Full control for Ableton Live!

Get essential hands-on control over Ableton Live with an Akai Professional APC40 MKII controller. This USB-powered Ableton Live controller offers 40 clip-launch controls arranged in a 5 x 8 matrix that's perfect for live performance or remixing. You also get a set of nine low-profile sliders that give you control over volume, panning, and other important functions. A handy set of programmable buttons gives you easy access to the controls you need often, and Ableton's plug-and-play integration makes the Akai Professional APC40 MKII controller intuitive enough for both studio and stage.

Control with the ease you need

Artists and producers in every niche find the APC40 MKII to be the complete answer to an ultra-portable Ableton Live controller. Specifically designed to work with Ableton Live, you'll enjoy plug-and-play setup for creation, recording and gigs. Just plug it into your computer and start Ableton — whether you're a seasoned electronic musician or new to the concept, the compact design, natural workflow and seamless 1-to-1 integration mean you'll be making music with Ableton and the APC40 MKII controller in no time.

New features make performing and recording easier than ever

The APC 40 MKII is the easy choice for your next Ableton Live controller because Akai Professional has focused the design of the APC 40 MKII to pick up where the original left off. You get more control in a lower profile format and new features like a dedicated track arm and time split buttons for each track, plus classic performance and recording needs with a metronome and crossfader.

Perfect portability for producers and artists

The compact design of the APC40 MKII makes it perfect for mobile artists and studio producers. Prepare your scenes and set list at home, put them in your backpack along with your laptop and you're ready to go. USB power means you'll never forget a power source, and with plug-and-play integration, you'll be up and running in seconds.

Characteristics

• An updated version of the flagship APC40 Ableton Live controller;
• Provides hands-on control of Ableton Live with visual feedback;
• Revised button layout with inline controls offers a smarter workflow
• Lighter, thinner and USB powered for maximum portability;
• Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR, SONiVOX Twist and more.

Specifications

• Pads: 40;
• Encoders/Potentiometers: 18;
• Faders: 8 x channel faders, 1 x master fader;
• MIDI I/O: USB;
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4 in.;
• USB: 1 x Type B;
• Hardware requirements (Mac): Intel processor, minimum 2GB RAM;
• Hardware requirements (PC): Multicore processor, minimum 2GB RAM, ASIO compatible;
• System requirements (Mac): OS X 10.8 or later;
• System requirements (PC): Windows 7 SP1 or later;
• Power Source: USB bus powered
• Dimensions: 424 x 254 x 46mm;
• Weight: 1.8kg.