Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 - USB MIDI keyboard controller for clip launching with Ableton Live Lite, 25 keys, 40 RGB pads and 8 rotary controls - APCKEY25MK2

The APC Key 25 MK2 is the ultimate, compact solution for making music in any environment. With 1-to-1 integration into the Ableton workflow, it's ideal for creative looping, remixing, and experimenting. Launch your music. The brilliant 40-pad clip launch grid gives you powerful control over your performance. Launch loops, melodies, and more for real-time remixing and music creation. 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys. 25 velocity-sensitive keys offer perfect response. Use the octave up/down buttons to expand the note range. The dedicated sustain button adds resonance to your melodies. Control your sounds. Bring your sounds to life with 8 knobs for controlling effects and parameters. The 360° knobs can be rotated infinitely, so you have no limits when it comes to choosing your sounds. Transport control. Control recording and playback with dedicated transport control. Thanks to one-touch recording, you'll never lose inspiration again. Play back recordings and relive the moment again and again. Arrow keys for navigation. Seamlessly navigate large sessions. 4 dedicated arrow keys allow you to move large projects with an extended number of tracks and multiple rows of scenes. The perfect clip is always at hand. Always in your pocket. Write and perform wherever inspiration strikes. The APC Mini MK2 easily fits in your laptop bag. Plug and play via a standard USB cable (case not included).

• Full Control - Ableton Live USB MIDI keyboard controller with a built-in 25-note synth-action keyboard and dedicated octave up/down buttons to achieve the full range.
• Ableton Live Lite Included - Industry-leading DAW for PC and Mac; Record, mix ideas, and perform live; Unleash your creativity; Pre-mapped for 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11.2.7 and above.
• Bright 5x8 RGB Pad Matrix – 40 RGB clip launch pads in Ableton Live provide visual color feedback; Trigger loops, vocals, and melodic samples for instant creativity.
• 25 Velocity-Sensitive Mini Keys - 2 octaves of velocity-sensitive keys for live performance and studio composition with software additions; Play chords, bass lines, synths, and studio accessories.
• 8 Assignable Knobs - 360° knobs for volume, pan, insert send effects, and automation for all track types; Control your Ableton macros directly in device mode.
• 4 Arrow Keys - Move large groups of clips; Go left and right to scroll through tracks or up and down to scroll through scenes, access your loops, samples, and sounds.
• Instant Connection - The APC Key 25 MK2 is USB powered and supports plug-and-play for seamless integration from studio to stage for Mac and PC, no batteries or power adapters required.
• DAW Integration - Comprehensive suite of virtual instruments, including Hybrid 3 - a powerful polyphonic analog synthesizer, Mini Grand - an acoustic piano instrument, Velvet - a vintage electric piano.

Category: MIDI Controllers