--- product_id: 569564424 title: "APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In and Out, USB-C" brand: "akai professional" price: "2422 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Akai Professional" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/569564424-apc64-ableton-midi-controller-with-8-touch-strips-step-sequencer store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # CV/Gate + MIDI In/Out + USB-C 8 assignable touch strips 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In and Out, USB-C **Brand:** akai professional **Price:** 2422 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your beats, command your sound — the future of live performance is in your hands. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In and Out, USB-C by akai professional - **How much does it cost?** 2422 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/569564424-apc64-ableton-midi-controller-with-8-touch-strips-step-sequencer) ## 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 Sound Shaping:** 8 fully assignable touch strips let you modulate vibrato, pitch-bend, effects, and automation with intuitive, real-time control. - • **Standalone Sequencing Power:** Built-in 32-step sequencer enables DAW-less creativity, perfect for modular synths, drum machines, and live hardware setups. - • **Unmatched Control Precision:** 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch deliver vibrant, tactile feedback for flawless live performance and production. - • **Plug & Play with Pro-Grade Software:** Includes Ableton Live Lite and AIR VST/AU plugins, empowering you to compose, perform, and produce with industry-leading tools right out of the box. - • **Seamless Connectivity & Portability:** USB-C powered with CV/Gate and MIDI I/O ports, APC64 integrates effortlessly into any studio or live rig—lightweight and travel-ready. ## Overview The Akai Professional APC64 is a cutting-edge Ableton Live MIDI controller featuring 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, 8 assignable touch strips, an internal 32-step sequencer, and versatile CV/Gate and MIDI connectivity. USB-C powered and lightweight, it offers seamless DAW integration and standalone hardware control, bundled with Ableton Live Lite and AIR plugins for a complete music production and performance solution. ## Description APC64 is the powerful next-generation Ableton Live USB MIDI Controller that delivers new levels of control and performance. Featuring 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly-aftertouch, eight fully assignable touch strips, a revolutionary internal step sequencer, and more, APC64 is the future of Ableton Live hardware control.Ableton Live is the leading DAW for composing, live looping, and performing. Bring out the best of Ableton Live with hardware workflows designed for seamless DAW control. In addition to scene launch buttons, APC64 features transport controls with dedicated Play, Stop, and Record buttons. Arm tracks, dial-in volume, adjust sends, or spread your sound with panning controls.Creative moments can often be found away from your computer; APC64 is ready to control your MIDI / CV hardware for standalone, DAW-less functionality. Power APC64 over USB and connect your favorite Synthesizers, Eurorack modules, MIDI keyboards, drum machines, and more. APC 64 comes with a collection of Air instruments and VST / AU plug-ins; including classic keyboards and synths, as well as reverb, vocal processing and vintage effects to add to your DAW’s standard plug-ins.Also included - 1GB of Loops and drum samples from Sampletools by CR2 Records. Review: More than it seems - There are a lot of reviews for this as a DAW. This isn't one of them. Welcome to my newest DJ Deck. My greatest love in this digital DJing world is the flexibility that DJs have with workflow. My greatest complaint is that everyone is still stuck in the thought processes that began with a two deck setup and a 3 band eq. It's time to move on from the hardware defined to the software mindset. This thing helps. It only took three days for me to custom map this to the two DJ programs I use; TRAKTOR and Virtual DJ. I can control stems, pitch, key, hot cues, transport pads, and a heck of a lot of effects. With all of them on the main page. Since then, I've had more time to work on my art due to it's size and portability, and having all my options on the main page means that I'm not flipping through pages, but just playing music and working my my sets. Being able to be software defined, it matters not that your use if different than mine, just program it for what you need. And the size is perfect to carry along - or just have near your desk so when the work day is done, you just move your keyboard out of the way... No big deck, No location change, No big deal. And performance? Let's be honest. Very few DJs need platters. I certainly don't. And neither does anyone else who isn't scratching, as long as you've got the nudge buttons, which I may add are trivial to map. I use this along my main deck for gigs to give me flexibility, but it would work just as well with a basic 2 or 4 channel mixer, and I wouldn't even need the mixer is someone, hint hint, would make an appropriately sized and priced 4x4 or 4x6 rotary encoder box. But if you want a new button or slider to bust out or cut a stem? It's right there! You