Akai APC Mini mk2 Compact Ableton Live Controller

The ultimate compact solution for music creation in any environment, the new APC Mini mk2 clip launching controller from AKAI professional provides dynamic control over your Ableton Live sessions in a compact footprint, perfect for looping creatively, remixing, and experimenting in studio, or on stage! Features 8x8 Pad Grid Matrix Featuring 64 RGB-backlit Pads 9 Assignable Faders Smart Scale View Mode Note and Drum Modes Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons 4 Directional Arrows to Navigate Clip Matrix Includes Ableton Live Lite and AIR Music Tech. Production Software (Mac/PC) 64 Brilliant RGB Backlit Pads With 64 new RGB backlit pads, the APC Mini 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 Mini mk2 for an immersive and inspiring music creation experience. 64 RGB backlit pads on a customizable 8x8 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. A More Powerful Ableton Experience For seriously powerful and creative hands-on control of Ableton Live, the APC Mini mk2 features 9 faders 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 fader controls. Precise Intuitive Control In Device Mode, the APC Mini mk2 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 fader to uncover new and exciting sounds. Plus with Soft Keys, you get hands-on instant access to Solo, Mute, Stop and Record Arm functions. Drum Mode for Ableton Drum Rack For effortless integration with Ableton's Drum Rack, Drum Mode allows you to isolate a 4x4 quadrant of the APC Mini mk2 to control Ableton, while still having the ability to assign the remining pads, allowing for a deep level of customization for the pad layouts and equally inventive and immersive performances - something not achievable on other APC controllers. Real-Time Key and Scale Control With Smart Scale View, you get instant visual feedback as you change keys or scale types. Using this mode, the currently selected musical key is also displayed across the pads to make sure you know what scale you're playing in. In Notes Mode, you get a whole new performance workflow - enabling you to perform pitch-perfect musical parts in Ableton without playing incorrect notes. Specifications Clip Buttons: 64 RGB Backlit Clip-Launch Buttons in a 8x8 Matrix Faders: 8x Assignable Track Faders I/O: 1x USB Port Power: USB Bus-Powered Dimensions 240mm (W) x 210mm (D) x 32mm (H) 810g