Akai Professional APC40 mkIIvsAkai Professional Fire
Summary
Akai Professional APC40 mkII and Akai Professional Fire: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC40 mkIICurrentView details → | Akai Professional FireCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 40 | 64 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 16 | 4 |
| Display | None | OLED |
| 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 | Sequencer, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist | FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 425 × 213 × 44 mm | 314 × 165 × 41 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 0.64 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC40 mkII – 40 Fire – 64
- Faders: APC40 mkII – 9 Fire – 0
- Knobs / encoders: APC40 mkII – 16 Fire – 4
- Released: APC40 mkII – 2014 Fire – 2018
- Display: APC40 mkII – None Fire – OLED
- Bundled software: APC40 mkII – Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist Fire – FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition
Both are the same on aftertouch (None).