Description
Akai Professional APC Key 25 Ableton Live Controller at a Glance:
- Control with the ease you need
- Playability and inspiration from a controller
- Perfect portability for producers and performers
Designed specifically to work with Ableton Live, you will enjoy plug-and-play setup for creation, recording, and shows. Simply plug it into your computer and launch Ableton – whether you’re an experienced electronic musician or a novice to the concept, the compact design, natural workflow, and seamless 1-to-1 integration mean you’ll be making music with Ableton and the APC Key 25 controller in no time.
Playability and inspiration from a controller
Akai designed the APC with 25 synth-action mini keys to open up your creative possibilities within Ableton. The traditional piano-like interface makes using virtual instruments simple – you’ll have a whole new world of sounds and inspiration for your music. Use the 5 x 8 matrix to launch your drum loops, add an effect on-the-fly, or whatever else your heart desires. The tri-color LED backlit buttons keep you organized by communicating everything from an active clip to what scene you’re in. And although tthe 8 knobs auto-map to Ableton to control things such as volume and sends, they are assignable to give you total creative flexibility.
Perfect portability for producers and performers
The APC Key 25’s compact design makes it perfect for mobile performers and studio producers alike. Set up your scenes and set list at home, throw it in your backpack along with your laptop and you’re ready for the gig. USB power means you’ll never forget a power supply and with the plug-and-play integration you’ll be set up and ready to perform in seconds.
Akai Professional APC Key 25 Compact Keyboard for Ableton Live Features:
- The first compact keyboard controller with APC-style control over Ableton Live
- Provides hands-on control of Ableton Live with visual feedback
- 25 synth-action mini keys let you write music and perform live
- Compact design is ideal for mobile performers and producers
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR, SONiVOX Twist, and more
Tech Specs
| Number of Keys | 25 |
|---|---|
| Type of Keys | Non-weighted |
| Number of Performance Pads | 40 |
| Number of Encoders/Pots | 8 |
| System Requirements Mac | Intel Mac with OS X 10.5 or later |
| System Requirements PC | Multicore Processor with Windows compatible sound card, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 or 8 |
| USB | Yes |
| Height | 1.6″ |
| Width | 12.25″ |
| Depth | 7.6″ |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs. |
