APC80 Tutorial Videos!
APC80 Tutorial Videos! as promised, delamar.de published the APC80 video today. it even includes a bit of the "fuck reel" I'll post my follow-up video later. since we had a brand-new APC80 after the tutorial was done and I really don't need another one (it would be badass - but seriously, no), we eventually decided that the best thing to do is to auction it off at ebay *hint hint*. in related news, I also relaunched my website --- UPDATE --- here's the follow-up, in HD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6T25QXdgNA | |
| Lilliana Perris 09.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by ctrld
mmmm...R2300 is a deal.....a twitter or FB share...mmmm....i believe you asking too much there mate! HEHEHEHEHHEHE That's MORE than fair. So fucking Excited!!!!! |
08.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by sarasin
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| Brittaney Maxedon 09.05.2011 | I have now completed my APC80 and am happy with it. I have added a couple of features to mine. I have run soldered cables of the DC input on the two units so that both units run from on PSU that I have upgraded from 1no 12V DC 2A and 1no 12VDC 1A to 1no 12VDC 3A supply from my box project (ongoing) here. I have also used the off cuts of the Aluminium to strengthen the join between the two units, photo's to follow. |
| Ling Zambada 21.03.2011 | So I was believeing earlier today about creating an entire large-scale performance rig out of two APC80s (an APC160):
Sounds like overkill, no? Although, it'd be the perfect size for two people to work at. |
| Lilliana Perris 21.02.2011 | I will have my backing plate this evening and can finish my mod off too! I used it out again this weekend....blew ppls minds! |
| Ling Zambada 20.02.2011 | I've got more pictures if you want me to send them over to you! |
20.02.2011 | excellent work! congratulations! I'm posting this on facebook |
| Ling Zambada 19.02.2011 | Built my APC80 today! |
| Stephan Denigris 12.02.2011 | soo prime |
12.02.2011 | I have no idea, which is why I didn't mention that in the video; not too good with tech measures, especially not in english sorry. I recommend taking off a side panel of the 20 and then going to a hardware store... trial and error. it's how I did it. the thick screws are ~2cm long an the ones that go on the bottom are the same as those already in the APCs (take one out for reference), except ~2mm longer. good luck! |
| Ling Zambada 12.02.2011 | What size are the two different screw types? I'm hoping to start the mod today!! |
12.02.2011 | the apc80 ebay auction just ended: 500 EUR. a bargain IMO, but the video production costs are covered |
| Lilliana Perris 09.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by ctrld
mmmm...R2300 is a deal.....a twitter or FB share...mmmm....i believe you asking too much there mate! HEHEHEHEHHEHE That's MORE than fair. So fucking Excited!!!!! |
08.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by sarasin
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| Lilliana Perris 08.02.2011 | YESSSSSSSSSS! I got the APC20 for a damn good price......for South Africa. Put my deposit down tomorrow and it will arrive next week no doubt. I have already asked my mate for an aluminum backing plate. Just need the specs now. I mentioned in your vid that you will make this available too? Any chance of that? Again.....CHEERS mate! x) |
| Lilliana Perris 08.02.2011 | Legendary! My mates all gonna FLIP when they see my 80! Big Ups dude!...Big fucking UPS! |
07.02.2011 | true - I also use foot switches. the novation ones are great, cheap and effective. |
| Lilliana Perris 07.02.2011 | Awesome....gonna check it out a lil later. I find the APC40 perfect for Traktor....for the way i use it. Derders mapping is what I use and modded slightly. I can see it being 100% perfect to use with the TSP2.....its flawless for my current setup and I have a lot of faders and buttons left which would be mapped to functions in the new version of Traktor. The footpedal ports are the added bonus too! |
06.02.2011 | |
05.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by 3LAU
remember that sharing is caring! |
| Earlean Kuhnke 05.02.2011 | Sweet that certainly answers my question! Awesome thanks. |
05.02.2011 | the follow-up video is live! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6T25QXdgNA |
05.02.2011 | yeah, that's cool as shit go 3LAU! I'm uploading the follow-up video right now. |
| Earlean Kuhnke 04.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by ctrld
Anyway, just in case I ever want to take my apc80 apart I ducktaped the bottom and put a nice white electrical tape line over the top with a symmetrical piece on the other side in the middle of the apc40.... it's surprisingly sturdy and won't leave my roadcase unless i'm home. Check it out. Lots of credit to ctrld for the idea, I wouldn't have done it with out the verification from him. |
| Dana Ordinario 04.02.2011 | Great video I hope to make one soon as I get enough money to grab a APC40 to go with my 20. How long before Akai starts producing these themselves? |
05.02.2011 | hey guys, thanks for all the feedback I was never planning to build APC80s to order because I know I couldn't make the time - this is why I went through the trouble of making this tutorial in the first place; I just want to share. as to TSP2, yeah - I'll probably take a look at that but I definitely won't be using the APC80 with traktor; I believe the layout of the controls makes most sense in ableton live I'm sure someone on here will eventually come up with an excellent mapping, but I like my setup the way it is. I'll stick with the 80 for ableton live and my three pad controllers + the evo5 for traktor; it's more than enough to get creative. as to the follow-up video, I had to re-do it (saw the original footage again, realized that it sucked, went back to square one) but it's on the way to the rendering queue definitely coming this week-end, if this render turns out okay I might even upload it toevening . |
| Lilliana Perris 04.02.2011 | @ctrld.... So are going to upgrade to the TSP2 software? Are you still jamming the APC80? What are your thoughts on the APC80 and the TSP2 software together? I believe it will be fucking brilliant! Searching for the APC20 here....might even buy it NEW....and do the mod! |
| Tatum Ansaldo 04.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by djsakebomb
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| Lilliana Perris 04.02.2011 | Nice vid! I have got my eye out for the APC20....have not seen much of it here in SA. The APC came to me by luck really. I might cough up the dough for a brand new one...... I really like. Thing is....it is going to be PERFECT for the new Traktor Pro 2 software. PERFECT i tell you. |
| Ling Zambada 03.02.2011 | Planning on finally doing this mod sometime before my gig on the 25th. I don't believe I have a little blowtorch thingy though :/ |
| Lewis Stumpf 03.02.2011 | "And the warranty is gone, so now we need to continue" I like that. Very good stuff, got some questions I had answered. I'm super tempted to start modding my own pair, I need to watch my cashflow a little though, and spend what I have on my own controller. You oughta build more, and sell them |
| Fe Kuchma 03.02.2011 | excellent video tutorial!! even if the intro took you awhile to nail :P any videos of it in action? |
| Matha Obray 03.02.2011 | Nice vids |
| Joan Kollmorgen 03.02.2011 | The video is really impressive - well done |
| robin loo 03.02.2011 | finally pretty cool thing you made there.. understandable video for copycats.. |
| Lilliana Perris 03.02.2011 | Is the video Downloadable? No time to check it here at work. I can use a DL program I guess.... |
| Tatum Ansaldo 03.02.2011 | Now all I need is an APC 40, an APC 20 and many, many hours to learn how to use ableton properly. What's stopping me! |
| Random X 03.02.2011 | Cool one CTRLD! Will be watching it soon. |
| Shonda Soulier 02.02.2011 | great job! many more steps than i imagined. great looking controller |
| Earlean Kuhnke 02.02.2011 | nice video, helped a lot. Any chance you can shoot me a link to the mappings video that is said to be posted on your website...I can't find it...I feel stupid haha nvm i just saw the follow up video part of your post! Cant wait |
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