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How do I map custom MIDI controls to Ableton Live using the APC Key 25 mk2?
Ensure the APC Key 25 mk2 is selected as your Control Surface in Ableton's MIDI preferences. Then, enter MIDI Map Mode (Cmd/Ctrl + M), click the parameter in Ableton you want to control, and press the desired button/knob on the APC Key 25 mk2 to assign it.
Can I save custom drum rack patterns or instrument presets created using the APC Key 25 mk2's pads?
The APC Key 25 mk2 doesn't store patterns or presets internally; Ableton Live handles this. Save your Drum Rack or instrument Rack containing your sounds and associated clips as an Ableton Live Set or as a separate .adg (Ableton Device Group) file.
How do I navigate and launch clips/scenes using the clip launch matrix on the APC Key 25 mk2?
The 5x8 matrix of pads represents your clips in Ableton Live's Session View. Pressing a pad launches the corresponding clip; pressing a Scene Launch button (bottom row) launches the corresponding scene horizontally across all tracks.
Why is my APC Key 25 mk2 not being recognized by Ableton Live, even though it's plugged in?
First, ensure the APC Key 25 mk2 is properly connected via USB and powered on. Then, in Ableton's Preferences under 'Link/Tempo/MIDI', verify that the APC Key 25 mk2 is selected as a Control Surface and both its Input and Output are enabled. Restarting Ableton or your computer may also help.
What is the function of the 'Shift' button on the APC Key 25 mk2 and how does it expand the controller's functionality?
The 'Shift' button activates secondary functions printed beneath the primary controls on the APC Key 25 mk2, such as accessing additional transport controls (Rewind, Fast Forward), navigating octaves, and enabling/disabling the metronome.