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product_id: 48198988
title: "Akai Professional APC40 MKII - USB MIDI Controller for 1 to 1 Mapping with Ableton Live Lite with 5x8 Clip Launch Matrix, Knobs and Faders, Pro Software Suite Included"
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# USB plug-and-play for instant setup 5x8 RGB clip-launch matrix for dynamic triggering 9 channel faders for precise control Akai Professional APC40 MKII - USB MIDI Controller for 1 to 1 Mapping with Ableton Live Lite with 5x8 Clip Launch Matrix, Knobs and Faders, Pro Software Suite Included

**Brand:** akai professional
**Price:** RM3800
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Command your soundscape with the APC40 MKII — where pro control meets instant inspiration!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Akai Professional APC40 MKII - USB MIDI Controller for 1 to 1 Mapping with Ableton Live Lite with 5x8 Clip Launch Matrix, Knobs and Faders, Pro Software Suite Included by akai professional
- **How much does it cost?** RM3800 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- akai professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akai professional brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dynamic RGB Clip Matrix:** 5x8 pads with vibrant RGB feedback to keep your performance visually in sync
- • **Pro-Level Mixer Control:** 9 smooth faders and 8 knobs for tactile, real-time mixing and effect tweaking
- • **Plug-and-Play Versatility:** USB-powered, compatible with Mac & PC—start producing or performing in seconds
- • **Seamless Ableton Live Integration:** Hands-on 1:1 mapping with Ableton Live Lite for instant creative flow
- • **Assignable Crossfader for DJ-Style Mixing:** Switch and blend tracks effortlessly with a dedicated A/B crossfader

## Overview

The Akai Professional APC40 MKII is a robust USB MIDI controller designed for seamless 1:1 integration with Ableton Live Lite. Featuring a 5x8 RGB clip-launch matrix, 9 channel faders, 8 control knobs, and an assignable crossfader, it offers professional-grade tactile control for music production, live performance, and even lighting design. USB-powered and compatible with Mac and PC, it includes a comprehensive software suite to jumpstart your creative workflow immediately.

## Description

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Review: Great upgrade to teh previous model but ... - AKAI have done well with this. It is cheap and yet feels a fraction more robust than the previous model. The sliders are a touch more "smooth" The RGB pads are also great so you do not get "Lost" in the 64 pad matrix. I was thinking of knocking off a star or two for two reasons (but then I remembered that most people will buy this for working with Ableton). I did try it quickly with Ableton and it is a great budget midi controller with super portability. However, we use MIDI controllers for many purposes and so the documentation is important. We have 8 of the old APC pro mini and they have served well, mainly as midi controllers for our lighting suite for small to medium events. We have had three failures on the old controllers (all USB connector problems). We have resoldered in one which is holding up. It is now pretty difficult to find NEW Mk1s and so we looked at many midi controllers from £50 to £1000. For our purpose there was really only this one that ticked the boxes we needed. We needed to paginate the controller, to have at least 8 rotaries or sliders and be able to map main pages that are 6 by 5 with extra pad control available. For around £100 with a case, these are great value. When I unboxed this one, it feels and looks a tad better than its predecessor. Sadly it is also a little bigger and so we have to get more cases but that is small beer. I "assumed" which was very silly of me that this would be a simple plug and play with the same basic coding to the previous model and that we could get the RGB colours sorted afterwards. Sadly this is not the case. The documentation is not complete and so you have to guess at some of the coding and we will be making a quick youtube and making a spreadsheet of eh coding available shortly. The main 64 pad centre has the same note keys and the sliders are 100% compatible to the Mk1. The bottom and right side small pads have different notes and so we had to remap those before starting. The default brightness is the dimmest and very much TOO dim for a normally lit workplace. The colours are a prescribed list of 127 and there is documentation on the RGB codes for each value but no help on teh actual colours. Unless you are well versed in reading RGB hex codes then you might need a side list to indicate roughly what each code represents as a colour. We do read HEX and RGB but even then the documentation was painful to go back and forth. We are fortunate in that we can fully control our midi control stream and feedback to the mid controller and so almost 24 hours later we can see how to get this controller to light up on bighter settings, but for those using it as plug and play they might have a bit more difficulty or they might simply not know that actually the pads are much brighter. One other worry is the USB connector. They are of course a weak point for portable equipment but they have been more problematic on the old controllers. It looks like the actual connector on the new boards is the same. An old school USB 4 connector that does not quite go in all the way. We will wait and see if my fears are out of place and of course we will be taking extra care of that bit. Overall, this a a great piece of kit and we will buy another 8 to upgrade all our MK1s. If you are considering it as an entry into using a midi controller with Ableton or some of the DJ software then it is stunning and you should be using it within seconds of unboxing. If you need to customize the MIDI then look for our documentation supplement as AKAIs is woeful. If you are upgrading from MK1 to MK2 note that you WILL have to remap the outer pads and do something about the velocity and value settings. Have fun and make music, lighting or whatever.
Review: Great controller for Ableton - This has been a really useful Controller for me using Ableton. I liked the easy of use and especially the touch controls when performing. They are easy to assign in Ableton. Would definitely recommend but with alternatives out there, it’s worth reviewing what your actual needs are. I prefer this over some of the other Akai controllers but that’s down to how I like to use Ableton.

