Detail 01
25-key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed
Provides the keyboard section for melodic and harmonic parts, with Octave Up and Down buttons for expanded note range.
Product detailSKU #1500000383371
Akai ProfessionalAPC Key 25 mk2 Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
APC Key 25 mk2 combines a 25-key MIDI keyboard with a 5x8 grid of 40 RGB pads for Ableton Live clip launching. Use the keys for chords, bass lines, melodies, and other parts while the pad grid triggers clips or Scenes and tracks the Live Session view. Eight endless encoders give hands-on control of parameters such as volume, pan, and effect sends; in Device Mode, they map to the selected device’s eight Macro Controls. Ableton Live Lite and AIR virtual instruments are included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building melodic parts and launching clips from one compact Ableton Live controller.
- Navigating larger Ableton Live Sessions with a scrollable RGB pad matrix.
- Recording or performing arrangements while using Soft Keys for Solo, Mute, Stop, and Record arm.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
40 RGB-backlit pads in a 5x8 grid
Pads represent Ableton Live Session clips and can trigger individual clips or complete Scenes.
Detail 03
Eight endless 360-degree encoders
They can control session parameters and automatically map to eight Macro Controls in Device Mode.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The controller’s clip-launching and Device Mode workflow is built around Ableton Live.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it include Ableton software?
Yes. Ableton Live Lite is included.
02How many pads does it have?
It has 40 RGB-backlit pads arranged in a customizable 5x8 grid.
03Can it play keyboard parts?
Yes. Its 25 keys are for melodic and harmonic music creation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Keys
- 25
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Software
- Ableton Live Lite, AIR Technology virtual instrument pack
3 detailsOther
- Pad Grid Matrix
- 5x8
- Assignable Encoders
- 8
- Rgb Pads
- 40
