MODERN MPC POWER, RETRO MPC STYLE
MPC Live III Retro is a powerful standalone music production center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers who want total creative freedom without a computer. It takes everything users love about MPC Live III and adds a retro look and feel inspired by the iconic original MPC machines of the late 1980s. Powered by MPC3 OS and a vibrant 7” multitouch display, MPC Live III Retro combines intuitive sampling, sequencing, and performance tools in a portable, all-in-one MPC workflow.
FOUR TIMES THE PROCESSING POWER
This standalone workhorse features a next-generation Gen 2 8-core processor that delivers four times the processing power of MPC Live II. With 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, users can load larger projects, run more plugins, and work faster with a responsive, modern production experience built for today’s music creation. Designed for both studio and stage, MPC Live III Retro includes full-size expressive RGB MPCe pads with new 3D sensing technology, onboard stereo studio monitors, and a built-in high-quality microphone for instant sampling anywhere inspiration strikes. An internal rechargeable battery makes it easy to create, rehearse, and perform on the go, while comprehensive connectivity supports integration with modular gear, external instruments, and DAWs when needed.
Target Customers:
• MPC beatmakers
• Sampling enthusiasts
• DAW-less jammers
• Modern hip-hop, trap producers
• Dance, techno, house producers
• Live performers/traveling musicians
• Experimental musicians (field recording)
FEATURES
• Standalone hardware with MPC3 OS (no computer required)
• 8-Core processor (Gen 2): 4x the power of MPC Live II
• 8 GB onboard RAM / 128 GB storage • 16 full-size RGB MPCe expressive pads with new 3D sensing technology
• Onboard stereo studio monitors
• Built-in high-quality studio mic for field recording, vocal takes, and quick sampling • Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• 2x combo inputs with mic preamps
• 16 RGB performance buttons for step sequencing, automation, and effects control
• Assignable touch strip controller
• Vibrant 7” touch display
• USB-C port for computer connectivity (ISO and Android apps, seamless smart device audio sampling, and high-speed transfer of up to 24 audio channels in/out of your DAW)
• 8 CV / Gate outputs
• WiFi / Bluetooth (Ableton Link)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power:
External PSU (adapter), center positive, 19.0 V 3.42A, input voltage: 100-240V (switching adapter) VAC
Product Size (HxWxD):
2.64” x 17.16” x 10.08” / 6.71cm x 43.59cm x 25.60cm
Product Weight:
8.6lbs / 3.9kg