(B-Stock) Akai MPC Live III Retro Standalone Music Production Center
(B-Stock) Akai - MPC Live III Retro Standalone Music Production Center with 7" Multi-Touch Display
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Standalone Music Production Center
Akai - MPC Live III Retro
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standalone freedom and creativityAkai 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 new 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.
Amazing Features
• Standalone Music Production Center—no computer required
• 7-inch multi-touch display with intuitive and easy navigation
• New MPCe pad technology for expressive beatmaking and 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
• New clip launch workflow for enhanced song arranging and performance
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to enable wireless collaboration and file transfer
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Digital Audio System | ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz DACs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating point |
|---|---|
| Mic Inputs 1–2 | (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 Ω source, A-weighted), -127 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted) Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -1 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF) Sensitivity: -46 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -60 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF) Gain Range: 59 dB |
| Line Inputs 1–2 | (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 | (2) unbalanced RCA Dynamic Range: 92 dB (A-weighted, 135 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 Ω source) SNR: 79 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 Ω source) THD+N: 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS) Maximum Input Level: 135 mVrms (1kHz) Sensitivity: 2.1 mVrms (1 kHz) |
| Line Outputs 1–6 | (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 Ω |
| Headphone Output | (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone Dynamic Range: 111.2 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 Ω headphones) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.19 dB) Maximum Power Delivered: +50 mW (<1% THD, 32 Ω headphones) Maximum Output Level: +11 dBu Output Impedance: 32 Ω |
| Pads | (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pas with 3D-sensing technology (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 (1) 270° volume control |
| Buttons | (60) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit |
| Display | 6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal) 5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height) Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface |
| CPU | Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor RAM: 8 GB Storage: 128 GB, expandable via SATA connections |
| Connections | (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) Combo XLR/TRS inputs (1 stereo pair) (6) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs) (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output (2) RCA inputs (1 stereo pair) (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs (2) 5-pin MIDI outputs (4) Stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs (2) USB Type-A ports (1) USB Type-C® port (1) SD card slot (1) power adapter input (1) drive bay for 2.5” (635 mm) SATA drive |
| Power | via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included via battery: lithium-ion, rechargeable, up to 3 hours of battery life with typical use |
| 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 |
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