AKAI Pro APC64 Ableton Live Controller

Introducing APC64

APC64isthepowerfulnext-generationAbletonLivecontrollerthatdeliversnewlevelsofcontroland performance. Featuring64RGBvelocity-sensitivepadswithpoly-aftertouch, eightfullyassignabletouch strips,arevolutionaryinternalstepsequencer,andmore, APC64isthefutureofAbletonLivehardware control.

In-depth control of Ableton Live

APC64enables in-depth controlofAbletonLivefor music creation andliveperformance.The8x8pad matrix features 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads for launching clips (and much more) in the darkest studios and under the brightest stage lights.Add expression to your performances with 8 fully assignable Touch Strip controllers.

Placevibrato,modulation,filtercutoffandotherparametersatyourfingertips;Adjustvolumeoreffects sendstocontrolyourmixwithoutmissingabeat,andalwayskeeptrackwithAPC’scolorscreendisplaying information about what you are controlling and where your levels are.

Powerful production and performance features

APC64isapowerfulcomposingtool.WriteuniquemelodiesandchordprogressionswithNotesand Chordsmodesthatturnthe8x8padmatrixintoanexpressivemusicalpalette.Whenyouneedhelpfinding inspiration,experimentwithProbabilityorMutatefeaturestotakeyourmusi inunexpecteddirections,

Effortlessly navigate Ableton Live

BringoutthebestofAbletonLivewithhardwareworkflowsdesignedforseamlessDAWcontrol.Inaddition toscenelaunchbuttons,APC64featurestransportcontrolswithdedicatedPlay,Stop,andRecordbuttons. Arm tracks,dial-in volume,adjust sends,or spread your sound with panning controls.

CallupAbletonLive’sfunctionswithsecondarycontrolsofthebacklitmodebuttonsthathelpyousave timebutmoreimportantly,stayinspiredandproductive.DivedeeperintoLive’sdeviceswithhands-on control of instruments,effects,processors and more.

Standalone sequencer and external hardware control

Creativemomentscanoftenbefoundawayfromyourcomputer;APC64isreadytocontrolyourMIDI/CV hardwareforstandalone,DAW-lessfunctionality.PowerAPC64overUSBandconnectyourfavoritesynths, Eurorack modules,keyboards,drum machines,and more.

APC 64 has 8x CV/ Gate outputs as well as 1 MIDI in 2 MIDI out ports (via miniTRS jacks).The standalone StepSequencerenablesupto8trackswith32stepsand16notepolyphonyoneachtrack;withcontinuous controlavailableviathe8touchstrips.CustomizeyourownlayoutwiththeincludedAPCProjectEditor Software to personalize and store presets for quick recall later.

Suite of Plug-in Instruments and Effects

APC64comeswithacollectionofAirinstrumentsandSonivoxVST/AUplug-ins;includingclassic keyboardsandsynths,aswellasreverb,vocalprocessingandvintageeffectstoaddtoyourDAW’s standard plug-ins.

ThiscomprisesAirInstrumentsTubesynth,Electric,Ether,VocalTuner;Half SpeedandFlavor;andSonivox

Essential Keyboard Collection

Also included - 1GB of Loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records.

Comes with Ableton Live Lite

AbletonLiveistheleadingDAWforcomposing,livelooping,andperforming.Basedontwomodesof working:SessionViewandArrangeView,Liveenablesimprovisationandmoredeliberatearrangement wrapped up in a workflow that seamlessly weaves the two modes together.

AbletonLiveispackedwithinstrumentsforeverystyleandgenrewithroomforexpansionwithacountless numberofpacks,instruments,andsounds.DrumRackisapowerfultoolforyoursamples.Navigate DrumRackseamlesslywithcontrolofindividualpads,quadrants,andmore.Sampleandedityourown

sounds easily to create your own custom kits.

then instantly capture the results with the internal 8 track, 32 Step Sequencer.

Key Features

In depth control of Ableton Live

• 64 velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch for launching clips, playing notes, creating beats, and sequencing patterns
• 8 fully assignable touch strips enable hands-on control of devices, expression, the mixer and more
• Color display with encoder dial for real-time visual feedback

Powerful production and performance features

• Play notes, chords, trigger drum racks as well as controlling Live’s session view
• Step sequencer mode for creating melody and drum patterns in Live
• Send to Clip integration for transferring MIDI to Ableton Clip Matrix
• Probability, velocity and mutate functions enable creative experimentation
• Apply per-track swing to your beats, along with length and time division settings

Effortlessly navigate Ableton Live

• Backlit mode buttons enable quick access to Live’s functions
• Dedicated transport control with Play, Stop and Record buttons
• Full color display instantly feeds back session information

Standalone sequencer and external hardware control

• Unplug your computer and connect synths and drum machines to 3x 1/8” MIDI ports
• Take control of your modular rig with 8 separate CV/gate outputs
• Program the step sequencer or trigger events with the pads, and send continuous control data with theTouch Strips
• APC64comeswithasoftwareapplicationforeditingparametersandsavingpresetsinstandalone, including a custom mode wherein RGB colors can be freely assigned

Ships with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of plug-ins

• Includes Ableton Live Lite which works seamlessly with APC64 right out of the box
• Live Lite includes sounds, instruments and sequencing, recording and arranging capabilities
• Suite of plug-ins from Air Instruments and Sonivox: including classic keyboards, synths, reverbs, vocal

processors and vintage effects

• Comes with an additional 1GB of Loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records

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APC64 is pre-mapped in Ableton 11.x* and above.

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

Software

• Ableton Live control requires Live 11 or higher