AKAI PRO APC KEY 25 MK2 is a compact 25-key MIDI keyboard designed to work with Ableton Live. Octave Up/Down buttons allow you to expand the note range up to ten octaves, and the Sustain button allows you to sustain the duration of individual notes and chords.
Features:
- Second-generation dynamic 25-key keyboard
- Controls: (8) 360-degree rotatable encoders with 4 modes
- Octave range: 10 (with octave Up/Down buttons)
- Clip buttons: 40 RGB-backlit Clip buttons in an 8x5 matrix
- Eight assignable endless encoders
- Dedicated scene launch buttons
- Comes with Ableton Live Lite music creation software
This MIDI controller features 40 new RGB-backlit pads for bright and precise clip display in Ableton Live sessions. Whether in the studio or on stage, the scrolling RGB pad matrix will stand out.
Eight knobs control volume, panning, effect sends, and other parameters. In Device mode, the keyboard knobs automatically map to eight macro controls of the selected device in Ableton Live. The keys provide instant access to Solo, Mute, Stop, and Record functions.
Create your own bass lines with AIR Technology Hybrid 3 and layer dynamic piano sounds with the Mini Grand Virtual instrument. When combined with the Ableton Scene workflow and clip launching, the APC Key 25 allows you to add unique performances to your tracks.
The AKAI PRO APC KEY 25 MK2 features dedicated controls for full integration with Ableton. The Transport controls help capture new ideas quickly and instantly listen to your song. The Octave controller provides access to a 10-octave range, and the Sustain button adds smooth transitions for notes and chords.
The controller comes with Ableton Live Lite distribution and virtual instruments, including the polyphonic synthesizer Hybrid 3, the Mini Grand piano, and the vintage electric piano Velvet.
Package includes:
- MIDI keyboard
- USB cable
- Documentation.
