Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Production Center

Sometimes inspiration strikes when ’re nowhere near a computer. The Akai Professional MPC Live III standalone production center gives the power to build full productions from scratch, right in hands. It combines sampling, sequencing and performance features into one portable unit with built-in mic, monitors and battery, so can create wherever the music takes . With MPC3 OS driving the system, get a fast, fluid workflow that keeps pace with ideas, plus enough horsepower and storage to handle serious studio sessions. This isn’t just a tool—it’s a trusted companion for modern producers. Akai Professional MPC Workflow With MPC3 OS Every producer wants a workflow that feels natural and unbroken. The MPC Live III builds on the foundation of the Live II, giving the next evolution of MPC production. At its core is MPC3 OS, a powerful operating system designed around musicians’ needs. It introduces expanded clip launching, song arranging and mixing tools that let take projects from sketch to finished track without leaving the MPC. Exclusive effects like Pro Reverb, EQ and Pro Stems Separation add new sound-shaping power. Akai Professional designed this system to deliver the iconic MPC workflow while pushing the format forward for today’s music makers. Akai Professional MPCe Pads for Expressive Beatmaking When ideas come through hands, the pads matter more than anything. The MPC Live III debuts Akai’s MPCe pad technology with 3D sensing, giving ultra-responsive control that reacts to velocity, pressure and subtle variations in touch. These 16 RGB pads feel alive under fingers, making finger-drumming more intuitive and sequencing more dynamic. They capture every ghost note and accent with precision, so grooves carry the same personality and energy put into them. For beatmakers, this kind of sensitivity is the difference between programming patterns and performing rhythms that truly breathe. Akai Professional Performance Controls for Live Production Control is everything when ’re shaping a performance in real time. The MPC Live III gives dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons for fast electronic-style programming, a dynamic touch strip for live effects and modulation, and 60 backlit function keys to keep essential tools at fingertips. Four touch-capacitive Q-Link knobs let twist and shape parameters instantly, while the 7" multi-touch screen ties it all together. Whether ’re building tracks in the studio or triggering sequences on stage, Akai Professional has built the controls to keep fully engaged and always in command of sound. Portable Akai Professional Production Center With Connectivity Mobility matters when don’t want to be tied to one setup. The MPC Live III has a built-in condenser mic, stereo monitors and rechargeable battery, making it a complete production center can take anywhere. Two XLR/TRS combo inputs, multiple outputs and CV/Gate options keep it flexible for hardware setups, while USB-C opens the door for both computer connection and iPhone sampling. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, transferring samples and syncing with other devices is effortless. Akai Professional has designed the Live III to travel as easily as it integrates into studio, so music never has to wait. Storage and Power Built for Modern Producers Every serious project demands speed and storage, and the MPC Live III has both. Its 8-core processor and 8GB of RAM keep sessions smooth even with demanding plug-ins and layered tracks. The 128GB of internal storage gives plenty of room for projects and sample libraries, with expansion available through SSD or SD card. For producers working with large sessions or multiple genres, this means less time worrying about limits and more time shaping music