The APC40 was designed in direct collaboration with Ableton and remains one of the most purpose-built hardware controllers ever made for Live. The 40-button clip launch matrix gives you direct access to an 8x5 grid of clips, with dedicated track and scene launch controls and comprehensive session view navigation. Eight 360-degree rotary encoders with LED rings handle device control and pan, eight 45mm channel faders and a master fader manage levels, and dedicated send A/B/C knobs sit above each channel strip. Track activator, solo, record arm, and crossfader assignment buttons round out a full mixing surface. Eight assignable buttons and a bank of dedicated transport and navigation controls cover the rest of the workflow without reaching for a mouse. Solid metal construction, class-compliant USB MIDI, bus-powered. The APC40 set the template for session-focused controllers and still holds up as a complete, highly functional Live surface.
This unit is in excellent condition and fully functional throughout. This listing includes a Decksaver, a custom-molded plastic cover that fits just the APC40.
- Make: Akai Professional
- Model: APC40
- Type: Ableton Live session controller
- Clip launch matrix: 40 buttons (8 tracks x 5 scenes)
- Channel strips: 8 x 45mm faders, rotary encoder, send knobs (A/B/C), track activator, solo, record arm, crossfader assign
- Master fader: yes
- Encoders: 8 x 360-degree rotary with LED ring
- Assignable buttons: 8
- Transport controls: play, stop, record, overdub, loop, tap tempo, nudge
- Navigation: scene up/down, bank left/right
- Connectivity: USB (bus-powered), MIDI in/out
- Construction: metal chassis
- Dimensions: 14.3" x 9.7" x 2.4"
- Weight: 5 lbs
- Modifications: none
- Includes: Decksaver molded plastic dust cover
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
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