Akai Professional announced the MPC Live III Retro, a standalone music production center that combines the full functionality of the MPC Live III with a vintage-inspired design based on the original MPC units from the late 1980s. The unit features a Gen 2 8-core processor, 8GB of RAM, MPC3 OS, and support for up to 32 plug-in instances, 16 audio tracks, and advanced production tools including Clip Matrix and Pro Stems Separation. MPC Live III Retro also includes MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for enhanced performance control. Designed for portable standalone production, it features built-in studio monitors, an onboard microphone, and a rechargeable battery with up to four hours of use.
