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Akai Professional APC Mini MK2 - USB MIDI Pad Controller for Clip Launching with Ableton Live Lite, 64 RGB Pads, Drum and Note Mode and MIDI Mixer

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Features

  • Complete Control -Ableton Live Clip Launching MIDI Controller, perfect for creative looping, mixing, home studio and live performing; Connect to Ableton Live and control all your studio equipment
  • Ableton Live Lite Included - An industry-leading DAW for PC and Mac; Capture ideas, live performances, record, mix and unleash your creativity; APC Mini MK2 is pre-mapped for 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11;2;7 onwards
  • Bright 8x8 RGB Pad Matrix - 64 RGB pads for launching clips in Ableton Live providing visual color feedback; Trigger everything from Loops, Vocals, and melodic samples for instant creativity
  • 9 Assignable Faders - With 8 assignable faders + 1 master fader instantly map to Ableton Live's mixer for hands-on mix control of volume, pan, or devices; Use Device mode to control Ableton macros
  • Drum and Note Modes -The Drum sample mode features seamless integration with Ableton Drum Rack; With the inbuilt Smart Scale View, Note mode enables you to visually play melodies effortlessly
  • Instant Connectivity - APC Mini MK2 is powered over USB and supports plug-and-play connectivity, for seamless integration from the studio to the stage for Mac and PC, no batteries or power adapters needed
  • DAW Integration - Comprehensive virtual instrument pack including Hybrid 3 - powerful polyphonic analog synth, Mini Grand - acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet -vintage electric piano instrument

Description

APC Mini MK2 is the ultimate compact solution for music creation in any environment. Enjoy 1-to-1 integration into the Ableton workflow, perfect for creative looping, remixing, and experimenting.Bright 64 RGB-Backlit PadsWhether in the studio or on stage, get a brilliant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. Launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and more with confidence.9 Assignable FadersAPC Mini MK2 has 9 faders automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live’s selected device. Control multiple parameters with one Master fader to generate totally innovative sounds.Drum and Note ModesThe Drum sample mode features seamless integration with Ableton Drum Rack. Even without a MIDI Controller, Note mode enables you to play melodies effortlessly for inspirational performances.Real-Time Project FeedbackWith Smart Scale View Mode, the musical key currently selected is also visible across the pads to ensure you know what scale you’re in without having to reference your laptop screen.Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons with Soft KeysTo activate a group of clips, press one of the Scene Launch buttons to the right of the pad matrix. Hold Shift and press one of the Soft Keys to change the function of the Clip Stop Buttons.4 Directional Arrow ButtonsMove around the clip matrix with ease using the directional arrow buttons. When navigating large Ableton Live sessions, the intuitive directional arrows enable quick movement without missing a beat.Always In Your Bag PackWrite and perform anywhere you find inspiration. APC Mini MK2 fits into your laptop bag for sleek music control at any opportunity. Plug and play via standard USB cable (bag not included).

Brand: Akai Professional


Connectivity Technology: USB


Special Feature: Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Lightweight, Portable, Programmable


Model Name: APCMINI2


Product Dimensions: 8.28"D x 9.48"W x 1.2"H


Item Weight: 1.79 pounds


Product Dimensions: 8.28 x 9.48 x 1.2 inches


Item model number: APCMINI2


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: December 7, 2022


Color Name: Black


Compatible Devices: Laptop, PC


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB 2.0 Type B


Supported Software: Ableton Live


Material Type: Durable High-Grade Plastic


Musical Style: Electronic


Instrument Key: Any


Mixer Channel Quantity: 9


Hardware Platform: General-Purpose


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There are a lot of reviews for this as a DAW. This isn't one of them. Welcome to my newest DJ Deck. My greatest love in this digital DJing world is the flexibility that DJs have with workflow. My greatest complaint is that everyone is still stuck in the thought processes that began with a two deck setup and a 3 band eq. It's time to move on from the hardware defined to the software mindset. This thing helps. It only took three days for me to custom map this to the two DJ programs I use; TRAKTOR and Virtual DJ. I can control stems, pitch, key, hot cues, transport pads, and a heck of a lot of effects. With all of them on the main page. Since then, I've had more time to work on my art due to it's size and portability, and having all my options on the main page means that I'm not flipping through pages, but just playing music and working my my sets. Being able to be software defined, it matters not that your use if different than mine, just program it for what you need. And the size is perfect to carry along - or just have near your desk so when the work day is done, you just move your keyboard out of the way... No big deck, No location change, No big deal. And performance? Let's be honest. Very few DJs need platters. I certainly don't. And neither does anyone else who isn't scratching, as long as you've got the nudge buttons, which I may add are trivial to map. I use this along my main deck for gigs to give me flexibility, but it would work just as well with a basic 2 or 4 channel mixer, and I wouldn't even need the mixer is someone, hint hint, would make an appropriately sized and priced 4x4 or 4x6 rotary encoder box. But if you want a new button or slider to bust out or cut a stem? It's right there! You want to set an instant double or loop? It can be right there! You have effects that are sick, but are a pain to set up and find in the menu? Program it! These can all be right there. There are 64 RGB pads, 17 led backlit buttons, and 9 sliders. The sliders aren't innofaders. (Duh) But they are consistent and smooth. And the pads are what you expect for $100. But they work every time, even if they are a bit more sensitive than I like. Programming was straightforward for my DJ software with no unexpected hiccups. Build quality is fine. I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100. Especially considering the costs of it's competitors in this space. But the real benefit is the variety of pads and sliders. Depending upon your priorities, you can use 16 pads for 4 decks, 32 pads for 2 decks, or even 64 for one deck if you wanted. I use one row for common actions and loading. Two rows for effects, two for hot cues, one for loops/beatjumping, one for pitch/key (I do a lot of key mixing), and one for transport. The sliders run main volume, vocals, melody, and rhythm. There are still a few pads and a lot of buttons not in use. It is tools like this that make the age of digital DJing the magic that it is. I Highly Recommend this for anyone looking to try something different in their DJ skills, to move on to the next level, to get more mobile. After 3 weeks of use I'm already doing things I've never done, and sounding better and more entertaining that I've been in a while. You can do it. This can help. ... show more
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