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AKAI Professional APC40MKII - USB MIDI Controller for Mac / PC with Clip Launch Matrix, Knobs & Faders, and Pro Software Suite Included
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Brand | AKAI |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Backlit, Studio Recording, Compact |
Model Name | APC40 MK2 |
Product Dimensions | 9.96"D x 16.68"W x 1.8"H |
About this item
- Complete Command Of Ableton Live - Seamlessly Integrates With Ableton Live (V9.1.3+) Providing Hands-On Control Of Ableton'S 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 Colour Coding.
- Essential Control - Take Command Of Daw Parameters, Virtual Instruments And Effects With 9 Channel Faders, 8 Control Knobs, And 8 Device Controls That Seamlessly Maps With Ableton Live
- Assignable Crossfader - Conveniently Located Assignable A/B Crossfader For Dynamic Dj-Style Mixing On The Fly
- Hassle-Free Setup - USB-powered plug-and-play connectivity for Mac and PC
- Production Software included - Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, Prime Loops sample packs, Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)
- Comprehensive production software package for Mac and PC included: Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, Prime Loops sample packs, and Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)
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Product information
Item Weight | 3.97 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 9.96 x 16.68 x 1.8 inches |
ASIN | B00J3YYSUW |
Item model number | APC40 mkII |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #29,447 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #21 in Digital Audio Workstation Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 10, 2015 |
Color Name | Assorted Colors |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Supported Software | Ableton Live |
Musical Style | Electronic |
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Product Description
In 2009, Akai Professional collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced the original Ableton Performance Controller—APC40. The instrument raised the standards of controller design, revolutionized hardware and software integration, and proved to be an essential performance tool for Ableton Live users everywhere. Building upon this original partnership, Akai Professional now introduces an all-new, reimagined Ableton Live controller—APC40 mkII. APC40 mkII incorporates five years of user feedback into its design. Almost every aspect of the original APC40 has been deliberated, reworked, and improved to provide extended controller functionality, countless musical capabilities, and a smarter workflow within Ableton Live. In addition to its sleek look, veteran APC40 users will immediately notice the enhancements that include an RGB clip-launching grid, reinforced fader design, revised knob layout, and much more.
From the manufacturer
The Power Of Clips
APC40 mkII features a 5x8 RGB clip-launching grid meticulously engineered for dexterous exploration: launch clips, samples and one-shots, and create / perform your song from the ground up using 40 responsive triggers. Radiant RGB lighting provides visual feedback and displays three clip statuses - loaded, playing and recording - so you can intelligently perform without looking at your computer. For a customized experience, color code your clips with selectable RGB lighting for advanced visual organization; for expanded control, use the Shift button and directional arrows to manipulate the scope of the 5x8 grid. With APC40 mkII, experiencing limitless creative potential has never been easier.
Total Control
Take command of your production and performance with APC40 mkII. With nine reinforced faders and eight channel control knobs, arranged in-line per channel, APC40 mkII provides a familiar, intuitive layout and a powerful workflow. Eight lit Device Control knobs make it easy to tweak virtual instruments, DAW controls and more, providing critical visual feedback of each parameter. In addition, the Sends button enables users to cycle through all eight send buses right from the APC40 mkII - plus the A/B crossfader has been reimagined for continual assignment without ever having to touch the mouse.
Seamless Integration
APC40 mkII comes pre-mapped to Live (version 9.1.3 or later) for instant performance and production right out of the box. When APC40 mkII is plugged into your computer, its hardware controls correspond 1-to-1 with Ableton Live’s interface—no additional configuring is required.
In addition, all of APC40 mkII’s controls can be re-assigned on the fly for customized setups that change with your performance or production style.
Plug and Play
APC40 mkII is also powered over USB and supports plug-and-play connectivity, for seamless integration from the studio to the stage.
Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live for performance and real-time mixing, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC40 MKII to be the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.
Clip Launching
Total Control
Seamless Integration
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Ableton Live LiteAbleton Live Lite delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live that letting you spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. |
Puremagnetik Effect RacksPuremagnetik Effect Racks provides a collection of over 200 sophisticated audio effects engineered for instant sound sculpting courtesy of an endless variety of channel strips, DJ & live sound effects, glitch racks, amp racks and much more. |
Hybrid 3.0Hybrid 3.0 is the next generation in synthesis. This high-definition virtual synthesiser comes packed with presets, combining the coveted warmth of analogue synths with a full range of futuristic digital manipulation capabilities. |
6-month Subscription to Reason+ Included!
Registered customers now get a 6-month subscription to Reason+ included.
Reason+ is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and Reason Rack Plugin which can be used in any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). With over 80 devices covering everything from creative synths, samplers, drum machines and audio effects, this subscription comes with 39,000 presets, 24gb of samples and new content (plugins and sounds) is added consistently.
Register your product upon purchase to redeem this offer.
