Overview
AKAI WITH THE MIDUS TOUCH
Meet the GOLD Limited Edition MPC Live II, the full MPC experience in its most portable configuration. Everything you need to make music, anywhere, right at your fingertips.
Immerse Yourself in the Music Making Experience
MPC Live II is the first MPC with a built-in stereo studio 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.
THE MPC EXPERIENCE
There’s no need to compromise for portability. MPC Live II is the complete MPC experience without missing a step. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery means you can work anywhere for hours. Full-size MPC pads give you the ultimate in drum performance and the expanded function buttons allow for quick editing on-the-fly so you never miss a beat.
BUILT-IN STUDIO MONITORS
For the first time ever, you now have studio-grade monitors built-in directly to your MPC. No need to waste precious time looking for your headphones, untangling cables or powering up external monitors. These full range stereo monitors deliver low end thump along with tight top end to make portable beat-making the sonic experience you need to feel your music.
GET CONNECTED
MPC Live II integrates into your creative space with all the ports, jacks and connectivity you need. USB 3.0, 2x2 MIDI, CV/Gate, 3 stereo outs and more. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity make for a completely wireless workflow. No matter the device, MPC Live II is ready to get connected!
SUPER PERFORMANCE
MPC Live II will super charge your production. With MIDI performance to tap in to as many devices as you need, an intuitive and streamlined layout not to mention the MPC workflow features you need; 16 Levels, Note Repeat, Auto Sample, Chords & Notes More and so much more. Get ready to level up to the MPC Live II.
ABLETON INTEGRATION
MPC Live II is Ableton Integration ready. WiFi brings you tightly synced Ableton Link integration. ALS export makes sharing your projects super simple. Ableton Control means seamless clip launching and parameter control right from MPC Live II.
MPC BEATS ACADEMY
Our dedicated resource to learn and master MPC Live II. In this video series, we’ve tackled every function and feature to make it possible for you to master the MPC workflow in no time at all.
Features:
- Standalone MPC – No Computer Required
- Powerful Multicore Processor System
- Built-in Stereo Monitors
- 16 Full-size Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads
- Brilliant 7-inch Multi-Touch Display
- 2 GB RAM, 16GB Onboard Storage, Over 10GB pre-installed content
- Mac & PC Controller for MPC Software (included)
- Stereo Inputs
- 3 Stereo Outputs
- Phono Level RCA Jacks
- 2 x MIDI In & 2 x MIDI Out
- 4 TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total
- USB 2.0 Slot for Storage Drives or Midi Controllers for use in Standalone |
- SD Card Slot
- 2 USB 3.0
- Expandable SSD Bay
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
RAM
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 (width x depth x height)
- 16.2” x 9.6” x 1.8”
- 411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm
Weight
