Akai APC40 Control Surface

The Akai APC40 Ableton Performance Controller is a dedicated controller for Ableton Live. Offering a perfect blend of control and flexibility required for live and home studio use the APC40 is a must have for any Ableton set-up.

The APC40 features high quality controls for real-time mixing, remixing and production. 109 buttons, 16 endless encoders with LED rings, nine 45mm faders and a replaceable crossfader give musicians and producers complete control of Lives Session View, effect devices and virtual instruments.

All controls on the Akai APC40 are automatically mapped to Ableton, but you can change to your own personal mappings if you wish.

APC40 Specifications

• Clip Matrix with 8x5 grid of 40 triggers
• Nine 45mm faders and 16 rotary encoders
• Automapping of controls to Abeton Live
• USB connection (includes USB cable)
• Solid build with metal chassis construction
• Dimensions: 16.88” x 13.13” x 2.62” (WxDxH) / 429mm x 334mm x 67mm (WxDxH)
• Mac and PC compatible.

Recommended Settings: MAC

• G4 or faster/Intel Mac recommended
• 512 MB RAM/1 GB recommended
• OS 10.3.9, 10.4 or later. recommended
• QuickTime 6.5 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• USB port

Recommended Settings: PC

• 1.5 GHz or faster
• 512 MB RAM/1 GB recommended
• Windows XP or Vista
• Windows-compatible sound card/ASIO driver support recommended
• QuickTime 6.5 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• USB port