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Product Highlights

Seamless Ableton Live Integration — Designed for the modern music producer, the APC Key 25 mk2 offers deep, intuitive control over Ableton Live.
Melodic & Rhythmic Creation — The APC Key 25 mk2 features a 25-note Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for playing basslines, chords, and leads, alongside the versatile pad matrix for triggering drums and samples.
Creative Hands-On Control — Automatically mapped to your selected device's macros in Ableton Live, these knobs provide immediate control over filters, effects, volume, and pan.
Includes Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats software pack
Software Included: Typically includes Ableton Live Lite and a suite of virtual instruments. Check manufacturer's website for current bundle.

Available Since: August, 2026
Item No.: 22100013
Local SKU: OS

Seamless Ableton Live Integration

Designed for the modern music producer, the APC Key 25 mk2 offers deep, intuitive control over Ableton Live. The 5x8 grid of 40 RGB-backlit pads provides a brilliant, one-to-one representation of your session clips, allowing you to launch loops, samples, and scenes with confidence. This tight integration streamlines your workflow, letting you focus on creativity rather than your computer screen.

Melodic & Rhythmic Creation

Combine powerful clip launching with expressive melodic performance. The APC Key 25 mk2 features a 25-note Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for playing basslines, chords, and leads, alongside the versatile pad matrix for triggering drums and samples. This all-in-one design makes it the perfect compact tool for composing and performing complete tracks from scratch.

Creative Hands-On Control

Shape your sound in real-time with eight endless 360-degree rotary knobs. Automatically mapped to your selected device's macros in Ableton Live, these knobs provide immediate control over filters, effects, volume, and pan. This tactile feedback empowers you to write automation and perform dynamic changes, bringing your music to life.

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Technical Specifications

Hardware & Setup

Body & Build

Finish & Colour

Power SourceUSB Bus-Powered

EssentialNo

Number of Pads40

Number of Keys25

Phantom PowerNo

DAW CompatibilityDesigned for seamless integration with Ableton Live. Compatible with most major DAWs including Logic Pro X, FL Studio, and Cubase.

Knob Count8

USB TypeUSB Type-B

EssentialNo

Everything you receive

What's In The Box

Akai APC Key 25 MK2 MIDI Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live
Owner's Manual
Local Warranty Card

Akai Professional

The Maker

About Akai Professional

Akai Professional creates music-production instruments that put expressive control at the center of the creative process. From the iconic MPC workflow to MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and standalone production systems, its tools help beatmakers, producers, and performers turn ideas into finished music.

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Expert answers

Questions & Answers

6 questions answered by aDawliah experts·avg response 2 hours

Yes, its tight integration with the included Ableton Live Lite software makes it an excellent starting point for learning music production and clip-based workflows.

While it is optimized for Ableton Live, it can function as a standard MIDI controller for other DAWs, though the dedicated clip launching and device control features may not map automatically.

The 25 keys feature a Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed, which are synth-action mini keys designed for portability and compact setups.

The controller is fully USB bus-powered, meaning it draws power directly from your computer via the included USB cable, with no external power supply needed.

The APC Key 25 mk2 sends MIDI data over USB only. To control external hardware synths that use 5-pin MIDI DIN connectors, you would need a computer and a separate USB-to-MIDI interface.

It comes with a comprehensive software package including Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, and virtual instruments like AIR Music Technology's Hybrid 3 and Mini Grand.

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