Akai APC64 First Look - Sonic LAB Presentation

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  • @cresshead
    @cresshead ปีที่แล้ว +8

    excellent presentation , great question and Tom was on the ball in giving his responses.

  • @footballanalytics8144
    @footballanalytics8144 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The APC64 looks decent. Liked the dude presenting too, seems like a solid bloke

    • @TR-ni2pm
      @TR-ni2pm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeh nice to see the young gen getting involved

  • @d1rtyduckmusic
    @d1rtyduckmusic ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think Akai is missing a huge opportunity by not including their Ableton controllers with their MPC/Force ecosystem. Most of what those controllers can do in Ableton, they could also do on those units. This would benefit both the controllers and the grooveboxes.

    • @Marco-ek8wu
      @Marco-ek8wu ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the same thing. This would never replace my push 2 but it would have been cool to plug into my mpc one and have a 64 pad workflow with some more hands on control.

  • @TomAndreen
    @TomAndreen ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the design! Although, I’m still absolutely in love with my original APC40 (MK1), one of the first midi controllers I ever bought. I find the sturdy, physical faders and solid knobs to be just what I need when doing live sound design stuff. Definitely interested in an update though, and this does look very promising 😊

    • @Kkidzz
      @Kkidzz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ditto, still have mine. It just WORKS.

  • @TeleporterM11
    @TeleporterM11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job Akai….this baby looks beautiful.

  • @sgtsunburn117
    @sgtsunburn117 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    absolutely no way this replaces the apc40mk2. I get that this is primarily an ableton controller, but the mk1 and mk2 are HUGE with video and lighting software operators. and I've loved using the touchstrips on my maschine jam for similar things, but there's no way that the video/lighting customer base will ever adopt that control method.

  • @CarlosVargasSpiralyal
    @CarlosVargasSpiralyal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi . I have APC64 and Microfreak. I try to connect both, but can't get how to send from APC to Microfreak . Any ideas?

  • @liamwayne6703
    @liamwayne6703 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Going after the Launchpad audience. Especially with that price, it's basically the Pro Mk3 with faders. Worth taking a look at as an alternative. I'd try it.

  • @daiwalters
    @daiwalters ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like it a lot.
    I generally perform live with a laptop (Ableton Live 11), controller keyboard (I'm a keyboard player) and APC40 MK2.
    Great to have more functions with this 64, but is it more complicated menu-diving than the AP40 MK2?

    • @toti-pals
      @toti-pals ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And it does not have a footswitch like mk2 which I use a lot playing guitar to record handsfree

  • @meneerjansen00
    @meneerjansen00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this an info-mercial by Akai or a review by Sonicstate?

  • @CXtheproducer1
    @CXtheproducer1 ปีที่แล้ว

    You still can’t “Tap to slice with samples”only with the Push 2

  • @MediaMusik777
    @MediaMusik777 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This has been out for a little while any signs of an update since abelton 12 was released ?

  • @videowager
    @videowager ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone see the similarities with NI Machine Jam with them touch faders

  • @lextron-audio
    @lextron-audio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Just missing the oled display

  • @b-sidefreestylesession
    @b-sidefreestylesession ปีที่แล้ว

    is there a note repeat button / fonction ?

  • @neilelkins2009
    @neilelkins2009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like I picked the wrong moment to switch my live stuff away from Ableton...

  • @KelMckeown1
    @KelMckeown1 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks fantastic. I love the Akai ableton controllers and have had a few but they all have eventually developed a problem where they send unwanted, unprompted midi control data to Ableton which really messes things up and seems impossible to fix properly. Anyone know if these have similar issues?

    • @LabofmusicRecords
      @LabofmusicRecords ปีที่แล้ว

      yup, I have them too, and I have no Idea how to solve the MIDI controll data sending to ableton 😅

  • @tekrahmuzik777
    @tekrahmuzik777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Force 2? When? Waiting...

  • @jm6734
    @jm6734 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man.. I wish Nick did this presentation alone. So much faffing around.

  • @samlisson
    @samlisson ปีที่แล้ว

    If there’s anything I didn’t want it’s 7 more of the touch strips that are literally unusable on the ableton push… but maybe these are more responsive

  • @macavree9464
    @macavree9464 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dope haircut kid

  • @vinylselektaz6475
    @vinylselektaz6475 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there built in sounds ?

  • @but4i
    @but4i ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it have note repeat mode?

  • @TeleporterM11
    @TeleporterM11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am definitely buying it at that decent a price.

  • @KickWithYourHands
    @KickWithYourHands ปีที่แล้ว

    For “Push style” integration with Live using abletons own push controller makes a lot more sense….. then use an Apc 40/20 specifically for the things that the official push controller doesn’t have such as faders and encoders and crossfader …. I don’t get why Akai did this !

  • @TeleporterM11
    @TeleporterM11 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my my if you guys are listening the features on this lovely little baby any glimpses of its bigger brother Akai Force Mk2 will crash the internet.

  • @sonicocr
    @sonicocr ปีที่แล้ว

    These new model it’s not a total replacement of the older version. I need a controller for ableton but also for video and lights equipment and the APC 40 Mk2 it’s better for a multitasking environment. The knobs and physical faders are a MUST for my live work (video and lights) … I need tactile control and I can’t move my eyes constantly to find the faders positions in a touch strip.

  • @nectariosm
    @nectariosm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ok, so at first I was like where the knobs, what's this and how does it make sense to release something like this, but by the end of the presentation and after hearing the price...this thing is super cool at a reasonable price too. Well played AKAI.

  • @pappachook
    @pappachook ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice seeing the younger generation keeping the tradition of wearing a chain over clothing.

