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Touch the Future

Step into a new world of musical possibilities in the studio, on stage, and anywhere creativity takes you with the powerful APC64 controller.

Ableton Live Controller

With Sequencer and Touch Strips

The new Akai Professional APC64 controller is a powerful, modern device for managing Ableton Live in the studio and during live performances. It features 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch and 8 fully assignable touch strips for instant control of devices, pitch, modulation, and more. The APC64 also functions as a standalone 32-step 8-track step sequencer and controller with 3 MIDI ports and 8 CV/Gate outputs to fully control synthesizers, drum machines, or modular devices.

Detailed Ableton Live Control

Enter the Matrix

The APC64 has a vibrant 8x8 matrix of 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch, allowing you to play chords, lead synths, control Drum Racks in Ableton Live, and, of course, launch clips in session view.

Touch the Future

Add an entirely new level of expression and control to your music production and live performances with 8 fully assignable touch strips with RGB LED indicators. Gain control over Ableton Live devices, including Auto Filter, Delay, Reverb, Impulse, Simpler, and more, directly at your fingertips. Adjust macros, mixer volume, pan, and send effects, as well as create automation.

Visual Feedback and Control

The APC64 includes an intelligent color LED display with a rapid knob for instant parameter feedback. Navigate between devices and mixer environments in Ableton Live, tracking every parameter on the screen. The APC64 also features dedicated transport control with Play, Stop, and Record buttons for capturing ideas and 8 Track Mute and Solo buttons for mixing and live performances.

Standalone Step Sequencer

The APC64 features an internal 32-step 8-track step sequencer, allowing complete control over your favorite synthesizers without using a DAW. With 8 CV/Gate outputs and 3 1/8" MIDI ports, you can connect, sequence, and record your favorite modular gear, keyboards, classic drum machines, and more. Add continuous control and expression using the 8 touch strips to reach a new level of performance. Apply creative aspects to your MIDI notes with Probability, Velocity, and Mutation features for further experimentation.

Powerful Production and Performance

The APC64 facilitates seamless work within the Ableton Live environment: from launching samples and loops in the Ableton Live Drum Rack to writing expressive melodies using Note, Scale, and Chord modes. Use the built-in step sequencer to generate inventive melodic patterns, which can be immediately transferred to Ableton Live using the Send To Clip function. Apply swing and quantization to your rhythms or use the APC64 to arm and record vocal tracks directly into your Ableton Live sessions.

Ableton Drum Rack/Simpler Control

The APC64 features a dedicated Drum mode, allowing you to play and record beats, loops, and slices using the Drum Rack or Simpler device in Ableton Live. Use the 8 touch strips to control effects in Ableton Live while creating beats and performing for added inspiration.

Welcome to the APC Academy

Discover a 10-episode video series hosted by producer/beatmaker Taetro, guiding you through the new world of APC64.

• How to Set Up APC64: Taetro walks you through the setup process in the Ableton preferences menu.
• Launching Clips with APC64: The session view layout displays all available clips in your Ableton Live project. Activate these clips with the 8x8 pad matrix and adjacent scene buttons for endless creative performances and song arrangements.
• Navigating Ableton Live with APC64: See how Taetro navigates Ableton Live using the dedicated controls and buttons on the APC64.
• Using APC64 Touch Strips: Set the touch strips to control various parameters and functions such as device macros, mixer, audio processing, and more.
• Using APC64 to Launch Ableton Drum Rack: The APC64 layout automatically configures to reflect the Drum Rack layout.
• Note, Chord, and Scale Modes on APC64: APC64 has multiple modes for music creation. Watch Taetro demonstrate how easy it is to access and switch between different modes on APC64.
• Recording in Ableton with APC64: See how Taetro creates a track in Ableton step by step using the APC64.
• Using APC64 Step Sequencer with Ableton: Enter notes with velocity control for dynamic variety.
• Setting Probability and Mutate with APC64: Experiment with creative ideas using the Probability and Mutation functions on APC64.
• Controlling CV/Gate Devices with APC64: APC64 has (8) CV/Gate outputs to control modular devices.

Ableton Live Lite 11

The APC64 includes Ableton Live Lite 11, covering all your music production needs with software for creating, performing, arranging, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.

Air Music Instruments and Plugins

The APC64 includes a collection of professional instrument and effect plugins to start your production right away. Included plugins are: TubeSynth, Electric, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, Flavor, and the Sonivox essential keyboard collection.

Custom Layout Creation Tool

Create your custom layouts with the included Mac/PC editor software to customize and save settings for quick recall in standalone mode.

Key Features

• Screen: Color LCD display
• Connections:
  • USB-C®
  • 8 CV/Gate 1/8” (3.5 mm) outputs
  • 2 MIDI 1/8” (3.5 mm) outputs
  • 1 MIDI 1/8” (3.5 mm) input
• Dimensions (width x depth x height): 10.7" x 14.6" x 1.4" (272 x 371 x 34.5 mm)
• Weight: 3.5 lb / 1.6 kg