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Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how I put together my remix of “YES” by LMFAO using Ableton Live.

I’m debating between the Akai APC40 and the Vestax VCM-600 to use as my primary Ableton Live MIDI controller.

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The Akai APC40:

Designed in partnership with Ableton
Unique clip matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip status
No mapping required for use with Ableton Live
Exclusive bidirectional communication between the APC40 and Ableton Live
Professional feel with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls
Comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition, free upgrade patch for full versions of Live
USB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC
Premium controller with rugged, metal chassis

or the Vestax VCM-600:

The VCM-600 can control 160 parameters of Ableton Live software and other MIDI compliant DAW software with high resolution MIDI signals sent via USB.
Multi track control (track bank)
High quality input faders and pitch faders from the VCI-100 and PMC-580 are also applied to the VCM-600 for advanced operability.
Vestax quality Input fader/Cross fader curve control
Simple plug & play activation with Macintosh and Windows operating system computers.
Lightweight, high durability aluminum body

Paul Loeb – Music Producer and DJ – Los Angeles and Hollywood, California