The Akai APC 40 DAW controller of the second generation is USB buspowered and especially made for using with the Ableton Live sequencer software. The Akai USB controller is also seemlessly integrateable the Digital Audio Workstation Ableton Live and can be used very intuitive with it. Furthermore you get an overwhelming visual Feedback through the fully LED back-lit knobs and over 40 Pads. In terms of controller hardware the APC 40 mk2 shines with a 5x8 Clip-Lauch Matrix, 8 free appropriateable fader and knobs and a master fader. In Addition to this featurs you got access to the Send Taster that allows a straight transmission path.
AKAI APC 40 2nd gen overview:
Intuitive controll function in Ableton Live with visual feeback
Seemlessly integratable in Ableton Live
5x8 Clip-launch Matrix with RGB back-light shows actual Clip Status and more
8 appropiateable fader and knobs plus 1 master fader
USB buspowered
Transportable format
Quick appropiation of the A/B crossfaders
In-Line arrangements of the controller for the ideal workflow
Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, Prime Loops & Toolroom Records launch packs (Downloads)
Amazing Product, in my opinion, a must for performances of Ableton Live users. In the studio its also great for mixing and extremely handy for recording automation. Built quality is good and faders and knobs gives you a good feeling. Totally recommend.
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