Akai APC Mini MkII

The APC Mini Mk2 clip launching controller for Ableton Live is the ultimate compact solution for music creation in any environment. Perfect for creative looping, remixing, and experimenting in the studio or on the stage, the APC Mini delivers dynamic control of your Ableton Live sessions in a powerful yet efficient footprint.

• 8x8 Pad Grid Matrix Featuring 64 RGB-Backlit Pads.
• 9 Assignable Faders.
• Smart Scale View Mode for Real-time Project Feedback.
• Note and Drum Modes for the Most Playable Pads and Inspired Performances.
• Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons.
• 4 Directional Arrows to Navigate Clip Matrix.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite and AIR Music Tech. Production Software (Mac/PC)

APC Mini features 64 new RGB-backlit pads for a brilliant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. In the heart of your most creative moment, launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and more with confidence. APC Mini allows you to trigger individual loops, samples, and melodies or entire Scenes for the most imaginative and inspirational music creation performances. Even with your largest projects, the 64 RGB-backlit pads across the customizable 8x8 grid accurately reflect clips from your Ableton Live Session and are always in reach for the ultimate creative experience.

Check out this video below for a more detailed explanation on how to use the 64 RGB-backlit pads on the APC Mini MkII!

Enjoy serious hands-on control for a powerfully creative Ableton Live experience. APC Mini features 9 faders to adjust volume, pan, insert effect sends and more for smooth, intuitive control of your sessions. Tweak reverbs, sweep filters, or write automation that will bring your music to life. Shape your sounds instantly using the assignable fader controls. Create your own distinct sounds with ease.

With Device Mode, the APC Mini faders are automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live’s selected device. Control multiple parameters with one fader to generate totally innovative sounds. Get more hands-on control with Soft Keys for easy access to Solo, Mute, Stop and Record arm functions.

Drum Mode provides seamless integration with Ableton’s Drum Rack isolating a 4x4 quadrant of the APC Mini to control Ableton, while still giving you the ability to assign the remaining pads - allowing for ultra-customized pad layouts and equally inventive and creative performances that are not achievable with any other APC controller.

The Smart Scale View provides instant visual feedback while you change keys or scale types. In this mode, the musical key currently selected is also visible across the pads to ensure you know what scale you’re in. The Notes Mode delivers a new performance workflow, allowing you to play pitch-perfect musical parts in Ableton without playing wrong notes.

APC Mini includes Ableton Live Lite software. Start creating and making music with this powerful clip launching DAW packed with instruments, mixing effects, samples, and the ability to record and mix audio and MIDI. Ableton Live Lite offers all the tools to transform your musical ideas into exciting songs and performances.

Elevate your sound with the included virtual instrument pack from award-winning sound design company AIR Music Technology. In addition to Ableton Live Lite, APC Mini also includes multiple world-class plugin instruments including Hybrid 3 (a powerful polyphonic analogue synth), Mini Grand (an acoustic piano instrument) and Velvet (a vintage electric piano instrument).