The Akai Professional APC Mini mk2 clip launching controllerfor Ableton Live is the ultimate compact solution for music creation in anyenvironment. The APC Mini mk2 delivers dynamic control of your Ableton Livesessions in an efficient footprint, perfect for creative looping, remixing, andexperimenting in the studio or on the stage.
64 Brilliant RGB-Backlit Pads
APC Mini mk2 features 64 new RGB-backlit pads for a brilliant and preciserepresentation of your Ableton Live session clips. Whether in the studio or onstage, the scrollable RGB-enabled pad matrix will boldly shine through. In theheart of your most creative moment, launch and activate loops, instruments,vocals, and more with confidence.
Launch an Immersive Music-Creation Experience
APC Mini mk2 allows you to trigger individual loops, samples, and melodies orentire Scenes for the most imaginative and inspirational music creationperformances. Even with your largest projects, the 64 RGB-backlit pads acrossthe customizable 8x8 grid accurately reflect clips from your Ableton LiveSession and are always in reach for the ultimate creative experience.
A More Powerful Ableton Experience
Enjoy serious hands-on control for a powerfully creative Ableton Liveexperience. APC Mini mk2 features 9 faders to adjust volume, pan, insert effectsends, and more for smooth, intuitive control of your sessions. Tweak reverbs,sweep filters, or write automation that will bring your music to life. Shapeyour sounds instantly using the assignable fader controls.
Precise Intuitive Control
Create your own signature sounds with ease using the Device Mode button whereAPC Mini mk2 faders are automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls ofAbleton Live’s selected device. Control multiple parameters with one fader togenerate totally innovative sounds. Get more hands-on control with Soft Keysfor easy access to Solo, Mute, Stop, and Record arm functions.
Drum Mode for Ableton Drum Rack
Drum Mode provides seamless integration with Ableton’s Drum Rack isolating a4x4 quadrant of the APC Mini mk2 to control Ableton, while still giving you theability to assign the remaining pads. This allows for ultra-customized padlayouts and equally inventive and creative performances - not achievable withany other APC controller.
Real-Time Key and Scale Control
The Smart Scale View provides instant visual feedback while you change keys orscale types. In this mode, the musical key currently selected is also visibleacross the pads to ensure you know what scale you’re in. The Notes Modedelivers a new performance workflow, allowing you to play pitch-perfect musicalparts in Ableton without playing wrong notes.
Ableton Live Lite
APC Mini mk2 includes Ableton Live Lite software with all the tools totransform your musical ideas into exciting songs and performances. APC Mini mk2also includes multiple world-class plugin instruments from award-winning sounddesign company AIR Music Technology including Hybrid 3 - a powerful polyphonicanalog synth, Mini Grand - an acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet - a vintageelectric piano instrument.