MPC Live 2

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Akai MPC Live II – Technical Description

The MPC Live II is a standalone music production workstation from Akai Professional It was introduced in 2020 as the successor to the MPC Live, expanding its functionality with integrated speakers and additional connections

Hardware

• Display: 7" multitouch display (capacitive), 1280 × 800 px resolution
• Pads: 16 velocity-sensitive, backlit RGB pads with aftertouch
• Controls: 4 capacitive Q-Link rotary encoders (endless), assignable via display, transport buttons, menu buttons
• Enclosure: Compact desktop design, weight approx 3.4 kg
• Power Supply:
  • Integrated lithium-ion battery (operating time approx 5–6 hours)
  • External power supply

Audio

• Inputs:
  • 2 × 6.3 mm jack (line/instrument, switchable)
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo jack (line-in)
• Outputs:
  • 6 × 6.3 mm jack (6 separate line-outs)
  • 1 × 3.5 mm headphone output
  • Integrated stereo speakers (deactivatable)
• Audio Quality: 32-bit floating point internal, 24-bit / 44.1–96 kHz AD/DA
• Sample Rate & Features: Real-time time-stretching, pitch-shifting, timestretch algorithms

MIDI & CV/Gate

• MIDI: 2 × MIDI Out, 1 × MIDI In (DIN), additionally USB-MIDI support
• CV/Gate: 8 outputs (3.5 mm jack), configurable for CV, Gate, or trigger signals

Storage & Expansion

• Internal Storage: 16 GB (of which approx 10 GB is occupied by sounds)
• RAM: 2 GB DDR3
• Storage Expansion:
  • SD card slot
  • 2.5" SATA bay for SSD/HDD (internal)
  • USB sticks and external drives via USB-A

Software & Functions

• Operating System: Standalone MPC software (standalone version)
• Sequencer:
  • 128 MIDI tracks per project
  • Audio tracks with direct recording and arrangement
• Sampler:
  • Multi-zone sampler with layering, keygroup instruments
  • Support for time-stretching, pitch-shifting, slicing
• Effects: Over 80 internal effects (EQ, Compressor, Reverb, Delay, Filter, Modulation effects, Amp simulations)
• Plug-ins: Integrated instrument plug-ins (e.g. DrumSynth, TubeSynth, Electric)
• Compatibility:
  • Standalone operation
  • Controller mode for the MPC 2 software (Windows/macOS)
  • Ableton Link, Splice integration, WLAN and Bluetooth (for Ableton Live Control, software updates, content download)

Special Features Compared to MPC Live (1st Generation)

• Integrated stereo speakers
• More audio outputs (6 instead of 2)
• More CV/Gate outputs
• Improved mobility with battery + speakers