MIDI Controllers

Akai APC64

USB/MIDI Controller / HN262221

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Description of product

The Akai Professional APC64 is a USB/MIDI contactor primarily designed for controlling the Ableton Live DAW, where its deep integration with this popular software stands out the most. This is not the first Akai device of its kind, so it's to be expected that the developers have put many new useful features and controls into it that have never been available before. Jump into a new world of musical possibilities in the studio, on stage and wherever your creativity takes you.

The controller is based on 64 touch-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting and aftertouch function arranged in an 8 x 8 layout, which you can use to play melodies, but also chords and of course drum samples, not least to trigger individual clips in Live Sessien View. Tools like Notes, Chords, Probability or Mutate will always provide inspiration for a new direction for your song. Eight fully assignable touch strips are available for immediate and practical control of pitch, modulation and other parameters such as various effects, but also volume, panning or even recording automation. The new layout and multiple controls are supported by visual feedback and maximum control over your workflow. There are also elements used to control the transport functions PLAY, STOP, REC and many more buttons for quick access to key functions (48 in total). The sophistication of the whole device is further supported by access to the editing software, available for both PC and MAC, in which you can set the necessary user preferences, which can then also be recalled in standalone mode.

The APC64 also functions as a standalone 32-step 8-track step sequencer and controller with three MIDI ports (Jack 3.5mm) and eight CV/Gate outputs for full control of synthesizers, samplers or modular rack-mount devices without having to be connected to a computer and DAW.

The controller comes with a wealth of software, led by Ableton Live Lite 11, as well as instruments and effects from Air Music (TubeSynth, Electric, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, Flavor and Sonivox Essential Keyboard Collection), and a bank of 1.2GB samples from CR2 Records.

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