Akai Professional MPC Live IIIvsAkai Professional MPD218
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Live III and Akai Professional MPD218: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC Live IIICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPD218CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2015 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 6 | 6 |
| Display | Colour LCD | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN 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 | Note repeat |
| Bundled software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software | MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, Grey | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 436 × 256 × 67 mm | 239 × 201 × 41 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 0.75 kg |
Key differences
- Released: MPC Live III – 2025 MPD218 – 2015
- Display: MPC Live III – Colour LCD MPD218 – None
- USB: MPC Live III – USB-C MPD218 – USB-B
- CV / Gate out: MPC Live III – Yes MPD218 – No
- Bluetooth MIDI: MPC Live III – Yes MPD218 – No
- USB bus powered: MPC Live III – No MPD218 – Yes
Both are the same on aftertouch (None), pads (16), faders (0) and knobs / encoders (6).