Akai Professional APC Mini MK2
- 8x8 pad grid matrix with 64 RGB backlit pads
- Nine assignable faders – ideal for controlling volume, panning, effects, automation and more
- Smart scale view modes for real-time project feedback
- Dedicated ‘Scene Launch’ buttons – great for live performances
- Note and drum modes for playing melodies and percussion with ease
- Four directional arrows for navigating the clip matrix
- Soft Keys for Solo, Mute, Stop and Record arm functions
- Complete with Ableton Live Lite music software
- Three powerful VST instruments from award-winning AIR Music Technology:
- Hybrid 3 – a powerful polyphonic analog synthesizer
- Mini Grand – acoustic piano with seven different piano sounds
- Velvet – a vintage electric piano instrument with models of classic models from the 60s and 70s
- Compact, USB-bus powered design
- 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons
APC Mini MKII takes your music production to the next level. With 64 new backlit RGB pads and enhanced controls, this versatile MIDI controller is your ticket to mesmerizing live performances and seamless music creation in Ableton Live. The scrollable pad matrix simplifies navigation through audio clips, instruments, loop launches, and more.
Tailor the pad matrix to your unique playing style, tweaking volume, panning, filters, automation, and more using the nine onboard faders, ensuring instant interaction with your sounds and settings. Engage 'Device Mode,' and the APC Mini automatically maps Ableton Live's selected device's eight Macro Controls to its faders. Additionally, 'Soft Keys' grant swift access to solo, mute, stop, and record arm functions.
Take a nostalgic journey with drum machine vibes by turning the APC Mini into a drum pad using Ableton's Drum Rack. When in Drum Rack mode, the APC Mini dedicates a 4x4 section of the pad matrix to Ableton control while leaving room for you to reassign the remaining pads, offering unparalleled layout and performance customization.
Activate 'Smart Scale View Mode,' and the APC Mini provides instant visual cues for key/scale changes, displaying the selected musical key across the pads. For those seeking inspiration or lacking in music theory, the new 'Notes Mode' enables pitch-perfect melodies in Ableton Live, preventing wrong note triggers.
The package comes complete with Ableton Live Lite, a condensed version of the award-winning software, to get you started right away. Loaded with instruments, sounds, samples, and powerful effects, Ableton Live Lite equips you with all the tools to bring your musical ideas to life.
But that's not all—Akai Professional has partnered with AIR Music Technology to sweeten the deal with a range of premium plugin instruments. Explore the powerful polyphonic analog synthesizer, Hybrid 3, featuring over 1200 sounds and dual filtering and saturation modes. Dive into Mini Grand, an authentic piano instrument with seven acoustic piano sounds and realistic room simulation. Lastly, discover Velvet, a virtual electric piano with five legendary electric piano models from the 60s and 70s. Elevate your music production with the APC Mini MKII and this comprehensive software bundle.
What's Included
- APC Mini MK2
- Ableton Live Lite (download)
- USB cable
- User guide
- Software download cards safety
- Warranty manual
Specifications
- Power: USB-bus-powered
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 240 x 210 x 32 mm (9.5” x 8.3” x 1.3”)
- Weight: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs.)