AKAI Professional APC mini MK2
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AKAI Professional
APC mini MK2
Product Info
Article Number:
555323
Brand:
AKAI Professional
Model:
APC mini MK2
Category:
DAW Controllers
Price:
$96.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The APC mini MK2 is a brilliant little controller, especially for Ableton Live users just starting out or needing a portable setup. It's a streamlined way to get hands-on with your clips and tracks, though don’t expect full-scale studio functionality in such a small package. It’s a great gateway to tactile control for beginners.
Product Description
- AKAI Professional APC mini MK2
- Compact Ableton Live Controller
- 8x8 Clip launch matrix with illuminated RGB pads
- Buttons for clip navigation
- solo
- mute
- record arm
- clip stop
- Drum mode for playing Ableton Drum Racks
- Note Mode for using the pads as a chromatic keyboard with selectable scale and octave range
- 8 Faders for controlling volume
- send and Ableton Live devices
- Separate master fader
- USB-B port for host connection and power supply
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 240 x 210 x 32 mm
- Weight: 820 g
- Incl. USB cable and Ableton Live Lite (download)
PROS
- • Compact size makes it ideal for travel and smaller workspaces.
- • RGB pads offer excellent visual feedback for clip launching.
- • Drum mode provides a surprisingly playable and expressive drum rack interface.
- • Faders offer a tactile feel for volume and effect adjustments.
CONS
- • Build quality feels plasticky; not as robust as higher-end controllers.
- • Limited knob count restricts deeper parameter control within Ableton.
- • The clip launch matrix can feel cramped for complex arrangements.
Product Video
Key Features
Faders
8
Knobs
0
Pads
64 RGB
Motorized
No
Connections
USB-B
Weight
820g
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Frequently Asked Questions
While it's designed primarily for Ableton, it functions as a generic MIDI controller, but you’ll lose the dedicated Ableton mapping functionality.
Yes, the pads are velocity-sensitive, allowing for dynamic control over note volume and other parameters when using Note Mode.
Ableton Live Lite is great for learning and basic production, but it has limitations; upgrading to the full version unlocks commercial use and more features.
