Akai APC40 Ableton Live USB Midi Controller + Ableton 8 & 9 FREE

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OverviewThis piece of kit is a beast!Whether you want to DJ, Remix or Produce.. take the time to learn this kit and you will have hours, days, weeks, years of fun!Having DJ'd on Traditional turntables, CDJ's & Midi controllers I have to say this is my favourite.. sync the tracks first THEN get creative.. make mixes you could only dream of from 8 decks!Easy to set tunes up on the fly if you're playing out.And that's before you use it in the studio.. for productionIncludes; FREE Software:Ableton 8 for PC (full version)Ableton 9 for Mac (full version)Audio samplesCHECK OUT THE VIDEO'S BELOW!!!!!!http://youtu.be/USnox7IGB0khttp://youtu.be/Gz9d_H_kod4http://youtu.be/Sj3kF6dt4uo/product/apc40Why am I selling?One answer = Kids!!Technical overviewAbleton 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 APC40: the Ableton Performance Controller. Combining the APC40 with Ableton Live transforms your experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation.The APC40 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 canvass, 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 APC40 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.DIRECT DESIGNBecause Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC40 specifically for Ableton Live, you don’t need to map its controls to talk to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC40 via USB and you`re ready to make magic. The APC40 is plug and play, so you don`t need to install drivers. First-time setup is literally three steps: load Ableton Live, plug in and power up your APC40, and select the APC40 as Ableton Live`s controller. That`s it. No mapping, no setup, no hassles.The APC40 comes pre-mapped for instant use with Ableton Live software, so if you`re new to it, you`ll find using the APC40 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 knob, button, and fader on the APC40 to completely customize the controls for the way you like to work.VIRTUAL VIEWThe APC40 talks directly to Ableton Live and Live talks directly to the APC40. This bidirectional communication makes the APC40 an advanced controller in that it can receive feedback from the software and display it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding each knob. 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 on the matrix 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. The APC40 has 16 knobs, each surrounded by a ring of LEDs. These LED rings make it easy to see your settings on dark stages, indicating the currently selected parameters’ values.PREMIUM FEELAbleton selected Akai Professional as its partner in developing the APC40 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 APC40 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. All of the knobs and faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance. It even features a high quality, replaceable crossfader for transitioning between clips and loops assigned to A or B.CREATIVE CONTROLThe APC40 comes Ableton Live Akai Professional APC40 Edi... read more

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