Akai APC 40 - The ultimate Ableton controller?

**tekki** · 02-18-2009, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the link bro'!

Will be checking that one shortly!

**Rick L** · 03-31-2009, 10:24 AM

Will the APC 40 have it's own bundled Ableton software? I've been holding out for Live 8. Is the bundled software going to be different than Live 8 (If so, are there any major limitations? I plan to use this controller mostly for production rather than performing) Also, what's the deal with no midi i/o on this unit? Should that be a concern?
Thx!

**tekki** · 03-31-2009, 10:32 AM

Yeah, all can be found on the websites of Akaipro.com and Ableton live.

Ableton website features a matrix in which the differences are set out against each other version.
(I think this has also been written in one of the earlier pages.

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**tekki** · 03-31-2009, 10:33 AM

Can't wait for my Akai APC 40 to arrive.

**Andrew Loay** · 03-31-2009, 11:52 AM

Moog Audio in Toronto says it's to be released May 1. Haven't had much experience with Ableton when it comes to DJing but hopefully the controller would be a medium learn it on.

**tekki** · 03-31-2009, 01:14 PM

Well, I will be receiving my APC40 straight of the first pallet to arrive in the Netherlands(by promise of the dutch distributor), so I am hoping this will also be done May 1st.

Still I am keeping it save with the half of June. I know the Japanese a bit too well when it comes to shipping and releasing.

**Andrew Loay** · 03-31-2009, 02:15 PM

Ya, they were saying akai is shady when it comes to bringing stuff on time. They had a whole tonne of stuff on back order for months still. Ah well, being a student, the more time they save from me, the more time i have money from the bank. It will hurt a bit when i pick it up but like the vci-100, it'll be worth it after i start delving into it. By the way, just got the firmware upgrade kit! Can't wait to get my serial cable and upgrade it to 1.4 when the time comes!