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Everything you need. Nothing you don’t. Ableton
Live software is a powerful, flexible environment for creating,
performing, and producing music. This unique software demands an
equally unique control instrument. Akai Professional and Ableton are
proud to present the APC20 compact professional Ableton Live
performance controller. The APC20 transforms your Ableton Live
experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical
creation. The second model in the APC series, the APC20 offers a
smaller footprint than the APC40, enabling musicians to more easily
create a personalized setup with multiple APCs, effects controllers,
and other devices.The APC20 is the link between human and
computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with
creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and
Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more
traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will
find the APC20 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly
links your inspiration with Ableton Live.INSTANT PERFORMANCEBecause
Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC20 specifically for
Ableton Live, you don’t need to map its controls to talk to the
software. Just connect your laptop to the APC20 via USB and you're
ready to make magic. The APC20 is plug and play, so you don't need to
install drivers. First-time setup is literally three steps: load the
included Ableton Live software, plug in and power up your APC20, and
select the APC20 as Ableton Live's controller. That's it. No mapping,
no setup, no hassles.The APC20 comes pre-mapped for instant use
with Ableton Live software, so if you're new to it, you'll find using
the APC20 to be easy to get around on. And if you’re an experienced
Live user, you'll be happy to note that you can custom-map every single
button and fader on the APC20 to completely customize the controls for
the way you like to work.VISUAL FEEDBACKThe
APC20 talks directly to Ableton Live, and Live talks directly to the
APC20. This bidirectional communication makes the APC20 an advanced
controller in that it can receive feedback from the software and
display it on its Clip Launch matrix. The Clip Matrix gives you an
instant view of clip status: what's loaded, what's playing, and what's
being recorded. Each state displays in the grid in a different color so
you can get a quick picture of clip state. You can shift your clip
focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set.
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTIONAbleton
selected Akai Professional as its partner in developing the APC20
because of Akai Pro's leadership position in great-feeling controllers
that are rock solid, rugged, and precise. From the legendary MPC series
that changed the way music is made to the industry-standard MPD and MPK
controllers, Akai Professional is revered by musicians, DJs, and
producers everywhere for creating the feel that powers their
creativity. The APC20 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and
slip-proof rubber detailing. There’s no flimsy plastic here. Faders are
solid and precise for pinpoint performance. CREATIVE CONTROLThe
APC20 comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software,
which is fully functional for performance and production. Owners of the
full edition of Ableton Live 8.1.3 or higher can also work seamlessly
with the APC20. Live 8.1.3 has full support for the APC20.The
APC20 also enables special clip-status views and feedback that only the
APC20's matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips:
you can scroll and shift, enabling you to access, control, and perform
with an unlimited number of cells.The APC20 has nine faders,
which you can assign to volume control, pan, sends, and a choice of
three user-mapped modes. You have even more control power with special
controls including Tap Tempo, Tempo Nudge, record enables, and
solo/cues. A new User Mode enables you to use the Clip Launch buttons
to control instruments and the Drum Rack.Designed in
partnership with Ableton, the APC20 is the ideal controller for
performers who like to perform in a small amount of space for maximum
portability. It’s also perfect for players who want to combine multiple
controllers in their setup thanks to its small footprint. Don’t settle
for cheap, plastic imitations. From the company whose name is
synonymous with the word production, the APC20 is the serious choice.
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