Akai professional does not have a midi implementation document for the apc mini. Apc mini is the most portable allinone ableton controller solution with akai pro. Sweetwater understands the need for a comfortable sequencer that literally puts your tracks at your fingertips. The apc mini however does not seem to work that way.
Akai apc mini led output not working properly sourceforge. Engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40 mkii, akai pro s flagship ableton controller, into a compact. 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 apc step sequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured step sequencer. My concerns are keyboard feel, ease of programming and most of all reliability of drivers and stability on mac and pc.
And if not, see if you inquire about having them create one. 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. Here is the first setup of the akai apc mini through midiox and midiyoke. Akai professional apc mini ableton live controller with free. Dj techtools search for midi maps by dj software and controller. However, it comfortably lives up to akais reputation for high quality devices. Almost all sequencers come with their own power supply as well as usb connectivity. 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. 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. Akai professional apc mini compact midi controller for. 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.
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 performance controller for. Midi information for apc mini i need the midi layout for the apc mini. A pro infinity, pro subscription or plus akai apc mini controller license is required.
This gives you tactile control over your music, whether you use the mini play standalone or with your pc mac. You should see the sequencer steps lighting up in turn. Akai professional apc mini performance controller for ableton live. 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. Akai mpk mini ii mk2 compact midi pad keyboard usb controller. Basic operation refer to this section to learn how to do basic tasks in ableton live using apc mini. As per request, the slots are arranged horizontally. 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. Dumb arses, the 8x8 pad is assigned midi notes in reverse order bottom up.
One of the most exciting prospects for the apc40 is integration with the upcoming max for live add. 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. Force scroll like the synthstrom deluge in step seq mode. The apc40 is plug and play, so you dont need to install drivers. I downloaded this a few days ago and i want all of you apc owners to know about it. This usbpowered ableton live controller serves up 64 cliplaunch controls arranged into an 8 x 8 matrix thats perfect for live performance or remixing. Because akai professional and ableton designed the apc40 specifically for ableton live, you dont need to map its controls to talk to the software. One bar, one drum rack, using apc step sequencer m4l. The akai apc mini is a compact pad midi controller designed for ableton live. Plus, two banks expand the number of mpcstyle pads to 16 for extended creative capabilities.
Click an available output dropdown menu and select apc mini. 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. Hey ableton reddit, anyone know how to program the akai apc40 mkii into a step sequencer. To use, simply load the device onto a midi track and then drop in an instrument its optimized for use with drum racks. I have used a novation launchpad in the past to control qlc via midi, and the feedback of the leds worked as expected. Also if there are different lighting intensities it would be good to know which note values they correspond to. The apc step sequencer automatically configures your connected apc40 or apc20. 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. In 2009, akai professional collaborated with the creators of ableton live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced. Control four banks of eight steps each, crating patterns up to 32 steps. Is the akai apc mini the best ableton controller on the market. Akai pro have already revealed that max for live users will be able to edit the apcs preset functionality. These scripts are modified version of ableton live 9.
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. Midi controllers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Akai professional apc mini ableton live controller with. Im a fulltime student at a university, and on the side i like to make musicso im not doing anything huge here.
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. Each rotation click is one lane or note down, or up. The apcstepsequencer automatically configures your connected apc40 or apc20. Akai apc mini frequently asked questions akai professional. Akai apc mini ableton performance usb controller groove. To do that on a sim, you really need a usable control surface. Dexterous, versatile, and powerful, the only thing mini about this ableton controller is the size.
Max49s touch faders combine with the builtin step sequencer to offer even more innovative performance capabilities. Just connect your laptop to the apc40 via usb and youre ready to make magic. Page 3 the computers usb port provides power to apc mini. Akai professional apc mini demo, features, and operation. It may have missing input profile just select the default for akai apc mini i was messing around trying different values and such. Use a standard usb cable to connect this port to a usb port on your computer. Akai professional apc40mkii usbpowered ableton live. 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. Will marshalls apc40 mk2 step sequencer no longer available. The apc mini gives you button and fader control over ableton live in a bitesized form factor that fits in your backpack. Compact step sequencer with 2 x 8 steps, 8 sequencer modes, volcainherited step edit buttons, sturdy metal construction, and battery operation. Akai known or written as akai professional akai company whose white faced samplers sseries early synths axvx moved the world. 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. In this article we answer a few of your top questions about the apc.
