AKAI Professional APC 40 Mk2

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Intuïtieve bediening van Ableton Live met visuele feedback
Naadloze integratie met Ableton Live
De 5x8 clip launch matrix met RGB-verlichting toont de huidige clipstatus
8 Toewijsbare faders en knoppen elk plus 1 master fader
Spanningsvoorziening via USB
Transporteerbaar formaat
Snelle toewijzing van de A/B-crossfader
In-line opstelling van de send controls voor een optimale workflow
Spanningsvoorziening via USB
Class compliant
Afmetingen (B x D x H): 424 x 254 x 46 mm
Gewicht: 1,8 kg
Inbegrepen software downloads: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, Xpand!2, Toolroom Artist Launch Packs, Prime Loops Sample Packs
Bijpassende beschermhoes: art. 481856 (niet bij de levering inbegrepen)
Bijpassende tas: art. 485256 (niet bij de levering inbegrepen)

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artikelnummer 338303
verkoopseenheid 1 stuk
USB Yes
Bluetooth No
5-pole DIN MIDI No
Ethernet No
Fader 10
Rotary Encoders 16
Audio I/O No
Transport Function Yes
Footswitch connection No
Foot Controller Connection Yes
Bus-Powered Yes
Jog No
Joystick No
Additional Features Controller for Ableton Live
Pads 40
Rotary Knobs 16
Fader(s) 9

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Intuitive operation, complete control

The APC 40 Mk2 from Akai Professional is designed to bring intuitive control to DAW software and streamline the creative process: It's optimised especially for Ableton Live, but offers seamless access to all the key functions of modern music production software. Its faders adjust channel strip volumes with precision, the pads trigger clips effortlessly, and the rotary controls shape effects in real time, while additional features like tap tempo, speed adjustment, and crossfade further expand producers' performance possibilities. With Bank Select making it easy to switch between channels and scenes, the controller adapts smoothly to tasks from plugin control to song arrangement – so the APC 40 Mk2 is a compact yet versatile tool for virtually any production setup.

Countless control functions

The 40 pads provide instant clip launching in Ableton Live, with coloured RGB lights clearly showing the status of each clip. Eight assignable faders, along with an additional master fader, make volume control both precise and convenient. Each channel strip features dedicated buttons for clip stop, mute, solo, record, and crossfade, ensuring quick access to essential functions, while the eight velocity-sensitive drum pads positioned above the volume controls are ideal for expressive beat playing. On the right-hand side, eight MPC Q-Link controls are available for assigning a wide range of DAW parameters, and the eight additional knobs above each channel strip can be freely used for pan, sends, or any user-defined function. The Akai Professional APC 40 Mk2 offering flexible hands-on control at every stage of the user's workflow.

Simply connect and get started

The Akai Professional APC 40 Mk2 works seamlessly across operating systems, with its plug-and-play, USB/MIDI concept requiring no complicated setup; equally, its slim design makes it easy to slip into any travel bag for music production on the go with just a laptop or notebook. The coloured lights ensure buttons and rotary controls remain clearly visible even in low-light environments such as clubs, a feature especially useful for pro DJs. Conversely, beginners to music production will appreciate the fact that the controllers comes with the Ableton Live 9 Lite software suite, the Xpand!2 and Hybrid 3.0 synthesizers, and a generous 5GB library of samples, making it possible to start creating straight away. Powered directly via USB, the APC 40 Mk2 combines portability, functionality, and ease of use in a compact, reliable controller.

About Akai Professional

Akai Professional has its origins in the long-established Japanese company Akai, founded in 1929, which initially manufactured electric motors, soon to be followed by high-quality tape recorders and hi-fi products. Since 1988, Akai has also become a household name like no other on the Hip-Hop scene. With the development of its first MIDI Production Centre (MPC for short), created in collaboration with Roger Linn, Akai wrote history by decisively influencing the sound of Hip-Hop and Electronic music, which it continues to do to this very day. Famous exponents of the MPC series include DJ Shadow, Eminem, and Kanye West. Today, Akai is also well known for its robust and versatile USB MIDI controllers, not least of which is the bulletproof APC range of Ableton controllers.

Something useful for every user

The Bank Select buttons on the left make it easy to switch between scenes and tracks, while DJs will value the crossfade function, which makes mouse control a thing of the past – each channel is directly assignable to either side of the crossfader. Composers, on the other hand, will appreciate the front-mounted footswitch connection labelled FS, offering hands-free flexibility during recording or performance. Alongside the Ableton Live 9 Lite licence, the package also comes with the MPC Beats software suite, providing powerful tools for sample editing, audio effects, and hosting AU or VST plugins, ensuring a comprehensive and versatile production setup right out of the box.

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Apc 40 mk2 de beste controller voor ableton

8180 10.01.2023

De controller is bijna perfect,
Kwaliteit, conneties, top.
2 min punten.
1. Faders gaan over 0db, dus dit moet je handmatig instellen, maar daarna heb je hier geen last meer van.
2. Die software gasten geven je weer een gelimiteerde variant van ableton erbij. Daar kan je dus net niet dat wat je wilt....muziek maken.

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super controller

Hugo Z. 18.11.2015

Als je een goede controller wilt hebben voor live toepassing is dit zonder twijfel de beste keuze.

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APC 40 Mk2

Carduus 25.08.2025

The Akai APC 40 Mk2 works flawlessly, no drivers needed (tested in Windows 10). After connecting the USB cable and starting Ableton Live it springs to life. All the Midi mappings are automatically recognized by Ableton Live. Super handy to use the knobs instead of the mouse. So far never failed me. Highly recommended !!

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Origineel tonen

Helaas is er een fout opgetreden, probeert u het a.u.b. later nogmaals.

Handy control board

Laniakean 18.07.2020

all controllers are "tweakers" or "launchers-triggers" or "keyboards". This one tries to cover all.
As a Keyboard Akai APC 40 Mk2 is not good. Pads are not velocity sensitive - not nice for recording drums or instrument parts - but still you can do it at on-the-go conditions.
As a "Launcher" - I personally find it very nice. 8 channel scenes is cool. When I work at the live sport events I need a variety of samples at my fingertips - Akai APC 40 Mk2 just shines here! I created my own template based on the default one.
As a Tweaker Akai Apc 40 Mk2 offers you 8 knobs-per-selected channel + 1 knob on the top - These knobs are endless spin with a nice travel. But it is often not enough. When Dj - I use a different Template and here I need an extra "Tweaker" to expand tweaking abilities of the device (I use DJTT Twister which is an amazing tweaking device) and for the reset (quick set-to-default) feature.

Mechanically Akai APC 40 Mk2 seems to be proof enough. Not a single issue while using it for 2 years (carefully but intensevely)
Faders and knobs are reliable not flimsy. I would recommend a plastic cover to lingering the lifetime of the device.

so Pro's:
- Universality and functionality within live or studio conditions
- Great launcher (Trigger)
- Fair Tweaker
- Made quality
- light weight
- Well thought Templates available
- Keeps your eyes away from the computer screen
- Foot controller switch functionality
- USB powering
- Price for all that

Con's:
- Not for a Keyboard-ing or Drum Pad-ing
- Not as compact as you may think (not a Con for me though)
- Volume faders a bit tricky to spot on the "0" level (I use fabric tape)
- Triggered clip is indicated in green weakly pulsing (I avoid green color when colouring the steady clips and miss hard pulsing)

I would recommend it for Ableton users as a "Launcher" ("Trigger") controller to pair it with some other "tweaker" deviceand keyboard if needed for a beautifull setup !

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