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Akai APC64 Ableton Live 64-Pad Controller

Original price $149.5 - Original price $149.5
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$149.5
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Current price $149.5
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Powerful Performance - The Akai APC64 Ableton Live 64-Pad Controller

APC64 is the powerful next-generation Ableton Live controller that delivers new levels of control and performance. Featuring 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly-aftertouch, eight fully assignable touch strips, a revolutionary internal step sequencer, ad more, APC64 is the future of Ableton Live hardware control.


  • 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

APC64 is a powerful composing tool. Write unique melodies and chord progressions with Notes and Chords modes that turn the 8x8 pad matrix into an expressive musical palette. When you need help finding inspiration, experiment with Probability or Mutate features to take your music in unexpected directions, then instantly capture the results with the internal 8 track, 32 Step Sequencer.


  • 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

Bring out the best of Ableton Live with hardware workflows designed for seamless DAW control. In addition nto scene launch buttons, APC64 features transport controls with dedicated Play, Stop, and Record buttons. Arm tracks, dial-in volume, adjust sends, or spread your sound with panning controls.


  • 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

Creative moments can often be found away from your computer; APC64 is ready to control your MIDI / CV hardware for standalone, DAW-less functionality. Power APC64 over USB and connect your favorite synths, Eurorack modules, keyboards, drum machines, and more.


  • Unplug your computer and connect synths and drum machines to 3 x 1/8-inch 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 the Touch Strips
  • APC64 comes with a software application for editing parameters and saving presets in standalone, including a custom mode wherein RGB colors can be freely assigned


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Display: Graphical full color LCD
  • Connections
    • USB-C
    • (8) 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) CV/Gate
    • (2) 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) MIDI Output
    • (1) 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) MIDI Input
  • Dimensions (width x depth x height): 10.7 x 14.6 x 1.4 inches
  • Weight: 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)


Manufacturer: Akai Professional
Model: APC64
SKU: I758327-N-4-WHXX
UPC: 0694318025741


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