AKAI 40 MK2 MIDI Controller

The APC40 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 Controller—APC40. The instrument raised the standards of controller design, revolutionized hardware and software integration, and proved to be an essential performance tool for Ableton Live users everywhere. Building upon this original partnership, Akai Professional now introduces an all-new, reimagined Ableton Live controller—APC40 mkII.

The new APC40 mkII incorporates five years of user feedback into its design. Almost every aspect of the original APC40 has been deliberated, reworked, and improved to provide extended controller functionality, countless musical capabilities, and a smarter workflow. In addition to its sleek look, veteran APC40 users will immediately notice the enhancements that include an RGB clip-launching grid, reinforced fader design, revised knob lay out, and much more.

Controls: The 5x 8 Clip Launch grid with RGB lighting displays the current clip status
Specifications: USB-powered and plug-and-play connectivity for Mac and PC
Specifications II: Assignable A/B crossfader for dynamic mixing on the fly
Specifications III: 9 channel faders, 8 control knobs, and 8 device controls interface with Ableton Live
Features: Revised knob layout with in-line controls for streamlined workflow
Features II: Sends button for quick access to 8 send buses
Features III: Shift button and directional arrows manipulate the scope of the grid
Accessories: Includes software downloads: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, Xpand!2, Toolroom Artist
Width: 424mm
Height: 46 mm
Depth: 254mm
Weight: 1.8 kg






Item No.: APC40MKII