{"product_id":"apc-mini-mkii-1070006740","title":"Akai Professional APC MINI MKII","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkai Pro APC Mini Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact USB MIDI controller with a 64-pad LED-backlit matrix for managing Clips and Scenes in the Ableton Live Session window. It stands out for its three additional configuration modes: \u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSmart Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDrum\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allow you to comfortably play your virtual instruments during live performances or in the studio. 9 Faders, 8 for selected channels and one for the Master, enable physical control of various mixer parameters and devices (instruments and effects).\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe differences between AKAI APCmini and APCmini MK2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePlay loops, samples, sample and record in real time, and play virtual instruments in Ableton Live (from version 11.2.7 onwards) without needing to use a mouse. Compared to the previous version, the \u003cstrong\u003eAPC mini MK2 \u003c\/strong\u003eoffers three pad configuration modes that allow you to play the selected virtual instrument in the software. It's an efficient controller that automatically adapts in \u003cstrong\u003eControl Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e mode with your Ableton Live project, thanks to new LEDs capable of visually representing hundreds of different colors to better match those assigned to Clips. No longer just the three colors available in the previous model. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yQPL38DSAP4\" title=\"Setting Up Your APC Mini Controller | Getting Started With APC Mini mk2\" width=\"966\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/productsFT.php?str=apc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbleton Performance Controller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (APC) series by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/brands\/akai-professional\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAKAI Professional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was the first line of hardware specifically designed for perfect interaction with the \u003cstrong\u003eAbleton Live\u003c\/strong\u003e software. Controllers in this series offer immediate \"\u003cstrong\u003eControl Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\" configuration, allowing the pad matrix to dynamically adapt to the Clips in your musical project's Session window. Other physical controls, such as faders, are also automatically reassigned to what you have selected in the project or hardware: from controlling devices (i.e., audio effects loaded as inserts on tracks or parameters of virtual instruments) to controlling mixer volumes, managing pan, and sends to effects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/82Fz8tR538s\" title=\"Using Clips and Scenes With APC Mini | Getting Started With APC Mini mk2\" width=\"966\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 8x8 Pad matrix of APC mini MK2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e64 newly designed pads to best manage Clips and Scenes in Ableton Live's Session window, with RGB LED backlighting for a perfect representation of the colors assigned to the software's Clips. Thanks to 4 dedicated buttons, you can comfortably move horizontally or vertically in your project to select tracks and the corresponding Clips to manage. From playback to recording, from single Clips to entire Scenes: play, trigger, and reproduce audio samples, loops, and MIDI clips. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 9 faders of the APC mini MK2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e4 buttons allow you to select what to control with the instrument's faders: volume, pan, send, or the parameters of the selected device. Control filters, reverbs, delays, write and record automations to give your live performances and musical productions that extra touch. In Device mode, physical controls are automatically assigned to the macro mapping of the selected effect or instrument in Ableton Live. Via the various buttons, you can also manage essential transport functions such as Solo, Mute, track arming, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DRUM mode for playing Ableton Live's DRUM RACK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDrum mode provides perfect integration with Ableton's \u003cstrong\u003eDrum Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicating a 4x4 quadrant (16 pads) of the APC Mini to controlling the \u003cstrong\u003eDrum Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e device, while the other pads can still be used\/assigned as you wish. This allows for customized pad layouts and even more creative performances, not achievable with other controllers in the APC series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AzsBJmyqZTg\" title=\"Using The APC Mini Drum Mode | Getting Started With APC Mini mk2\" width=\"850\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time KEY \u0026 SCALE modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSmart Scale View\u003c\/strong\u003e provides immediate visual feedback as you change the tonic and scale type. In this mode, the currently selected musical scale is also visible through the pads. The \u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e mode offers a new workflow for performances, allowing you to play perfect musical parts with Ableton Live without hitting wrong notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/72Z98CmV4aY\" title=\"Using APC Mini Smart Scales Mode | Getting Started With APC Mini mk2\" width=\"850\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware included with APCmini Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy registering your \u003cstrong\u003eAkai APCmini Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e controller on the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/customer\/account\/login\/\"\u003eAkaiPro.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e website (click here), you can access the free promotional software included*. You will find the code to unlock a \u003cstrong\u003eLite\u003c\/strong\u003e version of \u003cstrong\u003eAbleton Lite\u003c\/strong\u003e software and three free user licenses for using \u003cstrong\u003e3 virtual instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eAir Music Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e: the virtual analog synthesizer \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid 3\u003c\/strong\u003e (perfect for EDM, Trap, House, Techno, and modern electronic genres in general), the acoustic piano \u003cstrong\u003eMini Grand\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the electric piano \u003cstrong\u003eVelvet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkai Pro APC mini MK2 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbleton Performance Controller \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Ableton Live from version 11.2.7 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMIDI USB Controller Class Compliant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo drivers needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUniversally compatible with PC and Mac\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8x8 Pad matrix with 64 RGB backlit pads \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e9 Assignable Faders \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmart Scale View mode\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNote and Drum modes for playing directly from the pads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDedicated buttons for scene control \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 buttons to navigate the Clip matrix \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB Type B port for Mac and PC computers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect power from computer via USB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1-meter USB B to USB A cable included in the package\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions and weight: 240x210x32mm; 0.81KG \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Software provided for PC and Mac (via download):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbleton Live Lite Music Production Software \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir Music Hybrid 3: virtual analog synth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir Music Mini Grand: acoustic piano\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir Music Velvet: electric piano\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*To get the software included with Akai Pro APCmini Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreate an account and register the instrument on the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/customer\/account\/login\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkaiPro.com website (click here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB\u003c\/strong\u003e: Software applications are included free of charge for promotional purposes and may change over time without notice. Algam EKO is only responsible for the hardware instrument and \u003cu\u003ecannot provide technical or commercial assistance\u003c\/u\u003e for the free accompanying software or for third-party software used with the product. For software support, consult the manual or online help of the software you are using.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e: The use of authorization codes, i.e., the download and activation of the free software provided, voids the right of withdrawal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eAkai Professional APCmini Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a controller that generates and sends MIDI messages through the USB port, useful for controlling software compatible with the universal MIDI standard. It does not have internal sounds and works exclusively by sending control messages that will be translated by your software or musical hardware into sound that will then exit through your external audio interface or integrated sound card. The instrument therefore does not have an audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58006285615449,"sku":"1070006740","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/8-akai-professional-apc-mini-mkii-1070006740_0.jpg?v=1778154092","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/apc-mini-mkii-1070006740","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}