Akai Professional MPC Live II

Akai Professional MPC Live II Product Details

Description

Akai Professional MPC Live II - Standalone production power with speakers and touch display

The Akai Professional MPC Live II is the ultimate music production center for producers, performers and beatmakers looking for maximum flexibility and creative freedom - without a computer. With an integrated rechargeable battery, built-in monitor speakers, a brilliant 7-inch multi-touch display and powerful synth engines, it offers the perfect combination of standalone functionality and professional studio workflow.

Whether on the road, in the home studio or on stage, the MPC Live II delivers powerful tools for modern music making. With the latest firmware (MPC 2.10), the device also offers numerous new features such as 14 plug-ins, including Hype, Mellotron, Solina and Odyssey, as well as AIR vocal effects with Auto-Tune, Doubler and Harmonizer.

Akai Professional - The name behind the MPC legend

Since the late 80s, Akai Professional 's MPC series has defined the style of beat production in hip-hop, R&B, EDM and beyond. With the MPC Live II, Akai continues the concept of "Music Production Centers" - with standalone capability, touchscreen, CV/gate control and deep integration into modern studio and live setups.

The MPC Live II combines classic MPC operation with state-of-the-art technology - while remaining completely mobile, intuitive and inspiring.

Technical details of the Akai MPC Live II

At the center of the system is a 7-inch, high-resolution multi-touch display that provides intuitive control of all parameters, sequencers, mixers and plug-in settings. The 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads are sensitive, responsive and perfect for finger drumming, sampling, clip triggering and expressive performances.

Thanks to the integrated rechargeable battery with lithium-ion technology, the MPC Live II can be operated completely independently of the mains power supply - ideal for jam sessions in the park, spontaneous studio ideas or live performances. The built-in speakers make it the perfect mobile production tool without having to rely on external monitors.

The standalone functionality allows you to work completely without a computer. At the same time, the device can be used as a controller for the MPC 2.0 software - a DAW-like production environment with clip view, audio editing, automation and more.

The internal equipment offers everything a producer's heart desires:

• 2 GB RAM for smooth working
• 16 GB onboard memory with pre-installed sounds and space for your own projects
• SD card slot for easy memory expansion
• 2.5" SATA hard disk slot (SSD or HDD) for internal mass storage

The MPC 2.10 firmware offers, among other things:

• 14 new plugins, including the new instruments Hype, Mellotron, Solina and Odyssey
• AIR Vocal FX Suite with Auto-Tune, Doubler, Harmonizer
• New insert FX such as Diode Clipper, Stutter, Half-Speed
• 10 new drum pad effects such as Bitcrush, Ringmod, Decimator
• Sample key detection, FM synthesis, analog and physical modeling engines

The MPC Live II is equipped with numerous connections:

• 3 stereo outputs (6 mono)
• Phono/line inputs for turntables and line devices
• 2 MIDI In & 2 MIDI Out (5-pin each)
• 2 USB-A 3.0 ports for MIDI controllers or USB sticks
• 4 CV/Gate outputs (8 signals) - perfect for modular or Eurorack systems
• WLAN & Bluetooth® for wireless connectivity

In addition, the MPC Live II is compatible with Ableton Link - ideal for cross-platform sessions and live synchronization. Also included is 3 months access to Splice for sample downloads (new customers only).

The housing is compact and robust - with dimensions of 411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm and a weight of only 3.38 kg. This makes the MPC Live II not only packed with features, but also extremely portable.

Why the Akai MPC Live II is the perfect production tool

The Akai MPC Live II is an all-in-one studio that meets all the requirements of modern music making - from sampling, sequencing and synthesizing to mixing and live performance. Thanks to its touchscreen, battery operation, built-in speakers and enormous variety of connections, it is one of the most flexible standalone solutions on the market.

Whether in the studio, beatmaking on the road or live on stage - with the MPC Live II you always have the full creative potential in your hands. The MPC tradition lives on - more modern, more mobile and more powerful than ever before.

Features:

• Standalone music production center - no computer required
• High-resolution 7" multi-touch display
• 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads
• Integrated lithium-ion battery for mobile use
• Built-in speakers - ideal for spontaneous sessions
• MPC 2.10 firmware with 14 new plugins & AIR Vocal FX Suite
• Sample key detection, FM and physical modeling synthesis
• 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, SD card slot, SATA slot for SSD/HDD
• 2 USB-A 3.0 ports for MIDI controllers/USB sticks
• Phono/line inputs, 3 stereo outputs (6 mono)
• 2x MIDI In, 2x MIDI Out (5-pin)
• 4x CV/Gate outputs (8 signals)
• WLAN and Bluetooth compatible
• Ableton Link support
• Includes power supply & 3 months Splice (for new customers)
• Dimensions: 411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm
• Weight: 3.38 kg