Akai MPC Live III Music Production Workstation

Akai MPC Live III Music Production Workstation, New, Action Position Back

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The future of MPC! This standalone beast boasts a step sequencer, built-in mic, and MPC-Expressive pads for morphing synths, drum articulations, FX and more.

Overview

The Akai MPC Live III is a flexible and expressive standalone music production center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life. The system's intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing, and effects make it an indispensable tool for modern music creation with no DAW or computer required.

Akai MPC Live III Overview and Tutorial:

Features:

- Standalone hardware with MPC3 OS (No computer required)
- 8 Core processor (Gen 2) - 4 x the power of MPC Live II
- 8 GB onboard RAM / 128 GB storage
- 16 full-size RGB MPCe expressive pads with 3D sensing technology
- Onboard stereo studio monitors
- Built-in high-quality studio mic for field recording, vocal takes, and quick sampling
- Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- 2 x combo inputs with mic preamps
- 16 RGB performance buttons for step sequencing / automation / effects control
- Assignable touch strip controller
- Vibrant 7" touch display
- USB-C port for computer connectivity (ISO and Android apps, seamless smart device audio sampling, and high-speed transfer of up to 24 audio channels in/out of your DAW)
- 8 CV / Gate outputs
- WiFi / Bluetooth (Ableton Link)

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Specs

- Power: External PSU (adapter), center positive, 19.0 V
- 3.42A, input voltage: 100-240V (switching adapter) VAC
- Product Size (HxWxD): 2.64" x 17.16" x 10.08" / 6.71cm x 43.59cm x 25.60cm
- Product Weight: 8.6lbs / 3.9kg

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 14.3 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MPCLIVE3XUS

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support

Reviews

(3 ratings)

Submitted January 15, 2026 by a customer from gmail.com

"Powerful Music Production Center"

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The new mpc live 3 is a game changer in the producer on the go . It has everything you need all in one machine, the new mpce expressive pads are cool ,also the new touch strip and usb c for direct sampling , the new warp ,time stretch and stem separation algorithms are excellent . I'm excited to see the Akai partnership with Native Instruments to make more plugins available for the MPC and with upgrades to the hardware, plugins in the future are going to be awesome .It is a must have and I absolutely love it. The only little problem I have is the look , I would have preferred to have the step sequencer buttons on the bottom and change the power connection back to the original.

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