Are you looking for the perfect balance between melodic composition and high-energy clip launching? Tired of switching between a keyboard and a pad controller just to get your ideas into Ableton Live? The Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 is the perfect choice! Meticulously created to be the ultimate versatile and compact MIDI controller, it seamlessly combines the power to perform and create anywhere, ensuring your original melodies and layered harmonic ideas come to life with ease.

The Right Amount of Power and Design

Designed for the modern Ableton Live user, the APC Key 25 MK2 provides a high-impact creative experience in a portable, style-driven footprint. The heart of the unit features 40 brilliant RGB-backlit pads in a 5x8 matrix, providing a precise representation of your session clips. Complementing the grid is a 25-note Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed, optimized to capture every nuance of your performance with exceptional articulation. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, this controller is the ultimate solution for expressive, hands-on music making.

Perfect Connections and Automatic Mapping

The APC Key 25 MK2 offers "plug-and-play" simplicity with the ultimate integration for your DAW. Powered entirely by a single USB-B connection, it’s a bus-powered powerhouse ready for any mobile rig. When you load up Ableton, the eight endless 360-degree knobs automatically map to your session's volume, pan, and effects sends. Switch to "Device Mode," and the knobs intelligently map to the eight macro controls of your selected instrument, giving you total authority over your sound design without ever reaching for a mouse.

Control Your Entire Session

Features that streamline your workflow are built directly into the chassis. Dedicated Scene Launch buttons and directional arrows allow you to navigate even the most complex sessions with confidence. With "Soft Keys" for Solo, Mute, Stop, and Record Arm functions, you have immediate tactile control over your mix. To help you start creating instantly, the APC Key 25 MK2 comes complete with Ableton Live Lite and a world-class virtual instrument collection from AIR Music Technology, including Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, and Velvet.

Features:

• 5x8 Pad Grid Matrix with 40 RGB-backlit pads for brilliant clip feedback.
• 25-Key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for highly accurate melodic expression.
• 8 Assignable Endless 360 Knobs with 4 dedicated modes for total session control.
• Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons for rapid performance triggering.
• Integrated Sustain Button and Octave Up/Down buttons for an expanded 10-octave range.
• Soft Keys for immediate access to Solo, Mute, Stop, and Record Arm functions.
• USB-Bus-Powered design for ultimate portability and "plug-and-play" setup.
• Includes Premium Software Bundle: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, and Velvet.

Specifications:

• Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive Gen 2 keys.
• Pads: 40 RGB-backlit clip-launch buttons.
• Knobs: 8 endless rotary encoders.
• I/O: 1 USB Type-B port.
• Dimensions: 12.4” x 7.6” x 1.9” (315 x 193 x 47 mm).
• Weight: 2.1 lbs (0.9 kg).