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The APC64 is a next-generation Ableton Live controller designed for powerful music production and live performance. It features 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly-aftertouch, eight assignable touch strips, and a built-in step sequencer for in-depth control over Ableton Live. With its intuitive design, it allows musicians to launch clips, control mixes, and tweak parameters like modulation and filter cutoff. The color screen provides real-time information, helping users stay organized and focused. The APC64 also includes innovative features like Notes and Chords modes, Probability and Mutate functions, and a 32-step sequencer to fuel creativity and inspire new musical directions.
Beyond Ableton Live, the APC64 is also capable of controlling external hardware with its MIDI/CV connectivity and standalone sequencer. It supports a wide range of devices, including synths, Eurorack modules, and drum machines. The unit includes a suite of Air Instruments and Sonivox VST/AU plug-ins, along with a 1GB library of loops and samples. Additionally, it comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite, a versatile DAW for composition, live looping, and performance. The APC64 is a comprehensive tool for both software and hardware music creation, making it ideal for both studio work and live performances.
| Product Name | Akai Professional APC64 Ableton Live Controller |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akai |
| MPN | apc64 |
| UPC | 753459799345 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Akai Professional APC64 Ableton Live Controller
- USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Three 3.5 mm to 5-pin MIDI adapters
- Software download card
- Ableton Live Lite 11
- 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 features
- 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
- 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
- Unplug your computer and connect synths and drum machines to 3x 1/8” 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
- Ships with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of plug-ins
- Includes Ableton Live Lite which works seamlessly with APC64 right out of the box
- Live Lite includes sounds, instruments and sequencing, recording and arranging capabilities
- Suite of plug-ins from Air Instruments and Sonivox: including classic keyboards, synths, reverbs, vocal
- processors and vintage effects
- Comes with an additional 1GB of Loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records
| Pads | 64 |
| Velocity Sensitive | Yes |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic |
| Other Controllers | 8 x Assignable Touch Strips |
| MIDI I/O | 1 x 1/8" In, 2 x 1/8" Out |
| USB | 1 x USB-C |
| Other I/O | 8 x 1/8" CV/Gate |
| Sequencer | 8-track, 32-step |
| Software | Ableton Live Lite |
| Power Supply | USB Powered |
| Height | 1.4" |
| Width | 10.7" |
| Depth | 14.6" |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
Akai Professional APC64 Ableton Live Controller
The APC64 is a next-generation Ableton Live controller designed for powerful music production and live performance. It features 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly-aftertouch, eight assignable touch strips, and a built-in step sequencer for in-depth control over Ableton Live. With its intuitive design, it allows musicians to launch clips, control mixes, and tweak parameters like modulation and filter cutoff. The color screen provides real-time information, helping users stay organized and focused. The APC64 also includes innovative features like Notes and Chords modes, Probability and Mutate functions, and a 32-step sequencer to fuel creativity and inspire new musical directions.
Beyond Ableton Live, the APC64 is also capable of controlling external hardware with its MIDI/CV connectivity and standalone sequencer. It supports a wide range of devices, including synths, Eurorack modules, and drum machines. The unit includes a suite of Air Instruments and Sonivox VST/AU plug-ins, along with a 1GB library of loops and samples. Additionally, it comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite, a versatile DAW for composition, live looping, and performance. The APC64 is a comprehensive tool for both software and hardware music creation, making it ideal for both studio work and live performances.
| Product Name | Akai Professional APC64 Ableton Live Controller |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akai |
| MPN | apc64 |
| UPC | 753459799345 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Akai Professional APC64 Ableton Live Controller
- USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Three 3.5 mm to 5-pin MIDI adapters
- Software download card
- Ableton Live Lite 11
- 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 features
- 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
- 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
- Unplug your computer and connect synths and drum machines to 3x 1/8” 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
- Ships with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of plug-ins
- Includes Ableton Live Lite which works seamlessly with APC64 right out of the box
- Live Lite includes sounds, instruments and sequencing, recording and arranging capabilities
- Suite of plug-ins from Air Instruments and Sonivox: including classic keyboards, synths, reverbs, vocal
- processors and vintage effects
- Comes with an additional 1GB of Loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records
| Pads | 64 |
| Velocity Sensitive | Yes |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic |
| Other Controllers | 8 x Assignable Touch Strips |
| MIDI I/O | 1 x 1/8" In, 2 x 1/8" Out |
| USB | 1 x USB-C |
| Other I/O | 8 x 1/8" CV/Gate |
| Sequencer | 8-track, 32-step |
| Software | Ableton Live Lite |
| Power Supply | USB Powered |
| Height | 1.4" |
| Width | 10.7" |
| Depth | 14.6" |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
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