Akai apc 40 is one of the most popular controllers for ableton live along side the launchpad. Manufacturers description apc key 25 ableton live controller with keyboard the apc legacy in 2009, akai professional collaborated with the creators of ableton live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced the original ableton performance controllerapc40. Click an available output dropdown menu and select apc key 25. The apc40 comes with ableton live akai professional apc40 edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Dexterous, versatile, and powerful, apc mini is the most portable allinone usb powered plugandplay ableton controller solution with akai pro build quality crafted for onthego clip launching functionality. Make offer akai apc key 25 ableton live controller with keyboard.
In this manual, you will find instructions on how to connect the apc20 and use its basic features with ableton live akai professional apc edition. Now, with a price drop to the apc40 and its new little brother, the apc20, akai has made it even more attractive for djs and aspiring music producers to jump into the ableton live arena. Mappings are almost the same as for ableton live including some extra features. Sep 26, 2014 designed for the performing musician or the conventional composer, apc key 25 is the first ableton live controller from akai professional that is equipped with a highperformance keyboard. I dont think id ever buy a monome, mostly due to the price, but the controller market seems to be heating up and there is a new one on the market. Jul 04, 2018 ableton live software is a powerful, flexible environment for creating, performing, and producing music.
Apc20, ableton live controller, offers legendary akai pro apc build quality with a. To do that on a sim, you really need a usable control surface. A pro infinity, pro subscription or plus akai apc20 controller license is. Open quick view dialog for akai professional mpc live controller. Akai ableton live controller with 25note keyboard samash. Install virtualdj 8 from in case you have not done already. Akai are keen to point out that live supports multiple apc devices at once, in what it refers to as combination mode.
Akai apc key 25 manual download the maual to the device. Creative control the apc20 comes with ableton live akai professional apc edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Jun 14, 2012 see the attached csv file for the basic mapping information. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Apc key 25 is the first ableton live controller from akai professional that is equipped with a highperformance keyboard.
It frees you from the keyboard and mouse, letting you compose and perform with a fully integrated hardware software musical system. It also has dedicated mute and solo buttons, and there is no need to do any midi mapping with ableton which can be a. Now akai has built on this original partnership to introduce a reimagined live performance controller. Here are the download links for the various python samples and support files which. Akai apc20 driver for windows 7 32 bit, windows 7 64 bit, windows 10, 8, xp. The akai apc40 ableton performance controller is designed to be a powerful, intuitive controller for electronicmusic performance artists, djs, hiphop producers and traditional musicians using ableton live on stage and in the studio. Every akai professional apc20 comes with a customtailored software package, ableton live 8 akai professional apc edition, with eight audio and eight midi tracks, multiplied by twenty session view scenes. I have been hunting around for one of these padstyle controllers for a while, and this one was priced right.
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The apc20 is akai professionals second dedicated controller for ableton live. This script enables full support of akai apc20 controller in bitwig studio. Buy akai professional apc key 25 ableton live controller with keyboard featuring perfect integration with ableton live, 5 x 8 cliplaunch matrix, 25 synthaction mini keys, 8 assignable control knobs, downloadable music creation software, mac os x, windows. Nov 26, 2012 i recently got an akai apc 20 ableton control interface at a local used music store. Highperformance keyboard designed for the performing musician or the conventional composer, apc key 25 is equipped with a highperformance keyboard. Get essential handson control over ableton live with an akai professional apc mini controller. In 2009, akai professional collaborated with ableton on the first dedicated ableton controller, the apc40. Akai apc20 ableton apc version download akai professional. Akai professional mpk mini mkii editor gives you a visual and intuitive way to edit the various midi messages that mpk minis controls send to your computer. Live 7 with the latest automatic update has full support for the apc40 and all versions of live 8 are apc40ready. Akai professional apc20 ableton live performance controller. We highly recommend that most windows users unless you are advanced download a driver update tool like driverdoc to help update your akai pad controller drivers. May 27, 2010 akai s apc40, released last year, was the first official ableton live controller, which gave it the right to carry the ableton logo, and to offer a level of outofthe box control that other midi gadgets could only dream of. Live 7 with the latest automatic update has full support for the apc20 and all versions of live 8 are apc20ready.
Ableton users now have something new to be happy about. The apc40 was welldesigned, wellbuilt, and easy to use though there was a feeling that it was somewhat chunksome for live gigs. Akai apc key 25 ableton live keyboard controller, 25key. Jun 02, 2010 last year, akai dropped a game changer with the apc40, a dedicated controller for ableton live performances. We have 1 akai apc20 manual available for free pdf download. Owners of standalone editions of ableton live 7 or 8 can also work seamlessly with the apc20. Apc20, ableton live controller, offers legendary akai pro apc build quality with a compact footprint.
