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Akai APC40 Ableton Live Performance Controller
Designed in partnership with Ableton. Multi-color clip matrix. Includes Ableton Live AKAI APC Edition. USB plug and play.
"The beast that does it ALL !!!"
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Feature:comes with usb cord and power suply wich must be used to be powered. (it's a beast) . It's 17 inches wide by 14 inches long. It's bigger than I thought it would be. but now that I have it in my set up it really sits well with everything else.
Quality:
Absolutely well made. this is not a kiddie toy. it's meant for a pro. the buttons have a strong pushback to them, the knobs are strong, the faders have a good feel to them. Built to last for many many many many...... gigs, sessions, tours, recordings.
Value:
Listen I have bought many controllers to control the software. One for the dj set up, one for the recording sessions, one for performances, so in the long run I believe this akai has just eliminated all them with one shot. So value wise, its really worth it to purchase one at the time since they just came out. Stop wasting money on others, if you use Ableton. because this puppy is really a compliment to the software.
Desirability:
I'm so excited for now, that I really can't find other controllers that can do as much as this piece of equipment can do . I can not express "enough" how much this controller can do. I guess the only thing that maybe it might add in the future is some keynotes. ( it's a thought). but for now
Sound:
midi Controller. not a sound maker.
Ease of Use:
Well, you have to have ableton 7 or later. I have ableton ver 5 and it does not reconize the mapping. One must map it out for itself. But It comes with vers 7 le. and I mean it's limited to what it can do. so anyways I downloaded ver 8...Unfreaking real....Wow it really makes things so easy. everything is so perfectly mapped out. Played with it a couple hours to get acquiented with both Ableton 8 and the Akai... they are a match made in heaven. Everything is very well spaced out on the controller. The mapping also can be over written to change the mapping it came with.
Support:
Haven't had the chance to chit chat with them, been too busy getting to know my new companion.
Overall:
Overall I'm totally satisfied with the purchase. Absolutely no regrets. It really really really makes working with Ableton Soooo much easier.
"More satisfying than my last girlfriend of 5 years."
Feature:
I give it a 9 for features, because I still need one other MIDI controller in my rig to do everything I need as a DJ.
Quality:
Very solid, built well.
Value:
RIDICULOUS!!! After seeing the Ableton Touch video, I expected this thing to be 2-3 times more than the cost!
Desirability:
I have been drooling over this piece of gear for about 4 months now. Any Ableton user might be doing very well with their current rig... this was made for Ableton. Not only that, but it replaced two pieces of MIDI gear in my own rig. More work with less gear... who dosent love that?
Sound:
Its a controller, has no sounds of its own.
Ease of Use:
Its so intuitive, they dont even come with a manual. (But it would be nice if they did.)
Support:
Closed on the weekends.. they got back to me first thing Monday morning from a call on Sunday afternoon. I got the first shipping of the first generation. Out of the box, the global play, global record & global stop were mapped to their buttons, as well as to 3 of the buttons in the first column in the clip launch matrix. A 2 min phone call, and a 3 sec fix in the software. (Just delete the global midi mappings, dont remap them and save your new template.) Great support so far.
Overall:
I will probably use this until is no longer functionable, and order a new one. Unless my company really takes off and I can afford a Lemur.
I give it a 9 for features, because I still need one other MIDI controller in my rig to do everything I need as a DJ.
Quality:
Very solid, built well.
Value:
RIDICULOUS!!! After seeing the Ableton Touch video, I expected this thing to be 2-3 times more than the cost!
Desirability:
I have been drooling over this piece of gear for about 4 months now. Any Ableton user might be doing very well with their current rig... this was made for Ableton. Not only that, but it replaced two pieces of MIDI gear in my own rig. More work with less gear... who dosent love that?
Sound:
Its a controller, has no sounds of its own.
Ease of Use:
Its so intuitive, they dont even come with a manual. (But it would be nice if they did.)
Support:
Closed on the weekends.. they got back to me first thing Monday morning from a call on Sunday afternoon. I got the first shipping of the first generation. Out of the box, the global play, global record & global stop were mapped to their buttons, as well as to 3 of the buttons in the first column in the clip launch matrix. A 2 min phone call, and a 3 sec fix in the software. (Just delete the global midi mappings, dont remap them and save your new template.) Great support so far.
Overall:
I will probably use this until is no longer functionable, and order a new one. Unless my company really takes off and I can afford a Lemur.
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