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AKAI Professional APC Mini MK2 - USB MIDI Pad Controller for Clip Launching with Ableton Live Lite, 64 RGB Pads, Drum and Note Mode and MIDI Mixer
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Brand | AKAI |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | RGB backlit pads; drum and notes mode; USB powered; pre-mapped for Ableton Live; production software included See more |
Product Dimensions | 9.5"D x 8.3"W x 1.3"H |
Included Components | APC mini mk2, Quickstart Guide, USB Cable, Safety and Warranty Manual, Software download card |
About this item
- Complete Control – Ableton Live Clip Launching MIDI Controller, perfect for creative looping, mixing, home studio and live performing. Connect to Ableton Live and control all your studio equipment
- Ableton Live Lite Included - An industry-leading DAW for PC & Mac. Capture ideas, live performances, record, mix and unleash your creativity. APC Mini MK2 is pre-mapped for 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11.2.7 onwards
- Bright 8x8 RGB Pad Matrix - 64 RGB pads for launching clips in Ableton Live providing visual color feedback. Trigger everything from Loops, Vocals, and melodic samples for instant creativity
- 9 Assignable Faders - With 8 assignable faders + 1 master fader instantly map to Ableton Live's mixer for hands-on mix control of volume, pan, or devices. Use Device mode to control Ableton macros
- Drum and Note Modes -The Drum sample mode features seamless integration with Ableton Drum Rack. With the inbuilt "Smart Scale View", Note mode enables you to visually play melodies effortlessly
- Instant Connectivity - APC Mini MK2 is powered over USB and supports plug-and-play connectivity, for seamless integration from the studio to the stage for Mac and PC, no batteries or power adapters needed
- DAW Integration - Comprehensive virtual instrument pack including Hybrid 3 - powerful polyphonic analog synth, Mini Grand - acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet — vintage electric piano instrument
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Value for money | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
For beginners | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
Quality of material | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | 3.9 | 5.0 | 3.1 |
Easy to use | 3.5 | — | 3.7 | 3.6 | — | 2.8 |
Tech Support | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | — |
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hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | — | — | 2023 |
weight | 810 grams | 0.86 pounds | 1.5 pounds | 2 pounds | 1 kilograms | 900 grams |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.79 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 8.28 x 9.48 x 1.2 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0BPC32YZ1 |
Item model number | APCMINI2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,843 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #17 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
Date First Available | December 7, 2022 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Supported Software | Ableton |
Musical Style | Electronic |
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Product Description
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APC Mini MK2 is the ultimate compact solution for music creation in any environment. Enjoy 1-to-1 integration into the Ableton workflow, perfect for creative looping, remixing, and experimenting.
Bright 64 RGB-Backlit Pads
Whether in the studio or on stage, get a brilliant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. Launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and more with confidence.
9 Assignable Faders
APC Mini MK2 has 9 faders automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live’s selected device. Control multiple parameters with one Master fader to generate totally innovative sounds.
Drum and Note Modes
The Drum sample mode features seamless integration with Ableton Drum Rack. Even without a MIDI Controller, Note mode enables you to play melodies effortlessly for inspirational performances.
Real-Time Project Feedback
With Smart Scale View Mode, the musical key currently selected is also visible across the pads to ensure you know what scale you’re in without having to reference your laptop screen.
Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons with Soft Keys
To activate a group of clips, press one of the Scene Launch buttons to the right of the pad matrix. Hold Shift and press one of the Soft Keys to change the function of the Clip Stop Buttons.
4 Directional Arrow Buttons
Move around the clip matrix with ease using the directional arrow buttons. When navigating large Ableton Live sessions, the intuitive directional arrows enable quick movement without missing a beat.
Always In Your Bag Pack
Write and perform anywhere you find inspiration. APC Mini MK2 fits into your laptop bag for sleek music control at any opportunity. Plug and play via standard USB cable (*bag not included).
From the manufacturer
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Bright 64 RGB-Backlit Pads
Whether in the studio or on stage, get a brilliant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. Launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and more with confidence.
