BHD
JOD
KWD
LBP
OMR
QAR
SAR
USD
Akai Professional APC Key 25 - Ableton Live Controller with Keyboard
The APC Key 25 from Akai Professional is hardware controller designed to work with Ableton software in a one-to-one integration, and features a high-performance keyboard in addition to the clip launching matrix. The controller comes pre-mapped to Live for an instant performance and production setup.
Uniting the power of a clip-launching panel with a keyboard interface, the controller couples real-time control of Ableton Live with traditional composition tools - create melodies, compose bass lines, and play chords with the keyboard. Dedicated buttons for octave up, octave down, and sustain expand the capabilities of the keyboard.
The 5 x 8 RGB clip-launching grid is designed to launch clips and create or perform song from the ground up using the forty responsive triggers. Tri-color lighting provides visual feedback and displays three clip statuses - loaded, playing, and recording. The Shift button and directional arrows allow for manipulating the scope of the grid.
Eight control knobs tare laid out next to the clip-launching grid for easy tweaking. Users can change knob functionality with dedicated buttons for volume, pan, sends, and device control. Additionally, each knob is completely assignable for flexible mixing and mapping options.
Powered over USB with plug-and-play connectivity allows for taking the unit from the studio to the stage or wherever. A software music production suite includes Ableton Live, along with two virtual synthesizers, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and SONiVOX's Wobble. Toolroom Records artist launch packs feature the sounds of electronic music with a premium collection of sample packs.
Recommended Products
Prepaid Product
Customer Also Viewed
Samma3a Review
Technical Specification
Type: Keyboard Controller
Number of Keys: 25
Type of Keys: Synth action, Mini-keys
Velocity Sensitive: Yes
Pads: 40
Encoders/Pots: 8
USB: 1 x Type B
Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Processor
Hardware Requirements - PC: Multicore Processor, Windows-compatible Sound Card
OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.8 or Later
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
Power Supply: USB bus powered
Height: 1.6"
Width: 12.25"
Depth: 7.6"
Weight: 1.7 lbs.
What Is In The Box
APC Key 25
Videos
Manufacture Description
Produce, Perform, Create
Designed for the performing musician or conventional composer, the APC Key 25 unites the power of an APC clip-launching panel with a keyboard interface, fusing real-time control of Ableton Live, traditional composition tools and USB plug-and-play connectivity. Create melodies, compose bass lines, and play chords with 25 synth-action mini keys. Dedicated buttons for Octave Up, Octave Down and Sustain expand the expressive capabilities of the keyboard to tap into the full melodic range and perform with classic piano-style sustain.
The Power of Clips
APC Key 25 features a 5x8 multicolor clip-launching perfect for arranging tracks on-the-fly, triggering loops, one-shot samples and more. Teri-color lighting provides visual feedback and displays three clip statuses-loaded, playing, and recordingso you can intelligently perform without looking at your computer. For expanded creative possibilities, APC Key 25 features a dedicated Shift button and directional arrows to manipulate the scope of the 5x8 grid.
Total Control
APC Key 25 is equipped with everything you need to produce some serious musical creations. With 8 conveniently located, fully assignable control knobs, take command of your instrument/effect racks, virtual instruments, mixer parameters and much more using tactile, hands-on control. As standard, APC Key 25 auto-maps to volume, pan, sends and device control, selectable using 4 dedicated KNOB CTRL buttons: fade clips in and out of the mix; pan instruments to the left, right or centre; raise the level of reverb or other effects to create fluid transitions; open and close filters for lush sweeps; and much more.
Seamless Integration
APC Key 25 comes pre-mapped to Live for an instant performance and production setup. When APC Key 25 is plugged into your computer, its hardware controls correspond 1 to 1 with Ableton Live’s interface-no additional configuring is required. Seeking a customised control layout? All of APC Key 25’s controls can be re-assigned on the fly for personalised setups that change with your performance or production style. Plus, APC Key 25 can also be used as a general MIDI controller to manipulate other software applications such as virtual instruments, plugins and DAWs.