AKAI Professional APC KEY25 MKII - Ableton Live Keyboard Controller

AKAI Professional APC KEY25 MKII Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live

The AKAI Professional APC KEY25 MKII integrates a keyboard and control surface for Ableton Live into a compact 25-key package. It combines velocity-sensitive mini-keys with a 5x8 clip-launching matrix featuring RGB pads and transport controls, faders, and encoders, offering a fast and intuitive workflow. Its plug-and-play USB-B connection makes it perfect for live performances and studio production without the need for complex setup.

Main features

• Keyboard: 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys
• Clip Pads: 5x8 RGB pad matrix for clip launch and status
• Transport Controls: Play, Stop, Record and Tap Tempo Buttons
• Octave and Sustain: Dedicated buttons for octave shifting and sustain
• Encoders: 8 rotary encoders for volume, pan, sends and devices
• Clip Navigation: Dedicated buttons for Solo, Mute, Arm and pad bank switching
• Connection: USB-B plug & play (powered by USB)
• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite (download)

Product benefits

• Comprehensive control of Ableton Live from a single compact device
• Agile workflow for live sessions with RGB visual feedback
• Dynamic mini-keys for expressive melodies and chords
• Instant assignment of controls to volumes, sends and effects
• Plug & play: no drivers or manual mapping in Ableton Live

Use cases

• Live performances and DJ sets with real-time clip releases
• Production of beats and melodies in a home or professional studio
• Improvisation sessions and jams controlled by Ableton Live
• Ableton Live workshops and demos for music education
• Streaming and creating audiovisual content with touch control

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it require driver installation? No; it's USB-B class-compliant and automatically recognized.
• Can I remap the encoders? Yes; Ableton Live Lite and its MIDI Learn feature allow you to reconfigure each control.
• How do I change pad banks? Use the Bank button to cycle through blocks of 40 clips.
• Does it work on Mac and Windows? Yes; compatible with macOS and Windows without the need for additional software.

Description for projects

USB controller for Ableton Live with 25 touch-sensitive keys, 5×8 RGB clip matrix, 8 encoders, transport and octave shift buttons, plug & play.