APC 40 or 2 Lanchpads and a Novation Zero SL MK2 for my Ableton set up

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APC 40 or 2 Lanchpads and a Novation Zero SL MK2 for my Ableton set up

Ok basically im trying to work out what i want my Ableton hardware set up to be and… im getting my hands on an APC40 to test over the weekend…

But i wanted to see what you guys thought about the other option which is having a couple of Launchpads and a Novation Zero SL MK2 (http://www.novationmusic.com/products/midi_controller/zero_sl_mk_ii )

Has anyone tried any of the latter?

Should i just stick with the APC40 and my midi keyboard?

Leme know.

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I have a similar setup and TBH the SLMK2 and launch pads come in very handy. I would actually recommend them all as they each have strengths :stuck_out_tongue:

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This is strictly going to come down to convenience and style. I have one launchpad and a remote 25SL mkI and I love it. Wasn’t as much of a fun of the APC40.

But for live performance, I can totally see the appeal of the APC40.

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:slight_smile:

The real power from the apc40 is achieved with bomes. Without it I find it lacking some important functions/features. But the same could go for just about any of it :wink:

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Oh Bomes… I <3 thee

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LOL bomes?

Ok just spent tonight with the APC40 controlling different parts of a track im working on and also practised using it for a performance type of scenario (bass on one channel, claps on another and so on) … and i gota say…the integration is amazing!

Im thinking this and a nice solid keyboard could be all i need…

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love my apc40