Akai MPC Live II Standalone Sampler and Sequencer

Wherever Inspiration Strikes

Meet MPC Live II, the full MPC experience in its most portable configuration yet. Everything you need to make music, anywhere, right at your fingertips.

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.

MPC2 Desktop Software Included

Akai Professional's MPC2 software features all the tools to quickly navigate every musical task from writing music and recording audio, to mixing and mastering.

From the advanced multi-engine plugin synthesis of Hype to a faithful plugin emulation of the legendary Mellotron Tape Synth keyboard, MPC2 delivers a wide palette of sonic textures with its MPC plugin instruments for powerful music composition.

Enjoy over 100 plugins from award-winning AIR Music Tech., including the AIR Vocal Insert Effects Suite, delivering the power to record and mix the perfect vocals. In addition to its stable of standard dynamic audio processors, MPC2 features numerous time-based Insert Effects for creative remixing and production like Half Speed and Stutter.

Whether you’re in creation mode and need inspiring sounds to begin a project, or want to perfect your mix before you share and release your music commercially, MPC2 has all the tools to deliver the ultimate performance you need.

• A compact standalone DAW that lets you untether from your PC or AC
• Classic sampling workstation with the flexibility of a modern DAW
• Built-in stereo speaker system delivers immersive sound wherever you go
• 7-inch high-resolution multitouch display complements streamlined controls
• 16 of the best velocity-/pressure-sensitive pads you'll ever feel
• Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery can run for up to 6 hours
• Firmware 2.10 introduces 14 new plug-ins: 4 instruments (Hype, Solina, Odyssey, and Mellotron), 7 insert effects (Half Speed, Diode Clipper, Stutter, Diffuser Delay, Sample Delay, Limiter, and Granulator), and AIR Vocal Insert Effect Suite (Vocal Tuner, Vocal Doubler, and Vocal Harmonizer)
• Option to plug USB class-compliant interfaces directly in for DAW-less recording of vocals and instruments
• MPC Drum and Keygroup Engine Enhancements such as Akai Pro Sample Tail, Dedicated Pitch Envelope, and Keygroup Portamento
• Brand-new drum pad effects including Ringmod, Bitcrush, and Decimator
• MIDI Multi capability enables you to take command of all of your external MIDI gear
• CV/gate outputs for analog control of synthesizers, drum machines, and similar equipment
• 16GB of internal storage, external hard drive support, full-size SD card slot, and USB-A 3.0 slots for thumb drives
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled offers wireless connectivity
• Splice integration for fast, easy access to your sample library
• Ableton Link for cross-platform collaboration

Cut Sheet

User Guide