Akai Professional MPC Live IIvsAkai Professional MPC Sample
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Live II and Akai Professional MPC Sample: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC Live IICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Sample |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 5 | 4 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | TRS in, TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | No |
| USB bus powered | No | Yes |
| 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 | Standalone only; MPC3 project export planned |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 412 × 244 × 46 mm | 194 × 236 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 3.38 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key differences
- Faders: MPC Live II – 0 MPC Sample – 1
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Live II – 5 MPC Sample – 4
- Aftertouch: MPC Live II – None MPC Sample – Channel
- Released: MPC Live II – 2020 MPC Sample – 2026
- USB: MPC Live II – USB-B MPC Sample – USB-C
- CV / Gate out: MPC Live II – Yes MPC Sample – No
Both are the same on pads (16).