Akai professional apc20 compact ableton live controller usb. In 2009, akai professional collaborated with the creators of ableton live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced the original ableton performance controllerapc40. The apc20 comes ableton live akai professional apc edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Akai professional apc mini performance controller for. Akai apc key 25 ableton live controller w keyboard. Akai professional apc key 25 demo, features, and operation. Like the apc40, it features a multicolor 8x5 button session view matrix, 9 highquality faders and twoway communication with ableton live. Akai professional apc key 25 ableton live controller apc key. Akai apc20 control script this script enables full support of akai apc20 controller in bitwig studio. Akai has really gone all out on its collaboration with ableton over the last few years, producing a number of ableton performance controller apc hardware units in close cooperation with the software developer. Add device akai apc key 25 in studio one 3 questions. Engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40. Basic operation refer to this section to learn how to do basic tasks in ableton live using apc key 25. The location of the label as well as letter and number sequences will vary by model and product type.
Ableton makes push and live, hardware and software for creating, producing. Akai apc20 drivers download for windows 10, 8, 7, xp, vista. Apc 40 apc 20 xr 20 mpd 32 mpd 26 mpd 18 lpd 8 ewi usb ewi 4000s rpm 8 rpm 3 eie pro eie. Virtualdj provides instant bpm beat matching, synchronized sampler, scratch, automatic seamless loops and remixing functions, effects, and much more.
Akai apc key 25 ableton live keyboard the apc key 25 is the result of five years of enhancements by akai informed by user feedback given on its original abletonpaired keyboard. The akai apc series controllers allow complete control with abelton software. If you already own ableton live, make sure to download the latest ableton live update for full apc20 support at. Even though both controllers look like they were designed to being put together, they arent.
These parts include custom parts, pads, lcd screens, buttons, pcb boards, casings, faceplate skins, tutorials, manuals, sample kits, and much more. I cant find the ableton live lite software download in the product page after. Combined with lives powerful effects, this makes for a capable outofthebox solution for studio and stage. The model number is not on the front of the unit, but can be found on a sticker on either the bottom or rear of your product. This script allows the apc20 to be used in combination mode with an apc40. This usbpowered ableton live controller serves up 64 cliplaunch controls arranged into an 8 x 8 matrix thats perfect for live performance or remixing. Akai apc20 units feature the akai apc20 build quality, the same tight integration with ableton live software either separately sold versions or the included apc version of live and similar value for the dollar.
I cant find the ableton live lite software download in the product page. Apc20 is designed for performance with ableton live. This tool does all of the work for you by downloading and updating your apc20 drivers automatically, preventing you from installing the wrong drivers for your operating. Akai professional mpk mini mkii editor gives you a visual and intuitive way to edit the various midi messages that. Akai professional apc20 compact ableton live controller. Apc40 mkii features a 5x8 rgb cliplaunching grid, so you can launch clips using 40 responsive triggers. Maybe you actually worked for akai or ableton in the production of this and. Apr 09, 2010 ableton users now have something new to be happy about.
This manual is available in the following languages. This template works very similar to fxgrid for launchpad in addition to utilizing the knobs and faders for custom effect control. Before doing any of the following, set up apc key 25 as a controller in ableton. August 29, 2019 sr 25 apc apc unit 700, apc 16 350 led driver wiring, apc 11 board, apc ls 700 power supply, apc key 25 app, apc ls 700uc power supply, 25 acp ammunition, apc key 25 driver, apc 16 350, apc 50 cleaner, apc sheet form, ableton dc12v power cable apc 20, akai apc 25 schaltplan, akai apc 25 spec, 25 acp brass, power source cdl 36v, akai apc 20 korg gadget. Akai professional entered the electronic music industry in 1984 with one purpose to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities. Akai professional apc40 ableton performance controller. An apc20 can thus be added to a setup that already has an apc40, in which case the devices configure themselves for 16track operation and the apc20s specific track select button and fader modes are apparently disabled. The 8 faders control the baduda filters audio effect rack you can grab from here. We offer many things that can be found below for the apc units. I cant find the ableton live lite software download in the product page after recording it.
This doityourself video shows you how to build an akai apc 80 mod ableton live controller using the apc 40 and the apc 20 that was officially released last year. All downloads available on this website have been scanned by the latest antivirus software and are guaranteed to be virus and malwarefree. The apc20 comes premapped for instant use with ableton live software, so if youre new to it, youll find using the. Quick start manual akai apc20 quick start manual 20 pages. This manual comes under the category midi keyboards and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 6. How to build the akai apc 80 out of an apc 40 and an apc 20 doityourself diy. The apc20 comes with ableton live akai professional apc edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Enter the apc 20, with dedicated buttons to trigger individual clips and scenes, and faders to level out tracks the apc 20 has all the essentials with a smaller footprint than its older sibling the akai apc40 ableton controller. Owners of standalone editions of ableton live 7 or 8 can also work seamlessly with the apc40. Akai professional mpc touch pad production controller software download w regist. That version of the software is no longer available, but the apc20 should work just fine with the regular version of ableton. Apc20 can also be used in generic mode as a controller with other virtual dj applications that use midi protocol. View the manual for the akai apc key 25 here, for free. Faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance.