Akai APC Mini

Engineered with the mobile musician and desktop producer in mind, the APC mini is the most portable all-in-one Ableton controller solution and concentrates the features of the APC40 mkII into a compact design that will easily fit into your backpack. The result is an instrument that allows you mobility while empowering you to make music with Ableton Live.

Also featured with the APC mini is an 8x8 mulitcolor clip-launching grid, built for dexterous exploration and with 64 responsive triggers you can launch clips and create or perform your track from the ground up. The Shift button and directional arrows allow you to manipulate the scope of the grid. And tri-color lighting provides you with visual feedback of the 3 clip statuses: loaded, playing and recording.

With the APC mini comes a version of Ableton Live, a high-definition virtual synthesizer and professional samples and loops for ability to create music immediately out of the box. Ableton Live Lite gives musicians and producers the ability to compose, record, remix, improvise and edit musical creations in a smooth and fluid audio/MIDI environment.

Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech is a virtual synthesizer built for electronic DJs, producers and sound designers who love getting their hands dirty. You can create a range of sounds, from modern, edgy leads to retro synth sounds and anything in between. Featuring Toolroom Records launch packs, the Akai APC Mini provides you the sought after sound of electronic music with a premium collection of sample packs. Compose, produce and remix with professional sounds created by the world's premier electronic music label.

Features:

• Ultra-portable all-in-one Ableton Live controller
• Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
• 8x8 clip matrix with tri-color lighting displays current clip status
• 8 assignable faders + 1 master fader
• Shift button and directional arrows manipulate the scope of the grid
• USB-powered and plug-and-play setup for Mac and PC
• Compact, durable design for mobile performers and producers
• Production package included: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, and Toolroom artist launch packs (downloads)