The apc40 comes with ableton live akai professional apc40 edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Find answers to common questions, get help and ideas from other live users, or contact ableton support. To use, simply load the device onto a midi track, create a clip and then drop in an instrument its optimized for use with drum racks. Ive been putting together a step sequencer script for the apc40 mkii. The apc stepsequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured. Discussion of music production, audio, equipment and any related topics, either with or without ableton live 264 posts.
Novation sl mkiii midi and cv keyboard controller with sequencer 49note keyboard. Theres a 64 step sequencer which represents a very impressive showcase on just what can be done with remote scripts, and. To use, simply load the device onto a midi track and then drop in. The apcstepsequencer automatically configures your connected apc40 or apc20.
Hey ableton reddit, anyone know how to program the akai apc40 mkii into a step sequencer. Owners of standalone editions of ableton live 7 or 8 can also work seamlessly with the apc40. How i use a python script written by hanz petrov to take control of my apc40, and turn it into a step sequencer in ableton live 9. I have tried launchpad95 but it doesnt seem to support the newer models. Push style sequencer for launchpad mkii what is the best way to get push style sequencing with a luamchpad mkii. Apc40 drum machine step sequencer template that is free. Will marshalls apc40 mk2 step sequencer no longer available so, pretty much every time there is an ableton update, the wm apc40 mk2 dj template breaks. The sickness step sequencer for apc40 tutorial duration. In this video learn how to setup the akai apc40 mk2 as a step sequencer in ableton live 9. Apc40 step sequencer, note mode, 2nd device control, etc. This is a thirdparty patch, so it wasnt created by akai. The apc stepsequencer converts the akai apc40 or apc20 into a fullfeatured step sequencer. Free akai apc40 mk2 ableton 9 step sequencer melodic.
In this article we walk through the initial setup in ableton live 9. Discussion of music production, audio, equipment and any related topics, either with or without ableton live 19 posts. Free step sequencer for apc40 mkii dj techtools forums. Based on the push step sequencer and optimized for live performance, this script works alongside the apcs factory functionality, adding a muchneeded dose of live programability and drum sauce to the apc. He has been pretty good at updating, but apparently this time the stepsequencer is not going to be added back. After connecting, the top four rows of the apcs button matrix toggle 32 steps of a midi clip on or off, while the clip stop buttons and cue level dial allow you to quickly switch between the different sounds in your drum rack. In the window that opens select the midi sync tab on the left hand side. If you want to take it a step further, you can use a custom remote map to turn the apc into a step sequencer. Akai apc40 mkii setup in ableton live akai professional. Based on the push step sequencer and optimized for live performance, this script works alongside the. Live 7 with the latest automatic update has full support for the apc40 and all versions of live 8 are apc40 ready. Extending the use of your akai apc40 in ableton live, part 1 of 2.