Akai Professional MPC Live IIvsAkai Professional MPC Live III
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Live II and Akai Professional MPC Live III: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC Live IICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Live IIICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 5 | 6 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| USB bus powered | No | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, Grey |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 412 × 244 × 46 mm | 436 × 256 × 67 mm |
| Weight | 3.38 kg | 3.9 kg |
Key differences
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Live II – 5 MPC Live III – 6
- Released: MPC Live II – 2020 MPC Live III – 2025
- USB: MPC Live II – USB-B MPC Live III – USB-C
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MPC Live II – 412 × 244 × 46 mm MPC Live III – 436 × 256 × 67 mm
- Weight: MPC Live II – 3.38 kg MPC Live III – 3.9 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (None), pads (16) and faders (0).