Akai MPC Live II – Self-contained Music Production Center with Built-in Monitor Speakers

Inspiration Anywhere

Meet the Akai MPC Live II – designed for musicians who never want to miss a moment of inspiration. This portable, battery-powered production studio delivers the full MPC experience wherever you are.

Immerse Yourself in Music Creation

MPC Live II is the first MPC with a built-in stereo monitoring system. The dual tweeter-woofer speakers have been designed from the ground up to deliver pristine clarity, allowing your ideas to flow seamlessly through the creative process. Hear every detail of your production – thumping 808s, punchy kicks, rumbling bass lines, and clear, silky highs. Need a different perspective? Simply switch off the built-in speakers and connect your studio monitors.

The Complete MPC Experience

Under the hood, MPC Live II houses the same powerful multi-core processor as the MPC X, delivering all the essential elements you expect from a modern MPC. Sequence, edit, and chop samples with intuitive finger gestures on the bright, 7-inch multi-touch color display. Shape your ideas with four capacitive touch knobs and an array of dedicated buttons, precisely arranged for optimal workflow.

Mobile Workhorse

As a music producer, you demand versatility. MPC Live II prepares you for any situation. With three stereo TRS 1/4” outputs (6 mono), phono/line inputs, USB, MIDI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and four TRS CV/Gate outputs, it is easy to connect, control, and optimize all your studio devices.

Manage your modular gear on stage, introduce new directions to your performances, grab a patch cable and effortlessly connect any rack-mounted studio gear. Connect USB MIDI controllers, select a synthesis engine, and enter the world of immersive, expressive performances. Hook up turntables and bring some old-school sampling into your productions.

Studio Command Center

MPC Live II takes command of all external MIDI devices. The new generation of standalone, multi-core MPCs from Akai Professional introduces MIDI Multi support, transforming MPC into the studio's central MIDI sequencing hub. Now you can connect and route all your MIDI gear simultaneously, including USB keyboards, MIDI interfaces, and USB-CV modules. With extensive internal MIDI track routing, comprehensive MIDI routing to any MIDI-compatible synth, drum machine, or sound module, and even multitrack recording capabilities, MPC becomes the heart of any music production setup, unleashing the true power of all your gear.

Unleashed Creativity

Create music anytime, anywhere you feel inspired. Combining a rugged, proven, and compact design with a built-in lithium-ion battery (providing up to 5 hours of operation), MPC Live II revolutionizes the concept of creating music on the go.

Advanced MPC 2 Software

Akai Professional's reimagined MPC 2 software runs natively on MPC Live II in both standalone and controller modes. This cutting-edge production suite combines real-time time stretching, clip launching, built-in synthesis engines, VST compatibility in controller mode, standalone operation on Mac and PC, seamless DAW integration, and more. Whether you're looking to break free from computer-based music production or seek the perfect controller for DAW-based creative pursuits, MPC 2 offers unparalleled creative versatility.

Splice Integration

Streamline your sample browsing and auditioning with Splice integration in MPC Live II. Splice Sounds fuels the creativity of producers worldwide with millions of high-quality, royalty-free samples, sounds, presets, and loops across every musical style.

With native Splice integration in MPC Live II, gain immediate access via Wi-Fi to your Splice library directly from the touch user interface.

Ableton Live Integration

MPC Live II is pre-mapped to work seamlessly with Ableton Live for instant performance and production setup. Take full control of clip triggering, mixer, and macro knobs in Ableton Live wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Ableton Link, or Ethernet using a USB-Ethernet adapter. Combining MPC's production prowess, acclaimed synthesis engines, and quick, intuitive workflow with Ableton Live, every creative endeavor is truly at your fingertips.

Memory and Connectivity

MPC Live II comes with 16 GB of internal Micro SD storage. For producers looking to personalize their productions, MPC Live II offers an SD card slot, a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay for SSD or HDD, and a USB memory input for instant access to your sample libraries.

Introducing DrumSynth in MPC 2.9

MPC Live II now includes DrumSynth – a selection of 8 synthesis engines powering 9 incredible plugins, delivering essential contemporary drum sounds. With built-in effects like Transient Shaper, Tuning, EQ, Compression, Delay, and Reverb, DrumSynth offers full capabilities for precise sound design.

Key Features of MPC Live II:

• Standalone MPC – No Computer Required
• Built-in Monitor Speakers
• 7-inch High-Resolution Multi-Touch Display
• 16 Velocity-Sensitive RGB Pads
• Internal Lithium-Ion Battery
• Works as a Controller for MPC 2 Software
• Phono and Line Level Inputs
• 3 Stereo Outputs (6 Mono)
• 2 x 5-pin MIDI In, 2 x 5-pin MIDI Out
• 2 GB RAM
• 16 GB Storage
• Full-Size SD Card Slot
• 2.5” SATA Drive Bay for SSD or HDD
• 2 USB-A 3.0 Ports for Thumb Drives or MIDI Controllers
• 4 TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Support
• Ableton Link for Cross-Platform Collaboration
• New: 8 All-New DrumSynth Engines Powering 9 Incredible DrumSynth Plugins

Specifications:

• Pads: 16 Velocity- and Pressure-Sensitive RGB Pads, 8 Pad Banks
• Knobs: 4 Capacitive Touch Q-Link Knobs, 4 Q-Link Columns Available via Q-Link Button, 1 360° Encoder for Screen Navigation and Selection with Push
• Buttons: 27 Dedicated Function Buttons, Red, Orange, or Green Backlighting
• Display: 6.9” / 176 mm Diagonal, 150 x 93 mm (Width x Height), Full-Color LED Touch Interface
• CPU: Quad-Core ARM® Processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Expandable Storage via SATA
• Connections: 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Inputs (1 Stereo Pair), 6 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Outputs (3 Stereo Pairs), 1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) Stereo Headphone Output, 2 RCA Inputs (1 Stereo Pair), 2 x 5-pin MIDI In, 2 x 5-pin MIDI Out, 4 CV/Gate Outputs, 1 Ethernet Port, 2 USB-A Ports, 1 USB-B Port, 1 SD Card Slot, 1 Power Adapter Input
• Power: 19 V, 3.42 A Power Adapter (Included), Internal Lithium-Ion Battery for up to 5 Hours of Operation
• Dimensions and Weight: 411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm, 3.38 kg