In my opinion second most important part of a controller is that it also needs to inspire you to work with it. If youre on a budget, look at the akai apc mini, a. Presonus atom production and performance pad controller with studio one artist software. I just bought an apc mini and it work really well with the default mapping. Akai pro mpk mini mkii how to obtain, download, install and setup the included software the mpk mini mkii is an ultracompact controller designed for the traveling musician and desktop producer. Hi, ive been using akai apc mini with resolume arena for some time now and have found that during a set the communication between the leds stops working.
This post however is a brief tutorial on using chaser 2 on resolume 6 with an akai apc40 mkii oddly enough. Akai professional entered the electronic music industry in 1984 with one purpose to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities. Virtualdj provides instant bpm beat matching, synchronized sampler, scratch, automatic seamless loops. If so, i need to solve this problem that a module called 2way is supposed to solve. Anyone tried to work with 2 akai apc mini with resolume. Im wanting to confirm here that my akai controller has 2way communication available. The only way to fix this is to unplug and plug it back in but during a set that can be difficult. Akai professional apc40mkii usbpowered ableton live. Avicii you be love music visualization using resolume arena 6 and akai apc mini midi controller. The apc20 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Of course youre free to modify them how you see fit, or completely ignore them. If youre running arena, you can also use dmx input from a lighting desk. How to mapping resolume arena5 or 6 with 16 decks x 5 layers with akai apc40 mk2.
In this guide and video, we cover setup with the mpk mini mkii with the included mpc essentials software and the air hybrid plugin. Djay pro 2 mac os roland dj202 amir maula edit tom levien edit about 6 hours ago. Akai apc40 mkii for grandma2 software package rig rundown duration. In 2009, akai professional collaborated with the creators of ableton live, a powerful music performance and production software environment. Im totaly noob with this, can i use akai apc mini whit resolume. Akai apc mini discussion wirecast midi controllers. Virtualdj akai apc mini mapping virtual dj software. Engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40 mkii, akai pros flagship ableton controller, into a compact design that fits in your backpack. Below is a list of our current hardware products and their driver compatibility with microsoft windows 10. The apc40 comes with ableton live akai professional apc40 edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. I have my controller setup pretty much how i want it, so i looked for a spare usable pot on the controller that would be perfect for scrolling through the 16 chase presets that i had created. How to perform a live visual show using resolume vj software v. Welcome to the world of vip music software effortless integration, enhanced workflow. The akai mpk mini mkii series controllers combine deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of mpc workstations.
Using the akai apc 40 mkii and computer keyboard, we go over our. Software download training footage shop support forum blog. I see a lot of resolume colleagues performing with the mk2. I got to borrow it for a while and i think mini would be a waste of money. Connect and use resolume vj software with denon dj prime series duration. The mpk series are engineered to be allinone controller solutions for comprehensive interfacing and manipulation of virtual instruments, effect plugins, daws, and more. Resolume generative tutorial 10 glass rhombuses duration. How to mapping resolume arena5 with 16 decks x 5 layers with akai apc40 mk2. Docoptic provides resolume 6 tutorials, training, vj loops, clips, and art for. Apc mini is the most portable allinone ableton controller solution with akai pro build quality. Akai apc40 mkii for grandma2 software package rig rundown. When working i am sure bomes fits so well between the apc40 and resolume.
This article was way too long, so we split it up into smaller chunks. Apc40ii color key setup in resolume arena 6 youtube. The apc40 mki or mkii is a pretty well rounded one you cant go wrong with. The functionality is still there but the lights stop being responsive. This is for the following setup resolume arena 6 mac os im running sierra right now apc40 mk ii can it work. Peep the shortcuts for the apc40mk2, the apc mini and the. In 2009, akai professional collaborated with ableton on the first dedicated ableton controller, the apc40. Apc mini is the most portable all in one ableton controller solution with akai pro build quality. Hey guys, i am just getting into resolume over the past month, and i want to get a controller.
I would like to connect two akai apc minis to work. Ive heard that akai apc40 is probably one of the best controllers out there currently for resolume, so i have a simple question. A bit glitchy still, but most of the functions of the mouse have now been replaced. I have an akai apc40 mkii, which is similar to the mini. A friend bought an apc mini and it mostly sits on the shelf. Akai apc40 mk2 midi and lights setup questions resolume forum. Engineered specifically for the mobile musician and the desktop producer, apc mini concentrates the essential features of the apc40 mkii, akai pro s flagship ableton controller, into a compact design that fits in your backpack. I got one apc mini to work perfectly, but have no idea, how to use two. Experience expanded control of your vst instrument and effect collection with apc key 25 and akai pro vip3.
Personally i use midi fighter, midi fighter twister and apc mini for the. Id love to not have to buy and configure bomes and a bunch of other software since i just shelled out a ton of money on the controller, modern. Akai pro mpk mini mkii how to obtain, download, install. It feels too low quality and the faders are too short. In this chapter, well show you how to control resolume with a midi controller. Akai professional advanced production hardware and software. Hi guys, ive been doing vjing for the past 4 months and i am really enjoying every moment of it, i am now ready to buy my first controller for resolume arena 5, what controller do you recommend and why. I have asked resolume about this and they said the bug is not from their. Resolume supports external control via your computer keyboard, midi controllers and osc messages. Dj techtools search for midi maps by dj software and. To do that on a sim, you really need a usable control surface. Now akai has built on this original partnership to introduce a reimagined live performance controller.
I like everything about this controller, ive had mine since november an everyday still learning, but it takes me awhile cuz ive bought akai midimix, the apc key25, an tomorrow getting the akai mini delivered, i like to bring the key 25 out instead of bringing the apc40 mkii everywhere but this is definitely worth the price, i had to buy. Yes, wirecast will keep using the midi controller even if the focus is changed to powerpoint. Setup akai apc mini button colors without ableton live. Live 7 with the latest automatic update has full support for the apc40 and all versions of live 8 are apc40 ready. Is the akai apc40 a good midi controller for visuals. Theres absolutely no right answer here as every vj has their own style and setup. In this vjing software you use different modules created for different functionalities. Any advice on what programs to use and just where to start would be much. If youre on a budget, look at the akai apc mini, a versatile mixture of buttons for clip.
This guide covers loading a specific resolume mapping file into the numark orbit and the resolume arena software. I was looking at the akai mini does anyone have any opinions on this. The pattern is first layer on top is logos, the second down is fx and three layers dowen are content clips. From what ive seen, the vdmx crowd tends to be more diverse in their choice which makes sense since its modular software. Not like this you need custom other software like bomes its a lot. What you need to know troubleshooting usb midi devices on mac. Many products are compatible with windows 10 and there are no known issues with any akai pro items. I even look for remapping software but found nothing on the akai.
What i need is let each layer has 16 clips but apc40 mk2s pad is just 5 rows x 8 colums, really need some advise or. Mapping apc mini for show xpress live using midi triggers. Often im using the akai apc40 mkii as a controller for vjing with modul8. Owners of standalone editions of ableton live 7 or 8 can also work seamlessly with the apc40.
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