The new Akai Professional APC64 is a powerful next-generation Ableton Live controller for studio and live performance.

It features 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch, and 8 fully assignable Touch Strips for instant hands-on control of devices, pitch, modulation, and much more. APC64 also works as a standalone 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer and controller with 3 MIDI ports and 8 CV/Gate outputs to take full control of synths, drum machines, or modular rack devices.

Features:

• 8x8 pad matrix of 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch
• Dedicated transport control with Play, Stop, and Record
• Smart colour LED screen
• 8 CV/Gate outputs and 3 1/8” MIDI ports
• 8 fully assignable Touch Strips with RGB LED indicators
• Internal 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer
• Onboard Step Sequencer to generate inventive melodic patterns
• Seamless workflow within Ableton Live
• Dedicated Drum Mode
• Desktop software editor for Mac/PC to personalize and store pre-sets for quick recall in standalone.
• Includes Ableton 11 Lite, TubeSynth, Electric, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, Flavor, and the Sonivox Essential Keyboard Collection, over 1.2 GB samples and loops.