Akai Professional APC40 mkIIvsAkai Professional MPC Live III
Summary
Akai Professional APC40 mkII and Akai Professional MPC Live III: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC40 mkIICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Live IIICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 40 | 16 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 16 | 6 |
| Display | None | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | Yes |
| USB bus powered | Yes | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, Grey |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 425 × 213 × 44 mm | 436 × 256 × 67 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 3.9 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC40 mkII – 40 MPC Live III – 16
- Faders: APC40 mkII – 9 MPC Live III – 0
- Knobs / encoders: APC40 mkII – 16 MPC Live III – 6
- Released: APC40 mkII – 2014 MPC Live III – 2025
- Display: APC40 mkII – None MPC Live III – Colour LCD
- USB: APC40 mkII – USB-B MPC Live III – USB-C
Both are the same on aftertouch (None).