The APC40 mkII incorporates five years of user feedback into its design. Almost every aspect of the original APC40 has been deliberated, reworked, and improved to provide extended controller functionality, countless musical capabilities, and a smarter workflow. In addition to its sleek look, veteran APC40 users will immediately notice the enhancements that include an RGB clip. The APC40 mkII incorporates five years of user feedback into its design. Almost every aspect of the original APC40 has been deliberated, reworked, and improved to provide extended controller functionality, countless musical capabilities, and a smarter wor. Akai APC40 Mk2 Communication Protocol Version 1.2 – January 19, 2015 Page 3 Introduction APC40 Mk2 is a USB bus-powered, compact controller for Ableton Live and other software applications. It features a 5x8 grid of RGB launch clips, 9 faders, and 16 knobs with LED rings for software control.
APC40 mkII comes pre-mapped to Live (version 9.1.3 or later) for an instant performance and production setup. When APC40 mkII is plugged into your computer, its hardware controls correspond 1 to 1 with Ableton Live’s interface—no additional configuring is required. My original APC40 has gone to controller heaven now and with its new younger sleeker more functional version sat next to me. I’ve no desire to spend money on getting it fixed, that money is going on the APC40 MKII. I want it AKAI send me the bill, you’re not having it back!! Ableton live Akai APC40 Controller review.
This is my APC40 Remix Deck and Step Sequencer Mapping for the Traktor Version 2.11 on Remix Deck C.Akai Apc40 Software
Before you can use this Mapping you have to put your APC in Ableton Live Alternative Mode by simply Start Ableton Live, connect your APC40 and close Ableton after the coloured rectangle appears in Session View. After this all of the LEDs on the APC40 should be off and you can start Traktor.Just load the tsi file into Traktor and enjoy mixing!