No need to sacrifice portability. The MPC Live II offers a complete MPC experience. Its rechargeable lithium - ion battery lets you work for hours anywhere. The full - size MPC pads provide top - notch drum performance, and the expanded function buttons enable quick on - the - fly editing so you never miss a creative moment. With built - in studio - grade monitors, you save time on searching for headphones, untangling cables, or powering up external monitors. These full - range stereo monitors offer deep bass and sharp high - end, making portable beat - making an immersive sonic experience. The MPC Live II integrates seamlessly into your creative space with all necessary ports, jacks, and connectivity like USB 3.0, 2x2 MIDI, CV/Gate, and 3 stereo outs. WiFi and Bluetooth allow for a wireless workflow. It also has MIDI performance for multiple devices, an intuitive layout, and essential MPC workflow features such as 16 Levels, Note Repeat, Auto Sample, Chords & Notes More. Features include a standalone MPC (no computer needed), built - in monitors, a 7 - inch high - resolution multi - touch display, 16 velocity - sensitive RGB pads, an internal rechargeable lithium - ion battery, and it can act as a control surface for MPC 2 software. It has phono and line level inputs, (3) Stereo outputs (6 Mono), (2) 5 - pin MIDI In, (2) 5 - pin MIDI Out, 2GB RAM, 16GB onboard storage, a full - size SD card slot, a user - expandable 2.5 - inch SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD), (2) USB - A 3.0 slots, 4 TRS CV/Gate jacks, Wi - Fi & Bluetooth, Ableton Link for collaboration, and includes 3 - Months Free Access to Splice (for new Splice customers only). Specifications: Dimensions are 16.2” / 411.5mm W x 9.6” / 243.8mm D x 1.8” / 45.7mm H and weight is 7.45 lbs. / 3.38kg.
Using the Akai Professional MPC Live Mk 2 is a breeze. First, charge the internal rechargeable lithium - ion battery. Once it's charged, you can take it anywhere to start creating music. To use the pads for drumming, just tap on the 16 velocity - sensitive RGB pads. You can quickly edit your tracks using the expanded function buttons. The built - in studio - grade monitors are ready to use right away, so you don't need to connect external ones. If you want to connect other devices, use the various ports like USB 3.0, MIDI, and CV/Gate. You can also connect wirelessly via WiFi or Bluetooth. For storage, you can use the 16GB onboard storage, full - size SD card slot, or expand it with a 2.5 - inch SATA drive. Remember, when using the free 3 - month access to Splice, it's only for new Splice customers. When it comes to maintenance, keep the device clean and dry. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you're not using it for a long time, store it in a safe place with the battery at a reasonable charge level. Also, be careful when handling the 7 - inch high - resolution multi - touch display to avoid scratches.
