Akai - Pack MPC Live III + Housse

Rhythms take on a whole new dimension under your fingers with the Akai Professional MPC Live III and its Magma Bags CTRL Case MPC LIVE III. This next-generation standalone music production station, the successor to the MPC Live II, places sampling, composition and real-time performance at the heart of your workflow. Its 8-core ARM processor and 8 GB of RAM power the MPC3 OS, with 128 GB of internal storage expandable via SATA.

The 16 MPCe RGB pads feature 3D detection and four zones per pad. Dynamic articulations, advanced repeats, X/Y control and the ability to blend four samples on a single pad open up a wide range of performance possibilities. The 7-inch colour multi-touch screen makes editing easy, whilst the touch-sensitive Q-Link encoders – spread across four banks – the 360° navigation encoder with Push function and the multi-mode touch strip provide direct access to parameters. A 16-step sequencer with dedicated buttons and the Clip Matrix organise the triggering, combining and chaining of MIDI and audio loops. The MPC3 Pro plugins include Pro Stems Separation, Super Timestretch, CV Playgroup, Utility Plug, Pro Reverb and EQ. Two high-performance stereo speakers and a built-in condenser microphone complete the package.

The Akai Professional MPC Live III’s connectivity supports both microphone and instrument sources as well as turntables, thanks to its two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48 V phantom power and its two RCA phono inputs with ground terminals. The six TRS jack outputs, headphone output and eight TRS mini-jack CV/Gate sockets pave the way for advanced studio set-ups. The two pairs of 5-pin DIN MIDI ports facilitate the integration of external instruments, whilst the USB-A ports, SD card slot, multi-channel USB-C, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth expand connectivity with other equipment. Its lithium-ion battery provides between 3 and 4 hours of battery life. A 19 V / 3.42 A mains adaptor is supplied with the station.

Measuring 435.9 × 256 × 67.1 mm and weighing 3.90 kg, it comes with a Magma carry case featuring a moulded hard shell, water-repellent polyester and 6 mm Durashock EVA foam. Its high-density interior, removable honeycomb padding, cable management panel, reinforced zip, handles and strap protect the controls. Compatible with Decksaver®, it accommodates the MPC Live III and Live II. It measures 465 × 145 × 310 mm and weighs 1.35 kg.