The Akai APC40 was the first dedicated Ableton Live controller, co-designed with Ableton and launched in 2009. With its grid of clip-launch buttons, faders, and device controls, it gave performers a hands-on way to trigger loops, sculpt effects, and mix tracks without ever touching a mouse. Its plug-and-play integration made it a favourite of electronic artists and DJs like Daedelus and Flying Lotus, shaping the rise of laptop performance in the late 2000s. Built tough with a clear, intuitive layout, the APC40 became a benchmark for grid-based controllers.
## SPECS
- 5x8 clip launch grid with RGB lighting
- 9 channel faders
- 8 rotary encoders with LED rings
- Dedicated device, transport, and track controls
- USB powered
- Made in China
- Weight 3.5kg
- Produced 2009–2014
Includes original box, power supply, USB A to B cable, manual and CD.
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Product Specs
- Item Number: 39265
- Make: AKAI
- Model: APC40
- Condition: Excellent
- Finish: Black
- Categories: keyboards-and-synths ⇒ pad-midi-controllers
- Made In: Malaysia
- MPN: 39265