Akai APC Key 25 mk2 + Ableton Live 12 Suite UPG Live Lite (DIGI) – MIDI Controller and Professional Music Production Bundle Akai APC Key 25 mk2 + Ableton Live 12 Suite UPG Live Lite (DIGI) is a versatile bundle for music production, composition and live performance. It combines a compact MIDI controller with a digital upgrade to the most comprehensive edition of Ableton Live 12. Featuring 25 velocity-sensitive keys, 40 RGB-backlit pads and eight rotary knobs, the controller provides direct access to clips, scenes, instruments and mixing parameters. Ableton Live 12 Suite expands these capabilities with advanced instruments, effects, an extensive sound library and the Max for Live environment.

This combination is ideal for home studios, remix production, electronic music creation and live performances. Musicians can launch loops, play melodies and chords, control effects and develop musical ideas into complete arrangements. The bundle is designed for producers who want to combine intuitive Ableton Live control with the extensive creative capabilities of the Suite edition.

Key Product Features Akai APC Key 25 mk2 MIDI controller designed for Ableton Live. 25 velocity-sensitive keys with a Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed. 40 RGB-backlit pads in an 8 × 5 matrix for launching clips. Scrollable pad matrix for navigating extensive sessions. Eight assignable 360-degree rotary knobs with four control modes. Device Mode for controlling the eight Macro Controls of a selected device. Soft Keys for Solo, Mute, Stop and Record Arm. Transport controls, octave buttons and a dedicated Sustain button. Ten-octave playing range using Octave Up/Down controls. USB connection and USB bus power. Digital upgrade from a qualifying Ableton Live Lite license to Live 12 Suite. Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks in Ableton Live 12 Suite. Extensive instruments, effects, samples and sound design tools. Max for Live for using additional devices and creating custom tools. 40 RGB Pads – Complete Control Over Ableton Live Clips and Scenes One of the controller's key features is its matrix of 40 RGB-backlit pads arranged in an 8 × 5 layout. It allows users to launch clips directly in Ableton Live's Session View. Drum loops, bass parts, instruments, vocals and other project elements can be triggered without reaching for a computer mouse.

The colored pad illumination reflects the organization of the session and helps users quickly identify individual clips. The matrix can be scrolled, allowing the controller to navigate projects containing more clips than can be displayed simultaneously. This feature is particularly useful during live performances, improvisation and experimentation with different combinations of musical sections.

Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed – Freedom to Create Melodies and Chords The Akai APC Key 25 mk2 features 25 keys with a Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed that responds to playing velocity. This makes it possible to perform melodies, chords, basslines and virtual instrument parts with expressive dynamics. The keyboard helps musicians develop musical ideas without requiring a separate keyboard controller.

Octave Up and Octave Down buttons provide access to a ten-octave playing range. A dedicated Sustain button allows notes and chords to ring out for longer without connecting an external pedal. The combination of keyboard and pad matrix makes it possible to perform instrumental parts while controlling arrangement elements.

Eight 360-Degree Rotary Knobs – Direct Parameter Control The controller offers eight endless rotary knobs operating in four different modes. They can be used to adjust volume, panning, effect sends and other session parameters. This enables smooth sound changes, effect adjustments and automation control during recording or performance.

In Device Mode, the rotary knobs are automatically assigned to the eight Macro Controls of the selected Ableton Live device. Users can therefore control instruments and effects without repeatedly creating custom MIDI mappings. Additional Soft Keys provide quick access to Solo, Mute, Stop and Record Arm functions.

Transport, Sustain and Intuitive Session Control Dedicated transport buttons make playback and recording easier to manage. Together with the clip-launch pads and keyboard, they allow many software functions to be controlled directly from the hardware. This makes music production more immediate and creates a workflow that feels closer to playing an instrument.

The device was designed around Ableton Live's distinctive workflow, particularly Session View. It is well suited to loop-based music production, improvisation and the gradual development of arrangements. A USB connection links the controller to a compatible computer and also supplies power.

Ableton Live 12 Suite – The Most Comprehensive Edition The second component of the bundle is Ableton Live 12 Suite UPG Live Lite (DIGI). This digital upgrade allows users to move from a qualifying Ableton Live Lite license to ...