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General| Type | MIDI Controller |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB |
| Compatibility | Ableton Live |
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional |
| Model | APC20 |
| Knobs | 8 |
| Software | Ableton Live Lite (included) |
| Power | USB Bus Powered |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs |
| MIDI I/O | USB |
| Faders | 8 channel faders, 1 master fader |
| Buttons | 40 clip launch buttons, 16 scene launch buttons |
Instructions for installing the Akai Professional APC Edition of Ableton Live.
Steps to connect the APC20 to a power source and computer.
Configuration steps for Ableton Live to recognize the APC20.
Describes the 8x5 grid for launching clips and session overview modes.
Explains how the SHIFT button accesses extra controller features.
Buttons that trigger entire rows of clips (scenes).
Buttons that stop clips in a track or all clips.
Controls for volume, pan, send levels, and user assignments.
Buttons to mute or activate corresponding tracks.
Functions to solo tracks or send them to the Cue Output.
Arms tracks for recording and selects fader control modes.
Controls volume for the Cue Output and sample auditioning.
Buttons for selecting tracks or master, and navigating.
Standard playback controls like PLAY, STOP, and REC.
Toggles MIDI Overdub on or off.
Pads to move selection by track or scene, or by 8 tracks/5 scenes with SHIFT.
Puts the clip launch grid into Note Mode for playing notes.
Turns the APC20 on or off.
Connection point for the 12V-2A DC power adapter.
Connects the APC20 to a computer via USB for MIDI data.
Secures the power adapter cord to prevent unplugging.
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