Akai APC40 MKII Ableton Live Performance Controller
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Description
The Akai Professional APC40 MKII is a USB performance controller built for one-to-one integration with Ableton Live. It combines a 5x8 RGB clip-launching matrix with nine 45 mm channel faders, eight device control knobs, eight channel control knobs, and an assignable A/B crossfader. Plug-and-play on Mac and PC with no MIDI mapping required.
Controls
- Clip matrix: 5x8 RGB pad grid (40 buttons) for clip launching and session overview
- Faders: 8 channel faders + 1 master fader (45 mm travel)
- Knobs: 8 assignable channel knobs + 8 device control knobs
- Crossfader: Assignable A/B crossfader
- Buttons: Dedicated track arm, solo, mute, record, and clip stop per channel
- Input: 1/4" TS sustain pedal jack
Ableton Integration
Instant 1-to-1 mapping with Ableton Live out of the box. The RGB clip grid reflects clip status and color coding directly from your Live session. Track selection, device control, and scene launching work without any manual MIDI configuration.
Specifications
- USB: Type-B (bus powered)
- Dimensions: 16.7 x 10.0 x 1.8 in (424 x 254 x 46 mm)
- Weight: 3.97 lb (1.8 kg)