Yay Apc40

Yay Apc40
Posted on: 15.01.2009 by Amada Brierley
http://www.akaipro.com/apc40

:eek::eek:

Woah.
Random X
31.03.2009
Can't wait for my Akai APC 40 to arrive.
Random X
31.03.2009
Yeah, all can be found on the websites of Akaipro.com and Ableton live.

Ableton website features a matrix in which the differences are set out against each other version.
(I believe this has also been written in one of the earlier pages. )
Kaiser T Tran
31.03.2009
Will the APC 40 have it's own bundled Ableton software? I've been holding out for Live 8. Is the bundled software going to be different than Live 8 (If so, are there any major limitations? I plan to use this controller mostly for production rather than performing) Also, what's the deal with no midi i/o on this unit? Should that be a concern?
Thx!
Random X
18.02.2009
Thanks for the link bro'!

Will be checking that one shortly!
Paul Davison
18.02.2009
second that tekki...
also check this out http://www.akaiapc40.com/
it's empty but sure enough will fill up as people get their hands on it
Random X
18.02.2009
If all goes well, I will be testing one soon.
Latrice Atcherson
17.02.2009
This thing is going to be hundred bucks cheaper than the VCI-100... :|

I just bought Traktor Pro... can't wait to hear people on this one with Traktor!
Random X
11.02.2009
Turk, there is enough reference on the community , and more than enough reference on http://www.ableton.com and http://www.nativeinstruments.com

Please visit these.

Chilly, come on... kiss and make out... eh... up!
Nick Ross
11.02.2009
Originally Posted by turk87
I'm curious about the pro's and con's of each with regards to functionality.
For instance I heard that you need to do a lot of prep work on tracks on Ableton...
And for another instance, this is a thread on the akai apc 40.

GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND

There are tons of posts and comparisons out there. Come on man. Do a LITTLE legwork yourself, please?
Eartha Seideman
11.02.2009
I'm curious about the pro's and con's of each with regards to functionality.
For instance I heard that you need to do a lot of prep work on tracks on Ableton...
Nick Ross
11.02.2009
Originally Posted by turk87
thanks for the reply...

Can someone with experience in these programs care to explain the differences between DJing with Ableton and Traktor Pro?

Thank-You
There's different names, interfaces, programming structure, abilities, price, companies, colors, communities, production, you might want to go and do some research.
Eartha Seideman
11.02.2009
thanks for the reply...

Can someone with experience in these programs care to explain the differences between DJing with Ableton and Traktor Pro?

Thank-You
Amada Brierley
11.02.2009
Originally Posted by Rumblejazz
No it doesn't it is purely a MIDI controller, it sends and receives MIDI data, not audio.

You will need an external sound card with dual stereo outputs to pre-listen.

Rj

X

http://djranking s.com/community /showthr...?t=2763&page=4

4 pages in is too far to read......
Nick Ross
11.02.2009
Originally Posted by Flaekiface
I am pretty sure you misunderstood this. Of cause he meens if the Akai needs an external soundcard, like the vci needs one. And Tekki has answered this.
You are correct. Thanks!
casey rascal
11.02.2009
Originally Posted by Chilly
The VCI-100 is not a soundcard...
I am pretty sure you misunderstood this. Of cause he meens if the Akai needs an external soundcard, like the vci needs one. And Tekki has answered this.
Nick Ross
11.02.2009
Originally Posted by turk87
Okay, so....

Will this unit require an external sound-card, such as the vci-100? Or is it built in?
Is the functionality well suited for live sets, DJing? It seems like ableton is subpar compared to tractor pro for DJing capabilities, am I comparing apples and oranges?

Thanks,
The VCI-100 is not a soundcard...
Random X
11.02.2009
It needs an external soundcard as far as I know. (Ofcourse you will be able to make do with an ASIO4All soundcard.

Ableton being subpar to traktor with DJing... I believe it comes down to, how you DJ/perform.
(Try comparing Moldover, who uses Ableton to remix, with Ean Golden, who turntablism-a-like routines by using Traktor).

Being that this controller is designed for Ableton, does not mean you can't use it with Traktor though.
Eartha Seideman
11.02.2009
Okay, so....

Will this unit require an external sound-card, such as the vci-100? Or is it built in?
Is the functionality well suited for live sets, DJing? It seems like ableton is subpar compared to tractor pro for DJing capabilities, am I comparing apples and oranges?

