Akai Professional LPD8 mk2vsAkai Professional MPC Live III
Summary
Akai Professional LPD8 mk2 and Akai Professional MPC Live III: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional LPD8 mk2CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Live IIICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 8 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 6 |
| Display | None | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | 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 | — | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, Grey |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 306 × 81 × 34 mm | 436 × 256 × 67 mm |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 3.9 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: LPD8 mk2 – 8 MPC Live III – 16
- Knobs / encoders: LPD8 mk2 – 8 MPC Live III – 6
- Released: LPD8 mk2 – 2021 MPC Live III – 2025
- Display: LPD8 mk2 – None MPC Live III – Colour LCD
- CV / Gate out: LPD8 mk2 – No MPC Live III – Yes
- Bluetooth MIDI: LPD8 mk2 – No MPC Live III – Yes
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and faders (0).