AKAI MPC LIVE III [Pre-order / Expected arrival: Late November to December] [Standalone MPC with built-in monitor speakers] (Akai)

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★Standalone MPC with built-in monitor speaker that has improved functionality in every aspect★

MPC Live III, Akai Professional's most powerful MPC to date, is a flexible and expressive standalone Music Production Center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life.

Building on the groundbreaking features and layout of MPC Live II, MPC Live III expands the possibilities even further, empowering producers and musicians to create studio-quality productions. With intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing, and effects capabilities, it's an essential tool for modern music production—no DAW or computer required.

MPC Live III introduces innovative features like ultra-responsive MPCe pad technology, 16 dedicated Step Sequencer buttons, and a touch strip for dynamic performance. Powered by MPC3 OS, the system delivers the iconic MPC workflow with new clip launch capabilities, song arrangement screens, and studio-quality effects.

Equipped with a USB-C port for connecting to smartphones and computers, and CV/Gate outputs, the MPC Live III seamlessly integrates with external gear, modular synths, and DAWs. With a built-in condenser microphone, powerful stereo monitor speakers, an audio interface, a rechargeable battery, two XLR/TRS combo inputs, and 128GB of internal storage (expandable with SSD or SD card) that provides ample space for samples, it's a true portable production center.

Designed for instant performance, limitless experimentation, and precise recording, MPC Live III is the ultimate music production tool for creating professional beats anywhere, anytime.

■Main Features◎Standalone Music Production Center (no PC required)
◎ Intuitive and easy-to-use 7-inch multi-touch display ◎ New MPCe pad technology for expressive beatmaking and performance ◎ 16 function-enabled step sequencer buttons for electronic-style workflow ◎ Built-in condenser microphone, stereo monitor speaker, and rechargeable battery for increased portability ◎ Performance touch strip for dynamic real-time control ◎ MPC3 OS with powerful workflow
Enhanced song arrangement screen and new clip launch functionality Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality for wireless connection and file transfer

■Feature List◎Next-generation standalone MPC hardware◎Operates on MPC3 OS◎New features exclusive to MPC Live III: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation
◎MPCe pad with 3D sensing technology for flexible and expressive workflow ◎16 step sequencer buttons with RGB lighting
Performance Touch Strip, 7-inch multi-touch color screen, and four capacitive-touch Q-Links knobs
◎8GB RAM ◎Built-in battery: Approximately 3 hours ◎Built-in studio monitor speaker ◎24-channel audio input/output via USB-C port ◎32-channel MIDI input/output via USB-C port ◎8-core processor: 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores ◎Class-compliant USB-C port ◎Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality ◎8 CV/Gate outputs
◎Bidirectional MIDI port ◎Sampling from iPhone via USB-C ◎Ableton control mode via USB-C ◎Sampling directly from computer ◎Multi-MIDI: connect up to 32 devices ◎2 XLR/Combo Jack/Phono inputs
◎6 audio outputs

Main Specifications: Digital Audio System: ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter): 24-bit, 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter): 24-bit, 44.1, 48, or 96kHz
Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating-point calculation Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with 3D sensing technology
- 8 Pad Bank buttons for accessing the Bank
◎Knob・Touch-sensitive 360° Q-Link knob x4
4 Q-Link buttons for accessing the Q-Link knob row
1 x 360° encoder knob (push for on-screen navigation and selection)
・270° volume control knob x1
Buttons: 60 dedicated function buttons (with red, orange, and green backlights)
Display: 6.9 inches / 176 mm (diagonal)
5.9" x 3.7" / 150 x 93mm (W x H)
- Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface - CPU
Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB, expandable via SATA connection. Connections: Two 6.35mm combo XLR/TRS inputs (one stereo pair)
- 6.35mm TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs) x6
・6.35mm stereo headphone output x1
- 2 RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
- 2 x 5-pin MIDI inputs
- 5-pin MIDI output x2
- 4x stereo 3.5mm CV/Gate outputs
- 2x USB Type-A ports
・1x USB Type-C port
・SD card slot x1
・Power adapter input x1
- 1x 635mm SATA drive bay
Power Supply: Via power adapter: 19V, 3.42A, center positive (included)
Built-in battery: Lithium-ion, rechargeable, lasts up to 3 hours under normal use. Dimensions: 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1mm
◎Weight: 3.9kg

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