Akai MPC LIVE II Standalone Music Production Center

About: Akai MPC LIVE II Standalone Music Production Center

For the music makers who never want to miss an inspirational moment, meet MPC Live II. This self-contained, battery-powered production unit delivers the full MPC experience, anywhere.

• Standalone MPC – No Computer Required
• Powerful Multicore Processor System
• Built-in Stereo Monitors
• 7-inch high-resolution multi-touch display
• 16 Full-size Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads
• Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Mac & PC Controller for MPC Software (included)
• 3x Stereo Outputs
• Phono Level RCA Jacks
• 2x 5-pin MIDI In & 2x 5-pin MIDI Out
• 4x TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total
• 2x USB 3.0 Slot for Storage Drives or Midi Controllers for use in Standalone
• Full-size SD card slot
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB onboard storage (Expandable SSD Bay)
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth enabled
• Ableton Link for cross-platform collaboration

Immerse Yourself in the Music Making Experience

MPC Live II is the first MPC with a built-in stereo monitoring speaker system. Designed from the ground up, this dual tweeter-woofer system delivers impeccable clarity to keep your ideas flowing through the creative process. Hear every  detail of your production - rumbling 808s, the unmistakable punch of kick drums, thunderous bass lines, and a crisp, silky high-end. Need a second perspective? Turn off the built-in monitors, hook up your studio speakers and you’re set.

Every Bit an MPC

Under the hood, MPC Live II includes the same multi-core processor as the MPC X, with every mainstay you demand from a modern MPC. Take compete command of your production with Akai Professional’s iconic 16-pad format. Sequence, edit and chop samples on the bright 7-inch touch screen color display. Shape your ideas with four capacitive-touch knobs and dive into all critical functions with an arsenal of dedicated buttons meticulously arranged for the ultimate production workflow. Backed by a super-intuitive UI, and packed with everything you demand for professional production, MPC Live II is laser-focused on your creativity.

Mobile Workhorse

As a producer, you demand versatility. MPC Live II primes you for any situation. With three stereo ¼-inch TRS outputs (6 mono), plus phono/line level inputs, USB, MIDI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and four TRS CV/Gate outputs, it’s simple to connect, control and get the best out of all your studio gear. Command your modular rig on stage and usher in a new direction to your performance; grab a patch cable and tap into any studio rack gear with ease; hook up your USB MIDI controllers, pick a synth engine and dive into a world of immersive, expressive performances; connect turntables and inject some old-school sampling flavor into your production. Your day-to-day producer activities may mean you go from different studio spaces to stage and back - whatever your day demands, you can count on MPC Live II to deliver the goods.

Your Studio’s Central Command

When we say MPC Live II commands all your external MIDI gear, we mean it. New to Akai Professional’s next generation standalone, multi-core powered MPC Series is MIDI Multi capability, transforming MPC into the ultimate MIDI sequencing studio centerpiece. Now you can simultaneously connect and route all the MIDI gear in your studio, including class-compliant USB Keyboards, MIDI interfaces and USB to CV modules, supercharging your I/O capability. Fuse this with deep internal MIDI routing capability across tracks, comprehensive MIDI routing to any MIDI compatible synthesizer, drum machine or sound module, and even multitrack recording capability, and MPC Live II forms the beating heart of any production setup, unleashing the true power of all your gear.

Creativity Unleashed

Create wherever and whenever you’re feeling creative. Don’t hang around waiting for that spark, empower yourself with everything you need to find inspiration wherever it is. Fusing a robust, road-tested and compact build with an on-board rechargeable 6-hour lithium-ION battery, MPC Live II revolutionizes the create anywhere philosophy.

MPC3 Software 

MPC3 represents the next evolution in standalone music production, harnessing the power of Native Instruments acclaimed Play Series plugin instruments and Expansion Series libraries, redefining the future of creative possibilities.

Akai Professional’s reimagined MPC3 Software drives MPC Live II in both standalone and controller modes. This is a cutting-edge production suite combining real-time time stretching, clip-launch functionality, on-board synth engines, VST compatibility in controller mode, operation as a standalone application on Mac & PC, seamless DAW integration and much more. Whether you’re seeking freedom from computerbased music production or searching for the perfect controller for DAW-centric creative exploration, MPC3 Software delivers the ultimate in adaptive creative versatility.

Splice Integration

Simplify your sample browsing and auditioning with on-board Splice integration in MPC Live II. Splice Sounds fuels the creativity of producers around the world with millions of high-quality, royalty-free samples, sounds, presets and loops, covering every musical style. With Splice natively embedded in MPC Live II, you will experience immediate Wi-Fi access to your own Splice library directly from the touch user interface.

Ableton Live Integration

MPC Live II comes pre-mapped to Ableton Live for an instant performance and production setup. Take complete command over Live’s clip launching, mixer and instrument macro controls wirelessly via Wi-Fi network Ableton Link or by ethernet connection using a USB to ethernet adapter. Fusing MPC’s production prowess, critically acclaimed synth engines and a rapid, intuitive workflow with Ableton Live, any creative endeavour is literally a touch away.

Storage & Connectivity

Out the box MPC Live II ships with 16GB of internal Micro SD storage. For producers looking to add a personal touch to their production, MPC Live II features a built-in SD Card slot, a user-expandable 2.5-inch SATA drive bay for connecting SSD or HDD drives and USB thumb input for immediate access to your own sample libraries.

MPC STEMS (Sold Separately) 

Akai Professional introduces the ultimate creative workflow with Stems Separation seamlessly integrated into the leading MPC series, powered by MPC3 Desktop Software. With MPC Stems, producers and beat-makers can now unlock unmatched sampling creativity by easily isolating drums, bass, music, and vocals from any audio, vinyl recording, or sample revolutionizing the art of sampling.

Experience lightning-fast workflow with superior sound quality, keeping you inspired throughout the creative process. Slice and isolate samples while maintaining chop regions across each of the four stem layers. Take complete control with direct manipulation of stem layers from the pads, adjusting volume, pitch, pan, start, and end points with instant responsiveness.

MPC Stems is now available to purchase for just $14.99 in customers’ Akai Professional Account. Experience the ultimate creativity with cutting-edge sampling technology and intuitive workflow, fully controlled by the latest MPC hardware. Step up your sampling production game today!

Specifications

• Pads
  • (16) velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
  • (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
• Knobs
  • (4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs
  • (4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button
  • (1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
• Buttons: (27) dedicated function buttons; red, amber, or green backlit
• Display
  • 6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal)
  • 5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)
  • Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
• CPU: Quad-core ARM processor
• RAM: 2 GB
• Storage: 16 GB, expandable via SATA connections
• Connections
  • (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
  • (6) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs)
  • (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
  • (2) RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
  • (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
  • (2) 5-pin MIDI outputs
  • (4) TRS CV/Gate jacks, 8 outputs total
  • (1) Ethernet link port
  • (2) USB Type-A ports
  • (1) USB Type-B port
  • (1) SD Card slot
  • (1) Power Adapter input
• Power
  • Via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included
  • Via battery: Up to 5 hours of battery life
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 16.2 x 9.6 x 1.8 inch (411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm)
• Weight: 7.45 lbs (3.38 kg)