want to set an instant double or loop? It can be right there! You have effects that are sick, but are a pain to set up and find in the menu? Program it! These can all be right there. There are 64 RGB pads, 17 led backlit buttons, and 9 sliders. The sliders aren't innofaders. (Duh) But they are consistent and smooth. And the pads are what you expect for $100. But they work every time, even if they are a bit more sensitive than I like. Programming was straightforward for my DJ software with no unexpected hiccups. Build quality is fine. I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100. Especially considering the costs of it's competitors in this space. But the real benefit is the variety of pads and sliders. Depending upon your priorities, you can use 16 pads for 4 decks, 32 pads for 2 decks, or even 64 for one deck if you wanted. I use one row for common actions and loading. Two rows for effects, two for hot cues, one for loops/beatjumping, one for pitch/key (I do a lot of key mixing), and one for transport. The sliders run main volume, vocals, melody, and rhythm. There are still a few pads and a lot of buttons not in use. It is tools like this that make the age of digital DJing the magic that it is. I Highly Recommend this for anyone looking to try something different in their DJ skills, to move on to the next level, to get more mobile. After 3 weeks of use I'm already doing things I've never done, and sounding better and more entertaining that I've been in a while. You can do it. This can help. Review: Great responsiveness and tactile feels - Great responsiveness and wonderful tactile feel to the buttons. Nice rubber pads and colorful lights that respond to coding in Ableton live. Wonderful hardware. ## Features - Next-Generation Ableton Live Controller - 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, 8 assignable touch strips, internal step sequencer, color display for real-time feedback, MIDI I/O, CV/Gate, USB-C bus powered - 8 Assignable Touch Strips - Shape your sound with vibrato, modulation, pitch-bend and more; Adjust macros, mixer volume, pan, and effects sends as well as writing automation - Bright 8x8 RGB Pad Matrix - 64 velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch provide visual color feedback; Play notes, chords, trigger drum racks and launch clips in Ableton Live Session View - Ableton Live Lite Included - An industry-leading DAW for PC and Mac; Capture ideas, live performances, record, mix and loop; APC64 MIDI controller is compatible with Ableton Live 11 onwards - DAW-less Control - Powerful 8-track 32-step sequencer for real-time sequencing of external synthesizers, drum machines, modular and sampler device performances with or without a computer - Plug-ins and Effects - APC64 includes VST/AU AIR instrument and insert plug-ins with classic keyboards, synths, reverb, vocal tuning, and timeless effects for creative producing and mixing - Supercharge Your Sound - Apply additional creative dimensions to MIDI notes using the Probability, Velocity, and Mutate functions for further production and performance experimentation - Instant Connectivity - 8x 1/8" CV/Gate outs for external modular devices, 1x 1/8" MIDI in and 2x 1/8" MIDI outs for keyboards and desktop synths, USB-C plug-and-play bus powered; Lightweight and portable ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CK84KNL1 | | Additional Features | Backlit Drum Pad, Digital Display, Lightweight, Portable, Programmable | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,357 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #12 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers | | Brand Name | Akai Professional | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | PC | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | MIDI | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,925) | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | PC/Mac | | Human Interface Input | Touch Pad | | Included Components | USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card | | Instrument | Digital Audio Workstation | | Instrument Key | Any | | Item Type Name | APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In & Out, USB-C | | Item Weight | 1.63 Kilograms | | Keyboard Description | Ergonomic | | Manufacturer | inMusic Brands Inc. | | Material Type | Plastic, Rubber | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 8 | | Model Name | APC64 | | Model Number | APC64 | | Model Year | 2023 | | Number of Keys | 64 | | Platform | Mac, Windows | | Product Style | APC64 | | Supported Software | Ableton Live | | Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | UPC | 694318025741 | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Akai Professional - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Model Name:** APC64 - **Number of Keys:** 64 - **Special Feature:** Backlit Drum Pad, Digital Display, Lightweight, Portable, Programmable ## Images ![APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In and Out, USB-C - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71v0r8x348L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Anyone gets it to work? I got 2 of them but it's not recognized from my computer. I tested 5 different computers including desktop.