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product_id: 569106442
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"
brand: "akai professional"
price: "£271.59"
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# 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads USB-C bus powered with MIDI & CV/Gate 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:** £271.59
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your studio game—where pro control meets next-gen performance!

## 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?** £271.59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Bonus Ableton Live Lite & AIR Plugins Included:** Jumpstart your music production with industry-leading software and classic instrument/effect plugins right out of the box.
- • **Master Your Sound with 8 Assignable Touch Strips:** Shape modulation, pitch bend, and automation effortlessly for a truly personalized performance and production workflow.
- • **Instant Pro Connectivity via USB-C, MIDI, and CV/Gate:** Plug-and-play with modern USB-C, plus versatile MIDI and CV/Gate outputs for modular synths and external gear integration.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity with 64 Velocity-Sensitive RGB Pads:** Experience vibrant, poly-aftertouch pads that bring your Ableton Live sessions to life with dynamic color feedback and expressive control.
- • **Seamless DAW-Less Sequencing with 32-Step Internal Sequencer:** Compose and perform on the fly with an 8-track step sequencer that works independently or alongside your setup.

## Overview

The Akai Professional APC64 is a cutting-edge Ableton Live MIDI controller featuring 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch, 8 assignable touch strips, an internal 8-track 32-step sequencer, and comprehensive connectivity including USB-C, MIDI In/Out, and CV/Gate outputs. Designed for seamless integration with Ableton Live 11+, it also includes Ableton Live Lite and AIR instrument plugins, making it a powerful, portable solution for electronic music producers and live performers.

## Description

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## 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 | 10,859 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 66 in MIDI Controller |
| Brand Name | Akai Professional |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers compatible with Ableton Live |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | MIDI Controller |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (105) |
| 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 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 64 |
| Outer Material | Metal |
| Platform | Mac, Windows |
| Product Style | APC64 |
| Product Warranty | 12 months manufacturer. |
| Size | Einheitsgröße |
| Special Features | assignable touch strips, recording software included, sequencer, transport controls, velocity-sensitive RGB pads |
| 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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## 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*