A purpose-designed desktop stand for the Akai APC40 mkII Ableton controller, available in six fixed angles to suit different studio layouts, performance styles and working preferences.
Developed in our working studio and manufactured in our UK workshop, these stands provide a practical way to position the APC40 mkII for improved visibility, more comfortable access and better use of available desk space.
Whether you're launching clips, adjusting channel levels, controlling effects or building a compact Ableton Live performance setup, choosing the right angle can make a significant difference to the way your workspace feels and functions.
Unlike a one-angle-fits-all approach, our range allows you to select the height and inclination that best suit your equipment, desk arrangement and personal workflow.
Each stand uses a rigid, triple-braced construction with non-slip desk feet and protective equipment contact points.
Designed for everyday studio use as well as live electronic performance environments.
— Six fixed-angle options: 8°, 15°, 22°, 30°, 45° and 60°
— Designed specifically for the Akai APC40 mkII
— Rigid three-brace construction for dependable support
— Improves controller visibility and working position
— Raises the controller above the desk surface
— Helps create additional usable space in compact setups
— Non-slip feet and protective contact pads
— Suitable for home studios, professional workspaces and live electronic performance
— Lightweight, durable 3D-printed construction
— Designed and manufactured in our UK studio workshop
8° — Low-Profile Desktop Position
A shallow inclination for users who prefer their controller close to its normal desktop position.
Provides a modest improvement in viewing angle while maintaining a familiar working position.
Particularly useful for hands-on sessions involving frequent fader movements, clip launching and continuous interaction.
Ideal for:
Low-profile studio arrangements
Frequent hands-on performance
Traditional desk-based controller positioning
Users who prefer minimal elevation
15° — Comfortable Everyday Working Angle
A gentle elevation that improves control visibility and access without dramatically changing the APC40 mkII's position.
An excellent choice for general studio use, longer sessions and setups where the controller remains a central part of the workflow.
Ideal for:
Everyday Ableton Live production
Extended controller sessions
Live clip launching
Balanced ergonomics and desk integration
22° — Balanced Studio and Performance Position
A versatile middle-ground angle offering improved visibility while retaining comfortable access to faders, buttons and rotary controls.
Well suited to controller-led studios where the APC40 mkII is regularly used alongside keyboards, synthesizers and other desktop equipment.
Ideal for:
Hybrid studio workflows
DAW and MIDI production
Clip launching and mixing
Balanced control access and space efficiency
30° — Raised Performance Position
A more pronounced angle designed to bring the APC40 mkII's controls into a clearer, more upright working position.
Particularly useful when arranging several pieces of equipment together or positioning the controller behind other desktop instruments.
Ideal for:
Multi-device electronic music setups
Raised controller positioning
Studio and performance workstations
DAWless and hybrid hardware/software arrangements
45° — Space-Saving Studio Position
A steep desktop angle designed for compact, controller-led workspaces where desk space and layout clarity are important.
The raised position makes the APC40 mkII easier to view while reducing its effective horizontal footprint.
Hands-on operation remains practical, particularly for clip launching, session navigation and occasional control adjustments.
For prolonged, intensive fader and rotary-control use, a lower angle may be more comfortable.
Ideal for:
Space-conscious studio arrangements
Raised controller installations
Compact electronic music workstations
Setups where visibility and organisation take priority
60° — High-Angle Performance and Display Position
Our steepest option, positioning the APC40 mkII in a substantially more upright orientation.
Designed for installations where visibility and conservation of horizontal desk space take priority over a conventional flat working position.
Particularly useful when the controller is used as part of a larger equipment arrangement.
For continuous hands-on mixing and intensive control work, we generally recommend choosing a shallower angle.
Ideal for:
Upright controller arrangements
Highly space-conscious workstations
Multi-level studio equipment layouts
Performance setups requiring increased visibility
Each stand comprises two rigid side supports and three cross-braces that provide stability across the width of the controller.
The braces use a secure push-fit assembly.
For assembly, place each brace flat on a firm surface, align the corresponding support directly above the joint and press vertically into place.
Non-slip feet help maintain stability on the desk, while contact pads protect the equipment where it meets the stand.
The stand is supplied without the controller or any cables shown in demonstration photographs.
Studio Solutions products are developed in our own working electronic music studio, using our practical experience of the equipment and workflows they're intended to support.
Our designs are informed by real-world considerations: stability, accessible controls, efficient equipment positioning and the everyday practicalities of building a usable studio.
We manufacture our stands in our UK workshop and continually refine our products through hands-on use.
By musicians, for musicians.
You can explore our working studio, product range and some of the studios and producers we've had the pleasure of working with at Studio-Solutions.com.