Thanks,
Random X
04.02.2009
Hey, no proBLAMMO, as always, glad to help out!
Ben Strauch
04.02.2009
you can dig wery well. Thx bro.
Random X
04.02.2009
Found it!

Specifications

Connection
USB

Faders
9x 45mm track faders, 1 replaceable 60mm dual rail-guided crossfader

Transport Controls
Play, Stop, Record

Rotary Controls
16 endless encoder knobs with LED rings

Multiple Units
Up to six APC40's can be used with Live simultaneously

Included Software
Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition Software

Software Supported
Ableton Live, and any software that features assignable MIDI capability

System Requirements
Mac and Windows compatible

Dimensions (WxDxH)
16.5" x 13.2" x 2.6" (420 x 335 x 65mm)
Taken from: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications
Ben Strauch
04.02.2009
Thx for the advice Tekki but i didn't find nowhere how big this baby is.
Random X
03.02.2009
Dimensions can be scooped from the product page of Akai.
Ben Strauch
03.02.2009
does anybody know the dimensions of this beauty?i
Tommy Wiehoff
26.01.2009
thanks a lot 4 the info, very excited for this beast
Marybeth Sansbury
26.01.2009
Originally Posted by Chilly
Beat to it:P
They go more in depth with the sequencer at 3,00 in this clip
http://www.ableton.com/home?movie=3
Xavier Emanuels
26.01.2009
It comes with a watered down version of Ableton - with the functionality somewhere between Ableton LE and Ableton Live.

You could use it with Traktor Pro if you wanted to without the need for the software it comes with too.

Yes, you could connect them both at the same time.
Tommy Wiehoff
26.01.2009
dude i saw this thing on the namm 2009 video and since then i cant stop believeing about it. there are a few online stores that are already selling them and as soon as i get my check from work im buying one 4sure.
i have 2 questions, is it necessary to have Ableton live 7 or some version of ableton for it to work or does it come with software you can use out of the box?
and also i have a vci-100, would i be able to connect both the vci-100 and the apc40 to my mac and use them at the same time??

thanks for the help in advance
Ardelia Coupel
24.01.2009
oh sh*t..
Nick Ross
24.01.2009
Originally Posted by Virgafox
do you believe that it will be possible to use this controller also with other programs like a normal midi controller? with traktor pro for example..
Yes

Originally Posted by Virgafox
but will max for live be included in live 8? or I'll have to buy it too?
No it won't. It will be separate.
Ardelia Coupel
24.01.2009
Originally Posted by BentoSan
Its hard to tell yet, but complete worst case senario you could program the buttons in Max Ableton to send out midi messages - i doubt its going to come to that though.
but will max for live be included in live 8? or I'll have to buy it too?
Xavier Emanuels
24.01.2009
Originally Posted by Virgafox
do you believe that it will be possible to use this controller also with other programs like a normal midi controller? with traktor pro for example..
Its hard to tell yet, but complete worst case senario you could program the buttons in Max Ableton to send out midi messages - i doubt its going to come to that though.
Ardelia Coupel
24.01.2009
do you believe that it will be possible to use this controller also with other programs like a normal midi controller? with traktor pro for example..
Random X
22.01.2009
It saves you some space, corp.

22.01.2009
believeing i might get rid of my zero sl, mpd32 and 40h for this instead....
Amada Brierley
22.01.2009
Originally Posted by Atenogenes
Does this have Phones Input so I can pre-listen?
No it doesn't it is purely a MIDI controller, it sends and receives MIDI data, not audio.

You will need an external sound card with dual stereo outputs to pre-listen.

Rj

X
Nell Abrahamson
22.01.2009
Does this have Phones Input so I can pre-listen?
Latrice Atcherson
17.01.2009
Check the video out, it looks great! The feedback on the knobs is pretty neat!

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=nydOFGR3ZIA
Branden Kern
18.01.2009
Hmmm how about the vcm600 + the korg zero 8 + this baby = just for show...yeah and what Bento mentioned above about rotary knobs is a bit off a turn off...Hey Luis when you played with the VCM-600 were the knobs rotaries or were they non-rotaries?
DJ JoBlaze
17.01.2009
I believe the list is going to be about 499$ usd.

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