Akai Professional APC64vsAkai Professional MPC Live III
Summary
Akai Professional APC64 and Akai Professional MPC Live III: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC64CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Live IIICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | None |
| Pads | 64 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 6 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | TRS in, TRS out | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | Yes |
| USB bus powered | Yes | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Standalone mode | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, Grey |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 272 × 371 × 34.5 mm | 436 × 256 × 67 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 3.9 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC64 – 64 MPC Live III – 16
- Knobs / encoders: APC64 – 0 MPC Live III – 6
- Aftertouch: APC64 – Polyphonic MPC Live III – None
- Released: APC64 – 2023 MPC Live III – 2025
- Bluetooth MIDI: APC64 – No MPC Live III – Yes
- USB bus powered: APC64 – Yes MPC Live III – No
Both are the same on faders (0).