Akai APC64 USB Velocity-Sensitive Controller for Ableton Live

Introducing the Akai Professional APC64: the Ultimate Studio and Live Performance Ableton Live Controller

The new Akai Professional APC64 is a highly advanced Ableton Live controller designed for both studio and live performances. The device boasts 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch and 8 fully assignable Touch Strips that allow for complete hands-on control of devices, pitch, modulation, and much more.

But that's not all. The APC64 is also a standalone 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer with 3 MIDI ports and 8 CV/Gate outputs that enable the user to take full control of synths, drum machines, or modular rack devices.

ENTER THE MATRIX
The APC64 features a bright 8x8 pad matrix of 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch that can play chords, synth leads, Ableton Live’s Drum Racks, and launch Clips in Session View.

TOUCH THE FUTURE
With 8 fully assignable Touch Strips featuring RGB LED indicators, the APC64 adds a whole new level of expression and control to your music production and live performances. These strips allow you to adjust macros, mixer volume, pan, and effects sends, as well as write automation and control Ableton Live’s devices.

VISUAL FEEDBACK AND CONTROL
The APC64 includes a smart color LED screen with a fast push encoder that delivers 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. The APC64 also has 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.

STANDALONE STEP SEQUENCING
The internal 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer of the APC64 enables completely DAW-less control of your favorite synths. With 8 CV/Gate outputs and 3 1/8” MIDI ports, you can connect, sequence, and capture your favorite modular racks, keyboards, classic drum machines, and more. The 8 Touch Strips add continuous control and expression, while the Probability, Velocity, and Mutate functions allow for further experimentation.

POWERFUL PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE
The APC64 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. You can also apply swing and quantize to your beats or use APC64 to arm and record vocal tracks directly in Ableton Live sessions.

ABLETON DRUM RACK/SIMPLER CONTROL
The APC64 features a dedicated Drum Mode that allows you to play and record beats, loops, and slices using an Ableton Live Drum Rack or Simpler device. Capture additional inspiration using the 8 Touch Strips to control Ableton Live’s FX racks during beat making and performance.

AIR MUSIC INSTRUMENTS/PLUGINS
The APC64 includes a collection of 8 professional plug-in instruments and effects, so you can start producing right out of the box. The plugins included are Vacum Pro, Mini Grand, Velvet, DB33, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, and Flavor.

SAMPLES AND LOOPS EXPANSION
Electronic sample and record label "Sample Tools by CR2 Records" presents a dedicated electronic expansion for the APC64 filled with over 1.2 GB of cutting-edge production-ready samples ready to load straight into Ableton. Immerse yourself in the world of electronic dance music with the APC64 Electronic Expansion.

Included Software Bundle
The APC64 includes Ableton Live 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, and sequencing, recording, and arranging capabilities. Additionally, the APC64 includes AIR MUSIC INSTRUMENTS/PLUGINS, a collection of professional plug-in instruments and effects, such as TubeSynth, Electric, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, Flavor, and the 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.

Technical Specifications

Display
Graphical full color LCD
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 (width x depth x height)
10.7” x 14.6” x 1.4” 272 x 371 x 34.5 mm
Weight
3.5 lb/1.6 kg