Intuitively fuelling your inspiration, APC40 MKII is cherished by VJs and visual performers, while also controls lighting, edits clips/images, can be used for real-time mixing while DJing, and more.

Software featured: Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 and TubeSynth by AIR Music Tech, Prime Loops sample packs and Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads).

Ableton Live Lite delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live, letting you spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment.

A collection of 200+ sophisticated audio effects engineered for instant sound sculpting courtesy of an endless variety of channel strips, DJ & live sound effects, glitch racks, amp racks and more.

This Next Gen high-definition virtual synthesiser comes packed with presets, combining the coveted warmth of analogue synths with a full range of futuristic digital manipulation capabilities.

APC40 mkII comes pre-mapped to Live, v9.1.3 or later, no extra configuring required. All controls can be re-assigned for customized setups that change with your performance and production style.

APC40 mkII features a 5x8 RGB clip-launching grid, built for dexterous exploration: launch clips, samples and one-shots; create/perform your song from the ground up using 40 responsive triggers. RGB lighting provides visual feedback and displays 3 clip statuses—loaded, playing, recording—so you can perform without looking at a computer. Color code your clips with selectable RGB lighting for advanced visual organization; use the Shift button and directional arrows to manipulate the grid scope.

With 9 reinforced faders and 8 channel control knobs, arranged in-line per channel, APC40 mkII provides a familiar, intuitive layout and a powerful workflow. Eight lit Device Control knobs make it easy to tweak virtual instruments, DAW controls and more, providing critical visual feedback of each parameter. In addition, the Sends button enables users to cycle through all 8 send buses, while the A/B crossfader has been reimagined for continual assignment without ever having to touch the mouse.

From the manufacturer

Powerful Versatility

Comprehensive Mac/PC Production Package Included

Ableton Live Lite

Puremagnetik Effect Racks

Hybrid 3.0

Seamless Ableton Live Integration

In 2009, collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced the original Ableton Performance Controller - APC40. The instrument raised the standards of controller design, revolutionized hardware, and software integration, and proved to be an essential performance tool for Ableton Live users everywhere.

Building upon this original partnership, now introduces an all-new, reimagined Ableton Live controller - APC40 MKII. APC40 MKII incorporates five years of user feedback into its design. Almost every aspect of the original APC40 has been deliberated, reworked, and improved to provide extended controller functionality, countless musical capabilities, and a smarter workflow within Ableton Live. In addition to its sleek look, veteran APC40 users will immediately notice the enhancements that include an RGB clip-launching grid, reinforced fader design, revised knob layout, and much more.

Production package includes Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 and TubeSynth by AIR Music Tech, Prime Loops sample packs, Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads).

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