Those of you on the move will want to check out our portable options that can operate with batteries. Akai professional apc mini compact midi controller for. Akai professional videos apc, mpc, mpk, synthstation, guitarfx, xr, eie, mpd. Im interested in the akai mpkmpdapc40, or the novation mk2 stuff and launchpad.
To use, simply load the device onto a midi track and then drop in. Engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40 mkii, akai pros flagship ableton controller, into a compact design that fits in your backpack. Dj techtools akai apc mini traktor step sequencer deck c. Apc key 25 button matrix max for live forum cycling 74. Apc mini compact ableton live controller the apc legacy in 2009, akai professional collaborated with the creators of ableton live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced the original ableton performance controllerapc40.
Page 3 the computers usb port provides power to apc mini. A pro infinity, pro subscription or plus akai apc mini controller license is required. To use, simply load the device onto a midi track, create a clip and then drop in an instrument its optimized for use with drum racks. Max4live patch that makes your apc into a step sequencer. Is the akai apc mini the best ableton controller on the market. Plus, two banks expand the number of mpcstyle pads to 16 for extended creative capabilities. Akai professional apc40mkii usbpowered ableton live. Apc mini is the most portable allinone ableton controller solution with akai pro.
Akai professional apc mini ableton live controller with. Akai mpk mini ii mk2 compact midi pad keyboard usb controller. Iam having akai apc mini which cannot be confiugred in generic controller in fl studio 12 and earlier versions, if any one having solution please provide. These sequencers are equipped with memory banks made for creating and storing hundreds of patterns, and proper grouping.
Hey ableton reddit, anyone know how to program the akai apc40 mkii into a step sequencer. Engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40 mkii, akai pros flagship ableton controller, into a compact. Based on the push step sequencer and optimized for live performance, this script works alongside the apcs factory functionality, adding a muchneeded dose of live programability and drum sauce to the apc. Mark egloff a logistics expert working for ableton by day is a musician and remixer by night and created a free step sequencer for the akai apc 20 or 40 and live egloff has always preferred the direct control and tactile feel of hardware drum sequencers over their software equivalents. Akai professional mpc live standalone sampler and sequencer. To use, simply load the device onto a midi track and then drop in an instrument its optimized for use with drum racks. One bar, one drum rack, using apc step sequencer m4l. Akai professional iconic music production gear, including the legendary mpc the mpk mini mkii is an ultracompact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. Will marshalls apc40 mk2 step sequencer no longer available. The apc stepsequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured step sequencer. I have used a novation launchpad in the past to control qlc via midi, and the feedback of the leds worked as expected. Compact step sequencer with 2 x 8 steps, 8 sequencer modes, volcainherited step edit buttons, sturdy metal construction, and battery operation.
Engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40 mkii, akai pros flagship ableton controller, into a. The apcstepsequencer automatically configures your connected apc40 or apc20. The best ableton controller for every budget 2020 edition. The keyboard akai apc keys 25 is usually 31 more expensive than akai lpk 25, but the difference is so small that this can vary and then a. This is a thirdparty patch, so it wasnt created by akai. In this article we answer a few of your top questions about the apc. Dexterous, versatile, and powerful, the only thing mini about this ableton controller is the size. Hey guys, i know many have asked the question online if you can use the m4l apc step sequencer also for the apc mini and the answer is no. Click an available output dropdown menu and select apc key 25. Ive been putting together a step sequencer script for the apc40 mkii. Control four banks of eight steps each, crating patterns up to 32 steps. Usb controller 64 channel, 32 step sequencer, 16 velocity and pressure sensitive.
Sweetwater understands the need for a comfortable sequencer that literally puts your tracks at your fingertips. Click an available output dropdown menu and select apc mini. Will marshalls apc40 mk2 step sequencer no longer available so, pretty much every time there is an ableton update, the wm apc40 mk2 dj template breaks. Founded by masukichi akai 1929 the company was given to the chinese in times of the ax synths, so its quite long ago. Also if there are different lighting intensities it would be good to know which note values they correspond to. Im a fulltime student at a university, and on the side i like to make musicso im not doing anything huge here.
The apc40 is plug and play, so you dont need to install drivers. The apc step sequencer automatically configures your connected apc40 or apc20. Akai professional apc mini demo, features, and operation in. Akai controllers vs novation controllers gearslutz. Jul 24, 2019 i totally forgot this, i owned a deluge before the force some time ago, and scrolling up and down thru lanes in step sequencer mode, is very easy with a turning knob.
Its small, 8x8, bus powered and if it works similarly, this would trigger 512 pads spread across 8 banks independently just on page one without any focus actions mapped to it. There may be other versions of it out there that are compatible with the apc mini, but they wouldnt come from us here at akai. Akai apc mini compact ableton live controller sounds easy. With improved names for the 7 energy tactics, 2 single fx units with fader control of main parameters and 3 presets per fx, configured for. The akai mpk mini play is built for music making onthego. My concerns are keyboard feel, ease of programming and most of all reliability of drivers and stability on mac and pc. Akai apc mini led output not working properly sourceforge. Max4live patch that makes your apc into a step sequencer i downloaded this a few days ago and i want all of you apc owners to know about it.
Max49s touch faders combine with the builtin step sequencer to offer even more innovative performance capabilities. Because akai professional and ableton designed the apc40 specifically for ableton live, you dont need to map its controls to talk to the software. Akai professional entered the electronic music industry in 1984 with one purpose to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities. Basic operation refer to this section to learn how to do basic tasks in ableton live using apc mini. Which button sends wich note, wich note value turns the lighting back off, which notes are which colors etc. The apc step sequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured step sequencer. Akai professional apc mini performance controller for ableton live.
