The Akai APC40 MKII Ableton Live Performance Controller provides you with hands on control of Ableton Live. Right out of the box, the APC40MKII comes packed with a music production suite that includes a version of Ableton Live, two high-definition virtual synthesizers, and 5GB of professional samples and loops for immediate out-of-the-box music creation. Akai teamed up with the creators of Ableton Live to create the original APC40 5 years ago. Since then, they took all of the user feedback and created the new APC40MKII has a a 5x8 RGB clip-launching grid that launches clips and creates/performs your song using 40 responsive triggers. The APC40MKII has nine reinforced faders and eight channel control knobs that are are arranged directly in-line with each channel for ease of use and control. Also the APC40MKII requires no additional downloads or external power supply. When you plug it into your computer, it automatically corresponds 1 to 1 with Ableton Live's interface. No extra drivers needed! Now that is out of the box music creation at it's finest!! All in One Controller that Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live 5x8 clip-launch matrix with RGB feedback for clip status and color coding 9 channel faders, 8 control knobs, and 8 device controls interface with Ableton Live USB powered. No external power supply needed so you can play right out of the box.
