The APC40 mkII from Akai Professional is a hardware controller designed to work with Ableton Live software in a one-to-one integration, and makes significant improvements over the previous version. A few of those include an RGB clip-launching grid, reinforced fader design, revised knob lay out, and more. The controller comes pre-mapped to Live for an instant performance and production setup.

Description:

Intuitive control of Ableton Live with visual feedback

The 5x 8 Clip Launch grid with RGB lighting displays the current clip status

8x Assignable faders and knobs each, plus 1 master fader

Power supply via USB

Portable format

Rapid allocation of the A / B crossfader

In-line arrangement of the controls for a streamlined workflow

Power supply via USB

Class compliant

Dimensions (W x D x H): 424 x 254 x 46 mm

Weight: 1.8 kg

Includes software downloads: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, Xpand!2, Toolroom Artist Launch Packs, Prime Loops Sample Packs

Features:

• Pads: 5 x 8 clip-launch matrix with RGB feedback

• Faders: 9

• Knobs:

• 8 x assignable controller pots;

• 8 x device control pots

• 1 x A/B crossfader, assignable

• 1 x shift button

• 1 x 4-way bank select button

• 1 x tempo knob

• 1 x cue knob

• Other Controls: 70 x function/control switches

• Connectivity:

• 1 x USB Type B

• 1 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm TS sustain pedal (pedal not included)

• Power Requirements : USB powered

• Mac

Intel Mac

OS X 10.5 or later

2 GB RAM

Available USB port

• PC

Multi-core processor

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8, and 10

2 GB RAM

Windows-compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended)

QuickTime recommended

Available USB port

• System Compatibility: Ableton Live Version 9.1.3 or later

• Dimensions: 424 x 254 x 46 mm

• Weight: 1.8 kg