AKAI Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key MIDI Controller with LPD8 8-Pad MIDI Controller, Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 Synth

Features

• Product 1: Total Control - Ableton Live USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with built-in 25-note synthesizer keyboard and dedicated octave up and down buttons to increase the keyboard to the full melodic range
• Product 1: Ableton Live Lite Included - An industry-leading DAW for PC & Mac. Capture ideas, live performances, record, mix and unleash your creativity. APC Key 25 MK2 is pre-mapped for 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11.2.7 onwards
• Product 1: Bright 5x8 RGB Pad Matrix - 40 RGB pads for launching clips in Ableton Live providing visual color feedback. Trigger everything from Loops, Vocals, and melodic samples for instant creativity
• Product 1: 25 Responsive Mini Keys - 2 Octaves of velocity-sensitive keys for powerful live performance and studio composition using software plugins. Play chords, basslines, synth leads and other studio equipment
• Product 2: Beat Maker Essential - 13" pad controller for music production with 8 RGB-backlit responsive MPC drum pads for triggering samples, loops, virtual instruments, and more
• Product 2: Hands-On Control - 8 assignable Q-Link knobs for seamless mapping to DAW parameters, software instruments, and insert effect plugins for tactile control and precise mixing
• Product 2: Customized Production - 4 programmable preset slots for instant recall of mappings for DAWs, virtual instruments, effects and more. Create, edit, load and manage all your presets from the computer
• Product 2: Portable Design, Robust Build - Lightweight beat maker that adopts the sturdy build of standalone MPCs. The slim-line design stows easily in a laptop bag for hands-on production capability everywhere

Description

The AKAI Professional APC Key 25 MK2 and LPD8 bundle combines powerful Ableton Live control and premium MPC pad playing for creative music production and performance. The APC Key 25 MK2 offers seamless integration with Ableton Live through its 40 RGB clip-launch pads, 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 8 assignable rotary knobs, transport controls, and directional arrows. Launch clips, play melodies, and control plugins and parameters directly from the hardware. Ableton Live Lite DAW software is included. Complementing the APC Key is the slim yet robust LPD8 pad controller with 8 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads and 8 assignable Q-Link knobs. The pads provide responsive playing for drums, percussion, and clip triggering while the knobs enable hands-on control of DAW and plugin parameters. Four customizable preset slots allow for tailored setups. With Ableton Live control, premium pads, assignable controls, and portable designs, this AKAI Pro bundle combines the essentials for expressive music production and performance both in the studio and on the go.

Brand: AKAI

Connectivity Technology: USB

Special Feature: Lightweight, Backlit, Velocity Sensitive

Model Name: APC Key 25 MK2

Included Components: LPD8 8-Pad MIDI Controller, Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 Synth

Item model number: b337707d-a06f-44a7-8936-e13a3e9aaa51

Date First Available: March 25, 2024

Color Name: Black

Connector Type: USB

Supported Software: Ableton Live