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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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AKAI Professional APC40MKII - USB MIDI Controller for Mac / PC with Clip Launch Matrix, Knobs & Faders, and Pro Software Suite Included

AKAI Professional APC40MKII - USB MIDI Controller for Mac / PC with Clip Launch Matrix, Knobs & Faders, and Pro Software Suite Included


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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

    APC40 MKII USB-Powered Full-Featured Ableton Live Performance MIDI Controller with Software Package

    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.

    Clip Launching

    APC40 MKII USB-Powered Full-Featured Ableton Live Performance MIDI Controller with Software Package

    Total Control

    APC40 MKII USB-Powered Full-Featured Ableton Live Performance MIDI Controller with Software Package

    Seamless Integration

    APC40 MKII USB-Powered Full-Featured Ableton Live Performance MIDI Controller with Software Package

    Plug and Play

    Plug and Play

    Plug and Play

    Ableton Live Lite

    Ableton 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 Racks

    Puremagnetik 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 3.0

    Hybrid 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.

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    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.

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    769 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

    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

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    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

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    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

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    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

    13 customers mention7 positive6 negative

    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

    Great product but shipping could've been better.
    5 Stars
    Great product but shipping could've been better.
    This is my second APC40 MKII. While I love the controller itself I understand that what I do can be taxing on the product. I use my APC to mix Video so flicking faders to the beat of music can cause stress and damage. I did purchase a warranty on the first one and ultimately decided to go with another APC40 MKII since it's pretty much the only controller out there with all the control surfaces I love. My only gripe with the process was getting a naked package left on my porch. High value items like this could've easily become porch pirate booty. All I would ask is at least put it in a brown box next time so the large red and white box doesn't attract the wrong kind of attention.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Functionality, Quality Could Be Improved for mkIII
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
    I love my APC40 mkII so much that I've bought 2 now... My workflow was forever changed when I got my first APC40 mkII a couple years ago. 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 all in a single device. Sadly 3 of my faders on my original APC40 mkII stopped working. I've since purchased another unit and also got a hard shell case to better protect the faders. I've ordered new fader pots for the original unit that was just out of warranty and it's also working well now. I hope Akai can reinforce the faders to be more robust in the mkIII APC40 and until then make sure to keep it safe and out of harms way on tour with a hard case.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product but shipping could've been better.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
    This is my second APC40 MKII. While I love the controller itself I understand that what I do can be taxing on the product. I use my APC to mix Video so flicking faders to the beat of music can cause stress and damage. I did purchase a warranty on the first one and ultimately decided to go with another APC40 MKII since it's pretty much the only controller out there with all the control surfaces I love. My only gripe with the process was getting a naked package left on my porch. High value items like this could've easily become porch pirate booty. All I would ask is at least put it in a brown box next time so the large red and white box doesn't attract the wrong kind of attention.
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    Rico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Der Gerät funktioniert
    Reviewed in Germany on January 22, 2024
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    1.0 out of 5 stars item is niet nieuw, vorige eigenaar heeft oude unit retour gestuurd?
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 26, 2023
    Ozweepay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes it so easy to be more creative
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes it so easy to be more creative
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2021
    This will change the way you perform with Ableton. It's geared more towards Session View, but it can be used for Arrangement View as well. It's much more intuitive than the Ableton Push, with dedicated faders buttons for each track. If you've used Ableton and have been using the mouse to adjust tracks on/off, Solo, Record, Stop, etc, this will make your Sessions so much easier and allow you to get much more creative. Less time spent searching the screen for these buttons, they're all laid out right in front of you. Being able to turn multiple tracks on and off is a game changer. The A/B slider will also let you showcase tracks that you've armed accordingly. Want only the cool bass line to come through while you're readying other tracks? Press the B button on the track, and hit the slider over to B. Isolated bass line. This works for multiple tracks, so you can have 2 completely different songs playing with the slide of the A/B fader. Big selling point. This controller will open up a whole new world of possibilities for you in Ableton.
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    Gery
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
    Reviewed in Spain on October 12, 2022
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    Julius
    5.0 out of 5 stars Akai apc40MK2 love it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2021