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

APC64 is the powerful next-generation Ableton Live USB MIDI Controller that delivers new levels of control and performance. Featuring 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly-aftertouch, eight fully assignable touch strips, a revolutionary internal step sequencer, and more, APC64 is the future of Ableton Live hardware control.Ableton Live is the leading DAW for composing, live looping, and performing. Bring out the best of Ableton Live with hardware workflows designed for seamless DAW control. In addition to scene launch buttons, APC64 features transport controls with dedicated Play, Stop, and Record buttons. Arm tracks, dial-in volume, adjust sends, or spread your sound with panning controls.Creative moments can often be found away from your computer; APC64 is ready to control your MIDI / CV hardware for standalone, DAW-less functionality. Power APC64 over USB and connect your favorite Synthesizers, Eurorack modules, MIDI keyboards, drum machines, and more. APC 64 comes with a collection of Air instruments and VST / AU plug-ins; including classic keyboards and synths, as well as reverb, vocal processing and vintage effects to add to your DAW’s standard plug-ins.Also included - 1GB of Loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records.

• 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