"Introducing the MPC Key 37, the dynamic standalone music production keyboard perfect for any creative studio workspace featuring 37 full-size synth-action keys, 16 RGB MPC pads, 32GB of internal storage, support for the upcoming MPC Stems, and much more. Discover the keys to inspiration with MPC Key 37."
Chopsquad Dj On the MPC Key 37 | Akai Professional
"Meet Grammy-nominated multi-platinum record producer Chopsquad DJ as he breaks down why MPC Key 37 is the fastest and most inspirational way to go from idea to completed beat. Learn about his story from his early interest in music, to his extensive catalog of successful hit records, and much more. MPC Key 37, the Keys to Inspiration."
AKAI MPC KEY 37 vs other MPCs, Force // How it competes as a synth and workstation // Review
TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Overview 2:55 Keybed 4:25 Buttons 6:55 No strip 7:20 Connectivity 8:00 New USB MIDI 9:20 Storage 10:40 Content 11:05 Portability 11:20 Pad size 11:40 Q-links 12:00 Pros & cons 15:55 Outro
Introducing the MPC Key 37, bringing the legendary MPC workflow to a compact keyboard. MPC Key 37 has everything you need to produce beats, bass and synth lines, chop-up samples and build complete tracks – without your computer.
MPC Key 37 comes with a collection of Akai plug-ins as standard along with over 100 onboard effects, and wireless integration with Splice, all controlled by 16 iconic MPC pads, a 37-note synth action keyboard, 7” touch screen and 4 real-time Q-link encoders.
The MPC Key 37 features:
► 37 full-size synth action keys
► 16 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC Pads
► Brilliant 7" multi-gesture touch screen
► 32GB of internal storage (22GB of user storage)
► Over 8GB of bundled software
► Voucher for (1) free premium MPC plugin instrument or insert effect
Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.
Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:
The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more
Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!
Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas
"The Best Keeps Getting Better
What's new in version 4?
Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!
Real Hardware Sounds
There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.
Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.
You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."
"my another Supernova II multitimbral sound demo,
I'm using all eight parts , sequenced from Elektron Octatrack
No additional processing, all sounds recorded directly from Supernova audio out."
Oldschool Goa Trance played on Novation Supernova II Live performance
"Today I tried to record track only on my Supernova II Rack.
All sounds/effects coming from Novation Supernova,
I used all eight tracks in multi mode. Track is sequenced from Akai Force."
Robkoo releases Qithesizer as advanced hybrid soft synth designed to work with wind controllers like the Chinese company’s cyber-like Wind Synthesizer R1
SHANGHAI, CHINA: digital art-facilitating software and hardware company Robkoo is proud to announce availability of Qithesizer as an advanced multi-engine hybrid software synthesizer for iPad, iPhone, and Mac (AUv3) — creatively combining physical modelling, virtual analogue, and wavetable synthesis, while working wonderfully with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) wind controllers like the Chinese company’s critically-acclaimed Wind Synthesizer R1 (https://official.robkoo.com/#/wind-synthesizer-r1), and, obviously, others also available from various competing sources such as Akai and Roland, for instance — as of June 30…
An appropriate name choice can quickly play a part in helping shape an appreciation for a new product, something Robkoo readily appreciates by effectively combining Qi (气) — commonly known as the circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine, originating from the mandarin dialect and translating to English as air or breath — with elements of synthesizer — typically defined as an electronic musical instrument producing a wide variety of sounds by generating and combining signals of different frequencies — to create Qithesizer.
Working with wind controllers like Robkoo’s revolutionary Wind Synthesizer R1 — released last year to widespread critical acclaim as a futuristic, cyber-like MIDI wind controller instrument with responsive RGB light bars, motion control, Bluetooth® connectivity, customisable hotkeys, onboard sound banks, and a dedicated app allowing amateur and professional players alike to directly (and literally) light up their performances to audiences for the first time in history, having mastered its intuitive panel design in a matter of minutes and achieved gig-readiness within weeks of first musically making its acquaintance — and, obviously, others also available from various competing sources such as Akai and Roland, for instance, is integral to the design ethos that brought about Qithesizer as the digital art-facilitating software and hardware company’s latest product. Providing users with the possibility of mapping their MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) hardware controller of choice to any Qithesizer parameter to facilitate real-time dynamic effects, enabling MIDI Learn synchronises all displays with their performance. Perhaps this move may well go some way towards securing Qithesizer a firm foothold in an already- oversaturated marketplace. But by creatively combining various synthesis technologies — to include physical modelling (with multiple physical models), virtual analogue (with basic waveforms), and wavetables (with hundreds of digital waveforms) — to form a powerful multi-engine hybrid software synthesizer with waveform and dynamic visualisations, bolstered by a 16-step SEQ (sequencer) section with a powerful pattern editor, Qithesizer clearly has what it takes to hold its own, no matter what.