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Drum and Note Modes
The Drum sample mode features seamless integration with Ableton Drum Rack. Even without a MIDI Controller, Note mode enables you to play melodies effortlessly for inspirational performances.
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Real-Time Project Feedback
With Smart Scale View Mode, the musical key currently selected is also visible across the pads to ensure you know what scale you’re in without having to reference your laptop screen.
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Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons with Soft Keys
To activate a group of clips, press one of the Scene Launch buttons to the right of the pad matrix. Hold Shift and press one of the Soft Keys to change the function of the Clip Stop Buttons.
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4 Directional Arrows
Move around the clip matrix with ease using the directional arrows buttons. When navigating large Ableton Live sessions, the intuitive directional arrows enable quick movement without missing a beat.
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Integrated Ableton Control
APC Mini MK2 has 9 faders automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live’s selected device. Control multiple parameters with one Master fader to generate totally innovative sounds.
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Hands-On Control
Control various parameters in Ableton Live. Press and hold Shift then tap one of the right four Fader CTRL buttons (Volume, Pan, Send, Device) to put APC Mini's faders in the corresponding mode.
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Performance Control Anywhere
Write and perform anywhere you find inspiration. APC Mini MK2 fits into your laptop bag for sleek music control at any opportunity. Plug and play via standard USB cable (*bag not included)
APC Mini Getting Started - Video Tutorials
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Using Clips and Scenes with APC Mini
Clips and Scenes
Clips and Scenes are a critical part of the Ableton Live workflow. Watch along as Andy breaks down everything you'll need to know about launching Clips and Scenes with your APC Mini.
Explore more tutorials in akaipro. com/apc-mini-mk2
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Using APC Mini Smart Scales Mode
Smart Scales Mode
One of the powerful features of APC Mini is the Smart Scale View mode. This powerful function gives you intuitive feedback of your currently selected performance Key and Scale type keeping you locked in your creative zone. Watch as Andy breaks it down.
Explore more tutorials in akaipro. com/apc-mini-mk2
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Using the APC Mini Drum Mode
Drum Mode
Drum Mode gives you one-to-one control of the Ableton Live Drum Rack. Open up new levels of creativity with the ability to trigger and program samples into unique drum parts right from your APC Mini.
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Recording Clips with APC Mini
Recording Clips
Capture your ideas instantly right from APC Mini and record your ideas into Ableton without interruption. Using the powerful clip workflow, APC Mini puts powerful hands-on creation at your fingertips.
Explore more tutorials in akaipro. com/apc-mini-mk2
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Ableton Device Control with APC Mini
Device Control
APC Mini comes pre-mapped to control Ableton Live device macros. Dial-in and adjust parameters with the ultimate precision using the smooth APC Mini slider controls.
Explore more tutorials in akaipro. com/apc-mini-mk2
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Mixing Tracks with APC Mini
Mixing Tracks
Mix your tracks to perfection with a tactile touch. APC Mini features 9 total assignable sliders to control track levels, volume, effects sends, and more to deliver a perfect mix every time.
Explore more tutorials in akaipro. com/apc-mini-mk2
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Keybed
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Touch Strips
| No | Yes, 8 | No | No |
Pad Note/Drum Modes
| ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Smart Scale Mode
| ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Faders
| Yes, 9 | No | No | Yes, 9 |
Knobs
| No | No | Yes, 8 | Yes, 16 |
Transport Control
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Step Sequencer
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Color Screen
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
MIDI CV/Gate
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Link up to 6 units in Ableton
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Dimensions - inch (WxDxH)
| 9.5” x 8.3” x 1.3” | 10.7” x 14.6” x 1.4” | 12.4" x 7.6" x 1.9" | 16.7" x 10.0" x 1.8" |
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With 5 decades of experience, Akai Professional continues to empower music creators with the innovative technology needed to make inspiring music.
The Akai Professional MIDI Production Center (MPC) pattern-based devices revolutionized music creation around the world. Now alongside the next generation of standalone MPC, we lead the way with world-class hardware controllers, software DAWs, plugin instruments, and insert effects products.
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Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the audio midi controller. They mention that it is fun to use and seems like a great build quality.
