Meet the Akai Professional MPC Live II Gold Edition, your ultimate portable music - making companion. It offers the complete MPC experience without sacrificing portability. With a rechargeable lithium - ion battery, you can work on your music for hours, wherever you are. The full - size MPC pads and expanded function buttons enable top - notch drum performance and quick on - the - fly editing. For the first time, built - in studio - grade monitors are included, so you don't need headphones or external monitors. These stereo monitors provide rich bass and clear high - end sounds for an authentic sonic experience. The MPC Live II comes with MIDI performance capabilities, an intuitive layout, and essential MPC workflow features like 16 Levels, Note Repeat, Auto Sample, and Chords & Notes to supercharge your music production. Key features include a standalone operation (no computer needed), a 7 - inch high - resolution multi - touch display, 16 velocity - sensitive RGB pads, and it can also act as a control surface for MPC 2 software. It has various input and output options, 2GB RAM, 16GB onboard storage, and expandable storage options. Wi - Fi and Bluetooth are enabled, and it supports Ableton Link for cross - platform collaboration. New Splice customers also get 3 - months free access. Specifications: It has a full - color LED - backlit touch display, a quad - core ARM® processor. There are multiple connectors for different devices. It runs on a 19 V P, 3.42 A power adapter, has a battery life of up to 5 hours, with dimensions of 16.2” (W) x 9.6” (D) x 1.8” (H) and weighs 3.38kg / 7.45 lbs.
Using the Akai Professional MPC Live II Gold Edition is a breeze. First, charge the internal rechargeable lithium - ion battery. You can use it standalone without a computer, or connect it to your computer and use it as a control surface for MPC 2 software. When making music, press the full - size MPC pads to play drums and use the function buttons for quick editing. The built - in studio - grade monitors let you enjoy your music right away, but you can also connect headphones or other external devices through the various output ports. If you want to expand storage, use the full - size SD card slot or connect a 2.5 - inch SATA drive. When it comes to maintenance, keep the device clean and dust - free. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're using the battery, don't let it completely drain frequently. For software - related matters, keep an eye on available updates to ensure smooth performance and access to new features. And remember, the free 3 - month Splice access is only for new Splice customers, so sign up and make the most of it.