A purpose-designed desktop stand for the Akai APC40 mkII Ableton controller, available in six fixed angles to suit different studio layouts, performance styles and working preferences.
Developed in our working studio and manufactured in our UK workshop, these stands provide a practical way to position the APC40 mkII for improved visibility, more comfortable access and better use of available desk space.
Whether you're launching clips, adjusting channel levels, controlling effects or building a compact Ableton Live performance setup, choosing the right angle can make a significant difference to the way your workspace feels and functions.
Unlike a one-angle-fits-all approach, our range allows you to select the height and inclination that best suit your equipment, desk arrangement and personal workflow.
Each stand uses a rigid, triple-braced construction with non-slip desk feet and protective equipment contact points.
Designed for everyday studio use as well as live electronic performance environments.
— Six fixed-angle options: 8°, 15°, 22°, 30°, 45° and 60°
— Designed specifically for the Akai APC40 mkII
— Rigid three-brace construction for dependable support
— Improves controller visibility and working position
— Raises the controller above the desk surface
— Helps create additional usable space in compact setups
— Non-slip feet and protective contact pads
— Suitable for home studios, professional workspaces and live electronic performance
— Lightweight, durable 3D-printed construction
— Designed and manufactured in our UK studio workshop
8° — Low-Profile Desktop Position
A shallow inclination for users who prefer their controller close to its normal desktop position.
Provides a modest improvement in viewing angle while maintaining a familiar working position.
Particularly useful for hands-on sessions involving frequent fader movements, clip launching and continuous interaction.
Ideal for:
Low-profile studio arrangements
Frequent hands-on performance
Traditional desk-based controller positioning
Users who prefer minimal elevation
15° — Comfortable Everyday Working Angle
A gentle elevation that improves control visibility and access without dramatically changing the APC40 mkII's position.
An excellent choice for general studio use, longer sessions and setups where the controller remains a central part of the workflow.
Ideal for:
Everyday Ableton Live production
Extended controller sessions
Live clip launching
Balanced ergonomics and desk integration
22° — Balanced Studio and Performance Position
A versatile middle-ground angle offering improved visibility while retaining comfortable access to faders, buttons and rotary controls.
Well suited to controller-led studios where the APC40 mkII is regularly used alongside keyboards, synthesizers and other desktop equipment.
Ideal for:
Hybrid studio workflows
DAW and MIDI production
Clip launching and mixing
Balanced control access and space efficiency
30° — Raised Performance Position
A more pronounced angle designed to bring the APC40 mkII's controls into a clearer, more upright working position.
Particularly useful when arranging several pieces of equipment together or positioning the controller behind other desktop instruments.
Ideal for:
Multi-device electronic music setups
Raised controller positioning
Studio and performance workstations
DAWless and hybrid hardware/software arrangements
45° — Space-Saving Studio Position
A steep desktop angle designed for compact, controller-led workspaces where desk space and layout clarity are important.
The raised position makes the APC40 mkII easier to view while reducing its effective horizontal footprint.
Hands-on operation remains practical, particularly for clip launching, session navigation and occasional control adjustments.
For prolonged, intensive fader and rotary-control use, a lower angle may be more comfortable.
Ideal for:
Space-conscious studio arrangements
Raised controller installations
Compact electronic music workstations
Setups where visibility and organisation take priority
60° — High-Angle Performance and Display Position
Our steepest option, positioning the APC40 mkII in a substantially more upright orientation.
Designed for installations where visibility and conservation of horizontal desk space take priority over a conventional flat working position.
Particularly useful when the controller is used as part of a larger equipment arrangement.
For continuous hands-on mixing and intensive control work, we generally recommend choosing a shallower angle.
Ideal for:
Upright controller arrangements
Highly space-conscious workstations
Multi-level studio equipment layouts
Performance setups requiring increased visibility
Each stand comprises two rigid side supports and three cross-braces that provide stability across the width of the controller.
The braces use a secure push-fit assembly.
For assembly, place each brace flat on a firm surface, align the corresponding support directly above the joint and press vertically into place.
Non-slip feet help maintain stability on the desk, while contact pads protect the equipment where it meets the stand.
The stand is supplied without the controller or any cables shown in demonstration photographs.
Studio Solutions products are developed in our own working electronic music studio, using our practical experience of the equipment and workflows they're intended to support.
Our designs are informed by real-world considerations: stability, accessible controls, efficient equipment positioning and the everyday practicalities of building a usable studio.
We manufacture our stands in our UK workshop and continually refine our products through hands-on use.
By musicians, for musicians.
You can explore our working studio, product range and some of the studios and producers we've had the pleasure of working with at Studio-Solutions.com.
