AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPC Live III Retro
Product information "AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPC Live III Retro"
The most powerful Akai Professional MPC to date in a new design.
The new MPC Live III is a flexible and expressive standalone music production centre designed for beatmakers, producers and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life. The system's intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing and effects features make it an indispensable tool for modern music production without the need for a DAW or computer.
Features
• Standalone hardware with MPC3 operating system (no computer required)
• 8-core processor (Gen 2) – 4x the performance compared to the MPC Live II
• 8 GB onboard RAM / 128 GB storage
• 16 full-size RGB MPCe expressive pads with new 3D sensing
• Built-in stereo studio monitors
• Integrated high-quality studio microphone for field recording, vocals and quick sampling
• Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• 2 x combo inputs with microphone preamps
• 16 RGB performance buttons for step sequencing / automation / effect control
• Assignable touch-strip controller
• 7-inch touch display
• USB-C connection for computer integration (iOS and Android apps, seamless audio sampling from smart devices and high-speed transfer of up to 24 audio channels in/out of your DAW)
• 8 CV/Gate outputs
• WiFi/Bluetooth (Ableton Link)
- Bluetooth: WiFi/Bluetooth (Ableton Link)
- Built-in speaker: Integrierte Stereo-Studiomonitore
- Controls: 16 RGB-Performance-Tasten für Step-Sequencing / Automatisierung / Effektsteuerung, zuweisbarer Touch-Strip-Controller
- Dimensions: 435,9 x 256 x 67,1 mm
- Display: 7" multi-touch color display
- Housing Colour: Black
- Inputs: 2 x Combo-Eingänge mit Mikrofonvorverstärkern
- Intergated microphone: Integriertes hochwertiges Studiomikrofon für Außenaufnahmen, Gesangsaufnahmen und schnelles Sampling
- Outputs: 8 CV-/Gate-Ausgänge
- Pads: 16 ausdrucksstarke RGB-MPC-Pads in voller Größe mit neuer 3D-Sensorik
- Power supply: externes Netzteil, interner wiederaufladbarer Lithium-Ionen-Akku
- Processor: 8-Kern-Prozessor (Gen 2) – 4-fache Leistung gegenüber MPC Live II
- Software: MPC3 Betriebssystem
- Type: DJ-Sampler
- USB: USB-C-Anschluss für Computeranbindung (ISO- und Android-Apps, nahtloses Audio-Sampling von Smart-Geräten und Hochgeschwindigkeitsübertragung von bis zu 24 Audiokanälen in/aus Ihrer DAW)
- Weight: 3,9 kg
- Standalone capable MPC
- 8 GB integrierter RAM / 128 GB Speicherplatz
Who hasn't heard of the legendary MPCs? Powerful production machines as all-in-one solutions. No annoying PC needed anymore! Session offers a comprehensive range of AKAI PROFESSIONAL products online and in our stores. Buy directly in the webshop or try them extensively and get advice on site at the shop. If you choose a product from AKAI PROFESSIONAL, we're here for you before, during and after the purchase.
AKAI PROFESSIONAL
The music division of AKAI PROFESSIONAL became known for its S/Z series samplers. Some will recognise the rack samplers S612, S900 through to S6000, Z4 and Z8. More decisive and influential for generations, however, were the models of the MPC series – originally called the MIDI Production Center.
MPC – the birth of a legend
Today MPC stands for Music Production Center. The concept of these workstations has endured: an instrument that combines sampling with a sequencer. American designer Roger Linn developed the MPC-60 with AKAI PROFESSIONAL. The model was released on 8 December 1988 and cost $5,000. Further developments followed with the MPC-60 MKII and the MPC-3000 in 1994. Producers and DJs swore by the unmistakable sound and the unique MPC groove. The units became mythical. Roger Linn ended his collaboration with AKAI PROFESSIONAL. In 1997 the MPC-2000 (XL) hit the market, followed by the MPC-1000, the 2500 and the flagship MPC-4000. To provide a similar workflow for computer-based music production, AKAI PROFESSIONAL expanded their product range with controllers such as the MPD16, MPD24, MPK49, APC40, and MPD218 MPD232.
The Music Production Center today
The current MPC models go by names like Touch, Studio Black, One, Live and X. What they all share are the legendary 16 pads for inputting beats and melodies. The units now also feature touch-sensitive displays. Slicing and editing becomes child’s play! The standalone units offer variable core sounds and different control options as well as a variety of connections depending on the size.
What products does AKAI PROFESSIONAL offer?
Besides the famous MPC models, AKAI PROFESSIONAL offers numerous MIDI controllers as master keyboards or pad versions. Whether in mini or full-size key formats, there is a large selection of keyboard controllers. If the supplied sound selection isn't enough, countless expansion packs can provide additional ideas. Not into hardware? With software solutions for PC and mobile devices, AKAI PROFESSIONAL leaves nothing to be desired and offers everyone a suitable tool for producing. In the area of electronic wind instruments, AKAI PROFESSIONAL offers the EWI series from their own range. Even though this product group is far from the core assortment, it demonstrates the company's inventiveness and innovative capability.
AKAI PROFESSIONAL Software 2 as a complete DAW solution
With MPC Software 2, AKAI PROFESSIONAL takes their heavyweight production hub to a new level. As the ultimate platform for creative freedom, the DAW software offers all the standard features of common digital audio workstations – in the familiar MPC look! From seamless integration of all 3rd-party MIDI controllers, external sound equipment and interfaces, through reliable MIDI routing to multitrack recording, MPC 2 becomes the new heart of every music studio.
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