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Akai APC Key 25 MK2 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 - 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for Clip Launching with Ableton Live Lite, 40 RGB Pads and 8 Rotary Knobs

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

  • clip launching in Ableton Live
  • live performance control
  • music production with built-in keyboard
  • arranging and triggering loops
  • DAW-less sketching with pads

Features

  • 25-key USB MIDI keyboard with dedicated octave up/down buttons for full melodic range
  • 40 RGB pads arranged 5x8 for clip launching and visual feedback in Ableton Live
  • 2-octave, velocity-sensitive mini keys suitable for live performance and studio work
  • Pre-mapped for 1-to-1 integration with Ableton Live 11.2.7+, includes Ableton Live Lite

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