Akai Professional MPC Live Standalone Music Production Center with SKB iSeries Injection Molded Hard Case

Akai MPC Live Standalone Music Production Center

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 buttons
• (1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push

Buttons

• (22) 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: 2 GB
• Storage: 16 GB (user storage, 10 GB pre-installed content), 4 GB (MPC operating system)

Connections

• (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
• (6) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs)
• (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
• (2) RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
• (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs (2) 5-pin MIDI outputs
• (2) USB Type-A ports (1) USB Type-B port
• (1) SD card slot
• (1) power adapter input

Power

• via power adapter: 19 VDC, 3.42 A, center-positive, included
• via battery: lithium-ion, rechargeable, up to 4 hours of battery life

Dimensions (width x depth x height)

• 16.7” x 8.8” x 2.7”
• 424 x 224 x 69 mm

Weight

• 5.9 lbs.
• 2.7 kg

SKB 3i1813-5MPCL iSeries Injection Molded Case for Akai MPC Live Sampler/Sequencer

• Exterior Length:19.68 in,49.99 cm

• Exterior Width:15.18 in,38.56 cm

• Exterior Depth:5.46 in,13.87 cm

• Carton Length:19.83 in,50.37 cm

• Carton Width:15.13 in,38.43 cm

• Carton Depth:5.50 in,13.97 cm

• Shipping Weight:8.00 lb,3.63 kg

• Product Weight:6.65 lb,3.02 kg

 Manufacturer's Description

Akai MPC Live Standalone Music Production Center

Versatility is crucial for all producers. Being able to easily pivot from creator to performer means more people have the opportunity to see and hear your music. The new MPC Live makes the process of performing your studio inventions on stage incredibly seamless by combining the power of a production centerpiece with the portability and rugged design of an on stage workhorse.

At the heart of the new MPC Live is a beautiful, full color 7” multi-touch screen, four touch-capacitive Q-Link controls, a clickable master encoder knob and 16 amazingly responsive, velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB pads.

Weighing in at less than 6 pounds, the MPC Live ushers in a new era of ultra-portable production. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and packing 16 gigs of on-board storage, the MPC Live features numerous ways to take your beloved sample library and MPC sessions anywhere. Files can be accessed and transferred to the built on-board storage via the built-in SD card slot and/or two-port USB hub. If that’s not enough storage, the MPC Live also features a 2.5” SATA drive connector providing additional storage via installation of a fixed hard drive – SSD or HDD (sold separately). The same USB hub can also be used for MIDI controller connectivity.

To Plug or Not to Plug
Powering Live is MPC 2.0, Akai Professional’s new update to the MPC software. Capable of running natively on the MPC Live in standalone mode, MPC 2.0 can also be run from a Mac or PC with the Live tethered to a computer. A number of major workflow enhancements have been added to 2.0, including: audio track recording, an improved time warp algorithm, refined Q-Link control, audio and MIDI drag and drop – all appearing on a new graphical interface. Future versions will support Ableton Link.

Infinite Sounds, Unlimited Inspiration
The MPC has a well-earned reputation for sounds that hit hard and sound great, right out of the box. MPC Live is no exception. Pre-installed with 10 gigs of world-class sounds, The Vault 2.0 features samples and kits from top-notch sound design companies including CAPSUN ProAudio, MVP Loops, CR2 Records, as well as our own radio-ready kits. Want to incorporate your own samples without tethering to a computer? MPC Live features a 2.5” SATA drive connector providing more storage via external hard drive – SSD or HDD. Additionally, sounds can be accessed and added to the library using the built-in SD Card slot or the USB thumb drive.

“The MPC Live is an absolute beast. It truly represents a huge step forward in the product category,” said Dan Gill, Product Manager for Akai Professional. “MPC Live is the most powerful MPC we’ve made to date and yet it’s portable enough to take anywhere.”

Features: 

• Standalone MPC – no computer required
• 7-inch full-color multi-touch display
• Also acts as a control surface for MPC 2.0 software
• Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Turntable (RCA) inputs with ground peg
• 16GB of on-board storage (over 10GB of sound content included)
• User-expandable 2.5” SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD)
• 2 pairs of MIDI inputs and outputs
• 2GB of RAM
• SD Card slot
• 2 USB-A 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers
• Ableton Link and WiFi will be supported in future updates

SKB 3i1813-5MPCL iSeries Injection Molded Case for Akai MPC Live Sampler/Sequencer

Featuring high quality form-cut PE foam designed specifically to house the Akai MPC Live Sampler/Sequencer, the 3i1813-5MPCL provides the maximum protection in transporting the stand alone sampler/sequencer.

All SKB iSeries Injection Molded Mil-Standard Waterproof Cases are molded of ultra high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin, and feature a waterproof and dustproof, submersible design (MIL-C-4150J) that is resistant to corrosion and impact damage (MIL-STD-810G). Other standard features include a molded-in hinge, patented “trigger release” TSA-retrofit table latches, comfortable snap-down rubber over-molded cushion grip handles, and an automatic ambient pressure equalization valve (MIL-STD-648C).

The 3i1813-5MPCL—along with every SKB iSeries Case—is proudly made in the USA and comes with an unparalleled, unconditional Lifetime Warranty. 

Exterior Length: 19.68 in (49.99 cm)
Exterior Width: 15.18 in (38.56 cm)
Exterior Depth: 5.46 in (13.87 cm)

Features

• Custom cut Foam interior for AKAI MPC Live
• Compartment (under MPC Live) for cables and accessories
• Ultra high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin shell
• UV, solvent, corrosion and fungus resistant (MIL-STD-810F)
• Complete gasket seal makes these cases absolutely watertight (MIL-STD-C-4150J)
• Automatic ambient pressure equalization value (MIL-STD-648C & IP67)
• Resistant to corrosion and impact damage
• Molded-in hinges
• Trigger release latch system
• Stainless steel locking loops
• Accepts SKB's TSA Combination Padlocks
• Rubber over-molded cushion grip handle
• Unconditional Lifetime Warranty