AKAI PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES APC BAG FOR ABLETON PERFORMANCE CONTROLLERS
by Brianne Pins
(Los Angeles, CA)
Rugged Bag Protects APCs and Laptops in Transit
Cumberland, R.I. (Mar 24, 2010) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the APC BAG, a gig bag for the company’s APC40 and APC20 Ableton Performance Controllers. Akai Pro will introduce the APC BAG at the Musikmesse, in its stand, B45 in Hall 5.1. Held March 24 – 27, 2010 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Musikmesse is the world's largest fair for musical instruments, live music and the music business.
The APC BAG is a padded, protective bag, designed specifically for APC performers. This purpose-designed carry case has red, plush-lined APC and laptop compartments for securely transporting equipment. An additional compartment holds small accessories such as hard drives, pens, cables and more. Custom-cut, high-density foam protects the APC.
The APC BAG works with the APC40 or APC20, and virtually all standard laptops. The bag has hand-carry handles, and a shoulder strap and a drink holder.
Akai Professional worked in partnership with software developer Ableton to create the APC20 and APC40 control surfaces for performance with Ableton Live software. The APC line of controllers transform the user’s experience from one of constructing tracks with a keyboard and mouse to composing and performing with a seamless, fully integrated hardware/software musical system. For more information on the APC20 and APC40, users can visit www.APC40.com.
“The APC BAG is just what APC performers have been asking us for,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional. “It securely carries your laptop, your APC, and everything else you need at the gig.”
The APC BAG will be available from pro audio and musical instrument retailers in Q2, 2010. It has a U.S. Retail Price of $149.00 and an estimated street price of $99.00
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About Akai Professional Since 1984, Akai Professional products have been a staple of modern music both in the studio and on stage. With intuitive design and cutting edge features, Akai Professional is one of the world’s most influential manufacturers of musical electronics. For more information, visit www.akaipro.com; images are available at http://akaipro.com/media.php.