"...Build quality is fine. I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100...." Read more
"...It's well-constructed and it's a good size for my needs. The main annoyance was that it was kind of tricky to set up...." Read more
"...The new version feels heavier and sturdier, and the USB connection also feels firmer." Read more
"...It's really fun to use and seems like great build quality. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers find the audio midi controller to be fun. They mention that it has good control.
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"Really fun to mess around with once you get through the pain of installing everything" Read more
"...It's really fun to use and seems like great build quality. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers like the value of the audio midi controller. They say it's amazing for the price.
"...I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100...." Read more
"...Really cool. I have a lot to learn! Very happy and much cheaper than a push! Still I'm sure the push is better." Read more
"Amazing for the price..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it's simple to use and versatile, while others say that it was a pain to install drivers.
"...Programming was straightforward for my DJ software with no unexpected hiccups. Build quality is fine...." Read more
"...The main annoyance was that it was kind of tricky to set up. It really wants to be an Ableton controller...." Read more
"Simple to use and versatile...." Read more
"It's ok, it doesn't program easily - it's actually kind of a pain but the worst part is that the colors are dull and weak...." Read more
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My greatest love in this digital DJing world is the flexibility that DJs have with workflow. My greatest complaint is that everyone is still stuck in the thought processes that began with a two deck setup and a 3 band eq. It's time to move on from the hardware defined to the software mindset. This thing helps.
It only took three days for me to custom map this to the two DJ programs I use; TRAKTOR and Virtual DJ. I can control stems, pitch, key, hot cues, transport pads, and a heck of a lot of effects. With all of them on the main page. Since then, I've had more time to work on my art due to it's size and portability, and having all my options on the main page means that I'm not flipping through pages, but just playing music and working my my sets.
Being able to be software defined, it matters not that your use if different than mine, just program it for what you need. And the size is perfect to carry along - or just have near your desk so when the work day is done, you just move your keyboard out of the way... No big deck, No location change, No big deal.
And performance? Let's be honest. Very few DJs need platters. I certainly don't. And neither does anyone else who isn't scratching, as long as you've got the nudge buttons, which I may add are trivial to map. I use this along my main deck for gigs to give me flexibility, but it would work just as well with a basic 2 or 4 channel mixer, and I wouldn't even need the mixer is someone, hint hint, would make an appropriately sized and priced 4x4 or 4x6 rotary encoder box. But if you want a new button or slider to bust out or cut a stem? It's right there! You want to set an instant double or loop? It can be right there! You have effects that are sick, but are a pain to set up and find in the menu? Program it! These can all be right there.
There are 64 RGB pads, 17 led backlit buttons, and 9 sliders. The sliders aren't innofaders. (Duh) But they are consistent and smooth. And the pads are what you expect for $100. But they work every time, even if they are a bit more sensitive than I like. Programming was straightforward for my DJ software with no unexpected hiccups. Build quality is fine. I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100. Especially considering the costs of it's competitors in this space.
But the real benefit is the variety of pads and sliders. Depending upon your priorities, you can use 16 pads for 4 decks, 32 pads for 2 decks, or even 64 for one deck if you wanted. I use one row for common actions and loading. Two rows for effects, two for hot cues, one for loops/beatjumping, one for pitch/key (I do a lot of key mixing), and one for transport. The sliders run main volume, vocals, melody, and rhythm. There are still a few pads and a lot of buttons not in use.
It is tools like this that make the age of digital DJing the magic that it is. I Highly Recommend this for anyone looking to try something different in their DJ skills, to move on to the next level, to get more mobile. After 3 weeks of use I'm already doing things I've never done, and sounding better and more entertaining that I've been in a while. You can do it. This can help.
It's well-constructed and it's a good size for my needs. The main annoyance was that it was kind of tricky to set up. It really wants to be an Ableton controller. The thing to know is that if Ableton is not running, the APC Mini will show up as two MIDI devices; the 2nd one is the Note Mode output, which is what I wanted.
