Akai Pro MPC Live III – standalone production workstation with 16 pressure- and motion-sensitive MPCe 3D pads, 7" touchscreen, built-in stereo speakers and mic, MIDI, CV/Gate, USB-C connectivity, and up to 3 hours of battery-powered mobility.
The Akai Pro MPC Live III is a powerful, portable music production workstation designed for beatmakers, producers, live performers and songwriters. Featuring next-generation MPCe pads that respond to pressure and 3D movement, it allows for expressive, dynamic performance. The 16-step sequencer and responsive touch strip make rhythm creation intuitive, while the Clip Matrix lets you launch loops and arrangements effortlessly.
With built-in stereo speakers and a microphone, the MPC Live III is a truly standalone solution. Its integrated battery provides up to 3 hours of unplugged operation. Connectivity includes USB-C, 5-pin MIDI, CV/Gate, combo XLR/TRS and RCA phono inputs, making it easy to integrate into modular setups, synth rigs, or studio systems.
KEY FEATURES
- 16 MPCe pads with velocity and 3D motion sensitivity
- 7" full-color touchscreen interface
- Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
- 128 GB internal storage, expandable via SSD/SD
- 2 combo XLR/TRS inputs, microphone input, 2 × RCA phono
- 6 TRS outputs, headphone output, 4 × CV/Gate (stereo)
- 2 × MIDI IN and 2 × MIDI OUT (5-pin)
- 2 × USB-A ports and 1 × USB-C
- Rechargeable battery with up to 3 hours runtime
- Rugged and portable chassis – only 3.9 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Processor: ARM Quad-core, 8 GB RAM
- Internal storage: 128 GB (expandable via SSD/SD)
- Pads: 16 MPCe, pressure- and motion-sensitive, 8 banks
- Display: 7” touchscreen, full-color
- Audio inputs: 2 × combo XLR/TRS, 2 × RCA, mic input
- Audio outputs: 6 × TRS, headphone, 4 × CV/Gate (stereo)
- MIDI: 2 × IN, 2 × OUT (5-pin)
- USB: 2 × USB-A, 1 × USB-C
- Additional features: built-in mic, stereo speakers, battery
- Dimensions: 435.9 × 256 × 67.1 mm
- Weight: 3.9 kg









