Akai APC Key 25 mk2 Ableton Live Controller w/ Keyboard

Control your use of Ableton Live with this Akai APC KEY 25 Ableton performance controller with keys. This Ableton Live controller combines a clip-launching panel and a keyboard interface, allowing real-time control of Ableton Live for composition and performance. The 25 synth-action mini keys pair with octave up/down buttons to provide a full melodic range, and the sustain button lets you perform with classic piano sustain capabilities.

Play virtual instruments, control plug-ins and launch clips while creating music using the multicoloured clip-launching grid and 40 responsive pads. Constant coloured visual feedback keeps you performing without stopping to check your computer, and eight control knobs allow easy tweaking. Change knob functionality to fade clips in and out, pan instruments left or right, create transitions using reverb and other effects, and open and close filters.

This keyboard controller corresponds 1:1 with the Ableton Live interface from the moment you plug it in to your computer, and you can also use it as a general MIDI controller with other software applications. You can power it completely via USB for plug-and-play connectivity and easy portability.

Key Features:

• Ableton Live controller with built-in performance keyboard
• Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
• Clip-launch matrix with tri-color lighting displays current clip status
• 25 synth-action mini keys
• 8 assignable knobs map to Ableton Live and control volume, sends, and more
• Shift button and directional arrows manipulate the scope of the grid
• Dedicated Octave Up, Octave Down, and Sustain buttons
• USB-powered and plug-in-play setup for Mac and PC
• Production package included: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, and Toolroom artist launch packs (downloads)