The Akai MPC Live III is a powerful and portable music production workstation designed for producers, beatmakers, and live performers seeking complete creative freedom without the need for a computer or DAW. With a 7-inch multi-touch display, expressive MPCe pads, built-in monitors, microphone, and a rechargeable battery, this unit offers professional-grade features in a compact form factor for music creation anytime, anywhere.
The Akai MPC Live III redefines standalone music production with a robust set of tools for both studio and stage. It builds upon the MPC Live II’s layout with revolutionary features like new MPCe pads featuring 3D touch sensitivity, a touch-strip for real-time modulation, and a 16-step sequencer layout with RGB function buttons. Powered by the MPC3 OS, the MPC Live III delivers unmatched workflow enhancements such as Pro Reverb, EQ, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation, and more.
Its connectivity suite includes USB-C with multi-device MIDI and audio I/O, CV/Gate outputs for modular synths, and iPhone sampling capabilities. The built-in audio interface offers high-resolution 24-bit / 96kHz conversion and supports XLR/TRS combo inputs, RCA phono inputs, and 6 TRS outputs. All of this is housed in a rugged chassis with internal speakers, a mic, and a lithium-ion battery offering up to 4 hours of mobile operation.
Whether you’re arranging complex sequences, triggering clips live, or recording vocals directly on the unit, the MPC Live III is engineered to meet the demands of modern music producers without compromise.
| Audio Latency | 24-bit / 96kHz AD/DA conversion ms |
| Channels | 24 audio channels and 32 MIDI channels over USB-C channels |
| Battery Life | up to 4 hours hours |
| Connectivity Protocols | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, USB-A, MIDI (2x in, 2x out), CV/Gate outputs |
| Brand | Akai |
| Name | Akai MPC Live III | Standalone Music Production Center with MPCe Pads & Touch Strip |
| Primary Category | Standalone Music Production Center |
| Control Interfaces | 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPCe pads with 3D-sensing, 16 RGB step sequencer buttons, performance touch strip, 4 touch-capacitive Q-Link knobs, 360° encoder |
| Wireless Capabilities | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity |
| Dimensions | 17.2" x 10.1" x 2.6" (435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm) mm |
| Included Accessories | Built-in condenser microphone, internal stereo studio monitors |
| Mounting Options | Rugged chassis with internal speakers and mic, portable design |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) kg |
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this thing is a beast. you can do everything on here if you take the time to learn it. from sampling a simple environmental sound to completing a full track to distribute to the streaming services. i guess you will need a computer to do that last part, but other than that, you can do it all from this one device. if you want to step away from your daw and go into the woods and make a beat from the sounds around you, this is your device.