Akai MPC Live III Retro Edition Music Production Workstation

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Throw it back to the good ole' days of chopping and crate digging with this retro edition MPC Live III, complete with a vibey, old school colorway.

Overview

Akai's MPC Live III Retro is a powerful standalone music production center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers who want total creative freedom without a computer. It takes everything users love about MPC Live III and adds the classic Akai retro look and feel inspired by the iconic original MPCs from the late 1980s. Powered by MPC3 OS and a vibrant 7" multitouch display, MPC Live III Retro combines intuitive sampling, sequencing, and performance tools in a portable, all-in-one MPC workflow.

This standalone workhorse features a next-generation Gen 2 8-core processor that delivers four times the processing power of MPC Live II. With 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, users can load larger projects, run more plugins, and work faster with a responsive, modern production experience built for today's music creation.

Designed for both studio and stage, MPC Live III Retro includes full-size expressive RGB MPCe pads with 3D sensing technology, onboard stereo studio monitors, and a built-in high-quality microphone for instant sampling anywhere inspiration strikes. An internal rechargeable battery makes it easy to create, rehearse, and perform on the go, while comprehensive connectivity supports integration with modular gear, external instruments, and DAWs when needed.

Features:

- Standalone Music Production Center -- no computer required
- 7-inch multi-touch display with intuitive and easy navigation
- MPCe pad technology for expressive beat-making and… read more performance
- 16-step sequencer with function buttons for instant electronic-style workflow
- Built-in microphone, stereo monitors, rechargeable battery for portability
- Performance touch-strip for dynamic real-time control
- MPC3 OS with powerful workflow with enhanced features
- Clip launch workflow delivering enhanced song arranging and performance
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to enable wireless collaboration and file transfer

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Specs

- Digital Audio System:
- ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
- DACs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
- DSP: 32-bit floating point
- Mic Inputs 1 -- 2:
- Type: (2) balanced XLR+1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz -- 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.2 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 110.0 dB (A-weighted)
- SNR: 101.8 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Preamp EIN: -131 dBu (max gain, 40 ohms, A-weighted) / -127 dBu (max gain, 150 ohms, unweighted)
- Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu (Pad ON), -1 dBu (Pad OFF)
- Sensitivity: -46 dBu (Pad ON), -60 dBu (Pad OFF)
- Gain Range: 59 dB
- Line Inputs 1 -- 2:
- Type: (2) balanced XLR+1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz -- 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.1 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 110.6 dB (A-weighted)
- SNR: 98.6 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +3 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu
- Sensitivity: -20 dBu
- Gain Range: 36 dB
- Phono Inputs:
- Type: (2) unbalanced RCA
- Dynamic Range: 92 dB (A-weighted, 135 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 ohms)
- SNR: 79 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 ohms)
- THD+N: 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Input Level: 135 mVrms (1 kHz)
- Sensitivity: 2.1 mVrms (1 kHz)
- Line Outputs 1 -- 6:
- Type: (6) impedance-balanced 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz -- 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.18 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 113.8 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Output Level: +12 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100 ohms
- Headphone Output:
- Type: (1) 1/4" (6.35 mm) stereo
- Dynamic Range: 111.2 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 ohms)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz -- 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.19 dB)
- Maximum Power: 50 mW (<1% THD, 32 ohms)
- Maximum Output Level: +11 dBu
- Output Impedance: 32 ohms
- Pads:
- Quantity: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive with 3D sensing
- Banks: 8
- Knobs:
- Q-Link: 4 touch-sensitive 360 degrees with 4 selectable columns
- Encoder: 1 push 360 degrees
- Volume: 1 (270 degrees)
- Buttons:
- Quantity: 60
- Type: backlit (red, amber, green)
- Display:
- Size: 6.9" diagonal
- Active Area: 5.9" x 3.7" (150 x 93 mm)
- Type: full-color LED-backlit touchscreen
- CPU:
- Processor: quad-core ARM
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 128 GB expandable via SATA
- Connections:
- Combo Inputs: 2 XLR/TRS
- Line Outputs: 6 TRS
- Headphone: 1/4" stereo
- RCA Inputs: 2
- MIDI: 2 in / 2 out; CV/Gate: 4 stereo 1/8"
- USB: 2 Type-A, 1 Type-C
- Storage: SD slot + 2.5" SATA bay
- Power Input: adapter
- Power:
- Adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive
- Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 3 hours
- Dimensions: 17.2" x 10.1" x 2.6" (435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm)
- Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)