I hate these controllers, so I bought one (AKAI APC64)

00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Layout/main features
00:58 - The worst thing 🤮
01:24 - Watch out for thins! 👀
02:37 - This isn't a Push 2 or 3
03:04 - Small detail but super annoying 🎛️
03:39 - Is chord mode any good?
04:40 - Step sequencer
05:17 - Is it worth it?
06:34 - What do you think? 🤷‍♂️

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[MS.]

So you compare it to the wrong device which is not Push but Launched Pro mk3. Then you complain you don't know how to use it because you didn't read the manual, then you complain its not intuitive for production because its for live performance, then you complain about the touchstrip which they do exactly what a touch strip does with precision mode using shift, then you complain about chord mode which works fine, then you recompare the buttons to push, also this is not a budget. APC mini is budget, Launchpad X is budget. This is not.

You seem just angry it's not a push, just stick to push. It's that simple. Also Push 2 regardless if its 100$ used is slower and much bigger for live performance than Launchpad or APC64. Also the buttons are deeper to trigger so you might miss a click during performance.

Maybe if you post this on Reddit where most people are just hating on everything they will love this video.

[ZDanielPhoenix]

After having my entire set of knobs get corroded on a keyboard and a mixer, I like the touch strips. Maybe it's because you can control multiple at a time, or quickly set effects/sends with a "quick set" by touching on the level you want, instead of cranking on a dial, like you would in more industry safe controllers.

My understanding is that it's designed to be more performance-centric, which means that it would mesh super well with the original APC40.

[redabitar]

You didn't mention the huge pro of this device which is the CV and MIDI capabilities. It adds a tonne of value for those looking to control hardware synths!

[romanbellamy]

To answer one question

The play stop record button are the exact same spot as it is in ableton.

[enterthehacks]

Seems like a very different application from the APC40..

I actually really like my APC40 (Because it's essentially a mixer controller.. with physical faders, solo/mutes, assignable knobs, etc) it has its own identity because of this.

This... contraption... is just a sucky Push, which is really disappointing. Akai had better up their game for the next APC

[MediaMusik]

I got mine and like it the touch strips are color coded and you can set the custom layouts too

[shawnmcandrew]

I can see how it would work and be useful if you want to put in a buttload of time to learn it. Ill keep my push 3. If i didn't have that id geta push 2 used. Just remember at some point you need to ask yourself am i serious about this hobby and take a good look at what you like and don't like do the research and get stuck in. I did got the push 3 was it expensive, yes. Was it worth it huge yes.

[Drrolfski]

Akai, who has done great Ableton controllers like the APC40 (mk2), missed the mark with this one. Not only does every review complain about its lack of intuitiveness, it just pales in comparison to not only the Push 2 but heck, probably to the far cheaper (second hand) Push 1 as well.

[ed_ms]

I guess when it comes to Ableton controllers, it is hard to beat the Push.

[trayoibry]

i wish something like this would be available for Studio One

[mrclaytron]

I'd rather use a Launchpad Pro over this. Those touch strips are really useless IMO.

Nothing currently can compare with Push, and the extra cost is worth it I think. I believe that even an old Push 1 is significantly better than this controller!

[williamshaneblyth]

Not a push 3 competitor its a mk3 launchpad competitor im mean come on thstd a not brainer just look wt the price point for starters snd the frature set. 2 different things

[buckycore]

I have thr Novation launch pad Pro, and i love it. But i regret not getting this one only for the sliders.

On a side note: you look so much like Colin Jost from SNL, that i litterally thought it Colin Jost until i started watching the vid

[EBMZEQUENZER]

How many times per minute you find yourself accidentally touch the strips 😁😁 As I do every 10 seconds on Maschine Jam 🤣🤣

[tonydjtekdolan]

That's how I felt when controller's came out, being a vinyl dj at the time 😂