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title: "Akai Professional APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In and Out, USB-C"
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# 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads USB-C & CV/Gate connectivity 8 assignable touch strips Akai Professional APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In and Out, USB-C

**Brand:** akai professional
**Price:** 2236.81 DT
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## Summary

> 🎶 Command Your Soundscape with Color, Control & Creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Akai Professional APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In and Out, USB-C by akai professional
- **How much does it cost?** 2236.81 DT with free shipping
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## Best For

- akai professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akai professional brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Expressive 64-Pad Matrix:** Vibrant RGB pads with poly aftertouch for dynamic, color-coded performance and clip launching.
- • **Pro-Grade Workflow Boost:** Smart color display and dedicated transport controls keep your creative flow uninterrupted and intuitive.
- • **8 Customizable Touch Strips:** Shape your sound live with modulation, pitch bend, and mixer controls at your fingertips.
- • **Seamless Hardware Integration:** Multiple CV/Gate and MIDI I/O ports for effortless connection to synths, drum machines, and modular setups.
- • **Standalone 8-Track Step Sequencer:** Create and perform complex sequences DAW-free, perfect for modular synths and hardware rigs.

## Overview

The Akai Professional APC64 is a cutting-edge Ableton Live MIDI controller featuring 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch, 8 assignable touch strips, and an internal 8-track 32-step sequencer. Designed for both DAW and standalone use, it offers extensive CV/Gate and MIDI connectivity via USB-C, enabling seamless integration with modular synths and external gear. Its smart color display and dedicated transport controls streamline live performance and production workflows, making it an essential tool for modern electronic musicians and producers.

## Description

From the manufacturer aplus content video Touch the Future Enter the Matrix Visual Feedback and Control Hands-On Command Powerful Performance Features Standalone Step Sequencing 8 fully assignable Touch Strips with RGB LED indicators provide instant control of Live’s Auto Filter, Delay, Reverb, Simpler or allow you to adjust macros, mixer volume, pan, effects sends and more. APC64 features a vibrant 8x8 pad matrix of 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch for playing chords, synth leads, Ableton Live’s Drum Racks and of course launching Clips in Session View. APC64 includes a smart color LED screen with a fast push encoder for real-time visual feedback of your parameters. Move around devices and mixing environments while keeping track on the screen. Dive deeper into Ableton Live’s functions, effects, instruments and more by calling up secondary controls with the backlit mode buttons that help you save time, while staying inspired and productive. APC64 features dedicated transport control with Play, Stop and Record for capturing your ideas along with 8 Track Mute and Solo buttons for mixing and live performance. An internal 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer enables completely DAW-less control. Sequence your favorite Euroracks, keyboards, drum machines via 8xCV/Gate outs and 3x1/8” MIDI ports. Integrated Ableton Control Seamless DAW Workflow Dedicated Production Features Supercharge Your Sound Drum Rack and Simpler Control Rich Plug-Ins Collection Ableton Live is the leading DAW for composing, live looping and performing. Based on two working modes: Session View and Arrange View, Live enables improvisation and deliberate workflow arrangement. In addition to scene launch buttons, APC64 has transport controls with dedicated Play, Stop and Record buttons. Arm tracks, dial-in volume, adjust sends or spread your sound with panning controls. APC64 is a powerful composing tool. Write unique melodies and chord progressions with Notes and Chords modes that turn the 8x8 pad matrix into an expressive musical palette. When you need inspiration, experiment with Probability or Mutate features to take your music in unexpected directions, then instantly capture the results with the onboard 8 track 32 step sequencer. A dedicated Drum Mode allows you to play and record beats, loops and slices via Ableton Live Drum Rack or Simpler device. Use the 8 Touch Strips to control FX racks during beat-making and performance. APC 64 comes with a collection of Air Instruments VST/AU plug-ins, including classic keyboards and synths, as well as reverb, vocal processing and vintage effects to add to your DAW. 64 RGB Pads Vibrant 8x8 clip launching and note performance matrix featuring velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch for super responsive and expressive production 64 RGB Pads Vibrant 8x8 clip launching and note performance matrix featuring velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch for super responsive and expressive production Touch Strips 8 fully assignable touch strip faders for mixer, effects and device controls to add feel and emotion to your music Touch Strips 8 fully assignable touch strip faders for mixer, effects and device controls to add feel and emotion to your music Smart Display Smart color screen with fast push encoder for real-time feedback to keep your flow going Smart Display Smart color screen with fast push encoder for real-time feedback to keep your flow going DAW-less Functionality Internal 8-track 32-step sequencer for real-time looping and performing without a computer DAW-less Functionality Internal 8-track 32-step sequencer for real-time looping and performing without a computer MIDI Ins & Outs 3x 1/8” MIDI ports to connect keyboards and desktop synths to easily integrate external hardware into your studio setup MIDI Ins & Outs 3x 1/8” MIDI ports to connect keyboards and desktop synths to easily integrate external hardware into your studio setup CV/Gate Outs 8x CV/Gate output ports to control external modular devices and expand your sonic arsenal CV/Gate Outs 8x CV/Gate output ports to control external modular devices and expand your sonic arsenal VST/AU Plug-Ins Classic Keyboards and Synths Tubesynth, Electric, Ether, Vocal Tuner; Half Speed & Flavor; Essential Keyboards. Navigate DrumRack Samples Create Your Custom Kits Seamlessly control individual pads and quadrants; sample and edit your own sounds. With Room for Expansion Packed with Instruments Comes with a countless number of packs, instruments and sounds from every style and genre. APC64 APC Key 25 MK2 APC Mini MK2 APC40 MK2

