Akai APC20 Ableton Live Controller

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Akai Professional and Ableton are proud to present the APC20 compact professional Ableton Live performance controller. The APC20 transforms your Ableton Live experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation. The second model in the APC series, the APC20 offers a smaller footprint than the APC40, enabling musicians to more easily create a personalized setup with multiple APCs, effects controllers, and other devices.

The APC20 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC20 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.

Professional Construction

Ableton selected Akai Professional as its partner in developing the APC20 because of Akai Pro's 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 APC20 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. There?s no flimsy plastic here. Faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance.

Features/Specifications:

• Designed in partnership with Ableton, mapped for Live, and fully customizable
• Clip Launch matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip status
• No mapping required; every button and fader is pre-mapped
• Bi-directional hardware/software communication for visual feedback on APC20
• Solid, professional feel with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls
• Comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software
• Works with standalone editions of Ableton Live
• USB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC

• Power supply: 12V 2.0A pin-positive, included
• Communication: USB-MIDI with proprietary hardware/software handshake
• Inputs: USB, Two assignable footswitch inputs

Minimum System Requirements:

• Mac: G4 / Intel recommended, OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4+ recommended
• PC: 1.5GHz, Windows XP or Vista, Windows-compatible sound card / ASIO driver support recommended
• 512MB RAM / 1GB recommended, QuickTime 6.5 or higher, DVD-ROM drive, USB port