Akai APC40 Abelton Controller

• Intended in partnership together with Ableton
• Distinctive clip matrix together with multicolor lighting displays existing clip status
• Special bidirectional communication between the APC40 and Ableton Exist
• Comes together with Ableton Exist Akai Professional APC Edition, free upgrade patch for full versions of Exist
• USB plug-and-have fun connection for Mac and PC

Specifically intended for performance together with Ableton Exist software (see big picture).

Professional feel together with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls (see big picture).

Requires no mapping for direct control of Exist, and is fully re-mappable for complex-customer customization (see big picture).

Key Features

• Intended in partnership together with Ableton for Ableton Exist
• Distinctive clip matrix together with multicolor lighting displays existing clip status
• No mapping necessary; each knob, button, and fader is customizable
• Bidirectional communication between APC40 and Ableton Exist
• Solid, professional feel together with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls
• Comes together with Akai APC40 edition of Ableton Exist Lite, free upgrade patch for full versions of Exist
• Works together with standalone editions of Ableton Exist
• Works together with much MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software
• USB plug-and-have fun connection for Mac and PC
• Premium controller together with rugged, metal chassis

Direct Design
For the reason that Akai Professional and Ableton intended the APC40 specifically for Ableton Exist, you don't want to map its controls to speak to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC40 via USB--thanks to its plug and have fun abilities, you won't want to install any drivers. It comes pre-mapped for instantaneous use together with Ableton Exist software, so if you're new to it, you'll locate utilizing the APC40 to be simple to get all-around on. And if you're an experienced Exist customer, you'll be happy to note this you can custom-map each single knob, button, and fader on the APC40 to fully customize the controls for the way you like to work.

Virtual View
For the reason that of the bidirectional communication between the APC40 and Ableton Exist software, the APC40 can get feedback from the software and display it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding every knob. The clip matrix provides you an instantaneous view of clip status: what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded. Every state displays on the matrix in a different color so you can get a fast image of clip state. You can shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set.

The APC40 has 16 knobs, every surrounded by a ring of LEDs. These LED rings do it simple to see your environments on dark stages, indicating the currently selected parameters' values.

Premium Feel
The APC40 is built together with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. All of the knobs and faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance. It even features a high excellence, replaceable crossfader for transitioning between clips and loops assigned to "A" or "B."

Creative Control
The APC40 comes together with Ableton Exist Akai Professional APC40 Edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Owners of standalone editions of Ableton Exist 7 or 8 can in addition work flawlessly together with the APC40. Exist 7 together with the latest automatic update has full support for the APC40 and all versions of Exist 8 are APC40-ready.

The APC40 has two banks of eight knobs. The first set controls Global parameters so you'll always have instantaneous access to your main sends, pans, and other essentials. The second bank of eight knobs is dynamically reassigned to the Track you pick and choose. You can control eight track parameters at a time, and as you switch channels, the Track knobs follow your focus. For example, you might be working together with the Beat Decoder on track two. When you switch to track four, the eight Track knobs this you had been controlling the Beat Decoder together with are now controlling the Flangeverb on track four. You'll even notice this the environments for every knob load on the light rings so you'll immediately see every knob's status.

The APC40 in addition enables exclusive clip-status views and feedback this only the APC40's matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips: you can scroll and shift, enabling you to access, control, and perform together with an unlimited number of cells.

The APC40 has a wide range of controllers. The eight Global knobs can access four banks of controls; the eight Track knobs control nine different track parameters every. This provides you a massive total of 72 controllers this are dynamically reassigned every time you switch tracks. Channel faders, bus faders, and a crossfader provide you smooth control of key values. You have even extra control power together with exclusive controls counting Tap Tempo, Tempo Nudge, record enables, solo/cues, and two assignable footswitch inputs.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 16.88 x 13.13 x 2.62 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Power source: 12V 2.0A pin-positive, integrated
• Communication: USB-MIDI together with proprietary hardware/software handshake
• Inputs: USB, Two assignable footswitch inputs
• Mac system requirements: G4 or faster/Intel Mac recommended, 512 MB RAM/1 GB recommended, OS 10.3.9, 10.4 or later. recommended, QuickTime 6.5 or higher, DVD-ROM drive, USB port
• PC system requirements: 1.5 GHz or faster, 512 MB RAM/1 GB recommended, Windows XP or Vista, Windows-compatible sound card/ASIO driver support recommended, QuickTime 6.5 or higher, DVD-ROM drive, USB port