AKAI APC 25 keys midi

The Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 is a compact USB MIDI keyboard controller designed for seamless integration with Ableton Live, combining a 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with a 40-pad RGB clip-launching matrix. 

Product Description

The Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 is a portable and versatile MIDI controller that offers a hands-on experience for both music production and live performance within the Ableton Live environment. It is bus-powered via a single USB connection, making it an ideal, lightweight companion for a laptop setup. 

Key elements of the controller include:

• 25-key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed: The velocity-sensitive mini keys are designed for expressive playing of melodies, bass lines, and chords, with dedicated octave up/down and sustain buttons for expanded range and musical expression.
• 40 RGB-backlit Pads: Arranged in a 5x8 matrix, these pads accurately reflect the color and status of clips in your Ableton Live session view, allowing for intuitive clip launching, loop triggering, and scene management.
• Eight 360-degree Rotary Knobs: These endless knobs provide tactile control over various parameters such as volume, panning, effects sends, and Ableton's Macro controls, which can be automatically mapped in "Device Mode" for instant sound shaping.
• Dedicated Navigation and Transport Controls: The unit features buttons for navigation within the clip matrix, along with dedicated Play, Stop, and Record functions to streamline the creative workflow.
• Included Software Suite: It comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite and a collection of virtual instruments from AIR Music Technology, including the Hybrid 3 synthesizer, Mini Grand piano, and Velvet electric piano, providing a complete starter kit for production.