Note mode is fairly good as an isometric keyboard, since its layout is configurable right on the device. It's not velocity sensitive, but it's like a quarter the price of a Launchpad X, so that makes sense.
I sometimes have to reset my MIDI settings a couple times or start Ableton once and then shut it down in order to get everything working; I haven't 100% percent figured it out yet, but it definitely works.
The other annoying thing I should mention is the software that comes with it. Akai is now owned by inMusic, and so they want you to download the inMusic download manager, which wants you to buy virtual instruments and such through it. None of the software keys for Akai software worked (just the Ableton Live Lite key). Not sure what I'm missing out on if anything. But it certainly makes it feel cheaper.
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Alles funktioniert tadellos. Klare Kaufempfehlung.👍
Mi focalizzo su due cose che a me erano sfuggite ed è meglio sapere:
1-NON HA AFTERTUCH, quindi niente dinamiche sulle note e batterie. Potrebbe anche tornare utile così, ma è meglio saperlo prima di comprare.
2-NON HA TASTO UNDO, e questo credo sia l'unico vero neo di questo controller (che per tanti aspetti, probabilmente è il migliore qualità prezzo sul mercato tant'è che dopo una settimana ho deciso di tenerlo visto che per avere di meglio bisogna spendere DECISAMENTE di più).
Per il resto è ottimo, non ho nulla da segnalare soprattuto con ableton come DAW.
The RGB pads are also great so you do not get "Lost" in the 64 pad matrix.
I was thinking of knocking off a star or two for two reasons (but then I remembered that most people will buy this for working with Ableton).
I did try it quickly with Ableton and it is a great budget midi controller with super portability.
However, we use MIDI controllers for many purposes and so the documentation is important.
We have 8 of the old APC pro mini and they have served well, mainly as midi controllers for our lighting suite for small to medium events.
We have had three failures on the old controllers (all USB connector problems). We have resoldered in one which is holding up.
It is now pretty difficult to find NEW Mk1s and so we looked at many midi controllers from £50 to £1000. For our purpose there was really only this one that ticked the boxes we needed. We needed to paginate the controller, to have at least 8 rotaries or sliders and be able to map main pages that are 6 by 5 with extra pad control available.
For around £100 with a case, these are great value.
When I unboxed this one, it feels and looks a tad better than its predecessor. Sadly it is also a little bigger and so we have to get more cases but that is small beer.
I "assumed" which was very silly of me that this would be a simple plug and play with the same basic coding to the previous model and that we could get the RGB colours sorted afterwards.
Sadly this is not the case. The documentation is not complete and so you have to guess at some of the coding and we will be making a quick youtube and making a spreadsheet of eh coding available shortly.
The main 64 pad centre has the same note keys and the sliders are 100% compatible to the Mk1.
The bottom and right side small pads have different notes and so we had to remap those before starting.
The default brightness is the dimmest and very much TOO dim for a normally lit workplace. The colours are a prescribed list of 127 and there is documentation on the RGB codes for each value but no help on teh actual colours. Unless you are well versed in reading RGB hex codes then you might need a side list to indicate roughly what each code represents as a colour. We do read HEX and RGB but even then the documentation was painful to go back and forth.
We are fortunate in that we can fully control our midi control stream and feedback to the mid controller and so almost 24 hours later we can see how to get this controller to light up on bighter settings, but for those using it as plug and play they might have a bit more difficulty or they might simply not know that actually the pads are much brighter.
One other worry is the USB connector. They are of course a weak point for portable equipment but they have been more problematic on the old controllers. It looks like the actual connector on the new boards is the same. An old school USB 4 connector that does not quite go in all the way. We will wait and see if my fears are out of place and of course we will be taking extra care of that bit.
Overall, this a a great piece of kit and we will buy another 8 to upgrade all our MK1s. If you are considering it as an entry into using a midi controller with Ableton or some of the DJ software then it is stunning and you should be using it within seconds of unboxing.
If you need to customize the MIDI then look for our documentation supplement as AKAIs is woeful.
If you are upgrading from MK1 to MK2 note that you WILL have to remap the outer pads and do something about the velocity and value settings.
Have fun and make music, lighting or whatever.