From the brand
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With 5 decades of experience, Akai Professional continues to empower music creators with the innovative technology needed to make inspiring music.
The Akai Professional MIDI Production Center (MPC) pattern-based devices revolutionized music creation around the world. Now alongside the next generation of standalone MPC, we lead the way with world-class hardware controllers, software DAWs, plugin instruments, and insert effects products.
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Quality of material | 4.5 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.1 | — |
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For beginners | — | — | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 | — |
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hardware interface | usb | usb c | usb | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
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weight | 3.97 pounds | — | 0.86 pounds | 810 grams | 900 grams | 3.59 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the audio midi controller. For example, they mention it's well made, has great ergonomics, and is worth the small price. Opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. They mention it's well-made, heavy duty, and has good faders. Some say the quality could be improved. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's performance.
"...Get it when you can, work every penny. Solid construction, knobs feel super heavy duty and faders are also good quality. And looks so sleek and cool...." Read more
"...I'm really appreciate if of the high quality of the parts, the buttons have a nice feel and actuate reliably when you press them...." Read more
"...The controller is great in theory, the faders are smooth, the knob placement is great, lightweight, launches scenes and clips, syncs with ableton..." Read more
"...My only complaint the plastic faders are a little flimsy." Read more
Customers find the audio midi controller easy to use. They say the pads are great, and the design is much improved over the original APC40. Customers also say the product is intuitive, powerful, and fun to use, making it a creative fun controller.
"...No drivers or configuration needed. Super easy to use and intuitive. Keeps blowing my mind how effective and integrated into ableton it is...." Read more
"...The design is much improved over the original APC40 and compared to other Ableton Live solutions like those from Novation, the APC40 mkII does it..." Read more
"Really fun to use , and intuitive enough (if you know ableton)" Read more
"...Easy to use. I love the backlight knobs that indicate where I am on the dial. USB power is a massive, massive plus...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the audio midi controller. They say it's an affordable all in one music creation factory.
"compared to turntables, this device is a lot cheaper and has a ton of room for creativity. Like others have said, the quality isn't quite there...." Read more
"Great pairing for Ableton Live - fantastic piece of hardware for the price." Read more
"An affordable all in one music creation factory!" Read more
"Amazing product and seller!" Read more
Customers appreciate the audio midi controller's versatility. They say it's great for live sets, perfect for production and recording workflow, and incredible.
"...Perfect for production and recording workflow...." Read more
"Apc Mk2 is incredible and so versatile.3 Stars because there was no Amazon protected box, just main beat-up product package...." Read more
"Great for live sets. Love the knob encoders on these." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi controller. Some mention it's effective and integrated into Ableton, while others say it starts malfunctioning and the cross fader starts acting odd.
"...Get it when you can, work every penny. Solid construction, knobs feel super heavy duty and faders are also good quality. And looks so sleek and cool...." Read more
"...Three months in and it starts malfunctioning and launching clips from the second scene button and a few others, so I ran a midi output check on it..." Read more
"...the high quality of the parts, the buttons have a nice feel and actuate reliably when you press them...." Read more
"...After a little over a year, the cross fader started acting odd...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
You can go with some of the cheaper models if you want but I really like the look and feel of this board for the use I bought it for. This si coming from someone who has been in the world of professional AV for 20+ years. I think that the versatility of the midi controller for use as a lighting control surface is a great innovation of an existing technology.
For small set ups this is the way to go before investing in a proprietary board such an an MA, Hoglet, or Chamsys MagicQ, ETC Nomad, etc.
I'm really appreciate if of the high quality of the parts, the buttons have a nice feel and actuate reliably when you press them. The faders have good damping and are accurate and have a reasonable amount of throw. The crossfader moves nice and easily, so you can be and effective DJ with this piece of kit.
The APC40MKII is unquestionably responsible for a new round of creativity in Live. It really does help to have a controller that is physically similar to the software GUI and that integrates as perfectly as this controller does. I've already used it to create a dozen excellent grooves and I've only had it for a few days.
Easy to use. I love the backlight knobs that indicate where I am on the dial. USB power is a massive, massive plus. This is a real game changer for me. it allows me to do things I could not before.
My only complaint the plastic faders are a little flimsy.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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Insgesamt erfüllt der Controller im Live und Produzierbereich seinen Zweck vollkommen.
het lijkt alsof de vorige persoon die dit heeft retour gezonden een oud excemplaar heeft geretourneerd naar Amzon, er zat behoorlijk wat stof op en de knoppen zijn vergeeld.
graag onderzoek waar deze vandaan komt!
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2021
I love this toy!!!
It’s so fun to play with it, easy to control.
It’s my favourite toy for now 😁
But.. Its not really a toy. Well build, feels pretty premium.
I like it, because it's made not only for live performances, you can easily record everything you played. So.. I LOVE AKAI APC40MK2👏👍 worth every single penny.
Thank you.