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INTRODUCTION

Akai Pro Apc40

This Quickstart Guide is intended to give you a brief overview of the functionality and features of the Akai APC40 Ableton
Controller.
APC40 is designed for performance with Ableton Live. In this manual, you will find instructions on how to connect the APC40
and use its basic features with Ableton Live – Akai Professional APC Edition. APC40 can also be used in 'generic mode' as a
controller with other virtual DJ applications that use MIDI protocol.
If you already own Ableton Live, make sure to download the latest Ableton Live update for full APC40 support at
www.ableton.com/latest_versions. We recommend referring to the Ableton manual on the CD as well as the lessons
available in the software itself.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

To install the Akai Profesisonal APC Edition of Ableton Live, simply insert the included CD into your computer, then follow the
on-screen instructions.
To access the software after installing it, you can find it here:

PC: Start Menu All Programs Ableton Live [Version Number]

Mac: Applications Ableton Live [Version Number].

In order for Ableton Live to properly recognize the APC40, however, you must connect the controller before opening the
software, and you must set your Preferences accordingly. See the CONNECTION DIAGRAM and SOFTWARE SETUP
sections for instructions on how to do this.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

1.

Connect APC40 to a power source using the included 12V–2A
DC power adapter.

2.

Connect APC40 to your computer with a standard USB cable
(included).

3.

Connect any pedals you may want to use to the appropriate
footswitch (FS) jacks.

4.

Turn on APC40.

5.

Open Ableton Live – Akai Professional APC Edition.

Note: We recommend keeping the APC40 away from devices that can
cause electrical interference. If its performance is noticeably affected,
move or reposition the APC40 away from the source of interference.

SOFTWARE SETUP

After connecting the APC40 (as shown in the CONNECTION DIAGRAM), you will need to configure Ableton Live to recognize it:

1.

Open Ableton Live – Akai Professional APC Edition (after connecting and powering on the APC40).

2.

Go to Options Preferences (PC) or Live Preferences (Mac).

3.

Click the MIDI Sync tab.

4.

Select 'APC40' as the device for the 'Control Surface,' 'Input' and 'Output.'

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5.

Under 'MIDI Ports,' turn all available 'Track' and 'Remote' settings 'On.'

6.

Close the Preferences window.

When you open the software, a panel on the right should display Lessons to help you get started with the Akai Professional
APC Edition of Ableton Live. We recommend starting with the “Tour of Live” Lesson. From the first page of this Lesson, there is
also a link to a special Lesson called “Using the APC40,” which will walk you through all of the APC40’s controls in detail.

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We recommend referring to the Lessons to further acquaint yourself with the hardware's and software's features so you can
take full advantage of them when performing! (If you decide to close this panel for now, you can always access them again
from the Help menu.)

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Note on MIDI Mapping: We have already mapped APC40's controls to some of Ableton Live's most useful functions, but if you
would like to change your MIDI mappings, you can do so by clicking the 'MIDI' button in the upper right-hand corner of the
software window. From here you can create new mappings as you could with any other controller. Refer to Ableton Live's
manual or lessons for more information on how to do this.

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