Akai Professional APC40 Ableton Performance Controller - Limited Edition Blue

Akai Professional APC40 Ableton Performance Controller - Limited Edition Blue Review

Akai Professional APC40 Ableton Performance Controller - Limited Edition Blue Feature

• Designed in partnership with AbletonUnique clip matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip statusNo mapping required for use with Ableton Live 8 (previous versions still need mapping)Exclusive bidirectional communication between the APC40 and Ableton LiveProfessional feel with rugged, metal chassis and premium controlsComes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC EditionNo mapping required for use with Ableton LiveUSB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PCPremium controller with rugg

The Akai APC40 Ableton Performance Controller is designed to be a powerful, intuitive controller for electronic-music performance artists, DJs, hip-hop producers and traditional musicians using Ableton Live on stage and in the studio.Virtual viewThe APC40 talks directly to Ableton Live and Live talks directly to the APC40. This exclusive bidirectional communication makes the Akai Professional APC40 an advanced controller that receives feedback from the software and displays it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers, and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded. Each state displays on the matrix in a different color so you quickly get a picture of clip state. Shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set.The Akai APC40 controller has 16 knobs, each surrounded by a ring of LEDs. These LED rings indicate the currently selected parameters' values, and make seeing your settings on dark stages a breeze. The APC40 controller's advanced visual feedback focuses your performing with focused more on the music and less on squinting at the computer screen. In fact, you might even forget that the computer is there.Premium controlsAbleton selected Akai Professional as a partner because of its leadership position in great-feeling controllers that are rock solid, rugged, and precise. From the legendary MPC series that changed the way music is made to the industry-standard MPD and MPK controllers, Akai Professional is revered by musicians, DJs, and producers everywhere for creating the feel that powers their creativity. The APC40 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. Knobs and faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance. It even features a high quality, replaceable crossfader.Creative controlThe Akai APC40 controller comes with a special edition of Ableton Live Lite so you can use it out of the box ev