** A: It may not work properly with any version of Ableton below 10. I'm not sure if that's the problem but I heard it online that it might not function with older versions of Live. **Q: sirve para trabajar con sunlite2 ?** A: Si **Q: Can this midi pad controller work with GarageBand on Mac ?** A: I think it could work with Garage Band but you wouldn't get the full functionality. Since it was designed to work with Ableton it has a specific "language" that makes the LEDs color correspond to the clip colors on Abletons session view. It's full potential is in being a controller to trigger clips in session view so in my opinion it would be a waste for any other DAW and you would be better off with a midi controller that's designed for a more diverse set of conditions instead of the APC mini which is so specific to Ableton session view. It's a one trick pony but it does its one trick pretty well. **Q: Can the apc mini mk2 be used with software other than live? are the keypads / faders assignable to midi messages?** A: Yes keypads and faders are MIDI messages and can be assigned to other apps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than it seems *by R***N on January 23, 2024* There are a lot of reviews for this as a DAW. This isn't one of them. Welcome to my newest DJ Deck. My greatest love in this digital DJing world is the flexibility that DJs have with workflow. My greatest complaint is that everyone is still stuck in the thought processes that began with a two deck setup and a 3 band eq. It's time to move on from the hardware defined to the software mindset. This thing helps. It only took three days for me to custom map this to the two DJ programs I use; TRAKTOR and Virtual DJ. I can control stems, pitch, key, hot cues, transport pads, and a heck of a lot of effects. With all of them on the main page. Since then, I've had more time to work on my art due to it's size and portability, and having all my options on the main page means that I'm not flipping through pages, but just playing music and working my my sets. Being able to be software defined, it matters not that your use if different than mine, just program it for what you need. And the size is perfect to carry along - or just have near your desk so when the work day is done, you just move your keyboard out of the way... No big deck, No location change, No big deal. And performance? Let's be honest. Very few DJs need platters. I certainly don't. And neither does anyone else who isn't scratching, as long as you've got the nudge buttons, which I may add are trivial to map. I use this along my main deck for gigs to give me flexibility, but it would work just as well with a basic 2 or 4 channel mixer, and I wouldn't even need the mixer is someone, hint hint, would make an appropriately sized and priced 4x4 or 4x6 rotary encoder box. But if you want a new button or slider to bust out or cut a stem? It's right there! You want to set an instant double or loop? It can be right there! You have effects that are sick, but are a pain to set up and find in the menu? Program it! These can all be right there. There are 64 RGB pads, 17 led backlit buttons, and 9 sliders. The sliders aren't innofaders. (Duh) But they are consistent and smooth. And the pads are what you expect for $100. But they work every time, even if they are a bit more sensitive than I like. Programming was straightforward for my DJ software with no unexpected hiccups. Build quality is fine. I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100. Especially considering the costs of it's competitors in this space. But the real benefit is the variety of pads and sliders. Depending upon your priorities, you can use 16 pads for 4 decks, 32 pads for 2 decks, or even 64 for one deck if you wanted. I use one row for common actions and loading. Two rows for effects, two for hot cues, one for loops/beatjumping, one for pitch/key (I do a lot of key mixing), and one for transport. The sliders run main volume, vocals, melody, and rhythm. There are still a few pads and a lot of buttons not in use. It is tools like this that make the age of digital DJing the magic that it is. I Highly Recommend this for anyone looking to try something different in their DJ skills, to move on to the next level, to get more mobile. After 3 weeks of use I'm already doing things I've never done, and sounding better and more entertaining that I've been in a while. You can do it. This can help. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great responsiveness and tactile feels *by D***N on March 19, 2026* Great responsiveness and wonderful tactile feel to the buttons. Nice rubber pads and colorful lights that respond to coding in Ableton live. Wonderful hardware. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and Great *by F***A on March 14, 2026* Simple and Great ## Frequently Bought Together - AKAI Professional APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller with 8 Touch Strips, Step Sequencer, 64 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads, CV Gates, MIDI In & Out, USB-C - co2CREA Hard Case Compatible with AKAI Professional APC64 Ableton MIDI Controller --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/569564424-apc64-ableton-midi-controller-with-8-touch-strips-step-sequencer](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/569564424-apc64-ableton-midi-controller-with-8-touch-strips-step-sequencer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*