Akai Professional Unveils The MPC® LIVE III

The MPC® Live III Delivers Breakthrough Standalone Performance With Expressive MPCe™ Pads, 16-Step Sequencing, Built-In Mic And Speakers, And Unmatched Portability

Akai Professional today announced the launch of the MPC® Live III, its most advanced standalone music production center to date—reimagined for today’s beatmakers, producers, and live performers. Building on the success of the MPC® Live II, the Live III introduces a new level of creative control with next generation expressive MPCe™ pads, a dedicated 16-step sequencer, and a touchscreen Clip Matrix for real-time performance and arrangement. With built-in studio monitors, a condenser microphone, and rechargeable battery, the MPC® Live III is an all-in-one production powerhouse—delivering four times the power and memory to truly earn its place as the most powerful MPC yet.

"The MPC Live III is more than a product—it’s a movement. For decades, Akai Professional has shaped how music is made, giving artists the tools to create outside the bounds of traditional studios," said Andy Mac, Creative Global Marketing and Artist Relations Manager at Akai Professional. "With Live III, we’re meeting the demands of a new generation of creators—those who want power, portability, and expressive control in one device. This is the future of music-making and live performance: fully standalone, fully untethered, and fully in your hands."

Incredible Expressive Control

Building on the breakthrough design of the MPC Live II, the new MPC Live III pushes creative boundaries with innovative features that transform how music is made. The ultra-responsive MPCe pads feature 3D-sensing technology that goes beyond aftertouch and enables X/Y control of one-shot layers, seamless sample blending, and dynamic note repeats and articulations per pad, creating a more expressive connection between artist and instrument than ever before. Also, for the first time in MPC history, Akai Professional introduces dedicated 16-step sequencer controls to deliver a truly all-in-one powerhouse production tool. A new performance Clip Matrix enables real-time loop creation and arrangement that empowers creators to craft beats and melodic ideas at the touch of the screen, recording and playing MIDI and audio loops of different lengths in any launch combination—all in real time, without interrupting their workflow.

Standalone Power And Portability

The MPC Live III delivers complete creative independence as a fully standalone music production studio that requires no computer or additional hardware. Powered by a new 8-core processor with 8GB RAM and advanced MPC3 operating system, the device supports up to 32 simultaneous plug-in instances, 16 audio tracks, desktop-quality Pro Stems Separation, Super Timestretch and enhanced CV Playground features with lightning-fast performance. Portability features include a new built-in condenser microphone for capturing everything from vocals to field recordings, discrete ultra-compact studio monitors with studio-quality punch and low end sound for instant playback, and an internal rechargeable battery for the ultimate on-the-go music production freedom. Professional hardware integration includes an intuitive 7-inch touchscreen interface, stereo XLR/TRS combo inputs, 6 line outputs, enhanced MIDI and CV I/O, USB-C for 24 channels of audio transfer with 32 channels of bi-directional MIDI, and smart device direct sampling, making it effortless to create, record, and produce complete tracks using one piece of equipment.

Expanded Creativity with MPC3 Pro Pack*

To unlock even greater creative potential, the MPC Live III includes the new MPC3 Pro Pack, a comprehensive feature expansion that takes the MPC Live III workflow to the next level. The MPC3 Pro Pack includes premium effects and tools like AIR Reverb Pro, AIR Visual EQ4, AIR Fabric Select and AIR Utility. Enhanced workflow features include MPC Clip Launch with Matrix and Clip Edit mode, follow actions, row launch tempo and snapshots, and Ableton Live set import. Also included are advanced CV capabilities, a Q-Link envelope follower and LFO, and Super Timestretch algorithm. This expansion lets creators push their artistic vision with further depth and polish, redefining what's possible in music production. *Also sold separately for all MPC3 OS compatible units. Visit akaipro.com for details and compatibility.

Modernizing A Cultural Legacy

The MPC Live III continues the legendary heritage of the original MPC sampler launched in 1988 that served as an iconic sampling workflow for hip-hop, electronic music and dance music genres. From Dr. Dre's groundbreaking work on The Chronic to DJ Shadow’s legendary electronic album Endtroducing, the MPC's sampling workflow became a catalyst for cultural movements, enabling artists from all backgrounds to transform their musical visions into chart-topping hits. Over the decades its influence has expanded far beyond its hip-hop and electronic roots, now giving voice to producers and artists across genres from Latin music to bedroom pop, spanning the globe and empowering creators from all backgrounds. The MPC's distinctive workflow and sound have become embedded in modern music's DNA, with modern artists and producers such as Jermaine Dupri, Machine Gun Kelly, Papatinho and self-produced No. 1 songwriter Kenya Grace..

As part of the MPC Live III launch, legendary finger drummer J Black, celebrated for his lightning-fast precision, jaw-dropping performance videos, and innovative live beat-making, and Kenya Grace, the breakout self-produced songwriter behind the viral global hit “Strangers” whose genre-blending sound and DIY ethos have inspired a new wave of creators, headline the hero video campaign—showcasing the next-level creative possibilities of the instrument. Additional launch content features Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox, Tricky Stewart, Mike WiLL Made-It, Song Digital, and C-Note, each getting a firsthand sneak peek at the MPC Live III and sharing their initial impressions of its creative capabilities. Building on this rich legacy of creative expression through sound, the MPC Live III ensures the next generation of artists and producers continue to drive music forward in studio production and live performance settings.

Key features of the new MPC Live III include:

DAWless Power & Standalone PortabilityA standalone Music Production Center that eliminates computer or DAW dependency for creative freedom on the road, in hotels, outdoors or anywhere inspiration strikes.
Built-in microphone, stereo monitors, and rechargeable battery for a truly portable studio for capturing ideas, editing and performing anywhere
Expressive Performance ToolsMPCe pad technology delivers ultra-responsive 3D-sensing with X/Y control of Note repeat and articulations, sample manipulation, and pad parameters.
16-step sequencer with function buttons for instant electronic-style programming and real-time pattern creation without interrupting workflow
Performance touch-strip with dynamic real-time control of live effects during performances, modulation, pitch-bending and Q-link parameters.
Next-Gen Workflow & Software7-inch multi-touch display for intuitive visual feedback and easy workflow navigation
MPC3 OS with MPC Pro Pack including Pro Stems Separation, new Clip Matrix arranging, and advanced effects processing
Clip launch workflow transforms song arrangement into live, improvisational performances with seamless loop triggering and arrangement
New effects including Pro Reverb, Graphic EQ and a Mixing Utility (should match naming listed above).
Seamless ConnectivityWi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity enables wireless collaboration, file sharing, and direct sampling between smart devices

Availability And Pricing

The Akai Professional MPC Live III is available now for ($1,699 USD, €1,649.99, £1,399.99) through authorized dealers and select music retailers worldwide.

For more information please visit: https://www.akaipro.com/









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