Akai Professional APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with Sequencer

Full Description

Advanced control for Ableton Live with RGB pads and touch strips

The Akai Professional APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with Sequencer is the ultimate tool for music creation and live performances. With its 8x8 pad matrix, equipped with 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, you have the ability to launch clips and control various parameters with precision, even in low light conditions.

The fully assignable Touch Strip controllers add a new level of expression to your performances, allowing you to manipulate vibrato, modulation, filter cutoff, and more. Stay in control of your mix with the ability to adjust volume or effects sends on the fly, without missing a beat. The APC64's colour screen keeps you informed about what you're controlling and shows your levels at a glance.

Notes and Chord modes for inspiring creativity

Not only does the APC64 provide extensive control over Ableton Live, but it also offers powerful production and performance features. Dive deep into your creative journey with the Notes and Chords modes, which transform the 8x8 pad matrix into a versatile musical palette for writing unique melodies and chord progressions. Need some inspiration? Experiment with the Probability or Mutate features to take your music in unexpected directions. Capture your ideas instantly with the internal 8-track, 32-step sequencer, allowing you to lay down your tracks effortlessly.

Dedicated transport controls and navigation tools

With the Akai Professional APC64, navigating Ableton Live has never been easier. The hardware workflows are designed for seamless DAW control, allowing you to bring out the best in your music. Scene launch buttons and transport controls with dedicated Play, Stop, and Record buttons provide quick and easy access to your music.

Arm tracks, adjust volume, tweak sends, or create movement in your sound with panning controls. The backlit mode buttons give you secondary control over Ableton Live's functions, saving you time and keeping you inspired and productive. Connect with Live's devices and enjoy hands-on control of instruments, effects, processors, and more.

Standalone sequencer and external hardware control

The APC64 is not just limited to controlling Ableton Live. It also functions as a standalone sequencer and provides control over your MIDI/CV hardware for DAW-less performances. Power the APC64 over USB and connect your favourite synths, Eurorack modules, keyboards, drum machines, and more. With 8x CV/Gate outputs and 1 MIDI in/2 MIDI out ports, you have the flexibility to integrate your external hardware seamlessly.

The standalone step sequencer offers up to 8 tracks with 32 steps and 16-note polyphony on each track. Take advantage of continuous control via the 8 touch strips, allowing you to shape your sound with precision. Customise your layout with the included APC Project Editor Software, allowing you to personalize and store presets for quick recall later.

Complete with Ableton Live Lite and VST plugin/sound library package

Complete with the APC64 is a copy of Ableton Live Lite. Ableton Live is the leading DAW for composing, live looping, and performing. By combining the versatility of Session View and the precision of Arrange View, Live allows you to unleash your creativity and seamlessly weave your ideas together. With a wide range of instruments and countless expansion packs, you'll have everything you need to produce music across various genres. The powerful DrumRack tool gives you control over your samples, allowing you to create custom kits with ease. Sample and edit your own sounds to truly make your music your own.

To enhance your creative possibilities, the APC64 comes with a suite of plugin instruments and effects. Air instruments and Sonivox VST/AU plugins provide you with a variety of classic keyboards, synths, reverb, vocal processing, and vintage effects to add to your DAW's standard plugins. You'll have access to Air Instruments Tubesynth, Electric, Ether, Vocal Tuner, Half Speed, Flavor, and Sonivox Essential Keyboard Collection. Additionally, the package includes 1GB of loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records, giving you even more tools to ignite your creativity.

Features

• Equipped with 64 velocity-sensitive pads that offer poly aftertouch, providing versatility for clip launching, note playing, beat creation, and pattern sequencing
• Presents eight fully customisable touch strips, facilitating hands-on command of devices, expression, mixer, and more
• Incorporates a colour display complemented by an encoder dial, delivering real-time visual feedback
• Offers powerful production and performance functions, enabling note and chord playing, drum rack triggering, and control over Live's session view
• Includes a step sequencer mode, useful for crafting melodies and drum patterns in Live
• Send to Clip integration, allowing the transfer of MIDI to Ableton Clip Matrix
• Provides probability, velocity, and mutate functions, encouraging creative experimentation
• Allows per-track swing application to beats, coupled with length and time division settings
• Facilitates effortless navigation of Ableton Live with backlit mode buttons for quick access to Live's functions
• Comes with dedicated transport control with Play, Stop, and Record buttons
• Boasts a full-colour display that instantly provides session information
• Serves as a standalone sequencer and external hardware controller, allowing disconnection from the computer and connection to synths and drum machines via 3x 1/8-inch MIDI ports
• Enables control of modular rig with eight separate CV/gate outputs
• Permits programming of the step sequencer or trigger events with the pads and continuous control data sending with the Touch Strips
• The APC64 includes a software application for standalone parameter editing and preset saving, including a custom mode that allows free RGB colour assignment
• Ships with Ableton Live Lite and a suite of plugins, providing seamless integration with APC64 right out of the box
• Live Lite includes sounds, instruments, sequencing, recording, and arranging capabilities
• Included plugin suite from Air Instruments and Sonivox offerings: classic keyboards, synths, reverbs, vocal processors, and vintage effects
• Comes with an additional 1GB of Loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records

Specifications

• Display: Graphical full colour LED
• Connections:
  • USB-C
  • 8 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate
  • 2 1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI Output
  • 1 1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI Input
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.7 x 14.6 x 1.4 inches (272 x 371 x 34.5 mm)
• Weight: 3.5 lb/1.6 kg
• Software Requirement: Ableton Live Control Requires Live 11 Or Higher
• Product Code: APC64