Akai APC KEY 25 Ableton Live Controller With Keyboard

TheAPC Key 25fromAkai Professionalis hardware controller designed to work with Ableton software in a one-to-one integration, and features a high-performance keyboard in addition to the clip launching matrix. The controller comes pre-mapped to Live for an instant performance and production setup.

Uniting the power of a clip-launching panel with a keyboard interface, the controller couples real-time control of Ableton Live with traditional composition tools – create melodies, compose bass lines, and play chords with the keyboard. Dedicated buttons for octave up, octave down, and sustain expand the capabilities of the keyboard.

Features:

• Provides hands-on control of Ableton Live
• Seamlessly integrates one-to-one with Ableton Live
• 5 x 8 clip-launch matrix with tri-color lighting displays current clip status
• Twenty-five synth-action mini keys
• Eight assignable control knobs
• Shift button and directional arrows manipulate the scope of the grid
• Dedicated octave up, octave down, and sustain buttons
• USB-powered and plug-and-play connectivity for Mac and PC