Akai Professional APC64 (Next-Gen Ableton Live Controller & Standalone Sequencer)The Future of Expressive Clip Launching

Are you looking for a controller that does more than just trigger loops? Searching for a bridge between your Ableton Live sessions and your modular hardware? The Akai Professional APC64 is the perfect choice! Meticulously created to be the most powerful grid controller in the APC legacy, this next-generation powerhouse combines a high-resolution pad matrix with tactile touch strips and a standalone sequencer, ensuring you experience total creative freedom both on stage and in the studio.

Expression at Your Fingertips

Designed for the modern performer, the APC64 features a massive 8x8 grid of 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads. What sets this apart is the inclusion of Polyphonic Aftertouch, allowing you to swell filters, modulate vibrato, or add tension to individual notes within a chord just by varying finger pressure. Complementing the pads are 8 assignable touch strips with LED feedback. These provide a smooth, stepless way to mix volumes, adjust device parameters, or perform expressive pitch bends, giving you the ultimate solution for "mouse-free" sound manipulation.

A Standalone Production Hub

The APC64 offers the ultimate solution for hybrid setups. Even without a computer, it functions as a powerful standalone 8-track, 32-step sequencer. With features like Probability and Mutate, your patterns can evolve organically, perfect for generative music or breaking out of creative ruts. With its deep connectivity—including 8 CV/Gate outputs and 3 MIDI ports—the APC64 acts as the "brain" of your entire studio, allowing you to sequence modular synths, vintage drum machines, and software plugins simultaneously.

Seamless Ableton Integration

Features that streamline your workflow are built into the core of the APC64. It offers 1-to-1 integration with Ableton Live, featuring a dedicated color OLED display and a push encoder for real-time visual feedback of your track names and parameter values. With dedicated transport controls, mute/solo buttons, and a specialized Scale and Chord mode, you have total authority over your session. Whether you're launching clips in the club or building complex arrangements at home, the APC64 is the most versatile tool for the modern Ableton user.

Key Features:

• 64 RGB Pads with Polyphonic Aftertouch: For expressive clip launching and melodic performance.
• 8 Assignable Touch Strips: Capacitive faders with LED indicators for mixing and FX control.
• Standalone 8-Track Sequencer: 32 steps per track with Mutate and Probability functions.
• Extensive I/O: 8 CV/Gate outputs and 3 MIDI TRS ports for controlling external hardware.
• Color OLED Display: Provides instant visual feedback for parameters and session navigation.
• Scale & Chord Modes: Turn the 8x8 grid into a musical instrument that’s always in key.
• Custom Mode: Use the Software Editor to map the controller for any MIDI-capable software.
• USB-C Connectivity: Modern, high-speed connection for power and data.

Specifications:

• Display: Graphical full-color LCD.
• Pads: 64 velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch.
• Touch Strips: 8 touch-capacitive strips with LED position indicators.
• Connections: USB-C, (8) 1/8” CV/Gate, (2) 1/8” MIDI Out, (1) 1/8” MIDI In.
• Dimensions: 14.6” x 10.7” x 1.4” (371 x 272 x 34.5 mm).
• Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg).