All user reviews for the Akai Professional APC20

It's been a year since I use is my first controller so I have no basis for comparison.
It is relatively stable, recognized automatically Ableton Live 8.

I note all the same after a year of use, one of the faders no longer transmits the signal correctly afternoon of blow back in service, kick out of luck.

The lighting is very nice touch too.

I still go to the APC 40 for comfort.

I also used via mappings in traktor available on the net to play a little history ...

I received a week ago, I thought to intro version of ableton but because it is bundled with the APC20 for a fairly reasonable price finally, I cracked!
The product is (as often with Akai) very well done and gives a real feeling of solidity with thick rubber sidewall.
The APC20 is plug and play, both on mac and pc controllers are well thought out, there is also a mode "note" very valuable that can be used as a traditional keyboard.
So I might even sell my midi keyboard, but we must admit that we are a little lost because of the lack of reference to play (not black, obviously), more the APC20 does not support the velocity.
This is still a great all in one for those who mainly use Ableton Live. The price / quality ratio seems very good.

How long you use it?
_6 Months

For what use?

Check for my software _Utilisé light Freestyler, now my sequences are exploitable and should end in a split second .... a killer!

What is so special that you love the most, least?

_The Most: Button backlit touch very intuitive and enjoyable.

_Moins: No compatibility with other software by Ableton which he dedicated, and duty to the past by maping software for any c redirect rather galley.

Did you tried many other models before buying it?

_non

How would you rate the quality / price?

_Correcte In my case bought secondhand but I would not have invested in nine of view I did not know if he would agree to my use

With experience, you do again this choice?

_oui .... but I reseignerais further on the compatibilities ..

Ableton Live user, I quickly encounter the problem of controlling the software.
Do live mouse with a keyboard master, is not clear, although the keyboard includes a number of controllers.
Banks should provide more control and it quickly become unmanageable inconsistent with the live show.
I've decided to purchase the APC20, after hesitating between the controller Novation Launchpad equivalent of a tariff, and his big sister (APC40) outside my means.
Regular users last week, I can tell you that with the APC20, Live up to its name and it will take to the games
Perhaps a future David G. or Stephane P ...
For me it Marc D. there I see the smiles that link.

Most
Directly functional (that would be a shame for a dedicated controller)
Intuitive, no need to read the manual fro
Backlit pads, very sweet. Comfort is good too.
Removable side protection. in case ... when this cowardly.
Akai finish. What else.

Least
Controller has dedicated Ableton Live
Obligation to install Ableton Live Lite (for pilot)
Not compatible with Ableton Live versions below 8.

Conclusion:
On value for money interesting
Users of Ableton Live! In your banks, you would not be disappointed.

I use it for 2 days (this weekend actually)

Part of my job I know midi controllers. This is not revolutionary, nor hi-tech but well assembled with a finish very correct and well thought out especially.

What I appreciate most is its compactness, given the number orders, but no problem between neighboring controls.
Small problem: anything over once he withdrew his ears (aesthetics / comfort).

The quality / price is a bit high but the finish offsets.

I hesitated with APC40 and finally it is enough. The lack of rotation is not as troublesome as one might think from reading the web. Thanks to the user layer, I was able to map much of the mini fader potentiometer, if one adds the possibility of macro live you get something diabolical in so little space.

I use the APC20 past two weeks.

I dreaded having to take time to understand how to use the Controller who seemed relatively obscure when I saw him. Yet the opposite: very fast April APC20 has a childlike simplicity. I enjoyed the discover and although I know full duty, I know I am far from having all its discovery capabilities (which makes it even more intressant).

Although sr facing APC40, can be gn by the absence of knobs. My master keyboard had what it took for this ct s so it does not cause me great concern (and j'conomise of place: a APC40 could not actually log on my office). After all, this exception prs, the APC20 is my opinion the perfect Controller (necessary?) For Ableton Live.

Report qualitprix impeccable: a price justified by a flawless finish. It does not feel taken for a consumer bte is neat and well thought out (even to the edges I enjoy rubber on the sides (removable if required) that hold hands on the Controller, near the pads).

I would do this choice without hesitation.