Akai Professional APC Key 25 mk2

Akai APC Key 25 mk2 USB Ableton Keyboard Controller!

In 2009, Akai Professional collaborated with Ableton Live to develop the first Ableton Performance Controller: the APC40. The instrument impressed with its clear design and seamless software integration. Soon, the APC40 became the worldwide standard for Ableton Live users. Building on this experience and extensive user feedback, Akai Professional presents the successors APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, and APC mini.

Focus on Your Performance

40 Brilliant RGB Backlit Pads

The APC Key 25 mk2 features 40 new RGB backlit pads for a brilliant and precise display of your Ableton Live session clips. Whether in the studio or on stage, the scrollable, RGB-lit pad matrix truly shines. Launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and much more in your most creative moments with confidence.

Experience an Immersive Music Journey

With the APC Key 25, you can trigger loops, samples, Ableton scenes, and melodies for the most imaginative and inspiring music creations. The 40 RGB backlit pads on a customizable 5x8 grid precisely mirror the clips from your Ableton Live session and are always within reach for the ultimate navigation experience, even in large sessions.

The Keys to Your Creativity

Your Melodic Performance

The APC Key 25 brings your melodic ideas to life authentically. Dive into Ableton’s powerful instruments and express your music your way. Create your own basslines with AIR Technology's Hybrid 3 and layer dynamic piano sounds with the Mini Grand virtual instrument. Combined with Ableton’s scene and clip launching workflow, the APC Key 25 lets you add unique performances to your tracks.

Gen 2 Keybed – Power and Feel

The APC Key 25 features 25 keys with the Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for melodic and harmonic music creation. Play your own chords, arpeggios, solos, and soundscapes with incredibly versatile keys. Use the Octave Up/Down keys for an extended note range. The dedicated sustain button adds space and dimension to your playing, ensuring the APC Key 25 is ready for every musical moment.

Simple Control for Powerful Music Making

An Enhanced Ableton Experience

Enjoy full control over Ableton Live to unleash your creativity. The APC Key 25 features 8 endless 360-degree knobs for adjusting volume, panorama, insert effect sends, and more, providing smooth, intuitive control over your sessions. Enhance reverb, sweep filters, or write automations that bring your music to life. Shape your sounds instantly with the assignable 360-degree knob controls.

Precise Intuitive Control

Create your own unique sounds effortlessly. In device mode, the APC Key 25’s knobs automatically map to the eight macro controls of the Ableton Live selected device. Control multiple parameters with one knob to generate completely innovative sounds. With the soft keys, you have easy control over solo, mute, stop, and record arm functions right at your fingertips.

Transport, Sustain, and Octave Controls

The APC Key 25 features dedicated controls for full Ableton integration. Use the transport controls to quickly capture new ideas and listen to your song immediately. The octave control gives you access to the APC Key 25’s 10-octave range, while the sustain button ensures smooth note and chord transitions.

Ableton Live Lite Software Package

The APC Key 25 includes Ableton Live Lite software with all the tools you need to turn your musical ideas into exciting songs and performances. The APC Mini also includes several premium plugin instruments from the award-winning sound design company AIR Music Technology, including Hybrid 3 – a powerful polyphonic analog synthesizer, Mini Grand – an acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet – a vintage electric piano instrument.

Ableton Live Controller with Integrated Performance Keyboard!