USB power is obviously enough for this one - there's no mains power option any more. We don't think we ever had cause to use that anyway.

The Akai APC40 is a great controller for MIDI mapping to applications (Traktor, etc.) as it has a large and varied set of controls available, along with multi-coloured pads. For a MIDI application to take full advantage of these the APC40 needs to be in Firmware Mode 1; upon power-up, however, the APC40 enters Firmware Mode 0. Switching to Firmware Mode 1 can be done by opening Ableton Live, waiting for the APC40 to be recognised as a control surface (assuming it is configured as one), and then closing Live. apc40-mode is simple utility that will let you switch between the three firmware modes at the command line, so you don’t have to open Live (or even have it installed). Akai APC40 send buses right from their APC40 mkII. The A/B crossfader has also been reworked and can be assignedIt is currently Mac OS X only, and because Apple's Java implementation is broken with some aspects of javax.sound.midi, it requires the mmj libraries found here - http://www.humatic.de/htools/mmj.htm The APC40 MkII comes pre-mapped to Ableton Live with the controls on the controller corresponding 1-to-1 with the software. Those familiar with Ableton Live will find using the APC40 MkII a breeze with no awkward setup or steep learning curve to get started. Software Included So if you are looking for a fairlight specific controller , this is "not" it for you even-though i do offerbasic fairlight functions. To build apc40-mode from scratch, simply use "javac APC40Mode.java". A class file is included, however, so this shouldn't be necessary. The code is simple- find the APC40 device, and send it a small MIDI SysEx message. import de.humatic.mmj.*;

That means simply said, transport, volume, pan, mute, solo, record enable for groups of 8 channels and able to move up and down banks of 8 channels and single channels. Full Description View Full Description Advanced control for Ableton Live with RGB pads and touch strips APC40 mkII comes pre-mapped to Live (version 9.1.3 or later) for an instant performance and production The APC40 comes pre-mapped for instant use with Ableton Live software, so if you're new to it, you'll find using the APC40 to be easy to get around on. And if you're an experienced Live user, you'll be happy to note that you can custom-map every single knob, button, and fader on the APC40 to completely customize the controls for the way you like to work. The 8x8 pad matrix features 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads that are perfect for launching clips and performing a wide range of functions. The controller also includes eight fully assignable Touch Strip controllers, giving you the ability to add expression to your performances. From adjusting volume and effects sends to controlling your mix, the Touch Strips put important parameters at your fingertips. The APC64 also includes a copy of Ableton Live Lite complete with a collection of plugins from Air Instruments and Sonivox spanning everything from classic synths and keyboards to cutting-edge/vintage effects. If that wasn't enough, Sampletools by CR2 Records is also included, comprised of an additional 1GB of loops and drum samples.

The biggest change, though, is with the pads; the APC still has 40 pads in a 5x8 grid (barely enough to be worth having, in my opinion), but they've evolved from small dull grey squares to colourful rectangles - instead of the amber/green/red colour array, still found on the other APCs, the Mk II has a full RGB colour range, so for the first time on an APC you can see your clip colours laid out before you. This makes a massive difference to usability, and adds eye candy points as well! To use apc40-mode, cd to the directory where APC40Mode.class is located and invoke it with "java APC40Mode mode".

workflow. Eight Device Control knobs make it easy to tweak device parameters and light up to provideNow separately i have created a custom routine that is able to drive plugins which live in the inspector panel of Davinci Resolve and for OFX / VST plugins only for the 1st 16 horizontal sliders of that plugin. From the README file: apc40-mode is a simple Java utility to switch between the three firmware modes of the Akai APC40 MIDI Controller, as described at http://www.akaipro.com/apc40map and in http://www.akaipro.com/extras/product/apc40/APC40_Communications_Protocol_rev_1.pdf veteran APC40 users will immediately notice the enhancements that include an RGB clip-launching grid, Serves as a standalone sequencer and external hardware controller, allowing disconnection from the computer and connection to synths and drum machines via 3x 1/8-inch MIDI ports

Designed in partnership with Ableton, the APC40 is the most advanced Live controller for the most advanced performers. The APC40 is Ableton Live performance... perfected. sounds to edgy, modern leads and everything in between. SONiVOX Twist is a spectral morphing synthesisIn 2009, Akai Professional collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced the original Ableton Performance Controller—APC40. The instrument raised the standards of controller design, revolutionized hardware and software integration, and proved to be an essential performance tool for Ableton Live users everywhere. Building upon this original partnership, Akai Professional now introduces an all-new, reimagined Ableton Live controller—APC40 mkII.