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Akai APC64 User Manual

Akai APC64
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...................................... 3
1.1 Box Contents ...................................... 3
1.2 Support ................................................ 3
1.3 About This User Guide ...................... 3
2.0 Setup ................................................. 4
3.0 Features ............................................. 5
3.1 Top Panel ............................................ 5
3.2 Rear Panel ......................................... 11
4.0 Tutorial ............................................ 12
5.0 Operation ........................................ 18
5.1 Session View ..................................... 19
5.1.1 Overview Mode .................................. 20
5.1.2 Launching Clips .................................. 21
5.1.3 Recording Clips .................................. 22
5.1.3.1 Fixed Length ............................................. 23
5.1.4 Quantization ........................................ 24
5.1.3 Managing Clips ................................... 25
5.2 Note Mode and Chord Mode ......... 26
5.2.1 Configuration ...................................... 26
5.2.2 Playing Notes and Chords ................ 29
5.2.3 Drum Tracks in Note Mode ............... 29
5.3 Step Sequencer ................................ 30
5.3.1 Configuration ...................................... 30
5.3.2 Note Input Pads .................................. 32
5.3.3 Step Pads ............................................. 33
5.3.4 Modifer Pads ....................................... 34
5.3.5 Recording Sequences ........................ 35
5.3.6 Editing Sequences .............................. 37
5.3.7 Send to Clip ......................................... 38
5.4 Project Mode ..................................... 39
5.4.1 Managing Projects .............................. 41
5.5 Touch Faders..................................... 42
5.6 Global Menu ..................................... 46
5.7 Custom Mode ................................... 50
5.7.1 Using the APC64 Project Editor
Software ............................................................. 50
5.7.1.1 Download and Installation ....................... 50
5.7.1.2 Setup and Overview ................................. 51
5.7.1.3 Editing ........................................................ 52
5.7.1.4 Managing Presets ..................................... 58
5.7.1.5 Global Settings .......................................... 60
5.8 CV Operation .................................... 62
5.8.1 CV Connection Examples .................. 63
5.8.1.1 Standalone Connections ......................... 63
5.8.1.2 Connections with Ableton Live ............... 64
6.0 Appendix ......................................... 65
6.1 Technical Specifications .................. 65
6.2 Trademarks & Licenses .................... 65

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Akai APC64 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMIDI Controller
DisplayOLED display
Pads64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads
ConnectivityUSB
SoftwareAbleton Live
Software CompatibilityAbleton Live
ButtonsVarious function buttons for navigation, control, and customization

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