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Akai Professional

Akai Pro APC40 Ableton Controller

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Features

  • Designed in partnership with Ableton
  • Unique clip matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip status
  • Exclusive bidirectional communication between the APC40 and Ableton Live
  • Comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition, free upgrade patch for full versions of Live
  • USB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC

Description

Ableton Live performance, perfected. The APC40 is the world’s finest Ableton Live control surface. Ableton and Akai Professional worked in a joint partnership to make the APC40 the perfect Ableton Live control surface. Whether you are an electronic-music performance artist and Live is your canvass, a DJ using Live to mix tracks, or a traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, the APC40 is designed for intuitive, powerful control. DIRECT DESIGN Because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC40 for Live, you don’t need to map its controls to talk to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC40 with its USB cable and you're ready to make magic. The APC40 is class compliant, so you don't even need to install drivers. And if you’re an advanced Live user, the APC40 gives you the ability to remap every one of its controls to suit your own style. VIRTUAL VIEW The APC40 talks directly to Live and Live talks directly to the APC40. This exclusive bidirectional communication makes the APC40 an advanced controller in that it can receive feedback from the software and display it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded. Each state displays on the matrix in a different color so you can get a quick picture of clip state. You can shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set. The APC40 has 16 knobs, each surrounded by a ring of LEDs. These LED rings make seeing your settings a breeze on dark stages, indicating the currently selected parameters’ values. This advanced visual feedback makes performing with the APC40 focused more on the music and less on squinting at the computer screen. In fact, you might even forget that the computer is there! PREMIUM CONTROLS Ableton selected Akai Professional as a partner because of its leadership position in great-feeling controllers that are rock solid, rugged, and precise. From the legendary MPC series that changed the way music is made to the industry-standard MPD and MPK controllers, Akai Professional is revered by musicians, DJs, and producers everywhere for creating the feel that powers their creativity. The APC40 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and slip- proof rubber detailing. Knobs and faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance. It even features a high quality, replaceable crossfader. CREATIVE CONTROL The APC40 comes with a special edition of Ableton Live Lite so you can use it out of the box even if you’re new to Live. There's also a free patch that upgrades full versions of Live so if you're already a Live user, you can take full advantage of the APC40. The APC40 has two banks of eight knobs. The first set controls Global parameters so you’ll always have instant access to your main sends, pans, and other essentials. The second bank of eight knobs is dynamically reassigned to the Track you select. You can control eight track parameters at a time, and as you switch channels, the Track knobs follow your focus. You also get special clip-status views and feedback that only the APC40's matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips: you can scroll and shift, enabling access to an unlimited number of cells. The APC40 has a wide range of controllers. The eight Global knobs can access four banks of controls; the eight Track knobs control nine different track parameters each. This gives you a massive total of 72 controllers that are dynamically reassigned. Channel faders, bus faders, and a crossfader give you smooth control of key values. You have even more control power with special controls including Tap Tempo, Tempo Nudge, record enables, solo/cues and two assignable footswitch inputs. Designed in partnership with Ableton, the APC40 is the most advanced Live controller for the most advanced performers.

Brand: Akai Professional


Connectivity Technology: USB


Model Name: APC40


Included Components: USB Cable


Color: Black


Connectivity Technology: USB


Instrument Key: Any


Compatible Devices: Laptop


Supported Software: Ableton Live


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB


Keyboard Description: Ergonomic


Control Type: Ableton Live Controller


Platform: Mac


Human Interface Input: Buttons


Hardware Platform: PC/Mac


Instrument: MIDI controller for electronic music instruments


Total USB Ports: 1


Control Method: Touch


Mixer Channel Quantity: 40


Noise Control: None


Color: Black


Product Style: Modern


Brand Name: Akai Professional


Model Name: APC40


Model Number: APC40


Included Components: USB Cable


Model Year: 2014


UPC: 825213002388


Manufacturer: 0


Global Trade Identification Number: 88


Manufacturer Part Number: 8


Warranty Description: 1 year parts and labor.


Item Weight: 5.85 Pounds


Material Type: Metal


Outer Material: Metal


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    • Excellent Device for Controlling Ableton Natively
I've been using Ableton since version 6, using a few different controllers over the years. Every time I'd try a new controller, mapping out each knob/slider to a custom layout was definitely a pain. Even devices like the Axiom Pro series (midi keyboard + controller functions) which supposedly had automapping weren't optimized for on the fly mixing. Add to that the fact that latency on many of these devices was too high to be used for quick clip triggering or drum kit performances, and Ableton just felt hampered by the lack of truly integrated devices. I had a friend who got the APC and loved it, so I decided to finally try it, and I can't impress upon you how much this has opened Ableton up. Latency is now 1/10th of what it used to be. I can trigger clips at up to 1/32nd of a bar reliably without any worry of latency delay, making on-the-fly beatmatching and drum performances much easier. The instant integration is nice, and if you want to do a custom setup in terms of midi-mapping, you can do that too. I personally find that I don't use 8 tracks for mixing, so I set up some of the sliders for sends, and the top set of knobs for track EQs. The build quality is impressive. The pads are easy to depress, and the sliders feel sturdy enough to use for years. The knobs themselves are also of high quality, and response is great, but the black plastic caps on top of the knobs are not glued on (or very cheap/very little glue was used) and so a couple of these have already come off. I've glued them back on with a dab of plastic glue -- no biggie. Overall, if you are interested in maximizing your productivity/creativity in Ableton, this is hands down the best all-in-one device. I was considering the Launchpad (Novation) as an addition to the Axiom, or the Maschine (Native Instruments). The Launchpad is just barebone pad triggers and so would have been cheaper. The Maschine has a nice feature set built right in to the controller, but Ableton can do just about everything the Maschine can do with the built-in effects or free third party plug-ins. This is definitely THE all-in-one controller for Ableton. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013 by Impugningcynic
    • Too expensive, too purpose-specific, and just not good enough.
I'm going to deliver what's probably a fairly unpopular opinion about this device. I just don't think it's very good. The pads are VERY small and fiddly. The rotary encoders are infinite. The digital menu system is positively arcane. If you really want a device that is literally ONLY capable of launching clips and adjusting channel volume in Ableton, it's a decent device. But it does not justify its price tag. Returned. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015 by Jeff
    • Solid controller.
I use this controller for several years in my home studio. It still works perfectly. The built quality is exceptional. The casing is solid metal. I've seen some APC40s, where the black lids on the knobs came off. This doesn't look pretty, but has no influence on the device 's functionality. Mine looks still prestine. It integrates great with Ableton, super easy and stable. There are M4L devices, which extend the functionality. Owners of Ableton Suite should definitely check those out, however. The APC40's functionality does not come close to the (newer) Push. I love the endless encoders with the led indicators. Why does not every controller have this? While the knobs automatically adapt to the software, the faders are unfortunately old school. I would love to see them motorized, but this might have driven the price up and added the potential of mechanical failires. I've seen people using the APC40 with software like Bitwig and Resolume. So it's not tied to Ableton. This device encountered a massive price drop as Ableton released Push and Push 2. If you are on a budget and want a controller, which can handle abuse instead of having the latest features, look for a used APC40. Pros: + Built like a tank + Very stable + Great Aniston Integration. There are M4L devices, which can add functionality. + Can be used with a.variety of softwaref + Multiple APC 40/20 can be mapped as one large device in Ableton. Cons: - Newer controllers provide more funtionality - Black caps on top of the knobs can come loose. This has no effect on functionality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018 by H. M.

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