Akai APC Key 25 mk2 Ableton Live Controller with Keyboard

New from AKAI Professional, the APC Key 25 mk2 is a flexible and compact MIDI keyboard controller that delivers effortless power to perform and create wherever you go, for the ultimate combination of clip launching and composition inside Ableton Live. From original melodies, to chord structures, to sophisticated layered harmonic movements, the APC Key 25 lets you bring your ideas to life.

• 5x8 Pad Grid Matrix Featuring 40 RGB-backlit Pads
• 25-Key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed
• 8 Assignable Endless 360 Rotary Knobs
• 4 Directional Arrows to Navigate Clip Matrix
• Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons
• Includes Ableton Live Lite Music Production Software (Mac/PC)

40 Brilliant RGB Backlit Pads

With 40 new RGB backlit pads, the APC Key 25 mk2 delivers a vibrant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. The scrollable RBG enabled pad matrix shines through with pride, whether on stage on in the studio. In the heat of the creative moment, you get the confidence to launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and beyond!

Launch and Immersive Music Creation Experience

Trigger loops, samples, Ableton Scenes and melodies with the APC Key 25 for an immersive and inspiring music creation experience. 40 RGB backlit pads on a customizable 5x8 grid reflect clips from your Ableton Live Sessions with accuracy, and are always in reach for an unparalleled experience in session navigation, even with bigger sessions.

Your Melodic Performance

The APC Key 25 brings out your most honest and authentic melodic ideas - Venture through Ableton's powerful instruments, and express yourself in your own way. Lay down thumping basslines with AIR Technology's Hybrid 3, and use the Mini Grand Virtual Instrument to add layers of dynamic piano sounds. Used in combination with Ableton's Scene and Clip launching workflow, the APC Key 25 enables you to add unique performances to your songs.

Gen 2 Keybed - Performance and Feel

The APC Key 25 utilizes a Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for the melodic and harmonic creation of music. Play your own chords, arpeggios, lead lines, and create soundscapes with the outstandingly flexible keys. The Octave Up/Down buttons expand the note range, while the dedicated Sustain button adds a sense of space and dimension to your sound, making sure the APC Key 25 is always ready for any musical situation.

A More Powerful Ableton Experience

For seriously powerful and creative hands-on control of Ableton Live, the APC Key 25 features 8 endless encoders to tweak volume, pan, insert effect sends and more for ultimate control over your sessions. Refine reverbs, sweep filters, or write automation that adds movement and dimension to your songs. Carve your sounds in an instant via the assignable 360-knob controls.

Precise Intuitive Control

In Device Mode, the APC Key 25 allows you to seamlessly create unique sounds by automatically mapping the control knobs to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live's selected device. You have the ability to control multiple parameters with a single knob to uncover new and exciting sounds. Plus with Soft Keys, you get hands-on instant access to Solo, Mute, Stop and Record functions.

Transport, Sustain, and Octave Controls

Featuring dedicated controls for seamless integration into Ableton, the APC Key 25's Transport Controls allow you to capture new ideas quickly, and then play them back instantly. Octave control gives you access to the APC Key 25's 10-octave range while the sustain button adds smother note and chordal transition.

• Note Keys
  • 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys, 10-Octave Range with Octave Up/Down Buttons
• Clip Buttons: 40 RGB Backlit Clip-Launch Buttons in a 8x5 Matrix
• Knobs: 8x 360° Knobs with 4 Modes
• I/O: 1x USB Port
• Power: USB Bus-Powered
• Dimensions
  • 12.4" (W) x 7.6" (D) x 1.9" (H)
  • 900g