Description

Akai® Professional APC Key 25 MK2 — USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Unlock hands‑on Ableton™ control with a compact, performance-ready USB MIDI keyboard. The Akai® APC Key 25 MK2 combines a 2-octave velocity-sensitive keyboard, 40 RGB performance pads and 8 assignable rotary encoders for tactile control of clips, instruments and effects.

Key features

• 25 touch-response mini keys — 2 octaves of velocity-enabled keys with dedicated octave up/down buttons to reach a full melodic range.
• 40 RGB pads — instantly launch clips, samples and loops with clear visual feedback.
• 8 assignable 360° rotary knobs — map to volume, pan, sends, effects or Ableton™ macros for real-time mixing and sound design.
• Ableton-focused navigation — scroll left/right through tracks and up/down through scenes for fast session control.
• Device mode — direct control of Ableton device macros for quick parameter tweaking.
• USB MIDI connectivity — plug-and-play control for your DAW and virtual instruments.
• Includes Ableton™ Live Lite — start producing and performing straight away.

Why choose the APC Key 25 MK2

• Compact and portable — perfect for mobile producers and tight studio setups.
• Tight Ableton™ integration — designed to speed up your session workflow and live performance.
• Expressive playing — velocity keys + responsive pads let you perform drums, melodies and clips naturally.
• Powerful hands‑on control — replace mouse tweaking with tactile, immediate adjustments.

Important product notes (please read)

• Some units are manufactured exclusively for the Japanese market. In those cases:
• Interface language and on-device documentation may be in Japanese and cannot be changed.
• Power specifications use the Japanese standard (~100V). Use a transformer if your local mains differs.
• Warranty: Japanese-market units typically do not include international warranty support in your country.
• Shipping: Overseas delivery may take 2–5 business days to ship; customs and local delivery conditions can cause additional delays.
• Import tax: Prices shown include customs duty — no separate customs payment is required on delivery.
• Stock: Inventory may change after ordering; if the item becomes unavailable your order may be canceled with notification.

Return policy (30 days)

• Returns accepted within 30 days of order only if:
  • Product bought from want.jp
  • Item returned in original condition with no physical damage
  • All accessories, manuals, warranty cards and packaging included
  • Valid return reason selected when submitting the request

  What’s included

  • Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 (Black)
  • Ableton Live Lite license (software)

  Bring studio control to your fingertips — compact, performance-ready, and made for Ableton users.

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