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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Live III

Current
Released 2025

Portable flagship: eight-core CPU, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 3D-sensing pads, XLR/TRS combo inputs, phono ins, six outputs, dual MIDI, CV/Gate, a SATA bay and up to three hours on battery.

Replaces MPC Live II

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Akai Professional
Status
Current
Released
2025

Pads & controls

Aftertouch
None
Pads
16
Faders
0
Knobs / encoders
6
Display
Colour LCD
Pitch / mod
None

Connectivity

USB
USB-C
MIDI ports
DIN in, DIN out
CV / Gate out
Yes
Bluetooth MIDI
Yes
USB bus powered
No

Features & software

Features
Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered
Bundled software
MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software

Size & weight

Colours
Black, Grey
Dimensions (W × D × H)
436 × 256 × 67 mm
Weight
3.9 kg

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