With two wavetable OSCILLATORS, four physical MODELING instruments, three NOISE generators, three classic FILTER types, two (FILTER and AMP) ENVELOPES, and two Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO1 and LFO2), plus a well-specified MODULATORS section — with eight modulation slots, 11 sources, and 18 destinations — to its name, there is much scope for crafting original sounds with Qithesizer. No need, necessarily, to rely heavily on any prior synth-centric knowledge since Qithesizer, of course, comes complete with an extensive Factory library of pre-programmed patches.
Put it this way: while Qithesizer positively encourages experimentation by effectively rolling its multiple sound engines into one easy-to-use interface, it also brings the same level of sound design and portability — playing the onscreen keyboard means that there is no need, necessarily, to work with any external MIDI hardware controllers — to Apple’s iPad and iPhone; its compatibility with AUv3 — itself a newer version of the AU (Audio Units) plug-in format for Mac with additional features, and the only format currently available on iOS — considerably broadens its already wide-ranging reach and appeal.
Priced at $12.99 USD, Qithesizer is available for iPad (requires iPadOS 15.0 or later) and iPhone (requires iOS 15.0 or later), as well as AUv3 (requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later), via Apple’s App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/合成氣/id6444722040
"Jura is the classic synth for a modern music production studio.
The sound of yesterday, the features of tomorrow.
In 1982 something magical happened in the world of synths, a Japanese legend was born.
It was one of the synths that defined the sound of the 1980s and was used on countless hits by artists such as The Eurythmics, Cyndi Lauper, and Aha. Now it’s loved more than ever and used on tracks by acts like Charlie Puth, Tame Impala, and the Weeknd.
Now we bring you something very special, the authentic sound of that 80s synth
But that’s just the start; we wanted to build on the legend and make it fit for modern music production workflows. So for those with qualified AKAI MPC/FORCE standalone versions, you get complete touch control of every parameter. You can really get your hands on this vintage classic and craft your future hits.
Of course you get all the analogue goodness of the original, our team are audio wizards and they have meticulously crafted the sound. It has the single DCO, a monster sub oscillator, the unparralleled VCF, and if you want it, lashings of THAT chorus!
In short, Jura gives you the best of both worlds - the classic sound of an ‘80s synth monster, coupled with some very cool modern workflow enhancements. Jura comes in several versions; a plugin for AU, VST, and AAX DAWs, and there’s the MPC/FORCE Standalone versions for the complete hardware experience of touch control. Jura is the classic synth for a modern music production studio. The sound of yesterday, the features of tomorrow. The synth of ‘82... reimagined for your future hits
"Find out how Push 3 compares to Push 2, other expressive instruments, Akai's Force & MPC and Maschine+, and which version you might want to get, standalone or controller. #AbletonPush3"
TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:25 What’s new v P2 1:45 Poly X & Y 3:00 Cross pad bends 3:30 Pad settings 4:10 MPE instruments 4:55 MPE kits 5:25 P3 Standalone 8:25 Audio & I/O 10:25 More controls 12:50 New views 13:20 Similarities 14:25 Session grid 16:15 Note layouts 18:15 Screen controls 19:25 Live recording 22:05 Step seq 24:10 Automation 25:55 Sample chops 27:45 Adding devices 28:05 Live versions 29:50 Misc topics 31:10 Pros & cons 31:30 Standalone? 37:25 Plugins? 38:40 CPU power? 41:05 vs controllers? 41:50 vs MPC/Maschine? 44:20 vs MPE synths? 45:55 Outro
"Ableton announce the release of the latest version of Push, their pad-based hardware instrument and controller. With a design focused on expressive playing and performance, the new Push can be used as a standalone instrument or in conjunction with a computer and now incorporates MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE).
Simon from Ableton gives us a first in-depth look on release day at what's new in the updated Push and how to make the most of its new performance features.
You will be able to read our full SOS review of the new Ableton Push in the July 2023 edition of Sound On Sound magazine.
00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Navigating Push With The New Jog-wheel 03:29 - Built-in Audio Interface 04:10 - ADAT, USB & CV Connections 05:00 - Playing Sounds With MPE-enabled Pads 08:08 - Fine Tuning Pad Response 09:10 - Playing Drums With Pads 09:58 - Transferring Sets Between Push & Live 11:01 - Standalone Operation & WiFi 12:38 - Connecting A MIDI Keyboard 13:30 - Launching Clips Using The Jog-wheel 14:37 - Momentary Buttons 15:17 - Outro Jam"
Ableton Push Standalone - Hardware LIVE is here - First Look
"Hell yeah! Ableton have announced a new Push with built in sound card, upgraded pads and more. There's also a standalone version which can run Ableton Live Suite and all its devices and MAX4Live too. Sessions can be transferred between Live on a host computer and the Push Standalone.
Push comes in two versions: Regular (MPE MIDI controller, and sound card) which will link to your host computer running Live, and the Standalone version - which has an Intel NUC processor card, 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD for asset and project storage."
Ableton Push 3 Pad response
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"Just a very brief video demonstrating the sensitivity and expression available on the Ableton Push 3 pads"
DATA79 - Push 3 performance - Somewhere between here and now
"The team at AIR Music Technology decided to come up with a delay plugin that gave us all we ever wanted from a delay plugin and then add some more stuff besides! This extremely powerful plugin works on both Desktop and Standalone MPC/Force devices.
