Akai Professional APC 40 MK2 DAW controller with various pads, knobs, and faders for music production and live performance.

Akai Professional APC 40 MK2

€399,00
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Akai Professional APC 40 MK2 DAW controller with various pads, knobs, and faders for music production and live performance.
  • Akai Professional APC 40 MK2 DAW controller with various pads, knobs, and faders for music production and live performance.
  • Akai Professional APC 40 MK2 DAW controller with multiple knobs, pads, and faders for music production and live performance.
  • Akai Professional APC 40 MK2
  • Akai Professional APC 40 MK2 DAW controller with various pads, knobs, and faders for music production and live performance.
  • Akai Professional APC 40 MK2 DAW controller with multiple knobs, pads, and faders for music production and live performance.
  • Akai Professional APC 40 MK2
Akai Professional APC 40 MK2
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Akai Professional APC 40 MK2

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Akai Professional APC40 MK2 – Ableton Live Performance Controller with RGB Clip Matrix

The APC40 MK2 is Akai Professional’s modern, performance-focused controller designed in collaboration with Ableton to offer seamless hands-on control of Live. With an upgraded RGB clip-launch grid, redesigned layout and enhanced workflow features, it gives producers and performers a powerful, intuitive interface for building tracks, triggering scenes and shaping sounds in real time.

Key Features

  • 5×8 RGB clip grid: Launch, record and monitor clips with clear visual feedback showing clip status and custom colours for intuitive session navigation.
  • Enhanced workflow layout: In-line knobs, reinforced faders and a revised control scheme streamline mixing, device editing and performance control.
  • Hands-on device control: Eight Device Control knobs automatically map to Ableton devices for fast parameter tweaking with visual LED feedback.
  • Flexible performance tools: Dedicated Send button for quick access to all eight send buses and an assignable A/B crossfader for live mixing.
  • Seamless Ableton integration: Pre-mapped for Ableton Live 9.1.3+ with full plug-and-play operation—no setup required.
  • USB-powered portability: Lightweight design powered directly from your computer for easy stage and studio use.

Customer Benefits

The APC40 MK2 gives Ableton Live users a clear, tactile and performance-ready interface that eliminates reliance on the mouse and screen. With its responsive clip grid, intuitive mixer controls and plug-and-play integration, you can build tracks faster, perform more expressively and stay fully focused on your music. It’s equally suited for studio production, live electronic shows and hybrid DJ sets.

Quick Specs

  • Clip matrix: 5 × 8 RGB grid
  • Faders: 9 total (8 channel + 1 master)
  • Knobs: 8 channel control, 8 device control
  • Inputs/outputs: USB-B port (bus powered)
  • Compatibility: Ableton Live 9.1.3 or later; Windows and macOS
  • Power: USB powered

What’s in the Box

  • Akai Professional APC40 MK2
  • USB cable
  • Software download package (Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist, sample packs)
  • Documentation

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for electronic music producers, live performers, Ableton-based DJs, hybrid setups, studio workflow enhancement and anyone wanting deep hands-on control of Ableton Live’s session view.

Compatibility

Designed for Ableton Live with instant mapping. Works on macOS and Windows with USB plug-and-play connectivity. All controls are MIDI-assignable for additional DAWs and software instruments.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

  • Excellent integration with Ableton Live
  • RGB clip grid with clear visual status feedback
  • Well-organised controls for fast mixing and device editing
  • USB-powered and portable

⚠️ Cons:

  • Optimised primarily for Ableton—less direct for other DAWs
  • No onboard audio interface

The Akai Professional APC40 MK2 delivers a refined, performance-oriented Ableton Live experience with a smart layout, dynamic clip control and reliable hardware design—making it a trusted tool for creative producers and stage performers at Soundium.
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