Consequently integrating this model with the use of a Mac or any other type of PC will be easy. The most expensive Ableton controller on our list and is one that is made by the Ableton company. As such, you can expect this product to integrate almost seamlessly with the Ableton software.
It also comes with its version of the software, which is the live 10 edition. Design-wise this device is as simple as it gets for the money without losing any key functionalities. Where durability is concerned, the upper shell is made anodized aluminum which should be enough to withstand a bit of impact without taking damage. Nevertheless, considering the money you spend purchasing this product, you might see it wise to buy additional carrying cases raising the price to more than dollars.
Also, the buttons are soft to press and very responsive. You even get similar color displays from the buttons that you would get with other controllers. In addition to the above, you get an RGB display that will enable you to analyze information about current tracks and see if there is anything you need to change.
On one end of the tool stands a 17cm touch-strip for pitch scrolling. If you couple this with the 31 LEDs in this component alone you will find the navigation of the strip a walk in the park.
This tool will allow you to improvise and experiment as much as possible with the sounds and music you make. As to whether this is a quality investment, it all depends on your budgetary limits. There are so many buttons to work with, and to top it off the overall structure of the device is a bit bulky. As such, it would be a bit difficult to move it from place to place. With this option, you can even fit it into your laptop bag as you go about your other obligations. As you can tell from the name AKAI, both these devices are from the same manufacturer.
Consequently, you also get the same version of Ableton lives as its predecessor on our list. Due to its portable nature, the manufacturer was unable to fit as many knobs and buttons on this model as the previously mentioned one. Consequently, any time you select or manipulate a track, you are sure to get feedback in the form of lighting from the device. In addition to the grid, you also get faders for each of the eight tracks that you are playing. They regulate the volume of individual tracks, and if need be, you can use the master fader to control all of them at the same time.
Where you are choosing an Ableton controller, you might want to put a few of their elements into consideration. This is mostly in regards to the interface as that is all that matters in making your music-making journey more comfortable. If you go through the options mentioned above and their images, you will see that the basic design is almost similar. However, if you look closely enough, you are bound to find some differences that may help guide you in your buying decision.
For one, does the device use a touchpad for any of its functions, or is it full button control? Where this is your preference, you can go ahead and purchase one. If your hands sweat a lot as you are working, it may not be such a good idea to buy this tool.
Also, you have other devices like the Ableton Push 2 Controller that even features a display in addition to the one you have on your computer. All three of the above interfaces will work well for some people and not so much for others. The pads illuminate according to different modes so you can easily play notes like a chromatic scale even if there are no keys on them. This makes it very usable for performing live in clubs and concerts, making the APC40 a favorite for DJs who do live mixing.
The pads are very responsive. Drumming or playing samples off the pads is a remarkable experience as the pads have after touch in them. Some of us who are keyboardists cum DJs prefer having at least some keys on our MIDI controller together with some assignable pads and faders to control our DAW software.
Not made primarily for Albeton, the pads can be assigned for beat production or to trigger clips on Live. These make the product easy to use, even for beginners. Customers pick on how it performs badly with other DAWs. The plastic shell seems very fragile and poorly made. The seamless integration of hardware and software ensures it produces top-performing products, like this Push 2.
Everything about this product screams premium. This makes the product durable, reducing the chances of irreversible damage. In addition, well-made devices are more enjoyable to use. Also, the Push 2 features 64 highly responsive and backlit pads. These provide a wide range of creative opportunities. The device also has an LED display that gives visual feedback without looking at your computer. Customers like how the workflow is more efficient with the encoders, offering precise control of instruments and devices.
The reliable controls make the Push 2 the best Ableton controller for live performance. It also comes with velocity-sensitive pads. These ensure a consistent audio output every time you press the pads. This performance and quality does come with caveats, though—the largest being the price. With a retail price of over 1, dollars, the Push 2 is the most expensive product on our list. Most home producers will find this difficult to justify, especially since other controllers do the same job for less money.
With this in mind, Ableton controllers are only made for Ableton software. Unless you exclusively use Ableton DAWs, you should reconsider making the hefty investment in the Push 2. MIDI controllers have piano-like keys and are often used to create chords or melodies. Pad controllers create beats and techno sounds, making them popular in electronic music. If you like to combine tradition with the new, then a controller with both keyboard keys and pads is the best controller for you.
But if these constraints play a huge role, then you must make some compromises. It also has 24 multi-color indicator LEDs, one for each pot. Feel free to create your layouts, thanks to the fully customizable software editor. All you do is plug straight into bus power, and no drivers are needed. You also find assigned buttons, faders to any parameters, and knobs inside the Ableton live to make your own layouts, customize knobs with your very own colors, and switch between your own mappings.
Ultimately it helps you focus more on your music and much less on your laptop by providing 16 buttons, eight faders, and 24 knobs that integrate seamlessly with live to provide you with total hands-on control. So you can spend less time staring at your screen by using hands-on controls that connect seamlessly with Ableton.
Thanks to its tough, yet slim design, it is easy to carry around absolutely anywhere. It fits into most backpacks, and this allows you to take it along in even the most demanding life situations. The Ableton Push 2 Controller Instrument has a bright display.
The multicolor display is always adapting to show you exactly what is required. There is enough information provided to keep you in the creative flow without causing any distraction. The buttons and pads are improved, and the push pads are carefully made to feel just right irrespective of what type of music you are into. If you heard the saying, less is more; then this is definitely the case with this instrument.
The silicon pads are soft and carefully calibrated to react perfectly at any velocity. The high-velocity encoders respond to touch.
Thanks to the 64 RGB pads that light up, it matches the color of your clips in live. Colorful and bright pads stand out just from the USB power, so you will definitely be able to keep your eye on it irrespective of whether you are on stage or making an exciting Launchpad light show video to post online. Feel free to start and stop loops, control volumes, pans, and sends. There are various modes such as midi keyboard mode, full velocity mode, as well as note repeat mode.
If you are looking for an instrument that allows you to take your mind off the heat and place it back on the beat, this is the one for you.
Feel free to capture the beat wherever inspiration strikes. The system is not only intuitive but fairly easy to use. Some people are good at several instruments, recording, DJ, and collating different types of sounds; however, this may at some point in time prove to be a hassle.
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