Anyone gets it to work? I got 2 of them but it's not recognized from my computer. I tested 5 different computers including desktop.

It may not work properly with any version of Ableton below 10. I'm not sure if that's the problem but I heard it online that it might not function with older versions of Live.

Can this midi pad controller work with GarageBand on Mac ?

I think it could work with Garage Band but you wouldn't get the full functionality. Since it was designed to work with Ableton it has a specific "language" that makes the LEDs color correspond to the clip colors on Abletons session view. It's full potential is in being a controller to trigger clips in session view so in my opinion it would be a waste for any other DAW and you would be better off with a midi controller that's designed for a more diverse set of conditions instead of the APC mini which is so specific to Ableton session view. It's a one trick pony but it does its one trick pretty well.

Can the apc mini mk2 be used with software other than live? are the keypads / faders assignable to midi messages?

Yes keypads and faders are MIDI messages and can be assigned to other apps.

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🎶 Your ultimate pocket-sized Ableton command center — create, perform, and own the stage.

PLUG PLAY POWER - USB bus-powered design means zero extra cables or power bricks—just connect and create.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT - Sleek 9.5” x 8.3” footprint and under 2 lbs make it the perfect travel companion for the modern music professional.
INSTANT STUDIO CONTROL - 64 vibrant RGB backlit buttons in an intuitive 8x8 matrix put your entire Ableton Live session at your fingertips.
PRO GRADE SOFTWARE BUNDLE - Includes Ableton Live Lite and award-winning AIR Music Technology plugins for synths and pianos, so your creativity starts flowing immediately.
PRECISION MIXING ON THE GO - Eight assignable track faders plus a dedicated main fader give you tactile, hands-on control over your mix anytime, anywhere.

The Akai Professional APC Mini mk2 is a compact, USB-powered Ableton Live controller featuring 64 RGB backlit clip-launch buttons arranged in an 8x8 matrix, 8 assignable track faders plus a main fader, and bundled with Ableton Live Lite and premium AIR Music Technology plugins. Designed for seamless integration with PC/Mac, it offers portable, hands-on control for music producers and performers seeking professional-grade functionality in a lightweight form factor.

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Product Dimensions	21.03 x 24.08 x 3.05 cm; 920.79 g
Item model number	APCMINI2
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Connector	USB
Hardware Interface	USB
Supported Software	Ableton Live
Instrument Key	Any
Mixer Channel Quantity	9
Hardware Platform	PC/Mac
Item Weight	921 g
Manufacturer	Akai Professional
Country of Origin	China

Akai Professional APC Mini mk2 Ableton Live Controller

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