Akai Professional APC Mini mk2vsAkai Professional APC40 mkII
Summary
Akai Professional APC Mini mk2 and Akai Professional APC40 mkII: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC Mini mk2CurrentView details → | Akai Professional APC40 mkIICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 64 | 40 |
| Faders | 9 | 9 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 16 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 240 × 210 × 32 mm | 425 × 213 × 44 mm |
| Weight | 0.81 kg | 1.8 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC Mini mk2 – 64 APC40 mkII – 40
- Knobs / encoders: APC Mini mk2 – 0 APC40 mkII – 16
- Released: APC Mini mk2 – 2022 APC40 mkII – 2014
- Bundled software: APC Mini mk2 – Ableton Live Lite APC40 mkII – Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist
- Dimensions (W × D × H): APC Mini mk2 – 240 × 210 × 32 mm APC40 mkII – 425 × 213 × 44 mm
- Weight: APC Mini mk2 – 0.81 kg APC40 mkII – 1.8 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and faders (9).

