We rely on this controller heavily for our template, but we use it in "remote" mode in Ableton where all encoders are set to fixed CCs so it s one knob per function. The top knobs are used for mater bus live performance FX (think DJ FX) and the 2x4 rotaries are Low Pass Filters for the major elements of the track. very fast this way on stage and no track select neccesary. It s a shame this controller is no longer made
@@joshhanselman7618 Not sure if it s possible with the older APC as I don't have one, but if there s a remote check box next to it in Ableton MIDI preferences it should work. In this video we show how to setup the controller for this workflow: ua-cam.com/video/OEoSkSXK_Bs/v-deo.htmlsi=WNqSMAIvvSRYGP9B&t=1167
@@joshhanselman7618 Oh and I forgot if you want to use an additional controller for more faders I recommend the AKAI MIDIMIX. It comes with a MIDI tool so you can assign it s faders and rotaries individual CC values.
I love the idea of putting VSTs inside of a rack to control parameters! I never thought of this…thanks for sharing your workflow - definitely going to implement this idea 🎉😊
Yeah, too bad that: 1) It's successor missed the mark way off - awesome you can now play the pads, but it's idiotic to remove two banks of physical knobs and faders and replace them with gimmicky touch trips 2) Ableton should release a factory script for APC 40Mk2 where you can play the pads, even without velocity - it works in Bitwig
Great video, excellent explanations! Unfortunately difficult to lay hands on this sweet looking device! Are you aware of alternative Ableton controllers which have the capability you demonstrate at 8:10?
This was EXCELLENT!! Just what I was looking for! Have you every used the APC40 with Ableton and DJ software such as, Rekordbox, Traktor or Serato? I'm trying to figure out the best way to add it to my set up. Thank you again! This was PERFECT!🎧🎤🎚🎶
Its so mad I bough a brand new apc40 mk2 3 days ago. After more than 10 years it was released. I didn't find 2nd hand gear so I found it in Ireland after commenting another UA-cam video.
New one is cool but the touch strips suck, take the mk2, 8 x 8 full sier knobs, above the knobs add 3 so these can be used as eq or filter. The Vestax vcm 600 was an awesome one, but not 8 but 6 faders. I want a pioneer v10 in midi form with a grid on top.
Yeah, I forgot to mention that it's not available but I don't agree that second hand is very expensive, I keep seeing it on eBay or Reverb for good prices. Here is an example I just looked up: www.ebay.com/itm/266755944420?epid=2254944244&itmmeta=01HV1P8QKC1YKY8HC4HNK50HX5&hash=item3e1be4afe4:g:mjYAAOSwm~VmD0lX&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HHcBLCseapUgVglFoEh2iLUhVRNYp2y6MrSAfSL97HXBhD39SxXUfRW330GXsM1IDH8NdSrxmcd4M17OFVn9yOvtqnqJyhKuxJsxAXZgtRidsCibgdo64l%2BblNPscZD2GfDTgRJ6jGeUlyCpA%2BnQLq9mCOhSwrN1uhxrPLrNAIesjKd%2FBaWqn0rAS0ry7Dcqc%2F88dbvDmhF1BNoIDLeiHn7zp%2BFW8O2DbvWPpGdHu1ABxVsM0T5fj1deEP%2BGJUjpJgf4nRe2QmMTbO5%2Bn3R5lovZJJ7v6uN6%2BOmqSE557KQ%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-T5orbYYw
Hahaha i bought it on october last year new you just need to search if you want it :) i bought it on texas they send the apc to miami to a courier and they send it to me to ecuador if i could get it new i think anyone could do it just search if you want it *$250*
I don't use Ableton but I love watching creative ways people use controllers in their DAWS. Looking forwards to this 👍
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@@RandomNoiseMusic fun workflow. Love to see it!
i don’t know why i am obsessed with this piece of hardware now more than ten years after it was released
It is so well designed to work with Ableton Live!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you for the inspiration. Also great to see the H6 essentials being used. Sounds really good. Stay safe, keep jammin!
Thank you! 🙏
I have one of these controllers, great tip about putting the VST into a rack…. 🙏💯
Thanks for watching and glad it was useful! 😊
We rely on this controller heavily for our template, but we use it in "remote" mode in Ableton where all encoders are set to fixed CCs so it s one knob per function. The top knobs are used for mater bus live performance FX (think DJ FX) and the 2x4 rotaries are Low Pass Filters for the major elements of the track. very fast this way on stage and no track select neccesary. It s a shame this controller is no longer made
How do you set this up? Is it possible with the older APC40?
@@joshhanselman7618 Not sure if it s possible with the older APC as I don't have one, but if there s a remote check box next to it in Ableton MIDI preferences it should work. In this video we show how to setup the controller for this workflow: ua-cam.com/video/OEoSkSXK_Bs/v-deo.htmlsi=WNqSMAIvvSRYGP9B&t=1167
@@joshhanselman7618 Oh and I forgot if you want to use an additional controller for more faders I recommend the AKAI MIDIMIX. It comes with a MIDI tool so you can assign it s faders and rotaries individual CC values.
love the APC40mk2 is the best midi controller for ableton live, imho 😉👍
I love the idea of putting VSTs inside of a rack to control parameters! I never thought of this…thanks for sharing your workflow - definitely going to implement this idea 🎉😊
such a good tutorial, thank you!
