All of the faders and knobs are precise and solid for pinpoint performances. ![]() The construction of the AKAI Professional APC40 Controller was made with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. ![]() By indicating the values of the currently selected parameters, these LED rings make it easy to see your settings on dark stages. The AKAI Professional APC40 unit has 16 knobs, each surrounded by a ring of LEDs. You can shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set. You can get a quick picture of clip state because each state displays on the matrix in a different color. The clip matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: what's playing, what's loaded and what's being recorded. This bidirectional communication makes the Controller an advanced device in that it can receive feedback from the software and display it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers. The AKAI Professional APC40 Controller talks directly to Ableton Live and Live talks directly to the APC40 system. And if you’re an experienced Live user, you'll be happy to note that you can custom-map every single knob, button and fader on the unit to totally customize the controls for the way you like to work. The unit comes pre-mapped for instant use with Ableton Live software, so if you're new to it, you'll find using the AKAI Professional APC40 Controller to be easy to get around on. First-time setup includes literally three steps: load Ableton Live, plug in and power up the unit and select the AKAI Professional APC40 Controller as Ableton Live's controller. There's no need for installing drivers as the APC40 unit is plug and play. Just connect your laptop to the Controller via USB and you're ready to make magic. You don’t need to map the controls of the device to connect to Ableton Live because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the AKAI Professional APC40 Controller especially for this software. Whether you are a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, an electronic music artist or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the AKAI Professional APC40 system to the powerful, intuitive instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live. It represents the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Combined with Ableton Live, this unit transforms your experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation. The AKAI Professional APC40 Controller is a high Performance Controller designed by AKAI Professional in collaboration with Ableton. To learn about the technical specifications, download the user manual here.
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