## Features

- Complete Command of Ableton Live - Seamlessly integrates with Ableton Live (V9.1.3+), providing hands-on control of Ableton's clip matrix, mixer parameters, virtual instruments, effects, and more
- Create, Jam, Produce - Trigger clips, loops and samples using a 5X8 clip-launch matrix with RGB feedback for clip status and colour coding
- Essential Control - Take command of DAW parameters, virtual instruments, and effects with 9 channel faders, 8 control knobs, and 8 device controls that seamlessly map with Ableton Live
- Intelligently Designed Assignable Crossfader - Conveniently located assignable A/B crossfader for dynamic DJ-style mixing on the fly
- Unparalleled Control for Lighting Design - Use the robust faders and buttons to dynamically adjust lighting cues and effects, transforming any performance space into a captivating visual experience
- A Versatile MIDI Controller with Hassle-Free Setup - USB-powered plug-and-play connectivity for Mac and PC
- Comprehensive Production Software for Mac/PC Included - Ableton Live Lite with Puremagnetik Effect Racks, Hybrid 3 and TubeSynth by AIR Music Tech, Prime Loops sample packs, Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00J3YYSUW |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,929 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 16 in MIDI Controller |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Devices with USB connectivity and Mac or PC platforms |
| Connector | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,186) |
| Date First Available | 19 Mar. 2014 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 Type B |
| Hardware Platform | x86_64" or "ARM64 |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Item model number | APC40 mkII |
| Material Type | Durable High-Grade Plastic |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 9 |
| Musical Style | Electronic |
| Product Dimensions | 25.3 x 42.37 x 4.57 cm; 1.8 kg |
| Proficiency Level | Professional |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | 25.3 x 42.4 x 4.6 cm |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Model name:** APC40MKII
- **Product dimensions:** 25.3D x 42.4W x 4.6H centimetres
- **Special feature:** Ableton Optimised, RGB Clip Grid, Performance Mixer, 9 Faders, USB Powered, Compact Design

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Could you assign the User button to point to Send 2?**
A: Yes

**Q: Which would be best to start working ableton with, the akai pro apc40mkii or novation launchpad pro?**
A: For me it is the layout of the Akai that is the real plus, it looks very much like what you get on the screen. Works straight out of the box and is fully interactive with Ableton without any mapping. I haven't used a Lanchpad, but assume this offers similar functions and practical interaction with the software, but the look is more drumpads than an 'actual' interface.  Of course the Novation does utilise a similar layout to the Push2, which I'd buy if had the cash, so I'm not sure where that leaves us, but if you want an intuitive and interactive work station from the off, this is very good.  Hasn't quite replaced the need for a mouse, but not far from it.

