**For a video introduction and demo of the APC40 Controller click the link below...****Key Features*** Designed in partnership with Ableton for Ableton Live* Unique clip matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip status* No mapping required; every knob button and fader is customizable* Bidirectional communication between APC40 and Ableton Live* Solid professional feel with rugged metal chassis and premium controls* Comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC40 Edition software* Works with standalone editions of Ableton Live* USB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC* Premium controller with rugged metal chassis**DIRECT DESIGN**Because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC40 specifically for Ableton Live you don?t need to map its controls to talk to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC40 via USB and youre ready to make magic. The APC40 is plug and play so you dont need to install drivers. First-time setup is literally three steps: load Ableton Live plug in and power up your APC40 and select the APC40 as Ableton Lives controller. Thats it. No mapping no setup no hassles.The APC40 comes pre-mapped for instant use with Ableton Live software so if youre new to it youll find using the APC40 to be easy to get around on. And if you?re an experienced Live user youll be happy to note that you can custom-map every single knob button and fader on the APC40 to completely customize the controls for the way you like to work.**VIRTUAL VIEW**The APC40 talks directly to Ableton Live and Live talks directly to the APC40. This bidirectional communication makes the APC40 an advanced controller in that it can receive feedback from the software and display it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: whats loaded whats playing and whats being recorded. Each state displays on the matrix in a different color so you can get a quick picture of clip state. You can shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set. The APC40 has 16 knobs each surrounded by a ring of LEDs. These LED rings make it easy to see your settings on dark stages indicating the currently selected parameters? values.**PREMIUM FEEL**Ableton selected Akai Professional as its partner in developing the APC40 because of Akai Pros leadership position in great-feeling controllers that are rock solid rugged and precise. From the legendary MPC series that changed the way music is made to the industry-standard MPD and MPK controllers Akai Professional is revered by musicians DJs and producers everywhere for creating the feel that powers their creativity. The APC40 is built with a rugged metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. All of the knobs and faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance. It even features a high quality replaceable crossfader for transitioning between clips and loops assigned to "A" or "B".**CREATIVE CONTROL**The APC40 comes Ableton Live Akai Professional APC40 Edition software which is fully functional for performance and production. Owners of standalone editions of Ableton Live 7 or 8 can also work seamlessly with the APC40. Live 7 with the latest automatic update has full support for the APC40 and all versions of Live 8 are APC40-ready.The APC40 has two banks of eight knobs. The first set controls Global parameters so you?ll always have instant access to your main sends pans and other essentials. The second bank of eight knobs is dynamically reassigned to the Track you select. You can control eight track parameters at a time and as you switch channels the Track knobs follow your focus. For example you might be working with the Beat Decoder on track two. When you switch to track four the eight Track knobs that you had been controlling the Beat Decoder with are now controlling the Flangeverb on track four. Youll even notice that the settings for each knob load on the light rings so youll immediately see each knobs status.The APC40 also enables special clip-status views and feedback that only the APC40s matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips: you can scroll and shift enabling you to access control and perform with an unlimited number of cells.The APC40 has a wide range of controllers. The eight Global knobs can access four banks of controls; the eight Track knobs control nine different track parameters each. This gives you a massive total of 72 controllers that are dynamically reassigned each time you switch tracks. Channel faders bus faders and a crossfader give you smooth control of key values. You have even more control power with special controls including Tap Tempo Tempo Nudge record enables solo/cues and two assignable footswitch inputs.Designed in partnership with Ableton the APC40 is the most advanced Live controller for the most advanced performers. The APC40 is Ableton Live performance... perfected.
£399.00
The APC40 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvass a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio you will find the APC40 to the intuitive powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.Ableton Live software is a powerful flexible environment for creating performing and producing music. This unique software demands an equally unique control instrument. Akai Professional and Ableton are proud to present the APC40: the Ableton Performance Controller. Combining the APC40 with Ableton Live transforms your experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid musical creation.
Gear 4 Music Site Offers : Check out the latest offers available at our website.
Gear 4 Music Info : Gear4music.com - the Musicians Online Superstore Gear4music takes pride in providing quality instruments that are great value for money. From a complete professional recording setup to superb electric guitars from just £60, whether you create, perform or record Gear4music has something for you.
To find the best offers and deals on the cheapest Akai Apc40 Ableton Live Controller from Akai click the 'Compare' button and a search will check whether a cheap Akai Apc40 Ableton Live Controller is available from an alternative source other than Gear 4 Music. The Akai Apc40 Ableton Live Controller price comparison may also highlight product offers similar to Akai Akai Apc40 Ableton Live Controller within the Musical Instruments category.
