Akai Professional MPC Live II Retro Edition

Modern MPC meets iconic Akai design. The Akai Professional MPC Live II Retro Edition pays homage to the legendary MPC models that cemented its place in music history, with the iconic cream chassis and classic grey pads of the MPC 60, MPC 2000 and MPC 3000. The limited edition MPC Live II Retro gives you the best of both worlds - an incredible standalone machine with modern feature set combined with the vintage aesthetic to get heads turning.

Now with MPC 2.9, MPC arms the production community with a groundbreaking selection of 8 synth engines powering 9 incredible DrumSynth plugins.

With the Akai MPC Live II, 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.

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.

Main features of the Akai Professional MPC Live II Retro Edition include:

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!

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.

New MPC 2.10 Highlights

• 4 New Plugin Instruments: Hype, Solina, Odyssey, and Mellotron
• New AIR Vocal Insert Effect Suite w/ Automatic Vocal Tuning, AIR Doubler and AIR Harmonizer Plugins
• USB Class Compliant Audio Interface Support
• 7 new Insert Effects including Half Speed, Diode Clipper, Stutter and more
• MPC Drum and Keygroup Engine Enhancements including Akai Pro Sample Tail, Dedicated Pitch Envelope, and Keygroup Portamento
• 10 New Drum Pad Effects including Ringmod, Bitcrush, Decimator and more
• New Sample Key Detection