The Future of Mobile Production Is Here

Akai Professional’s MPC Live completely redefines the portable sampler workstation. It includes most of the key elements that make the MPC X freakishly cool, trading a share of surface-level control, the extended I/O, and some screen size for a lightweight and compact body that can run on rechargeable battery power. Like its big brother, the MPC Live actually runs the MPC 2.0 software platform for completely standalone operation, but you can also connect it to your computer. A set of 16 amazing pads, four Q-Link encoders plus a master encoder, dedicated buttons, and a 7″ multi-touch display deliver an impressive amount of control, so although this MPC is more complex than any old-school model, you’ll never find one that’s easier to learn than the MPC Live.

Akai Professional MPC Live II Standalone Sampler and Sequencer Features:

• A compact standalone DAW that lets you untether from your PC or AC
• Classic sampling workstation with the flexibility of a modern DAW
• Built-in stereo speaker system delivers immersive sound wherever you go
• 7-inch high-resolution multitouch display complements streamlined controls
• 16 of the best velocity-/pressure-sensitive pads you’ll ever feel
• Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery can run for up to 6 hours
• Firmware 2.10 introduces 14 new plug-ins: 4 instruments (Hype, Solina, Odyssey, and Mellotron), 7 insert effects (Half Speed, Diode Clipper, Stutter, Diffuser Delay, Sample Delay, Limiter, and Granulator), and AIR Vocal Insert Effect Suite (Vocal Tuner, Vocal Doubler, and Vocal Harmonizer)
• Option to plug USB class-compliant interfaces directly in for DAW-less recording of vocals and instruments
• MPC Drum and Keygroup Engine Enhancements such as Akai Pro Sample Tail, Dedicated Pitch Envelope, and Keygroup Portamento
• Brand-new drum pad effects including Ringmod, Bitcrush, and Decimator
• MIDI Multi capability enables you to take command of all of your external MIDI gear
• CV/gate outputs for analog control of synthesizers, drum machines, and similar equipment
• 16GB of internal storage, external hard drive support, full-size SD card slot, and USB-A 3.0 slots for thumb drives
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled offers wireless connectivity
• Splice integration for fast, easy access to your sample library
• Ableton Link for cross-platform collaboration