Akai MPC Live II (2020)

A standalone music production workstation released in May 2020, with a 7-inch touchscreen and 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads.

Overview

The Akai Professional MPC Live II is a standalone workstation for beatmaking, sampling, and sequencing. No computer needed. It came out in May 2020 with a multicore processor system, built-in stereo monitors, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that gives up to 5 hours of portable running time. It runs MPC 2.8 software and is widely regarded as a capable, self-contained production tool.

Specifications

Display	7-inch touchscreen
Pads	16 Full-size Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads
Dimensions	16.2” x 9.6” x 1.8” / 411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm
Weight	7.45 lbs (3.38 kg)
Battery	Lithium-ion, rechargeable, up to 5 hours of battery life
Manufacturer	Akai Professional
Release Price	$1,199
Release Date	May 2020
Software	MPC 2.8 Software
Operation	Standalone — No Computer Required
Audio Management	Configurable recording sample rate and bit depth
Built-in Speakers	Built-in Stereo Monitors

Design

The interface is a 7-inch touchscreen and 16 full-size RGB pads for triggering samples and sequencing. The multicore processor system runs the unit on its own, with no external computer.

Context

Akai positions the MPC Live II as a standalone sampler/sequencer that sits in the MPC software ecosystem as a hybrid. You can set the recording sample rate and bit depth right on the device.

Market Value

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│ AKAI MPC LIVE II                                                Nov 2026 │
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│ High      $1,540                                  Latest            $554 │
│ Median    $750                                    Trend                — │
│ Low       $100                                    Volume          ~24/mo │
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│         2025-12                      2026-04                      2026-08│
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Recently sold on eBay: $580–$1,200 (median $750, based on 168 completed sales, past 12 months)

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