  • @jackcimino8822
    @jackcimino8822 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The touch strips seem cool, but I think I rather stick with my Launchpad Pro Mk3.

    • @williamshaneblyth
      @williamshaneblyth 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      they are brilliant amd the little screen is very usable and practical at least on Bitwig... ive had mine for 4 days better than my launchpad pro

    • @jackcimino8822
      @jackcimino8822 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@williamshaneblyth Can you explain more?

  • @djkanyon
    @djkanyon ปีที่แล้ว

    £359? This is a good price! Gotta buy that. Thanks guys!

  • @tendrel_sound
    @tendrel_sound ปีที่แล้ว +28

    No knobs or faders. This is a huge step backward IMO. I wanted an APC40 mk3 with 16 macro knobs. BOOOOOO

    • @forwardmemory5940
      @forwardmemory5940 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I totally agree. Touch strips suck.

    • @frankie5671
      @frankie5671 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I totally agree what the hell where they thinking

    • @DiSC0RDUK
      @DiSC0RDUK ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Touch strips are so much more versatile than knobs and faders!

    • @new.romance999
      @new.romance999 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But this is not related to the apc 40 right? If this js the follow up for the mk2 its very disappointing

    • @RichardJNeo
      @RichardJNeo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup. BOOOOOO

  • @billysunshine9100
    @billysunshine9100 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    NO CROSS FADER
    Nothing beats OG APC40, no reason to upgrade

  • @adrielsfx
    @adrielsfx ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have mixed opinions about this one, while the standalone improve is really cool i think the faders could be a little tricky in live performances. I have a APC40 mk2 + Novation circuit and the apc64 is basically this.

  • @AvantHarde
    @AvantHarde ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice.... I love to see the industry bringing out stuff after the last few years' sort of standby mode, wish Novation would open up too about their plans with the SLmk3... This guy though from AKAI :D all that head scratching and other unprofessional gestures, he could have been vaping as well throughout the presentation lol

  • @cesanbucek8587
    @cesanbucek8587 ปีที่แล้ว

    Close to perfection if this badboy and the Launchpad Pro MK3 would get combined into one unit. I do miss the Launchpad functionality here where you have clips and scenes in standalone mode, this one seems to be limited to just the 8 sequences playing. That, with automation recording in stand-alone mode would be a wrap. Man i would dish out 400 bucks any day to see these two combined into one super unit. Since Novation and Akai now both fall under the InMusic brand, let's make it happen guys, chop chop now!

    • @AndyMacMPCclub
      @AndyMacMPCclub ปีที่แล้ว

      You can chain up-to 24 sequencer projects together each offering 8 tracks.

    • @cesanbucek8587
      @cesanbucek8587 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndyMacMPCclub thats sweet, but not at all the same funtionally as what im describing!

  • @williamshaneblyth
    @williamshaneblyth 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bitwig works perfect NOT just Abelton. Fully supported on Bitwig 5.2 plug in and go zero setup . works perfect great piece of kit. Infact the device control jumping between a chain works better in Bitwig cause abletons is just messy in comparison though thats not the hardwares fault

  • @experimentalme7438
    @experimentalme7438 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks vaguely familiar 😂

  • @sonicocr
    @sonicocr ปีที่แล้ว

    I work with video and lights

  • @2010freeworld
    @2010freeworld ปีที่แล้ว +1

    for the price more interesting than push3

  • @denkron3032
    @denkron3032 ปีที่แล้ว

    TOP 💥💥💥Akai 💥💥💥as always, we did a roast for PUSH 3

  • @FSK1138
    @FSK1138 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is better than push 1 or 2 ......... But this and push 3 is AMAZING!

  • @cowmilkbiz
    @cowmilkbiz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I HATE TOUCH STRIPS! Wtf, why would they take out the faders and knobs… now this is just a launchpad clone, no easy functionality for live performance

  • @macavree9464
    @macavree9464 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would totally get this, now if I could just learn how to use ableton 🤯😩

  • @Claidheambmor
    @Claidheambmor ปีที่แล้ว

    Akai forgot Ableton Live has a crossfader

    • @Grant82gc
      @Grant82gc ปีที่แล้ว

      People seriously aren't using the crossfader for live performances, please tell me they're not!!

  • @guitargyro
    @guitargyro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did Harry Potter go into music after Hogwarts?

  • @arielhurts
    @arielhurts ปีที่แล้ว

    Knobs? Knoooooobs …where are you knobs???

  • @frankie5671
    @frankie5671 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bad design no deccent display no encoders no faders. Its sadly a pass from me il buy tne mk2 atleast i can assign things myself clearly aiming this at god people who do t use these things professionaly.
    Strongly disagree this is not a next step up they dont even know there own market. The mk1 and 2 where widelyused by workiing muscians at festivals. You wont see one of these unless its launching clips.

    • @cowmilkbiz
      @cowmilkbiz ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah this design absolutely sucks. AKAI just made the weirdest, worst left turn they could with the APC line.

  • @ethanallen8372
    @ethanallen8372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol launchpad with sliders. Neat tho

    • @TR-ni2pm
      @TR-ni2pm ปีที่แล้ว

      Accept the launchpad has no standalone or sequencer

    • @ethanallen8372
      @ethanallen8372 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TR-ni2pm launchpad pro does, I have one :)

  • @JH-te1ct
    @JH-te1ct ปีที่แล้ว

    Craaaaaaaaap

  • @valley_robot
    @valley_robot ปีที่แล้ว

    369.00, nah , I’ll pass , it’s a midi controller , I could get a used MPC one for that money

  • @Grant82gc
    @Grant82gc ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrible ergonomics and workflow

  • @Android-Zen
    @Android-Zen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Boo

  • @clivemathieu9386
    @clivemathieu9386 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s a push? Lame