--- product_id: 497815456 title: "APC Mini Mk 2 Performance Controller for Ableton Live Ableton Live Controller (Mac/PC)" brand: "akai professional" price: "β‚Ή 19709" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Akai Professional" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/497815456-apc-mini-mk-2-performance-controller-for-ableton-live-ableton store_origin: IN region: India --- # Seamless session navigation Larger Mk2 buttons 64-button RGB matrix APC Mini Mk 2 Performance Controller for Ableton Live Ableton Live Controller (Mac/PC) **Brand:** akai professional **Price:** β‚Ή 19709 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your setβ€”where pro control meets pocket-sized power. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** APC Mini Mk 2 Performance Controller for Ableton Live Ableton Live Controller (Mac/PC) by akai professional - **How much does it cost?** β‚Ή 19709 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/497815456-apc-mini-mk-2-performance-controller-for-ableton-live-ableton) ## Best For - akai professional enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted akai professional brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight and portable, perfect for the modern millennial professional balancing work, life, and late-night sets. - β€’ **Streamlined Workflow:** Bottom-row navigation keys keep you locked into your session without ever leaving the controller surface. - β€’ **Plug & Play Versatility:** Pre-mapped for Ableton Live and USB powered for instant setup on Mac or PCβ€”no fuss, just flow. - β€’ **Ergonomic & Responsive Design:** Mk2’s larger buttons and soft keys adapt to your unique play style for effortless creativity. - β€’ **Launch & Control with Precision:** 64 RGB backlit pads let you trigger clips and scenes in real time with unmatched visual feedback. ## Overview The Akai Professional APC Mini Mk 2 is a compact, USB-powered Ableton Live controller featuring a 64-button RGB matrix, enlarged buttons for enhanced playability, and dedicated navigation keys for seamless session management. Designed for Mac and PC, it offers pre-mapped functionality and ergonomic controls, making it an essential tool for DJs and producers seeking portable, professional-grade performance. ## Description Buy Akai Professional APC Mini Mk 2 Performance Controller for Ableton Live Ableton Live Controller (Mac/PC) online on desertcart.ae at best prices. βœ“ Fast and free shipping βœ“ free returns βœ“ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Works as it should - What can I say, it works as it should. Review: There are a lot of reviews for this as a DAW. This isn't one of them. Welcome to my newest DJ Deck. My greatest love in this digital DJing world is the flexibility that DJs have with workflow. My greatest complaint is that everyone is still stuck in the thought processes that began with a two deck setup and a 3 band eq. It's time to move on from the hardware defined to the software mindset. This thing helps. It only took three days for me to custom map this to the two DJ programs I use; TRAKTOR and Virtual DJ. I can control stems, pitch, key, hot cues, transport pads, and a heck of a lot of effects. With all of them on the main page. Since then, I've had more time to work on my art due to it's size and portability, and having all my options on the main page means that I'm not flipping through pages, but just playing music and working my my sets. Being able to be software defined, it matters not that your use if different than mine, just program it for what you need. And the size is perfect to carry along - or just have near your desk so when the work day is done, you just move your keyboard out of the way... No big deck, No location change, No big deal. And performance? Let's be honest. Very few DJs need platters. I certainly don't. And neither does anyone else who isn't scratching, as long as you've got the nudge buttons, which I may add are trivial to map. I use this along my main deck for gigs to give me flexibility, but it would work just as well with a basic 2 or 4 channel mixer, and I wouldn't even need the mixer is someone, hint hint, would make an appropriately sized and priced 4x4 or 4x6 rotary encoder box. But if you want a new button or slider to bust out or cut a stem? It's right there! You want to set an instant double or loop? It can be right there! You have effects that are sick, but are a pain to set up and find in the menu? Program it! These can all be right there. There are 64 RGB pads, 17 led backlit buttons, and 9 sliders. The sliders aren't innofaders. (Duh) But they are consistent and smooth. And the pads are what you expect for $100. But they work every time, even if they are a bit more sensitive than I like. Programming was straightforward for my DJ software with no unexpected hiccups. Build quality is fine. I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100. Especially considering the costs of it's competitors in this space. But the real benefit is the variety of pads and sliders. Depending upon your priorities, you can use 16 pads for 4 decks, 32 pads for 2 decks, or even 64 for one deck if you wanted. I use one row for common actions and loading. Two rows for effects, two for hot cues, one for loops/beatjumping, one for pitch/key (I do a lot of key mixing), and one for transport. The sliders run main volume, vocals, melody, and rhythm. There are still a few pads and a lot of buttons not in use. It is tools like this that make the age of digital DJing the magic that it is. I Highly Recommend this for anyone looking to try something different in their DJ skills, to move on to the next level, to get more mobile. After 3 weeks of use I'm already doing things I've never done, and sounding better and more entertaining that I've been in a while. You can do it. This can help. ## Features - 64-button matrix lets you launch and manage clips in real time for modular performances - RGB backlighting provides reliable visuals that better represent your on-screen session - Mk2 increased button size increases opportunity for variations in play-styles - Righthand soft keys let you launch scenes, while dedicated shift functions broaden scope of DAW management - Bottom-row navigation keys enable flexible gird placement within your session, all without leaving the controller surface ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BPC32YZ1 | | Additional Features | RGB backlit pads; drum and notes mode; USB powered; pre-mapped for Ableton Live; production software included | | Brand Name | Akai Professional | | Color | Red and Black | | Compatible Devices | Computer (Desktop/Laptop) - Windows or Mac | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | Percussion Controller | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,404) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318025604 | | Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 Type B | | Hardware Platform | General-Purpose | | Human Interface Input | Buttons | | Included Components | APC mini mk2, Quickstart Guide, USB Cable, Safety and Warranty Manual, Software download card | | Instrument | digital audio workstation | | Instrument Key | Any | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 24.1D x 21.1W x 3.3H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Performance Controller for Ableton Live | | Item Weight | 810 Grams | | Keyboard Description | Ergonomic | | Manufacturer | inMusic Brands | | Manufacturer Part Number | APCMINI2 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 9 | | Model Name | APC Mini MK2 | | Model Number | APCMINI2 | | Model Year | 2023 | | Noise Control | None | | Platform | Mac, Windows | | Product Style | APC Mini | | Size | 240 x 210 x 32 mm | | Supported Software | Ableton Live | | Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | UPC | 694318025604 | | Warranty Description | 1 year local warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Akai Professional - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Model name:** APC Mini MK2 - **Product dimensions:** 24.1D x 21.1W x 3.3H centimeters ## Images ![APC Mini Mk 2 Performance Controller for Ableton Live Ableton Live Controller (Mac/PC) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WawIM64QL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Anyone gets it to work? I got 2 of them but it's not recognized from my computer. I tested 5 different computers including desktop.** A: It may not work properly with any version of Ableton below 10. I'm not sure if that's the problem but I heard it online that it might not function with older versions of Live. **Q: sirve para trabajar con sunlite2 ?** A: Si **Q: Can this midi pad controller work with GarageBand on Mac ?** A: I think it could work with Garage Band but you wouldn't get the full functionality. Since it was designed to work with Ableton it has a specific "language" that makes the LEDs color correspond to the clip colors on Abletons session view. It's full potential is in being a controller to trigger clips in session view so in my opinion it would be a waste for any other DAW and you would be better off with a midi controller that's designed for a more diverse set of conditions instead of the APC mini which is so specific to Ableton session view. It's a one trick pony but it does its one trick pretty well. **Q: Can the apc mini mk2 be used with software other than live? are the keypads / faders assignable to midi messages?** A: Yes keypads and faders are MIDI messages and can be assigned to other apps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as it should *by K***M on 19 June 2024* What can I say, it works as it should. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***N on 23 January 2024* There are a lot of reviews for this as a DAW. This isn't one of them. Welcome to my newest DJ Deck. My greatest love in this digital DJing world is the flexibility that DJs have with workflow. My greatest complaint is that everyone is still stuck in the thought processes that began with a two deck setup and a 3 band eq. It's time to move on from the hardware defined to the software mindset. This thing helps. It only took three days for me to custom map this to the two DJ programs I use; TRAKTOR and Virtual DJ. I can control stems, pitch, key, hot cues, transport pads, and a heck of a lot of effects. With all of them on the main page. Since then, I've had more time to work on my art due to it's size and portability, and having all my options on the main page means that I'm not flipping through pages, but just playing music and working my my sets. Being able to be software defined, it matters not that your use if different than mine, just program it for what you need. And the size is perfect to carry along - or just have near your desk so when the work day is done, you just move your keyboard out of the way... No big deck, No location change, No big deal. And performance? Let's be honest. Very few DJs need platters. I certainly don't. And neither does anyone else who isn't scratching, as long as you've got the nudge buttons, which I may add are trivial to map. I use this along my main deck for gigs to give me flexibility, but it would work just as well with a basic 2 or 4 channel mixer, and I wouldn't even need the mixer is someone, hint hint, would make an appropriately sized and priced 4x4 or 4x6 rotary encoder box. But if you want a new button or slider to bust out or cut a stem? It's right there! You want to set an instant double or loop? It can be right there! You have effects that are sick, but are a pain to set up and find in the menu? Program it! These can all be right there. There are 64 RGB pads, 17 led backlit buttons, and 9 sliders. The sliders aren't innofaders. (Duh) But they are consistent and smooth. And the pads are what you expect for $100. But they work every time, even if they are a bit more sensitive than I like. Programming was straightforward for my DJ software with no unexpected hiccups. Build quality is fine. I wouldn't want this for $300, but it is a super good value buy at $100. Especially considering the costs of it's competitors in this space. But the real benefit is the variety of pads and sliders. Depending upon your priorities, you can use 16 pads for 4 decks, 32 pads for 2 decks, or even 64 for one deck if you wanted. I use one row for common actions and loading. Two rows for effects, two for hot cues, one for loops/beatjumping, one for pitch/key (I do a lot of key mixing), and one for transport. The sliders run main volume, vocals, melody, and rhythm. There are still a few pads and a lot of buttons not in use. It is tools like this that make the age of digital DJing the magic that it is. I Highly Recommend this for anyone looking to try something different in their DJ skills, to move on to the next level, to get more mobile. After 3 weeks of use I'm already doing things I've never done, and sounding better and more entertaining that I've been in a while. You can do it. This can help. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***Z on 29 January 2026* Works very well on an Avolites lighting desk. Also usable on my PC with an Avolites T2 interface to control or design a light show. ## Frequently Bought Together - AKAI Professional APC Mini MK2 - USB MIDI Pad Controller for Clip Launching with Ableton Live Lite, 64 RGB Pads, Drum and Note Mode and MIDI Mixer - FBLFOBELI Hard Carrying Case for AKAI Professional APC Mini MK2 / MPD218 / MIDImix USB MIDI Pad Controller - AKAI Professional MIDImix - USB MIDI Controller Mixer with Assignable Faders & Master Fader, 24 Knobs and 16 Buttons, 1 to 1 Mapping With Ableton Live --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/497815456-apc-mini-mk-2-performance-controller-for-ableton-live-ableton](https://www.desertcart.in/products/497815456-apc-mini-mk-2-performance-controller-for-ableton-live-ableton) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*