Akai MPC Live III RETRO
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- Innovative engineering brings next-gen performance and iconic MPC workflow to your DAW-optional arrangement
- State-of-the-art MPCe performance pads utilize advanced 3D-sensing technology to maximize expressivity and playback possibilities that exceed the nuance and detail of aftertouch
- Performance Touch Strip gives you customizable interactivity for enhanced real-time expression
- RGB backlighting gives you color-coded real-time feedback for painless workflow management that won’t distract on the stage or in the studio
$2,399.00
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Music Production Centre
MPC Live III Retro honors the innovation and influence of music‑making machines that do both. The original MPCs of the late 1980s set the visual and creative foundation for modern beatmaking and hip‑hop culture, helping to define the art of sampling.
With expressive pads, a hands‑on workflow, and a clean layout, these machines shaped how music has been created and celebrated for nearly four decades. MPC Live III Retro pays tribute to that legacy, reimagining the soul of the originals through the lens of a powerful new standalone MPC, finished in the classic Akai Professional colorway. Vintage attitude meets modern performance in a special retro edition built for today’s creators.
MPC Live III Retro honors the innovation and influence of music‑making machines that do both. The original MPCs of the late 1980s set the visual and creative foundation for modern beatmaking and hip‑hop culture, helping to define the art of sampling.
Under the retro exterior lives everything that makes MPC Live III a true studio and stage centerpiece: powerful standalone performance, a streamlined workflow, and complete freedom from your computer.
MPC Live III Retro delivers the same flagship experience as the MPC Live III, running MPC3 OS on next‑generation hardware for a fast, fluid, and deeply expressive creative flow. Whether you’re sketching ideas, building full productions, or performing live, it’s designed to keep your process focused and uninterrupted.
FEATURES
- Innovative engineering brings next-gen performance and iconic MPC workflow to your DAW-optional arrangement
- State-of-the-art MPCe performance pads utilize advanced 3D-sensing technology to maximize expressivity and playback possibilities that exceed the nuance and detail of aftertouch
- Performance Touch Strip gives you customizable interactivity for enhanced real-time expression
- RGB backlighting gives you color-coded real-time feedback for painless workflow management that won’t distract on the stage or in the studio
- XYFX mode transforms the 7-in. multi-touch screen into a powerful, pliable X-Y controller for user-assignable beat-synchronized and manually adjusted FX
- Dedicated function buttons for the 16-step sequencer let you stay hands-on with your composition and performance processes — no menu diving needed
- Clip-launching matrix expands and enhances your creativity and workflow across studio arrangements and explosive performances
- 8-core engine and 8GB of RAM give you 4x the processing power and speed of the previous MPC Live for massively expanded workflow and instrument support
- MPC3 OS unlocks a wealth of galvanizing features exclusive to the MPC Live III: Pro Reverb Clip Matrix, CV Playgroup, Utility Plug, EQ, Super TS, and Pro Stems Separation
- 128GB onboard storage guarantees you’re never short on space, while USB-A ports and an SD card reader provide flexible additions for project management
- Built-in studio monitors and a microphone mean high-quality sampling and playback are never out of reach
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections support wireless file management, collaboration, and Ableton Link-driven configurations
- 4 touch-capacitive Q-Link knobs join 4 banks of customizable Q-Link functions for uncompromising control and personalized production tools
- Direct sampling via USB-C means your iPhone is always eligible for audial excavation
- 8 CV/Gate outputs make pain-free work of connecting to synths, sequencers, drum machines, Eurorack modules, and more
- Extensive I/O suite includes 2-in/2-out 5-pin MIDI ports, dual XLR/TRS combo-jack inputs, 6 audio outputs, RCA stereo in, 2 USB-A ports, and Class Compliant USB-C connection
- Dedicated Ableton Live Control mode provides comprehensive audio-MIDI controls and production tools directly within Ableton Live
- USB-C port allows for use as an audio and MIDI interface, with 24 and 32 bidirectional channels of each, respectively
- Multi-MIDI functionality means that up to 32 distinct MIDI devices can be connected and controlled from your MPC, all at once
- Rechargeable battery supports up to 4 hrs. of full-powered use
- Model:MPC Live III, Retro Edition
- Type:Standalone Music Production Center
- Pads:16 x RGB Expressive Pads
- Other Controllers:Multi-function Touchstrip, 60 x RGB-backlit Buttons, 4 x 360° Q-Link Knobs, 1 x 360° Nav Encoder
- Display:6.9″ LED Touchscreen
- Polyphony:256 x Stereo Voices
- Sequencer:16-step, 32 x Plugin Tracks, 16 x Audio Tracks
- Storage:128GB Internal, 1 x SD Slot (rear, card sold separately), 2.5″ SATA Drive Bay (bottom, drive sold separately)
- Analog Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4″ Combos (preamp), 1 x Dual RCA Phone (w/ground)
- Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4″ (main: L, R) 4 x 1/4″ (3-6)
- Headphones:1 x 1/4″ TRS (rear)
- MIDI I/O:2 x 5-pin DIN (in), 2 x 5-pin DIN (out), USB
- Other I/O:4 x 1/8″ TRS (CV/gate)
- USB:2 x Type A 3.0, 1 x USB-C
- Bluetooth:Yes
- Wi-Fi:Yes
- Features:Built-in Stereo Speakers & Microphone
- Plug-in Formats:Standalone
- Compatibility:Ableton Link
- Power Source:Built-in Lithium-ion Battery, 19V/3.4A Power Supply (included)
- Battery Life:Up to 3-hour Life (approx.)
- Height:2.64″
- Width:17.16″
- Depth:10.07″
- Weight:8.59 lbs
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