Incorporating over five years of user feedback into its design, Akai have really packed in the features on this Mini Live Controller! Combining all the best features of the APC40 MkII but in a compact, space saving design you are left with a Live Controller with tones of power and functionality but is also extremley portable! With 8 channel faders, 8x8 multicolor clip-launching grid and plug and play USB support you will be up and creating in no time!
Akai Professional MPC Beats
Akai Professional are now offering that classic MPC beat-making workflow in a software format. Introducing MPC Beats! With both Simple and Advanced modes, MPC Beats has features to satisfy both beginner and experienced beat producers. The accessible interface, streamlined Simple mode, and the included templates make MPC Beats a great starting point for those looking to get into making beats. More experienced users will enjoy the over 80 audio FX plugins for warping, manipulating, and transforming audio, as well as the VST/AU compatibility for using third-party virtual instruments and audio plugins. You also get two stereo tracks for recording instruments or vocals.
MPC Beats comes free with this controller but is also free to download and use with any class-compliant USB MIDI controller regardless of brand. You can also expand the sample library in MPC Beats by purchasing expansion packs from premier sound designers.
Features
- Ableton Live integration
- USB-powered
- Ableton Live Lite included
- 8x8 tri-color clip matrix
- 8 channel faders & 1 master fader
- Compact and portable design
- Music production content: Toolroom artist launch packs & Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech
