Akai Professional APC40 MKII

In collaboration with the creators of Ableton Live – a powerful software platform for music performance and production – Akai Professional developed the first Ableton Performance Controller: APC40 in 2009. The instrument took controller design to a new level, revolutionized hardware and software integration, and became the essential performance tool for Ableton Live users worldwide. Building on this original partnership, Akai Professional now presents a brand new, redesigned Ableton Live Controller—APC40 MKII. Five years of user feedback have influenced the design of the APC40 MKII. Almost every aspect of the original APC40 has been rethought, reworked and improved to provide expanded controller functionality, endless musical possibilities and a smoother workflow in Ableton Live. In addition to the elegant look, experienced APC40 users immediately notice the numerous improvements, such as the RGB clip launch matrix, a reinforced fader design, the revised control layout and much more. The production package includes Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 and TubeSynth by AIR Music Tech, Prime Loops Sample Packs, Toolroom Records Artist Launch Packs (as downloads).

• Total Control of Ableton Live - Seamless integration with Ableton Live (V9.1.3 plus): Tactile control of the Ableton Clip Matrix, mixer parameters, virtual instruments, effects and more
• Create, jam, produce - trigger clips, loops and samples using a 5X8 clip launch matrix with RGB feedback for clip status and color coding
• Essential Control - Control DAW parameters, virtual instruments and effects with 9 channel faders, 8 knobs and 8 device knobs with seamless mapping for Ableton Live
• Thoughtfully Designed, Assignable Crossfader - Conveniently placed, assignable A/B crossfader for spontaneous, dynamic DJ-style mixing
• Unprecedented lighting control - Dynamically adjust lighting cues and effects with robust faders and buttons, transforming any performance into an immersive visual experience
• A versatile MIDI controller with effortless setup - plug-and-play connection and USB power supply for Mac and PC
• Production software for Mac and PC - Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 and TubeSynth by AIR Music Tech, Prime Loops Sample Packs, Toolroom Records Artist Launch Packs (Downloads)

Category: Midi controllers