To use, simply load the device onto a midi track and then drop in. Not only that, but also my new apc min and apc key25. Its been billed as a sequencer partner for the ms20 synth. Akai apc mini compact ableton live controller sounds easy. Akai professional apc mini demo, features, and operation in. You could use a program like midi monitor mac or midiox windows to catalog. Akai professional videos apc, mpc, mpk, synthstation, guitarfx, xr, eie, mpd. 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.
Behringer cmd touch tc64 launchpad s emulation mode. B00466hm28 akai professional mpk mini 25key ultraportable usb midi keyboard controller. The apc stepsequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured step. 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. Before doing any of the following, set up apc key 25 as a controller in ableton. Midi in and outputs for controlling other equipment. Dj techtools akai apc mini traktor step sequencer deck c. By trying this apcstepsequencer m4l preset, i thought that, at least, the leds. Is the product compatible with the latest windows, and mac operating systems. Make sure that deck c is a remix deck, press play on that deck and hit the button labelled seq. Currently, the akai apc mini is on my christmas list.
Damn when was the last time i started a thread here. Get the classic sound of vintage akai hardware on your mac or pc with the latest sound bank from uvi, uvx670. Those of you on the move will want to check out our portable options that can operate with batteries. Basic operation refer to this section to learn how to do basic tasks in ableton live using apc key 25. Click an available input dropdown menu and select apc mini. Pracq is a simple melodic step sequencer designed for nonplayers sketch. 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. Which button sends wich note, wich note value turns the lighting back off, which notes are which colors etc. Usb controller 64 channel, 32 step sequencer, 16 velocity and pressure sensitive. Akai controllers vs novation controllers gearslutz. 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. 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. 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.
Slider 1 is submaster and 2 is moving head tilt offset. He has been pretty good at updating, but apparently this time the stepsequencer is not going to be added back. The official video on abletons site also has a teaser for a patch that turns the pad matrix into a step sequencer. Akai professionals max25 and max49 are the only keyboard controllers available that include a builtin step sequencer. Click an available output dropdown menu and select apc key 25. Apc key 25 button matrix max for live forum cycling 74. 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 video of the keyboard. 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. This is a thirdparty patch, so it wasnt created by akai. Akai professional mpc live standalone sampler and sequencer. 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. Max4live patch that makes your apc into a step sequencer. The akai mpk mini play is built for music making onthego. Honestly it is a little embarrassing that this thing does not come with any sort of midi editor software. These sequencers are equipped with memory banks made for creating and storing hundreds of patterns, and proper grouping. Connections connect the apc mini to a usb port of your computer using the provided usb cable. Founded by masukichi akai 1929 the company was given to the chinese in times of the ax synths, so its quite long ago. 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. This is my apc40 remix deck and step sequencer mapping for the traktor version 2. But is the akai apc mini the best value for money ableton controller on the market.
I was looking at budget midiusb controllers a couple months agoand i came across the asin. Ive been putting together a step sequencer script for the apc40 mkii. There are four toggles to switch the 8x8 matrix buttons between. Apc mini is the most portable allinone ableton controller solution with akai pro build quality. Im interested in the akai mpkmpdapc40, or the novation mk2 stuff and launchpad. Get essential handson control over ableton live with an akai professional apc mini controller. That being said, id try out this one that you linked to and see how it goes. The apc stepsequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured step sequencer.
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. Akai apc40 mk2, apc key 25, and apc mini i would really, really like to use my new pc40 mk2 as a control surface for sonar x3e. This connection is also used to send and receive midi data to and from your computer. In this video learn how to setup the akai apc40 mk2 as a step sequencer in ableton live 9.