sampling, and high-speed transfer of up to 24 audio channels in/out of your DAW)
- 8 CV / Gate outputs
- WiFi / Bluetooth (Ableton Link)
Complete Feature List
- Next-generation MPC standalone hardware
- Powered by MPC3 OS
- New unlocked features exclusive to MPC Live III Retro: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation
- New MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for ultra-flexible, expressive workflow
- 16 RGB step sequencer buttons
- Performance touch strip
- 7in. multi-touch colour screen
- 4 touch-capacitive knobs
- 8 GB internal RAM
- Internal battery: 4 hours
- Built-in studio monitors
- 24 channels of audio in/out via USB-C
- 32 channels of MIDI in/out via USB-C
- 8-core processor: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- Class-compliant USB-C
- Wi-Fi Bluetooth
- 8 CV/gate outputs
- 2 bi-directional MIDI ports
- iPhone sampling via USB-C
- Ableton Control Mode via USB-C
- Sampling directly from computer
- Multi-MIDI: Connection for up to 32 devices
- 2 XLR/combo jack/phono inputs
- 6 audio outputs
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 pas 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-colour 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 with typical use
Dimensions
- 17.2” x 10.1” x 2.6”
- 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm
Weight
- 8.6 lbs.
- 3.9 kg
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