We got word of some very cool new controllers coming from AKAI Pro for usage with Ableton – these are being released at MusikMesse 2014, and we thought we’d highlight them here!
Akai APC40 MKII Ableton Controller
- Provides hands-on control of Ableton Live with visual feedback
- Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
- 5×8 clip-launch matrix with RGB feedback for clip status, color coding, and more
- 8 channel faders, 1 master fader, and 8 device controls map to Ableton directly
- Send button cycles through all 8 send busses for advanced routing options
- USB-powered and plug-and-play setup for maximum portability
- A/B crossfader can be assigned on the fly for dynamic mixing
- Revised knob layout with in-line controls for smarter workflow
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, Prime Loops & Toolroom Records launch packs (downloads)
– See more at: http://www.akaipro.com/tradeshows/messe2014#sthash.3VJB2A3O.dpuf
APC Key 25 – Ableton Controller and Keyboard
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- The first Ableton Live controller with keyboard for enhanced control
- Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
- 5×8 clip-launch matrix with tri-color lighting displays current clip status
- 25 synth-action mini keys for conventional composing and performing
- 8 knobs auto-map to Ableton Live to control volume, sends, and more
- USB-powered and plug-and-play setup for maximum portability
- Compact design for mobile performers and producers
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, and Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)
– See more at: http://www.akaipro.com/tradeshows/messe2014#sthash.3VJB2A3O.dpuf
APC Mini – Ableton Performance Controller
- Ultra-portable all-in-one Ableton Live controller
- Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
- 8×8 clip-launch matrix with tri-color lighting displays current clip status
- 8 assignable faders + 1 master fader for hands-on control of Ableton Live
- USB-powered and plug-in-play setup for maximum portability
- Compact design for mobile performers and producers
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)
– See more at: http://www.akaipro.com/tradeshows/messe2014#sthash.3VJB2A3O.dpuf
These are just some of the new controllers for controlling Ableton, we thought they were quite cool and though we’d show them off. What do you think?