MPC Live II

SampleStack supported

Akai Professional

A portable MPC with battery power, built-in speakers, and CV/gate outputs.

Format

Standalone

Sample Rate

44.1 kHz

Bit Depth

16 or 24-bit

Channels

Stereo

File Formats

WAV

Storage

16 GB internal + SD/USB/SSD expansion

Specifications

Memory 2 GB RAM
Display 7-inch multitouch
Weight 3,380 g

Features

  • 16 velocity/pressure-sensitive pads
  • 3 stereo outputs (8 total), phono/line inputs
  • 4 TRS CV/gate jacks, 2x MIDI in/out, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth
  • 6-hour rechargeable Li-ion battery
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Synth engines: Hype, Solina, Odyssey, Mellotron
  • 10 GB+ pre-installed content

Notes

  • Same folder structure as MPC One / One+ (shared MPC platform)

Preparing samples for the MPC Live II

The Akai MPC Live II runs the same MPC platform as the One, with a 16 GB internal drive plus SD, USB, and SSD expansion. It reads 16 or 24-bit WAV at 44.1 kHz and browses any folder structure you give it.

Because the platform is shared, the prep is identical: convert to the MPC format and organize into folders the browser can walk. SampleStack does both, so your library drops onto the Live II's drive ready to use away from a computer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sample format does the Akai MPC Live II use?

WAV at 16 or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz project rate, from its 16 GB internal drive or SD, USB, and SSD expansion.

How does SampleStack help with the MPC Live II?

SampleStack prepares and organizes samples and expansions so they drop onto the Live II's drive ready to use in standalone mode.

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