Akai APC Mini Mk2 – Compact Ableton Live Controller

OVERVIEW

The Akai APC Mini Mk2 is the ultimate compact controller for Ableton Live, designed to streamline your music creation and performance workflow. Featuring a 64-pad RGB-backlit grid, it provides precise visual feedback, allowing you to trigger loops, samples, and entire scenes effortlessly. Whether in the studio or on stage, the scrollable 8×8 matrix ensures that even large projects remain within easy reach.

Beyond clip launching, the APC Mini Mk2 offers deep hands-on control with 9 assignable faders, giving you the ability to adjust volume, pan, effects sends, and automation in real time. The Device Mode button maps faders to Ableton’s Macro Controls, allowing for sound design and effect tweaking with ease. Additional features like Drum Mode for finger drumming, Smart Scale View for pitch-perfect performances, and dedicated Scene Launch buttons make it an essential tool for modern producers and performers.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

🎛 64 RGB-Backlit Pads – The 8×8 grid provides real-time feedback, making it easy to trigger clips, loops, and scenes.

🎚 9 Assignable Faders – Hands-on control over volume, effects, automation, and Ableton’s Macro Controls.

🥁 Drum Mode – Integrates seamlessly with Ableton’s Drum Rack, enabling a customized pad layout for live performances.

🎼 Smart Scale View – Ensures pitch-perfect performances by displaying the active musical key and scale.

🔀 Notes Mode – Play melodies and harmonies with no wrong notes, making music creation smoother than ever.

🖥 Compact & USB-Powered – Lightweight and powered via USB, making it perfect for mobile producers and live performers.

🎵 Includes Ableton Live Lite – Comes with Ableton Live Lite and AIR Music Tech software for instant music production.

FEATURES & TECHNICAL SPECS

• 8×8 RGB-backlit pad grid for clip launching
• 9 assignable faders for volume, pan, effects, and automation
• Smart Scale View Mode for intuitive scale and key selection
• Notes Mode for error-free melody and harmony creation
• Drum Mode for advanced beat-making and performance control
• Dedicated Scene Launch buttons for seamless workflow
• 4 directional navigation arrows to move across the clip matrix
• Includes Ableton Live Lite and AIR Music Tech software
• USB-bus-powered for portability
• 1 USB Type-B port
• Compact dimensions: 240 x 210 x 32 mm
• Lightweight: 0.81 kg