Leap into a new world of musical possibility in the studio,on stage, and anywhere creativity leads you with the powerful APC64. The newAkai Professional APC64 is a powerful next-generation Ableton Live controllerfor studio and live performance. It features 64 RGB velocity-sensitive padswith poly aftertouch, and 8 fully assignable Touch Strips for instant hands-oncontrol of devices, pitch, modulation, and much more. APC64 also works as astandalone 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer and controller with 3 MIDI ports and8 CV and Gate outputs to take full control of synths, drum machines, or modularrack devices.
Enter the Matrix
APC64 features a vibrant 8x8 pad matrix of 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads withpoly aftertouch for playing chords, synth leads, Ableton Live’s Drum Racks, andof course launching Clips in Session View.
Touch the Future
Add a whole new level of expression and control to your music production andlive 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, mixervolume, pan, and effects send as well as writing automation.
Visual Feedback and Control
APC64 includes a smart color LED screen with a fast push encoder for real-timevisual feedback of your parameters. Move around Ableton Live’s devices andmixing environments while keeping track of each parameter on the screen. APC64also features dedicated transport control with Play, Stop, and Record forcapturing your ideas along with 8 Track Mute and Solo buttons for mixing andlive performance.
Standalone Step Sequencing
APC64 features an internal 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer enabling completelyDAW-less control of your favorite synths. With 8 CV and Gate outputs and 31/8-inch MIDI ports, you can connect, sequence, and capture your favoritemodular racks, keyboards, classic drum machines, and more. Add continuouscontrol and expression using the 8 Touch Strips for a whole new level ofperformance. Apply additional creative dimensions to MIDI notes using theProbability, Velocity, and Mutate functions for further experimentation.
Power Production and Performance
APC64 facilitates a seamless workflow within Ableton Live - from triggeringsamples and loops in Ableton Live’s Drum Rack, all the way to writingexpressive melodies using the Notes, Scale, and Chord modes. Use the onboardStep Sequencer to generate inventive melodic patterns that can be instantlytransferred to Ableton Live using the Send To Clip function. Apply swing andquantize to your beats or use APC64 to arm and record vocal tracks directly inAbleton Live sessions.
Ableton Drum Rack with Simpler Control
APC64 features a dedicated Drum Mode allowing you to play and record beats,loops, and slices using an Ableton Live Drum Rack or Simpler device. Captureadditional inspiration using the 8 Touch Strips to control Ableton Live’s FXracks during beat-making and performance.
Air Music Instruments and Plugins
APC64 Includes a collection of 8 professional plug-in instruments and effectsso you can start producing out of the box. Included are the following plugins,Vacum Pro, Mini Grand, Velvet, DB33, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, and Flavor.
Custom Editor Software
Create your own custom layouts with the included desktop software editor forMac and PC to personalize and store pre-sets for quick recall in a standalone.