My favourite and main controller! Used it in my solo perfomance and with band of musicians.
Its a great one, isn't it?!
thanks for the video!! I enjoy the APC with the Push2, using both together is great
Thankyou so much!!!! Hug from Spain
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Yeah, too bad that:
1) It's successor missed the mark way off - awesome you can now play the pads, but it's idiotic to remove two banks of physical knobs and faders and replace them with gimmicky touch trips
2) Ableton should release a factory script for APC 40Mk2 where you can play the pads, even without velocity - it works in Bitwig
💯
Great video, thank you for sharing !
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! 😊
I wish I had got one new but they are hard to find now got a APC64
Thomann are selling them again. Just ordered one 😃
i have been looking out for one of those controllers,
question: can the controller be mapped to other cc numbers or note values or program changes etc
Yes, you can map it to whatever you want depending on your DAW
Great video, excellent explanations! Unfortunately difficult to lay hands on this sweet looking device! Are you aware of alternative Ableton controllers which have the capability you demonstrate at 8:10?
Thank you! Unfortunately not so many that I know beside the Ableton Push, that is why I like the APC40 MK2 so much
This was EXCELLENT!! Just what I was looking for! Have you every used the APC40 with Ableton and DJ software such as, Rekordbox, Traktor or Serato? I'm trying to figure out the best way to add it to my set up. Thank you again! This was PERFECT!🎧🎤🎚🎶
Glad it was useful! and no, never used it with a dj software before
Love it !!! 🔥❤️
🙌♥️
Omg
Perfect 🔥🙌🫶
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Im looking for this to buy
Is there a way to get the knobs in momentary mode? Like in the Akai Force.
Its so mad I bough a brand new apc40 mk2 3 days ago. After more than 10 years it was released. I didn't find 2nd hand gear so I found it in Ireland after commenting another UA-cam video.
Where did you find it new and how much ?
@@qtv6496in uk, they sent it to me to canary islands. 500e, expensive, but no cheaper alternatives or 2nd hand here
@@qtv6496Sweetwater and guitar center still sell them brand new
Thank you! 🏇🏇
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Very great video!!!!!
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New one is cool but the touch strips suck, take the mk2, 8 x 8 full sier knobs, above the knobs add 3 so these can be used as eq or filter.
The Vestax vcm 600 was an awesome one, but not 8 but 6 faders. I want a pioneer v10 in midi form with a grid on top.
hello! This driver is no longer being produced? I want to buy it, I live in Brazil. but it's sold out everywhere
Only second hand I think. Hard to find a new one.
מדהים ! מה ההבדל במחירים ביננו לבינכם ?
♥️ Only available as second hand so not sure..
good luck getting one now! :(
I cant believe akai stopped making these and now they are on ebay for 300 bucks..... AKAI MAKE SOME MORE!
Totally! ﹢⒈
They’re available now !!!
BRAVO!!!!!!! 🍺🍕🍮🍷
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What keyboard are you using?
You mean computer keyboard? this is Keychron K8 Pro
but you cannot undo or delete clips ?
Umm good question, I think there is some control with shift? 🤔 but never really had to use it for that..
The device is discontinued. Does someone where i can buy 1
Thomann have them in stock 👍
Not available anymore and HARDCORE EXPENSIVE 2nd hand! This video is nonsense.
Yeah, I forgot to mention that it's not available but I don't agree that second hand is very expensive, I keep seeing it on eBay or Reverb for good prices. Here is an example I just looked up: www.ebay.com/itm/266755944420?epid=2254944244&itmmeta=01HV1P8QKC1YKY8HC4HNK50HX5&hash=item3e1be4afe4:g:mjYAAOSwm~VmD0lX&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HHcBLCseapUgVglFoEh2iLUhVRNYp2y6MrSAfSL97HXBhD39SxXUfRW330GXsM1IDH8NdSrxmcd4M17OFVn9yOvtqnqJyhKuxJsxAXZgtRidsCibgdo64l%2BblNPscZD2GfDTgRJ6jGeUlyCpA%2BnQLq9mCOhSwrN1uhxrPLrNAIesjKd%2FBaWqn0rAS0ry7Dcqc%2F88dbvDmhF1BNoIDLeiHn7zp%2BFW8O2DbvWPpGdHu1ABxVsM0T5fj1deEP%2BGJUjpJgf4nRe2QmMTbO5%2Bn3R5lovZJJ7v6uN6%2BOmqSE557KQ%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-T5orbYYw
@@RandomNoiseMusic 🤣 It will be double the price of what it cost NEW, in the end. I looked at it's prices since years.
you're right! He's not allowed to share his workflow and make his own content! 🤡
Hahaha i bought it on october last year new you just need to search if you want it :) i bought it on texas they send the apc to miami to a courier and they send it to me to ecuador if i could get it new i think anyone could do it just search if you want it *$250*
@@bestkoreanjesus Seems like you can't read, troll.