Akai apc mini ableton performance usb controller groove. By trying this apcstepsequencer m4l preset, i thought that, at least, the leds. Damn when was the last time i started a thread here. Akai professionals max25 and max49 are the only keyboard controllers available that include a builtin step sequencer. Honestly it is a little embarrassing that this thing does not come with any sort of midi editor software. Force scroll like the synthstrom deluge in step seq mode. And if not, see if you inquire about having them create one. This usbpowered ableton live controller serves up 64 cliplaunch controls arranged into an 8 x 8 matrix thats perfect for live performance or remixing. This is my apc40 remix deck and step sequencer mapping for the traktor version 2.
Akai apc mini frequently asked questions akai professional. That being said, id try out this one that you linked to and see how it goes. Before doing any of the following, set up apc key 25 as a controller in ableton. The keyboard akai apc keys 25 is usually 31 more expensive than akai lpk 25, but the difference is so small that this can vary and then a video of the keyboard. When i pushed a button, the led would turn on and when i hit it again the led turned off. Dj techtools search for midi maps by dj software and controller. Akai professional does not have a midi implementation document for the apc mini. Sep 26, 2014 engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40 mkii, akai pros flagship ableton controller, into a compact. Pracq is a simple melodic step sequencer designed for nonplayers sketch. Unfortunately, they are bus powered by ableton live, but if someone can hack the interface, ill buy them a beer they work so well with live.
Its been billed as a sequencer partner for the ms20 synth. In case you dont use beatsync and the remix deck jumps out of phase there is a dedicated phasesync trigger on the button in the bottom right corner. Dumb arses, the 8x8 pad is assigned midi notes in reverse order bottom up. Is the product compatible with the latest windows, and mac operating systems. He has been pretty good at updating, but apparently this time the stepsequencer is not going to be added back. The apc mini however does not seem to work that way. Here is the first setup of the akai apc mini through midiox and midiyoke. To do that on a sim, you really need a usable control surface. This connection is also used to send and receive midi data to and from your computer. These scripts are modified version of ableton live 9. Akai professional apc mini ableton live controller with free.
Akai pro have already revealed that max for live users will be able to edit the apcs preset functionality. As per request, the slots are arranged horizontally. Behringer cmd touch tc64 launchpad s emulation mode. Use a standard usb cable to connect this port to a usb port on your computer. Get the classic sound of vintage akai hardware on your mac or pc with the latest sound bank from uvi, uvx670. This gives you tactile control over your music, whether you use the mini play standalone or with your pc mac. Slider 1 is submaster and 2 is moving head tilt offset. It features 25 velocitysensitive synthaction keys, a 4way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation manipulation, 8 backlit velocitysensitive mpcstyle pads, and 8 assignable qlink knobs. Get essential handson control over ableton live with an akai professional apc mini controller. The official video on abletons site also has a teaser for a patch that turns the pad matrix into a step sequencer. I downloaded this a few days ago and i want all of you apc owners to know about it.
The apc stepsequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured step. Not only that, but also my new apc min and apc key25. The akai apc mini is a compact pad midi controller designed for ableton live. You could use a program like midi monitor mac or midiox windows to catalog. B00466hm28 akai professional mpk mini 25key ultraportable usb midi keyboard controller. Before you can use this mapping you have to put your apc in ableton live alternative mode by simply start ableton live, connect your apc40 and close ableton after the coloured rectangle appears in session view.
Akai professional apc mini demo, features, and operation. Each rotation click is one lane or note down, or up. In 2009, akai professional collaborated with the creators of ableton live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced. With the help of shanes insight and hardware expertise, mark created a patch that can be used for hours of beat making without touching the keyboard or mouse.
It may have missing input profile just select the default for akai apc mini i was messing around trying different values and such. Almost all sequencers come with their own power supply as well as usb connectivity. Click an available input dropdown menu and select apc mini. Midi in and outputs for controlling other equipment. Just connect your laptop to the apc40 via usb and youre ready to make magic. Midi information for apc mini i need the midi layout for the apc mini. But is the akai apc mini the best value for money ableton controller on the market. There are four toggles to switch the 8x8 matrix buttons between.
The apc mini gives you button and fader control over ableton live in a bitesized form factor that fits in your backpack. Midi controllers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Basic operation refer to this section to learn how to do basic tasks in ableton live using apc key 25. Apc mini is the most portable allinone ableton controller solution with akai pro build quality. You should see the sequencer steps lighting up in turn.
Akai known or written as akai professional akai company whose white faced samplers sseries early synths axvx moved the world. Akai professional apc mini performance controller for. However, it comfortably lives up to akais reputation for high quality devices. In this video learn how to setup the akai apc40 mk2 as a step sequencer in ableton live 9. Akai professional mpc live standalone sampler and sequencer hybrid standalone hardware daw with software integration, 7 multitouch screen, 16 velocitypressuresensitive pads, 16gb storage expandable, and mpc 2. One of the most exciting prospects for the apc40 is integration with the upcoming max for live add. I was looking at budget midiusb controllers a couple months agoand i came across the asin. You may use this kensington lock slot to secure the apc mini to a table or other surface. You could use a program like midi monitor mac or midiox windows to catalog both input and output midi values with or without ableton live. Make sure that deck c is a remix deck, press play on that deck and hit the button labelled seq.