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Akai APC40 Ableton Controller

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APC40 Ableton Controller

Ableton Live software is a powerful, flexible environment for creating, performing, and producing music. This unique software demands an equally unique control instrument. Akai Professional and Ableton are proud to present the APC40: the Ableton Performance Controller. Combining the APC40 with Ableton Live transforms your experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation.

The APC40 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvass, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC40 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.

Because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC40 specifically for Ableton Live, you dont need to map its controls to talk to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC40 via USB and you're ready to make magic. The APC40 is plug and play, so you don't need to install drivers. First-time setup is literally three steps: load Ableton Live, plug in and power up your APC40, and select the APC40 as Ableton Live's controller. That's it. No mapping, no setup, no hassles.

The APC40 comes pre-mapped for instant use with Ableton Live software, so if you're new to it, you'll find using the APC40 to be easy to get around on. And if you are an experienced Live user, you'll be happy to note that you can custom-map every single knob, button, and fader on the APC40 to completely customize the controls for the way you like to work.

Features

• Designed in partnership with Ableton for Ableton Live
• Unique clip matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip status
• No mapping required; every knob, button, and fader is customizable
• Bidirectional communication between APC40 and Ableton Live
• Solid, professional feel with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls
• Comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC40 Edition software
• Works with standalone editions of Ableton Live
• USB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC
• Premium controller with rugged, metal chassis

User Reviews

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01/07/10 at 22:16: 5 out of 5

I love this machine, combines all the functions that I was looking for, any one using Ableton live or in the studio would be mad not to buy one.

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Akai APC40

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