Akai APC Key 25 MK2 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
25-key USB MIDI keyboard with 40 RGB pads and 8 knobs, designed for Ableton Live. Includes Ableton Live Lite and 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11. Clips can be launched via the RGB pad matrix
Highlights
- 40 RGB pad matrix for visual feedback
- Ableton Live Lite included
- dedicated octave controls with 25-key keyboard
Pros
- 25-note built-in keyboard
- 40 RGB pads for clip launching
- 8 rotary knobs for control
- Ableton Live Lite included
- 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11
Cons
- some users report it randomly stops working
- mixed ease of use for getting started
Best For
Features
- Total Control - Ableton Live USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with built-in 25-note synthesizer keyboard and dedicated octave up and down buttons to increase the keyboard to the full melodic range
- Ableton Live Lite Included - An industry-leading DAW for PC & Mac. Capture ideas
- live performances
- record
- mix and unleash your creativity. APC Key 25 MK2 is pre-mapped for 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11. 2. 7 onwards
- Bright 5x8 RGB Pad Matrix - 40 RGB pads for launching clips in Ableton Live providing visual color feedback. Trigger everything from Loops
- Vocals
- and melodic samples for instant creativity
