In this video, I compare Akai’s APC Mini MK2 and APC Key 25 MK2 as controllers for Ableton Live. I explore the changes from the originals, pad modes, setup, mixer control and the trade-offs between the two layouts.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:05 What’s new?
1:40 RGB pads
2:05 Note mode
4:15 Drum mode
4:25 Mini MK2 v 1
4:45 Key25 MK2 v 1
5:35 Key 25 v Mini
7:20 Setup
8:15 Takeover mode
9:10 Soft keys
10:30 Key controls
11:15 Knobs, faders
14:00 Pros & cons
16:45 Outro
Links and notes from the video description
In this video I compare the new Ableton Live budget controllers by Akai, to other available options, including LaunchPad Mini, X and Pro, and LaunchKey 25 Mini and above.
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APC Mini MK2:
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APC KEY 25 MK2:
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► Drums also from NI (Abbey Road 50s and some other snares I forget from which kit…)
► Mellotron V from Arturia
► Raum is on the reverb send
► Ableton Echo is the delay
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