Akai Professional MPC Live IIIvsAkai Professional MPC Sample
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Live III 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 IIICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Sample |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 6 | 4 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | 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, Grey | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 436 × 256 × 67 mm | 194 × 236 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key differences
- Faders: MPC Live III – 0 MPC Sample – 1
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Live III – 6 MPC Sample – 4
- Aftertouch: MPC Live III – None MPC Sample – Channel
- Released: MPC Live III – 2025 MPC Sample – 2026
- CV / Gate out: MPC Live III – Yes MPC Sample – No
- Bluetooth MIDI: MPC Live III – Yes MPC Sample – No
Both are the same on pads (16).