Review: Great controller for Ableton - This has been a really useful Controller for me using Ableton. I liked the easy of use and especially the touch controls when performing. They are easy to assign in Ableton. Would definitely recommend but with alternatives out there, it’s worth reviewing what your actual needs are. I prefer this over some of the other Akai controllers but that’s down to how I like to use Ableton.
Review: New to Ableton live 12 - I had been doing research on best controllers for Ableton live 12 this controller gets somewhat mixed reviews but when compared to the Push 3. I am very new and just bought this to start learning ableton to learn and excited to get this. I think its the best value for money purchase ive ever made and hope to get really good at it so very grateful to desertcart for stocking the product at such a good price. Thank you. Always wanted to learning something like this from looking at handpans this really is me as I love electronic music

## Features

- Next-Generation Ableton Live Controller - 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, 8 assignable touch strips, internal step sequencer, color display for real-time feedback, MIDI I/O, CV/Gate, USB-C bus powered
- 8 Assignable Touch Strips - Shape your sound with vibrato, modulation, pitch-bend and more; Adjust macros, mixer volume, pan, and effects sends as well as writing automation
- Bright 8x8 RGB Pad Matrix - 64 velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch provide visual color feedback; Play notes, chords, trigger drum racks and launch clips in Ableton Live Session View
- Ableton Live Lite Included - An industry-leading DAW for PC and Mac; Capture ideas, live performances, record, mix and loop; APC64 MIDI controller is compatible with Ableton Live 11 onwards
- DAW-less Control - Powerful 8-track 32-step sequencer for real-time sequencing of external synthesizers, drum machines, modular and sampler device performances with or without a computer
- Plug-ins and Effects - APC64 includes VST/AU AIR instrument and insert plug-ins with classic keyboards, synths, reverb, vocal tuning, and timeless effects for creative producing and mixing
- Supercharge Your Sound - Apply additional creative dimensions to MIDI notes using the Probability, Velocity, and Mutate functions for further production and performance experimentation
- Instant Connectivity - 8x 1/8" CV/Gate outs for external modular devices, 1x 1/8" MIDI in and 2x 1/8" MIDI outs for keyboards and desktop synths, USB-C plug-and-play bus powered; Lightweight and portable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CK84KNL1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,223 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 12 in MIDI Controller |
| Brand | Akai Professional |
| Brand Name | Akai Professional |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers compatible with Ableton Live |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | MIDI Controller |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 119 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC/Mac |
| Human Interface Input | Touch Pad |
| Included Components | USB Cable |
| Instrument | digital audio workstation |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 27D x 37W x 3.4H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In & Out, USB-C |
| Item Weight | 1.63 Kilograms |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | inMusic Europe Limited |
| Manufacturer Part Number | APC64 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 8 |
| Model Name | APC64 |
| Model Number | APC64 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Model name | APC64 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 64 |
| Number of keys | 64 |
| Outer Material | Metal |
| Platform | Mac, Windows |
| Product Style | APC64 |
| Product Warranty | 12 months manufacturer. |
| Product dimensions | 27D x 37W x 3.4H centimetres |
| Size | Einheitsgröße |
| Special Features | assignable touch strips, recording software included, sequencer, transport controls, velocity-sensitive RGB pads |
| Special feature | assignable touch strips, recording software included, sequencer, transport controls, velocity-sensitive RGB pads Special feature assignable touch strips, recording software included, sequencer, transport controls, velocity-sensitive RGB pads See more |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 694318025741 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Model name:** APC64
- **Number of keys:** 64

