Detail 01
64 RGB pads with velocity sensitivity and poly-aftertouch
One grid handles clip launching, note playing, beat creation, and sequencing duties.
Product detailSKU #1500000413038
Akai ProfessionalAPC64 Ableton Live Pad Controller and Standalone Sequencer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
APC64 combines hands-on Ableton Live control with an eight-track standalone sequencer. Its 64 RGB pads can launch clips, play notes, build beats, and trigger sequence events, while the dedicated controls cover transport, scenes, track arming, pan, sends, and level. Eight touch strips provide assignable control, and the color display keeps session information in view. Away from a computer, it can sequence MIDI and CV hardware through MIDI I/O and eight CV/Gate outputs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ableton Live sessions needing direct control of clips, tracks, transport, sends, panning, and volume.
- Computer-free sequencing of MIDI and CV hardware from an eight-track, 32-step workspace.
- Building beats, note parts, and sequence events from velocity-sensitive RGB pads.
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
Eight assignable touch strips
They can be assigned to expression, mixer, device, and other controls.
Detail 03
1-in/2-out MIDI plus eight CV/Gate outputs
The standalone sequencer can control connected MIDI and CV hardware.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Standalone operation uses USB power.
- 02Ableton Live Lite, plug-in instruments and effects, plus 1GB of loops and drum samples are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can APC64 operate without a computer?
Yes. It provides a standalone eight-track, 32-step sequencer with 16-note polyphony, MIDI I/O, and eight CV/Gate outputs.
02What does it control in Ableton Live?
It has controls for scene launch, Play, Stop, Record, track arming, pan, sends, and volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 3.5
1 detailsOther
- Wxdxh
- 10.7 inch x 14.6 inch x 1.4 inch
