Why I love this Ableton Controller and How I Use It
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Check out this video where I dive into my workflow using the AKAI APC40 MK2 in Ableton Live! 🎶 I'll walk you through my review of this controller and show you how I use it to enhance my music production process. The APC40 MK2 may be considered old school, but it's perfect for crafting classic electronic genres like techno and trance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll pick up some cool tips and tricks to level up your music-making game. Don't forget to hit subscribe for more videos like this! 🚀 #musicproduction #akaiapc40 #abletonlive ========== Content=========== 00:00 Intro 00:40 AKAI APC40 MK2 Overview 03:28 Connecting to Ableton Live 04:51 My workflow 08:48 Initializing the controls 13:07 Exploring arrangement ideas 17:14 Preparing for recording 19:00 Recording the performance 21:44 Enhancing the initial recording 25:22 Finalizing the track 25:51 Closing thoughts 27:19 Outro Like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video and would like to see more upcoming. I post weekly electronic music jams and tutorials on both hardware gears and softwares :) Check out my brand new website: https://randomnoisemusic.com Follow me here ⬇️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RandomNoiseMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/rnd_noise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/random.noize/ Thank you so much for watching! 🙌❤️ ⚡️Random Noise⚡️ Current favorite gear that I use: Korg Electribe 2: https://amzn.to/3yLeOah Korg Volca Nubass: https://amzn.to/3jPJ7Ir Arturia Drumbrute Impact: https://amzn.to/3DWgEZJ Native Instruments Machine MK3 https://amzn.to/3jRWcAU Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25: https://amzn.to/3jNDP0c Novation Launchpad Pro MK3: https://amzn.to/3haTDZ1 Focusrite Scralett 18i8: https://amzn.to/3zRhKUb Focusrite Scralett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3jPCN3A Audio-Technica M70x: https://amzn.to/3n9QLPX Apple MacBook Pro 2019 16': https://amzn.to/3kYsvxK * Please note that some of the above links are affiliate links, which give me a commission (there is no extra cost for you!) when you use them to buy something. This helps me support this channel 🙏
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