MAX49 and APC40 Controller Package

This AKAI Professional keyboard controller package includes the MAX49 MIDI controller, the Akai APC40, an M-Audio SP2 Sustain Pedal, Ableton Live 9 Intro, Musician's Gear 49-Note Keyboard Bag, and a copy of the Course Technology Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production (Book & CD).

Akai MAX49 Keyboard Controller
Akai Professional's MAX49 conveniently places revolutionary MIDI and CV control at your fingertips. The MAX49's intuitive layout and included AkaiConnect automatic-mapping software provides you an instant, fully immersive experience with your favorite music software and virtually all your VST plug-ins. With its 49 semi-weighted keys, 12 real MPC pads, groundbreaking LED touchfaders and vintage CV & Gate outputs, the MAX49 combines cutting-edge Akai Pro technology with classic capability for an exceptionally solid music-making experience.

Akai APC40 Controller
The APC40 talks directly to Ableton Live and Live talks directly to the APC40. This exclusive bidirectional communication makes the Akai Professional APC40 an advanced controller that receives feedback from the software and displays it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers, and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded. Each state displays on the matrix in a different color so you quickly get a picture of clip state. Shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set.

M-Audio SP2 Sustain Pedal
The M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal is a high-quality pedal designed to work and feel just like the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano. The classic-style single pedal works with any M-Audio keyboard and has a specially designed rubber bottom that grips the floor to help it stay put while you play.

Ableton Live 9 Intro
Ableton Live 9 is the latest iteration of one of the best performance based DAWs available on the market today. The developers at Ableton have added a host of upgrades to their flagship software. With Live 9 you can easily browse for new sounds, instantly capture your performance, record automation directly into clips, enhance your sound with improved studio effects, and then take your performance straight to the stage. There are 3 versions of Live 9, this is the Intro version and includes limited software features, 3 instruments, 26 effects, and over 700 sounds (4GB).

Musician's Gear 49-Note Keyboard Bag
This Keyboard Gig Bag from Musician's Gear fits 49-note boards and has an outer covering of heavy-duty 440D twill nylon to lock out dirt and spills. Inside, foam padding absorbs the bumps of normal handling. Edges and handles are made of thick parachute webbing for extra strength and durability. The electronic keyboard bag has a carry handle, shoulder strap, and double jumbo zippers. 36" x 5" x 14".

Course Technology Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production (Book & CD)
This book will give you the technical prowess you need to make solid recordings, as well as tips and tricks to make your recordings stand out in the crowd. Many famous recordings, ones that sound excellent even by current standards, were made with simpler equipment than most modern home studios have available now.