Akai Professional APC40 MKII Pad Controller

Get essential hands-on control over Ableton Live with an Akai APC40 MKII controller. This USB-powered Ableton Live controller serves up 40 clip-launch controls arranged into a 5 x 8 matrix that’s perfect for live performance or remixing. You also get a set of nine low-profile sliders offering control over volume, pan, and other major functions. A handy set of soft buttons gives you easy access to controls you need often, and the plug-and-play Ableton integration makes the Akai Professional APC40 MKII controller intuitive enough for studio and stage.

Control with the ease you need

Performers and producers of every niche here find the APC40 MKII to be the all-in-one answer for an ultra-portable Ableton Live controller. Designed specifically to work with Ableton Live, you will enjoy plug-and-play setup for creation, recording, and shows. Simply plug it into your computer and launch Ableton — whether you’re an experienced electronic musician or a novice to the concept, the compact design, natural workflow, and seamless 1-to-1 integration mean you’ll be making music with Ableton and the APC40 MKII controller in no time.

New features make performing and recording easier than ever

The APC 40 MKII is the easy choice for your next Ableton Live controller because Akai Professional focused the APC 40 MKII design to pick up where the original left off. You get more control in a lower profile format and new features such as dedicated track arm and time division buttons for each track, and classic performance and recording necessities with a metronome and a crossfader.

Perfect portability for producers and performers

The APC40 MKII’s compact design makes it perfect for mobile performers and studio producers alike. Set up your scenes and set list at home, throw it in your backpack along with your laptop and you’re ready for the gig. USB power means you’ll never forget a power supply and with the plug-and-play integration you’ll be set up and ready to perform in seconds.

Akai Professional APC40 MKII Ableton Live Controller Features:

• Provides hands-on control of Ableton Live
• Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live (v9.1.3+)
• 5×8 clip-launch matrix with RGB feedback for clip status and color coding
• 9 channel faders, 8 control knobs, and 8 device controls interface with Ableton Live
• USB-powered and plug-and-play connectivity for Mac and PC
• Sends button for quick access to 8 send buses
• Assignable A/B crossfader for dynamic mixing on the fly
• Shift button and directional arrows manipulate the scope of the grid
• Revised knob layout with in-line controls for streamlined workflow
• Production package included: Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, Prime Loops sample packs, and Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)