Akai has a legacy that spans over 10 years with the APC40 controller. In collaboration with the creators of Ableton Live, Akai Professional has mastered the creation of the one that has set the standard in music performance, production, and software integration for years. This company revolutionized the hardware and software integration of what an essential music production integration is all about. Now, with the new APC40 MKII, they have set a new standard with improved functionalities and capabilities. This, in particular, features complete hands-on control of Ableton Live and seamlessly integrates one-to-one with the aforementioned software with outstanding performance results.
APC40 MKII: Features
One of the main features in the APC40 MKII is the 5×8 RGB clip-launching grid that creates and performs songs from start to finish thanks to its 40 responsive triggers. Together, these provide beautiful visual feedback and detailed parameter information. With its assignable faders and knobs, you can tweak the parameters of your device and create cycles through buses. And you can do so along with an A/B crossfaded that you can’t reassign. Additionally, connecting it is simple and easy. This is the case thanks to its complete integration with Ableton Live. Simply, you can set up your controller over a single powered USB with plug and play connectivity. This controller aims to become your mission control center on Ableton. As a consequence, it gives you realtime mixing capabilities. Moreover, with live performance features, you’ll be able to bring your musical inspiration alive.
In addition, the APC40 MKII is not only for DJ producers, but also for everyone else who might need it. It’s a great hardware companion for traditional musicians and music producers who want to work on Ableton Live at home or at the studio. Out of the box, you’ll be happy to find Ableton Live and two hi-def virtual synthesizers. These are paired to 5GB of pro samples and loops for immediate musical creation and inspiration. Also, there’s a Puremagnetik Effets rack collection with over 200 audio effects to apply to your musical creations.
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