AKAI / APC Key 25 MK2

APC Key 25 MK2は、クリップ・ローンチを始めとしたAbleton Liveコントロールに対応する、多機能かつコンパクトなMIDIキーボード。　安心のサウンドハウス3年保証付き！

The APC Key 25 MK2 is USB bus-powered, so you can play and create anywhere, anytime. Layer your melodies, chords, and harmonies to quickly shape your ideas.

Excellent performance

■40 vibrant RGB backlit pads
The APC Key 25 MK2 features 40 new RGB backlit pads that automatically map to Ableton Live's Session View clips. Record and play clips with loops, instruments, vocals, and more, without missing the moment your creative ideas strike, with a highly visible pad matrix that shines brightly in the studio or on stage.

■Clip launch for an immersive music-making experience
The APC Key 25 MK2 can trigger loops, samples, and melodies individually, or entire scenes, allowing you to create music full of creativity and inspiration. The 8x8 grid of 64 RGB backlit pads always reflects your Ableton Live Session View clips, making it easy to get an overview of even the largest sessions.

Keyboards that bring out your creativity
■Melodic performance
The APC Key 25 MK2 brings out your melodic ideas. Create bass lines with the included AIR Technology / Hybrid 3 plug-in, layer dynamic piano sounds with the Mini Grand Virtual Instrument, and combine Ableton's scenes and clip launch functions to give your tracks more personality. Access Ableton's various functions and express yourself freely.

■Second generation keybed - refined playing feel
The APC Key 25 MK2 is equipped with 25 keys that use a second generation keybed that enhances playability, and expresses all of chords, arpeggios, solos, and soundscapes. In addition, you can expand the range by using the octave up / down buttons, and the dedicated sustain button gives your performance space and breadth.

Powerful music production with simple operation

■Ableton music production experience
Experience powerful and creative music production with Ableton Live with full hands-on control. The APC Key 25 MK2 features eight adjustable rotary knobs for volume, pan, and insert effect sends, allowing you to smoothly and intuitively control your sessions. You can also adjust the reverb, sweep the filters, and create automation to create a more lively sound.

■Intuitive Control
In Device mode, the APC Key 25 MK2 faders are automatically mapped to eight macro controls of the device selected in Ableton Live. You can also create more innovative sounds by controlling multiple parameters with a single knob. In addition, dedicated buttons for easy access to solo, mute, stop, and REC arm functions ensure a smooth and creative workflow.

Ableton Live Lite and AIR Technology software bundle

■Ableton Live Lite
The APC Key 25 MK2 comes with the DAW software Ableton Live Lite. Equipped with a wide range of instruments, mixing effects, samples, audio and MIDI recording and mixing functions, and even clip launching, Ableton Live Lite provides all the tools you need to shape your creative ideas into songs and performances.

■A higher level of sound with AIR
Includes virtual instrument packs from AIR Music Technology. Upgrade your sound and create your own songs. Includes world-class plug-in instruments such as the powerful polyphonic analog synth Hybrid 3, the acoustic piano Mini Grand, and the vintage electric piano Velvet.

Main features of the APC Key 25 MK2

- Equipped with 40 RGB backlit 5x8 grid matrix pads

- 25-key second-generation dynamic keybed

- 8 assignable 360° rotary knobs

- Scene launch button

- 4-way arrows for navigating the clip matrix

- DAW software ""Ableton Live Lite"" (Mac/PC) included