**Q: Are the faders motorised?**
A: Hello, Akai support here! The faders are all manual.

**Q: Has anybody used this with logic pro x? if so what are your thoughts?**
A: Never used it with Logic. It would be a cool remote control for most channel strip functions and bypassing insert effects. It might be good with the new Logic update that brings in Ableton style performance  page to trigger clips.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great upgrade to teh previous model but ...
*by M***N on 22 August 2023*

AKAI have done well with this. It is cheap and yet feels a fraction more robust than the previous model. The sliders are a touch more "smooth" The RGB pads are also great so you do not get "Lost" in the 64 pad matrix. I was thinking of knocking off a star or two for two reasons (but then I remembered that most people will buy this for working with Ableton). I did try it quickly with Ableton and it is a great budget midi controller with super portability. However, we use MIDI controllers for many purposes and so the documentation is important. We have 8 of the old APC pro mini and they have served well, mainly as midi controllers for our lighting suite for small to medium events. We have had three failures on the old controllers (all USB connector problems). We have resoldered in one which is holding up. It is now pretty difficult to find NEW Mk1s and so we looked at many midi controllers from £50 to £1000. For our purpose there was really only this one that ticked the boxes we needed. We needed to paginate the controller, to have at least 8 rotaries or sliders and be able to map main pages that are 6 by 5 with extra pad control available. For around £100 with a case, these are great value. When I unboxed this one, it feels and looks a tad better than its predecessor. Sadly it is also a little bigger and so we have to get more cases but that is small beer. I "assumed" which was very silly of me that this would be a simple plug and play with the same basic coding to the previous model and that we could get the RGB colours sorted afterwards. Sadly this is not the case. The documentation is not complete and so you have to guess at some of the coding and we will be making a quick youtube and making a spreadsheet of eh coding available shortly. The main 64 pad centre has the same note keys and the sliders are 100% compatible to the Mk1. The bottom and right side small pads have different notes and so we had to remap those before starting. The default brightness is the dimmest and very much TOO dim for a normally lit workplace. The colours are a prescribed list of 127 and there is documentation on the RGB codes for each value but no help on teh actual colours. Unless you are well versed in reading RGB hex codes then you might need a side list to indicate roughly what each code represents as a colour. We do read HEX and RGB but even then the documentation was painful to go back and forth. We are fortunate in that we can fully control our midi control stream and feedback to the mid controller and so almost 24 hours later we can see how to get this controller to light up on bighter settings, but for those using it as plug and play they might have a bit more difficulty or they might simply not know that actually the pads are much brighter. One other worry is the USB connector. They are of course a weak point for portable equipment but they have been more problematic on the old controllers. It looks like the actual connector on the new boards is the same. An old school USB 4 connector that does not quite go in all the way. We will wait and see if my fears are out of place and of course we will be taking extra care of that bit. Overall, this a a great piece of kit and we will buy another 8 to upgrade all our MK1s. If you are considering it as an entry into using a midi controller with Ableton or some of the DJ software then it is stunning and you should be using it within seconds of unboxing. If you need to customize the MIDI then look for our documentation supplement as AKAIs is woeful. If you are upgrading from MK1 to MK2 note that you WILL have to remap the outer pads and do something about the velocity and value settings. Have fun and make music, lighting or whatever.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great controller for Ableton
*by M***Y on 20 November 2025*

This has been a really useful Controller for me using Ableton. I liked the easy of use and especially the touch controls when performing. They are easy to assign in Ableton. Would definitely recommend but with alternatives out there, it’s worth reviewing what your actual needs are. I prefer this over some of the other Akai controllers but that’s down to how I like to use Ableton.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good
*by C***T on 6 January 2025*

Works as well as the Mk1, but with 100's of added assignable colours, which makes button identification so much easier

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