Akai Professional

Notes: APC Key 25 Mk2

The new APC Key 25 Mk2 is a versatile and compact MIDI keyboard controller that seamlessly delivers the power to perform and create anywhere, for the perfect combination of clip launching and composing in Ableton Live. Bring your original melodies, chord structures and layered harmonic ideas to life with APC Key 25.
Focus on your performance

40 brilliant RGB-backlit pads

APC Key 25 Mk2 features 40 new RGB-backlit pads for a brilliant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. Whether in the studio or on stage, the scrollable RGB-enabled pad matrix will boldly shine through. In the heart of your most creative moment, launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and more with confidence.

Launch an immersive music-creation experience

APC Key 25 allows you to trigger individual loops, samples, and melodies or entire Scenes for the most imaginative and inspirational music creation performances. 40 RGB-backlit pads on a customizable 5x8 grid accurately reflect clips from your Ableton Live Session and are always in reach for the ultimate navigational experience, even with large sessions.

The keys to your creativity

Your melodic performance

The APC Key 25 authentically brings out your melodic ideas. Dive into Ableton's powerful instruments and express your music on your own terms. Create your own bass lines with AIR Technology's Hybrid 3, and layer dynamic piano sounds with the Mini Grand Virtual Instrument. Combined with Ableton's Scene and Clip launching workflow, APC Key 25 allows you to add original performances to your tracks.

Gen 2 keybed - performance and feel

APC Key 25 features 25 keys with the Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for melodic and harmonic music creation. Play your own chords, arpeggios, solos, and soundscapes with the incredibly versatile keys. Use the Octave Up/Down buttons for expanded note range. The dedicated Sustain button adds space and dimension to your playing, ensuring the APC Key 25 is ready for any musical moment.

Simple controls for powerful music making

A more powerful Ableton experience

Enjoy serious hands-on control for a powerfully creative Ableton Live experience. APC Key 25 features 8 endless 360-knobs to adjust volume, pan, insert effect sends and more for smooth, intuitive control of your sessions. Tweak reverbs, sweep filters, or write automation that will bring your music to life. Shape your sounds instantly using the assignable endless 360-knob controls.

Precise intuitive control

Create your own distinct sounds with ease. With Device Mode, the APC Key 25 knobs are automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live's selected device. Control multiple parameters with one knob to generate totally innovative sounds. Get more hands-on control with Soft Keys for easy access to Solo, Mute, Stop and Record arm functions.

Ableton Live Lite and AIR technology software bundle

Launch with Ableton Live Lite

APC Key 25 includes Ableton Live Lite software. Start creating and making music with this powerful clip launching DAW packed with instruments, mixing effects, samples, and the ability to record and mix audio and MIDI. Ableton Live Lite offers all the tools to transform your musical ideas into exciting songs and performances.

Elevate your sound with AIR

Elevate your sound with the included virtual instrument pack from award-winning sound design company AIR Music Technology. In addition to Ableton Live Lite, APC Key 25 also includes multiple world-class plugin instruments including Hybrid 3 - a powerful polyphonic analogue synth, Mini Grand - an acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet - a vintage electric piano instrument.

APC KEY 25 MK2 Technical Specifications

Note Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive keys; 10-octave range with octaveup/down buttons
Clip Buttons: 40 RGB backlit clip-launch buttons in 8x5 matrix Knobs 8 360O knobswith 4 modes
Inputs / Outputs: 1 USB port
Power: USB-bus-powered
Dimensions: 12.4" x 7.6" x 1.9" 315 x 193 x 47 mm (width x depth x height)
Weight: 2.1 lbs. 0.9 kg

Notes: Compact USB bus-powered 64-button clip launcher for Ableton Live

The APC Mini Mk2 clip launching controller for Ableton Live is the ultimate compact solution for music creation in any environment. APC Mini delivers dynamic control of your Ableton Live sessions in a powerful yet efficient footprint, perfect for creative looping, remixing, and experimenting in the studio or on the stage.

Focus on your performance

64 brilliant RGB-backlit pads

APC Mini features 64 new RGB-backlit pads for a brilliant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. Whether in the studio or on stage, the scrollable RGB-enabled pad matrix will boldly shine through. In the heart of your most creative moment, launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and more with confidence.

Launch an immersive music-creation experience

APC Mini allows you to trigger individual loops, samples, and melodies or entire Scenes for the most imaginative and inspirational music creation performances. Even with your largest projects, the 64 RGB-backlit pads across the customizable 8x8 grid accurately reflect clips from your Ableton Live Session and are always in reach for the ultimate creative experience.

Simple controls for powerful music making

A more powerful Ableton experience
Enjoy serious hands-on control for a powerfully creative Ableton Live experience. APC Mini features 9 faders to adjust volume, pan, insert effect sends and more for smooth, intuitive control of your sessions. Tweak reverbs, sweep filters, or write automation that will bring your music to life. Shape your sounds instantly using the assignable fader controls.

Precise intuitive control

Create your own distinct sounds with ease. With Device Mode, the APC Mini faders are automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live's selected device. Control multiple parameters with one fader to generate totally innovative sounds. Get more hands-on control with Soft Keys for easy access to Solo, Mute, Stop and Record arm functions.

Inspiring features to empower your creativity

Drum mode for Ableton Drum Rack

Drum Mode provides seamless integration with Ableton's Drum Rack isolating a 4x4 quadrant of the APC Mini to control Ableton, while still giving you the ability to assign the remaining pads. This allows for ultra-customized pad layouts and equally inventive and creative performances-not achievable with any other APC controller.

Real-time key and scale control

The Smart Scale View provides instant visual feedback while you change keys or scale types. In this mode, the musical key currently selected is also visible across the pads to ensure you know what scale you're in. The Notes Mode delivers a new performance workflow, allowing you to play pitch-perfect musical parts in Ableton without playing wrong notes

Ableton Live Lite and Air Technology software bundle

Launch with Ableton Live Lite

APC Mini includes Ableton Live Lite software. Start creating and making music with this powerful clip launching DAW packed with instruments, mixing effects, samples, and the ability to record and mix audio and MIDI. Ableton Live Lite offers all the tools to transform your musical ideas into exciting songs and performances.

Elevate your sound with AIR
Elevate your sound with the included virtual instrument pack from award-winning sound design company AIR Music Technology. In addition to Ableton Live Lite, APC Mini also includes multiple world-class plugin instruments including Hybrid 3 - a powerful polyphonic analog synth, Mini Grand - an acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet - a vintage electric piano instrument.

Drum Mode

Drum sample mode featuring seamless integration with Ableton Drum Rack.

Notes Mode

Melodic control of plugin instruments and sounds for inspirational performances.

Smart Scale Mode

Visual feedback of current Note Mode key across the 8x8 pad matrix.

Technical Specifications

Power: USB-bus-powered
Dimensions: 9.5" x 8.3" x 1.3" 240 x 210 x 32 mm (width x depth x height)
Weight: 1.79 lbs. | 0.81 kg

Notes: Still one of the best value pad controllers on the market, Akai's trusty LPD8 offers eight MPC-style pads and eight rotary controls. Simple, effective and compatible with most hardware and software.

Supplier's Notes:
Premium pad performance

Great things come in small packages and the the LPD8 delivers in a big way. The sleek MIDI pad controller features 8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads from the flagship MPC X and is up to any pad performance-based duties for the modern beat-making music producer. Produce beats, trigger one-shot samples and loops, or connect to any general MIDI-based DAW for easy hands-on controlling and creation.

Legendary pad performance

LPD8 features the same pads from the top-of-the-line MPC X standalone hardware. The sturdy yet super responsive pads are the standard for any music maker looking for dynamic performance without compromising creativity.

Assignable knob controls

LPD8 features 8 assignable rotary knobs for precise control of parameters and values in your DAW. Adjust reverb or delay wetness, dial in parametric eq, trim loops and samples, and so much more with the accuracy you need for your music creation workflow.

Sleek compact design

LPD8 fits in wherever you need it. Sit it on your desk, neatly against your laptop computer for a streamlined process, or pack it into your producer bag with your headphones and accessories ensuring you're always ready to create anywhere.

MPC plugin instruments

Innovative sampling and efficient sequencing are only a part of the iconic MPC experience. MPC Beats also features a great selection of ground-breaking MPC plugin instruments. Discover Tubesynth, Bassline, and Electric plugin instruments for a wide range of synth, monophonic leads and basses, as well as pads, electric keyboard sounds, and much more for rich musical productions and arrangements.

Insert effects

MPC Beats includes a premium collection of world-class mixing and mastering plugins. Powerful insert effects like Half Speed, Mother Ducker, and AIR Talk Box add instant vibe and character to your tracks to quickly achieve modern sound and feel. Process audio, dial-up creative effects, and finalize your tracks to commercially ready songs for sharing anywhere.

Key specs

Controls:

(8) velocity-sensitive, RGB-lit pads
(8) 270- knobs
(4) UI buttons

Programs: 4 stored programs, configurable via free downloadable editor software
Connections: (1) USB port
Power: Via USB
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 12.1" x 3.2" x 1.3" / 306 x 81 x 34 mm
Weight: 0.86 lbs./0.39 kg