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## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anyone gets it to work? I got 2 of them but it's not recognized from my computer. I tested 5 different computers including desktop.**
A: It may not work properly with any version of Ableton below 10. I'm not sure if that's the problem but I heard it online that it might not function with older versions of Live.

**Q: sirve para trabajar con sunlite2 ?**
A: Si

**Q: Can this midi pad controller work with GarageBand on Mac ?**
A: I think it could work with Garage Band but you wouldn't get the full functionality. Since it was designed to work with Ableton it has a specific "language" that makes the LEDs color correspond to the clip colors on Abletons session view. It's full potential is in being a controller to trigger clips in session view so in my opinion it would be a waste for any other DAW and you would be better off with a midi controller that's designed for a more diverse set of conditions instead of the APC mini which is so specific to Ableton session view. It's a one trick pony but it does its one trick pretty well.

**Q: Can the apc mini mk2 be used with software other than live?  are the keypads / faders assignable to midi messages?**
A: Yes keypads and faders are MIDI messages and can be assigned to other apps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great controller for Ableton
*by M***Y on 20 November 2025*

This has been a really useful Controller for me using Ableton. I liked the easy of use and especially the touch controls when performing. They are easy to assign in Ableton. Would definitely recommend but with alternatives out there, it’s worth reviewing what your actual needs are. I prefer this over some of the other Akai controllers but that’s down to how I like to use Ableton.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New to Ableton live 12
*by J***N on 1 March 2025*

I had been doing research on best controllers for Ableton live 12 this controller gets somewhat mixed reviews but when compared to the Push 3. I am very new and just bought this to start learning ableton to learn and excited to get this. I think its the best value for money purchase ive ever made and hope to get really good at it so very grateful to Amazon for stocking the product at such a good price. Thank you. Always wanted to learning something like this from looking at handpans this really is me as I love electronic music

### ⭐ Poor build quality, tons of bloatware, confusing to use.
*by M***Y on 3 February 2025*

First things first... There seem to be a lot of glowing reviews here. But a quick look will show that many of them are not actually for the APC64, but for the APC25 or the APC Mini, which are very different devices (I have the APC Key 25 and yes, that's good for the price that it is). But The APC64 is a very different thing, and costs roughly double what those do. . Next up, be warned, once you have registered this and are about to claim what looks like tons of free software, DON'T!! There's a reason that AIR software comes free with everything ever, it's garbage bloatware! Even the included plug-in manager here is just bloatware. It's ridiculously sluggish, and 95% of what it's there for is to fill your computer with adware and trials. Just register your APC64, check your firmware is up to date, claim your free copy of Ableton Lite, and just forget the rest. The only other worthy software here is the MPC DAW, but the included plug-in manager can't even manage to download that. You are better off claiming your free copy the normal way (MPC Beats is always free) while you are on the Akai website. . Also, the build quality of the APC64 feels a little creaky to me, especially for the cost compared to the other APC's i mentioned earlier. The APC Key 25 is cheaper, but this FEELS cheaper to me, and not just a little. . But my most negative comments have to be for actually using this thing. Whoever says that the APC64 is intuitive is (IMO) subscribing to the moto of ''Make the lie so big that people will think that it can't possibly be a lie.'' Because intuitive is the very opposite of what the APC64 is. . It is supposed to be plug and play with Ableton, but just trying to use it's drum pads setting and the basics don't even line up. Even devices from the same company that are a tiny fraction the cost of this (the LPD8) are way better at that. I can't even fix the issue with MIDI mapping as that seems to be just a fantasy here. Plus the touch sensitive strips are far to sensitive and rather than solving any problems, they ARE the problem. And it certainly doesn't help that, even brand new, their design team thought it would be a good idea to have the writing on the buttons look like it's already worn away by years of use, so you don't know what the hell you are doing until it's done. . Whoever designed this has obviously never played live. .

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