Akai Professional MPC Live IIIvsAkai Professional MPC X Special Edition
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Live III and Akai Professional MPC X Special Edition: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC Live IIICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC X Special EditionCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 6 | 24 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| Pedal inputs | — | Footswitch |
| USB bus powered | No | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, Grey | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 436 × 256 × 67 mm | 505 × 424 × 87 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 5.66 kg |
Key differences
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Live III – 6 MPC X Special Edition – 24
- Released: MPC Live III – 2025 MPC X Special Edition – 2023
- USB: MPC Live III – USB-C MPC X Special Edition – USB-B
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MPC Live III – 436 × 256 × 67 mm MPC X Special Edition – 505 × 424 × 87 mm
- Weight: MPC Live III – 3.9 kg MPC X Special Edition – 5.66 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (None), pads (16) and faders (0).