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Akai Professional MPC Live III
Akai Professional

MPC Live III

The most powerful portable MPC ever: battery, speakers, mic and the new 3D-sensing pads.

About this item

  • 8-core processor with 8GB RAM: the fastest processor ever put in an MPC
  • 16 new MPCe 3D-sensing pads: X/Y control of layers, sample blending and expressive note repeats
  • Built-in battery, speakers and condenser mic: make full beats anywhere, no laptop
  • Up to 32 plugin instruments and 16 audio tracks, plus Pro Stems Separation
  • First MPC with clip launching, a 16-step sequencer and assignable performance buttons
  • 24-channel USB-C audio interface with 32 MIDI channels, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ableton Control Mode

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Speakers that work with the MPC Live III

The MPC Live III has 1/4" line outputs (Main L/R). Use 2 × TRS to XLR cables for speakers with XLR inputs, or 2 × 1/4" TRS cables for speakers with TRS inputs. These are powered (active) studio monitors with balanced line inputs (about 10–20 kΩ), so the MPC Live III drives them directly. No separate amplifier needed. Never plug a line output into passive (unpowered) speakers. 🔊 New to speakers? Read the Speaker Guide →

Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor
Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor5" woofer · 70W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS · small rooms, desks Bi-amped: 2 built-in amps (45W woofer + 25W tweeter)✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
JBL 305P MkII Powered Studio Monitor
JBL 305P MkII Powered Studio Monitor5" woofer · 82W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS · small rooms, desks Bi-amped: 2 built-in Class D amps (41W + 41W)✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
PreSonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor
PreSonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor5.25" woofer · 80W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS + RCA · small to medium rooms Bi-amped: 2 built-in Class AB amps (45W + 35W)✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
KRK Rokit 5 G5 Studio Monitor
KRK Rokit 5 G5 Studio Monitor5" woofer · bi-amp · inputs XLR / TRS combo · small to medium rooms Bi-amped: built-in Class D amps✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
M-Audio BX5 D3 Studio Monitor
M-Audio BX5 D3 Studio Monitor5" woofer · 100W · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS · small to medium rooms Bi-amped: built-in amps (100W total)✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitor
Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitor8" woofer · 120W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS · bigger rooms, more bass Bi-amped: 2 built-in amps (75W woofer + 45W tweeter)✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
JBL 308P MkII Powered Studio Monitor
JBL 308P MkII Powered Studio Monitor8" woofer · 112W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS · bigger rooms, more bass Bi-amped: 2 built-in Class D amps (56W + 56W)✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
PreSonus Eris E8 XT Studio Monitor
PreSonus Eris E8 XT Studio Monitor8" woofer · 140W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS + RCA · bigger rooms, more bass Bi-amped: 2 built-in amps (75W + 65W)✓ Works with the MPC Live III
Cable you need: 2 × TRS to XLR cables
❤ Why people love it

Producers love that it's a complete studio in a backpack. Sample, chop, sequence and mix a whole song on the couch, on the train or on stage, then plug into your DAW when you get home.

★ What's new

New for 2025-26 with MPC3 OS (now MPC 3.10). It's the first portable MPC with the MPCe pads, step sequencer and clip launching.

Complete your MPC Live III setup

Everything you'll need to plug it in, power it, play it and protect it. Click any item to see it on Amazon. Connections are from the maker's specs; check your manual for your exact model. Questions? Call or text Doc: (718) 715-4652

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