Akai APC20

Designed in partnership with Ableton, the Controller APC20 is the ideal controller for performers who like to perform in a small amount of space for maximum portability. It’s also perfect for players who want to combine multiple controllers in their setup thanks to its small footprint. Don’t settle for cheap, plastic imitations. From the company whose name is synonymous with the word production, the APC20 is the serious choice.
Akai Professional and Ableton designed the Controller APC20 specifically for Ableton Live, you don’t need to map its controls to talk to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC20 via USB and you're ready to make magic. The APC20 is plug and play, so you don't need to install drivers. First-time setup is literally three steps: load the included Ableton Live software, plug in and power up your APC20, and select the Akai APC20 as Ableton Live's controller. That's it. No mapping, no setup, no hassles.

The APC20 comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Owners of the standalone edition of Ableton Live 8 can also work seamlessly with the APC20. Live 8 has full support for the APC20.
The APC20 also enables special clip-status views and feedback that only the APC20's matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips: you can scroll and shift, enabling you to access, control, and perform with an unlimited number of cells.
The APC20 has nine faders, which you can assign to volume control, pan, sends, and a choice of three user-mapped modes. You have even more control power with special controls including Tap Tempo, Tempo Nudge, record enables, solo/cues, and two assignable footswitch inputs. A new User Mode enables you to use the Clip Launch buttons to control instruments and the Drum Rack.

Features

• Designed in partnership with Ableton, mapped for Live, and fully customizable
• Clip Launch matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip status
• No mapping required; every button and fader is pre-mapped
• Bidirectional hardware/software communication for visual feedback on APC20
• Solid, professional feel with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls
• Comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software
• Works with standalone editions of Ableton Live
• USB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC

INCLUDES:

• APC20 Ableton performance controller
• USB cable
• Power supply
• Software CD
• Quick start guide

Technical Data

• Power Supply: DV 12V 2.0A pin-positive, auto-switching (100-240V, 50-60Hz)
• Communication: USB-MIDI with proprietary hardware/software handshake
• Inputs: USB
• Weight: 3.8 lbs
• Dimensions: 29.5cm x 33.3cm x 5.7cm (WxDxH)
• MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

- Mac: G4 / Intel recommended, OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4+ recommended
- PC: 1.5GHz, Windows XP or Vista, Windows-compatible sound card / ASIO driver support recommended
- 512MB RAM / 1GB recommended, QuickTime 6.5 or higher, DVD-ROM drive, USB port