Description
Abelton Live Controller With Sequencer and Touchstrips
The new Akai Professional APC64 is a powerful next-generation Ableton Live controller for studio and live performance.
It features 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch, and 8 fully assignable Touch Strips for instant hands-on control of devices, pitch, modulation, and much more. APC64 also works as a standalone 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer and controller with 3 MIDI ports and 8 CV/Gate outputs to take full control of synths, drum machines, or modular rack devices.
ENTER THE MATRIX
APC64 features a vibrant 8x8 pad matrix of 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch for playing chords, synth leads, Ableton Live’s Drum Racks and of course launching Clips in Session View.
TOUCH THE FUTURE
Add a whole new level of expression and control to your music production and live performances with 8 fully assignable Touch Strips with RGB LED indicators. Get control of Ableton Live’s devices - including Auto Filter, Delay, Reverb, Impulse, Simpler and more - right at your fingertips. Adjust macros, mixer volume, pan, and effects sends as well as writing automation.
VISUAL FEEDBACK AND CONTROL
APC64 includes a smart color LED screen with a fast push encoder for real-time visual feedback of your parameters. Move around Ableton Live’s devices and mixing environments while keeping track of each parameter on the screen. APC64 also features dedicated transport control with Play, Stop, and Record for capturing your ideas along with 8 Track Mute and Solo buttons for mixing and live performance.
POWERFUL PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE
PC64 facilitates a seamless workflow within Ableton Live; from triggering samples and loops in Ableton Live’s Drum Rack, all the way to writing expressive melodies using the Notes, Scale, and Chord modes. Use the onboard Step Sequencer to generate inventive melodic patterns that can be instantly transferred to Ableton Live using the Send To Clip function. Apply swing and quantize to your beats or use APC64 to arm and record vocal tracks directly in Ableton Live sessions.
Ableton Live Lite 11
- APC64 Includes Ableton 11 Lite for all your software music production needs in one package to produce, perform, arrange, record, edit, mix, and master your music. Live Lite includes sounds, instruments, sequencing, recording, and arranging capabilities.
Air Music Instruments / Plugins
- APC64 Includes a collection of professional plug-in instruments and effects, so you can start producing out of the box. Included are the following plugins: TubeSynth, Electric, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, Flavor, Vacum Pro, Mini Grand, Velvet, DB33, and Sonivox Essential Keyboard Collection
Custom Editor Software
- Create your own custom layouts with the included desktop software editor for Mac/PC to personalize and store pre-sets for quick recall in standalone.
Samples and Loop Expansion
- Electronic sample and record label “Sample Tools by CR2 Records” presents a dedicated electronic expansion for APC64 filled with over 1.2 GB of innovative production ready samples ready to load straight into Ableton. Immerse yourself into the world of electronic dance music with APC64 Electronic Expansion.
8 x 8 performance matrix features 64 pads masterfully optimized to control samples, clips, tracks, and virtually any live performance or studio tool within the Ableton Live architecture
RGB-backlit pads provide paired-down visual parallels to color-coded in-DAW clips for focused operation with minimal screen time
Performance pads are outfitted with velocity sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch to
ensure nuanced, versatile performance composition in any setting
8 touch strips feature continuous operation, assignable to any virtual value to expand
expressivity across FX and instruments, or manage mixes, track volume, sends, and more
Robust melodic possibilities include the onboard Chord mode, built-in sequencer, and
polyphonic playback to reimagine your musical palette and inspire new approaches
Per-track swing, length and time divisions, and 16-note polyphony guarantee detailed yet effortless control of your sound and DAW
Dedicated transport controls play/stop/record buttons, and extensive secondary functionality expertly blend an ergonomic, intuitive interface with streamlined navigation
Direct activation and management of velocity, Probability, and Mutate functions provide instant experimentation and explosive variety
Built-in step-sequencer features eight tracks and a 32-step length for powerful rhythmic and melodic recording and composition, with or without your DAW
