Will the Vestax VCM 600 kill the Akai APC40?

So, it havent been long time since the Akai APC40 was introduced to the market with full support from the Ableton developers. But now it seems like we have a new gadget which takes the step further (atleast for me) with the new Vestax VCM 600 comming into the market. Sure, many may argue that how could it possible beat the Akai APC40…

I think that the VCM 600 got a better overview, less messy trigger/button organization and it gives you a better overview of what actually is goin on. The VCM 600 is abit more expensive (around 700 euro) though and it doesnt have the smart play triggers like the APC 40 has… I wish someone could combine these two into one solid piece of midi performance gear!

2 Responses to “Will the Vestax VCM 600 kill the Akai APC40?”

1. Chris Thompson says:

   2010/04/13 at 22:22

   I am sharing this wish. Now does anybody actually use both, Vestax VCM and Akai APC40 with Ableton Suite 8?

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2. eddyu says:

   2011/02/11 at 04:48

   I just bought both with the intention of live djing and production. I suspect I will use apc 40 for a launch pad, and master effects while ill use the vcm 600 for track control and other effects. I have it all arranged in my head, but I really need to wait until they show up before I commit to anything.

   I’ll update here with my set up once it gets up and going. Also, yes I am aware this post is over a year old, but I figure any little bit can help with future producer/djs when trying to decide between the apc40 and vcm 600. I could see merits for both, in a club and for production and yes it would have been amazing to only drop a few bones on the apc40 but for what I want to accomplish I find both necessary. Alright, see ya.

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