DISC Akai Professional MPC Live II Standalone Production System

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MPC 3.0 OS update – improved workflow, plugin instruments and more!

The MPC 3 OS marks a major leap forward in standalone music production, packed with powerful new features and refinements that elevate the legendary MPC workflow. Designed for speed, efficiency, and creative freedom, this update introduces Enhanced Main Mode, making navigation smoother and more intuitive. The new Linear Song Arranger simplifies track structuring, allowing producers to arrange their compositions seamlessly.

The upgraded Studio Mixer provides greater control over mixing, ensuring polished, professional-quality sound. Advanced Keygroups bring expanded sample manipulation capabilities, giving users even more precision over their sound design. Additionally, the XL Channel Strip enhances mixing with high-quality processing tools, making it easier than ever to achieve a refined final mix.

Beyond workflow improvements, MPC 3 also integrates Native Instruments’ renowned Play Series plugin instruments and Expansion Series libraries, offering an extensive range of high-quality sounds. The MPC Edition Play Series delivers meticulously crafted presets in an easy-to-use format, catering to both beginners and seasoned producers.

Each instrument in the series has a distinct character, designed to inspire creativity across different genres. Meanwhile, the MPC Edition Expansions provide carefully curated sound packs, drum kits, and presets, making it simple to dial in the perfect vibe for any project, whether it’s soulful hip-hop, deep dub techno, or something entirely unique. With these enhancements, MPC 3 cements itself as an essential tool for modern music production, offering a faster, more intuitive, and highly expressive workflow.

Work wherever creativity hits

The MPC Live II gives you true portability without cutting features. Its rechargeable lithium ion battery means you can take your studio with you, making beats or sampling audio away from your desk for hours. Built in storage, 2 GB of RAM and over 10 GB of pre installed content means you can get started straight out of the box. The multi touch 7 inch screen brings familiar gestures to your production workflow, making it easy to zoom, slice and arrange. There is no need to rely on a computer or even plug in to get started.

Built in monitors for instant playback

For the first time in an MPC, Akai has included built in stereo monitors. These full range speakers provide solid low end and clean highs, perfect for beat making on the move or sketching out ideas without needing headphones. If you are testing samples, auditioning sounds or tracking vocals, you can do it straight from the device.

This setup is especially helpful in tight studio spaces or when working on quick demos. You get to hear your work with clarity without needing to untangle cables or power on external gear. It is all ready to go as soon as inspiration strikes.

Full studio connectivity in a portable design

Despite its compact size, the MPC Live II is fully equipped to connect with your entire studio. It features USB 3.0 ports, MIDI in and out, three stereo outputs, phono level RCA jacks, and CV Gate connections for modular gear. It also supports WiFi and Bluetooth, so you can sync wirelessly with Ableton Live using Ableton Link or control clips and parameters directly from the unit.

The SD card slot, USB 2.0 slot, and expandable SSD bay offer plenty of room for storing your projects, samples and instruments. With this much connectivity, the MPC Live II works just as well at the heart of a large studio setup as it does in a mobile rig.

Advanced software and content included

Every MPC Live II includes Akai Professional’s MPC2 desktop software, a powerful DAW with a wide range of tools for writing, editing, mixing and mastering. It comes packed with over 100 plugins, including instruments, audio processors and vocal effects from AIR Music Tech. This gives you a full set of creative options for refining your music beyond the hardware.

On top of that, the unit is preloaded with high quality sample kits and instruments from producers like Araab Muzik and Decap, plus sound design from F9. You also get a free month of Splice to explore even more samples and loops. And if you are new to the MPC workflow or looking to sharpen your skills, the MPC Beats Academy video series is ready to walk you through each feature step by step.

Features

• 7-inch full-colour multi-touch display
• 16 velocity sensitive RGB pads
• Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Also acts as a control surface for MPC 2 software
• Ableton Link for Cross-Platform collaboration
• Includes 3-months Free Access to Splice
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB onboard storage
• Full-size SD Card Slot
• User-expandable 2.5-inch SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD)
• (2) USB-A 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Enabled

Specifications

• Pads:
  • (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
  • (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
• Knobs:
  • (4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs
  • (4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button
  • (1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
• Buttons: (27) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit
• Display:
  • 6.9” / 176mm (diagonal)
  • 5.9” x 3.7” / 151 x 93mm (width x height)
  • Full-colour LED-backlit display with touch interface
• CPU:
  • Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 16GB, expandable via SATA connections
• Connections:
  • (2) ¼” (6.35mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
  • (6) ¼” (6.35mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pair)
  • (1) ¼” (6.35mm) stereo headphone output
  • RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
  • (1) 5-pin MIDI inputs
  • (1) 5-pin MIDI outputs
  • (4) CV/Gate outputs
  • (2) USB Type-A port
  • (1) USB Type-B port
  • (1) SD card slot
  • (1) power adapter input
• Power
  • via power adaptor: 19V, 3.42A, centre-positive, included
  • via battery: lithium-ion, rechargeable, up to 5 hours of battery life
• Dimensions (width x depth x height): 411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm
• Weight: 3.38 kg
• Product code: MPCLIVE2XUK