Akai APC40 + iPad + Max for Live video
Cool video showing the APC40 and iPad controlling Max for Live devices.
Cool video showing the APC40 and iPad controlling Max for Live devices.
Cool little video showing a Wacom tablet working as a theremin controller. This was achieved by using Max for Live’s live.remote object and Live API. No patch as of yet…
This video tutorial explains how to use grid based midi controllers such as the monome, Ohm64, launchpad, livid block and APC40 in Max for Live and emulate a monome using OSC. The tutorial covers how to send and recieve OSC and what coding you need to comunicate between the controller, Max for Live and Ableton Live to achieve monome emulation.
Some super cool scratching on the APC40. I’ve been waiting for some one to do this!!
New video tutorial uploaded. This one covers how to use grid controllers in Max for Live and simple monome emulation. The tutorial shows you how to work with grid controllers such as the APC40, APc20, Launchpad, Monome, Livid block and ohm 64 in Max for Live. The tutorial also covers an basic way to emulate a monome using OSC (open sound control).

Akai APC40 bag

Akai APC40 bag side

Akai APC40 bag front and side
Akai have annouced a new bag designed solely for transporting the APC40 & APC20. The bag features a big padded compartment for the APC40 or APC20 and a smaller compartment for hard drives, cables or anything else you might want to carry. I’m not sure if it does or does not hold a laptop as well as an APC40. There are mixed reports with Akai’s official press release stating it does but then no info on the product page. That said there is another compartment that looks like it’s made for a laptop. Watch this space for comfirmation.
The bag has a shoulder strap and handles for easy carrying but it isn’t the most visually appealing bag on the market. Although it’s nice to see a dedicated bag as I had a lot of trouble finding one that would fit an APC40 and a Laptop + other stuff. No prices yet as this was just shown at Musikmesse.

Max for live tutorials
Just uploaded another new Max for live tutorial. This one focuses on using the Live API, OSC and the lemur in Max for live.
If you own a grid based controller such as the launchpad, APC40, Ohm 64, block, lemur or monome then this tutorial is for you. The tutorial shows you how to use the Live API and OSC (open sound control) to build apps for grid controllers.
Enjoy
Zander
New tutorial uploaded showing you how to use the APC40 & Luachpad with Ableton’s Max for live. This tutorial goes through the basics of selecting a control surface, observing the buttons and using the Live API to create a simple app. The tutorial will help you understand how to build your own apps for max for live and the APC40 & Launchpad.
Get creating!
Zander
New Max for Live video tutorial covering how to do custom mapping & remapping of the the APC40. This tutorial gives you basics for opening the possibilites of using an APC40 and Max for Live. Get creative and make some new patches or devices for Max for Live or create a completely custom APC40 mapping.
Zander