Akai APC64 Controller with Sequencer, Touchstrips and Ableton Live Lite

The Akai APC64 is a professional-grade hardware controller designed specifically for use with Ableton Live music production software. It combines a comprehensive 8x8 grid of velocity-sensitive RGB pads with eight assignable touch strips and a dedicated colour display, providing hands-on control over session arrangement, clip launching, and parameter manipulation. This device serves as a central hub for both studio production and live performance workflows, offering tactile feedback and visual confirmation of your actions within the digital audio workstation. The controller features 64 RGB backlit pads with polyphonic aftertouch sensitivity, allowing for expressive playing of notes, chords, and drum patterns. Its eight fully assignable touch strips can be mapped to various parameters like filter cutoff, modulation, or effects sends for real-time performance control. A significant feature is its standalone capability: it includes three 3.5mm MIDI ports (one input, two outputs) and eight CV/gate outputs, enabling direct control of external synthesizers, drum machines, and modular Eurorack systems without a computer. The built-in step sequencer allows for pattern creation directly on the hardware. The APC64 is ideally suited for electronic music producers and live performers who use Ableton Live as their primary creative environment. It streamlines the workflow by reducing dependency on the computer mouse and keyboard, making music creation more intuitive and performance more dynamic. The included copy of Ableton Live Lite software makes it accessible to newcomers, while its professional connectivity options cater to advanced users with extensive hardware setups. Its compact yet robust design makes it practical for both home studio use and transportation to gigs.