For starters, There’s modulation and LFO options. And a stereo widener… and some more EQ… and distortion, and we’ve thrown in a limiter too, and a chorus, plus stereo and wobble effect..
But we kept thinking about some really powerful extras… to take your in-the-box mixes outside the box!
Autoclear is magical, it gives you the option to have enormous delay based effects that stop when you need them to, for example, when the next note hits. It’s something you have to hear to really get your head around. Once you’ve used it you’ll wonder how you ever used an echo without it.
Then there’s diffusion, an effect that smears the delay sound, taking it into the realm of a reverb, it’s a way of knocking off some of the hard edges. Experiment to create a mix between a delay and a reverb.
We also added an envelope follower that allows you to manipulate the time, feedback, and delay amount based on release and ceiling time. This is where things can get really bonkers.
And just in case you need some inspiration to get you started, we threw in a ton of presets, there’s the usual suspects plus some wild and wacky stuff to really mangle the sound.
In short, we wanted to create a delay plugin without compromise. Some call it extraordinary, we call it the AIR Delay Pro.
"'Analog Bass' is a collection of 64 multi-sampled Keygroups specifically designed for Akai MPC/FORCE users. The samples were recorded from one of the most popular modern analog synths, Moog Subsequent 37, known for its ladder filter, punchy envelopes, and overdrive, which makes it perfect for creating powerful and dynamic bass sounds. 💽 Get the Expansion: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/
This pack offers a wide range of bass tones, including mild and aggressive, deep and bright, soft and punchy, providing a signature warm Moog sound to MPC/FORCE users.
The Expansion is versatile and suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop, and others.
Compatible with: - Akai FORCE - Akai MPC Live and MPC Live 2 - Akai MPC One - Akai MPC X - Akai MPC Key 61 - Akai MPC Software (Windows/Mac app)
Make sure that you are using the latest version of MPC software or hardware firmware. The pack requires 850 MB of free space.
The Expansion comes in two formats: an ".xpn file" and a "Direct" folder. The Expansion can be sent to hardware via MPC Software and/or via direct copying. Installation instructions are included within the pack.
The Expansion contains bass timbres only. Drums are not included in the pack. The demo tracks have drums added to show how the basses can be used in music.
"Introducing Flavor Pro, a powerful effects processor engine adds character and feel to your music. Process your sounds with distortion, flutter, saturation, and more. Make your samples gritty and bring all of your tracks to life with a unique flavor."
"Join us as we dive into the AIR Flavor Pro plugin. Watch as we uncover this powerful new plugin that brings cutting-edge processing to your samples, sounds, and MPC project sessions.
Mini D Plugin Instrument - Akai Professional video upload by AkaiProVideo
"The Mini D plugin instrument delivers the legendary synth sound to your MPC. A 4-voice poly synth based on the classic American synthesizer legend with a painstakingly modeled oscillator section. Mini D includes 8 authentic oscillator waveforms, and multiple LFO shapes with 19 selections including ramps, sine, square, and steps. Dive into Over 400 Presets ranging from Basses, Leads, Percussion, and Synth FX. Grab it now at https://bit.ly/3MZM7yU"
A legit Moog in your MPC??? // Akai Mini D Review & Comparison
video upload by Tefty & Meems
"Checking out the new MPC AIR Mini D plugin for the MPC One/Live/X/Force and MPC 2 Software. I go through the general features, a quick sampling of presets, make a patch, and compare it against the Behringer Model D, DIVA, and The Legend. Not a true scientific comparison! Just a general musician focused comparison.
Thank you Akai for the early access to AIR Mini D!"
Experience the Legendary American Synth Sound for MPC & FORCE
A 4 Voice Poly Synth based on the classic American synthesizer legend Painstakingly modeled oscillator section includes 8 authentic oscillator waveforms Multiple LFO shapes with 19 selections including ramps, sine, square, triangle, random, and steps Over 400 Presets ranging from Basses, Leads, Percussion, and Synth FX Two filters included- “Ladder” and “Modern” with Cutoff, Reso, Contour, and a dedicated feedback path Built-in creative effects chain including EQ, Chorus, and Delay Requires FORCE 3.2 or MPC 2.11.6 firmware update
"I made this set for Clownfest 9 online music festival. It took about 2 weeks of solid work to build. There are 4 tracks in total, with completely different hardware being used on each track. Here's a breakdown of the hardware I used:
TRACK 1 Polyend Play (main sequencer) Polyend Tracker Elektron Syntakt ASM Hydrasynth Roland SPD SX Drum Pad 1010 Music Bluebox Mixer
TRACK 2 AKAI Force (main sequencer) Huge, custom Eurorack system
TRACK 3 Elektron Digtakt x2
TRACK 4 Another large, custom Eurorack setup, this one built around the Erica Synths Techno System
(The DJ mixer for tracks 3 & 4 is an Allen and Heath XONE:DB2)
"Synthesizer Podcast - April 2022 Jams - With Dean from Electronisounds - Episode 140 @ 6pm UK (1pm EST) Sunday 24th April.
Dean from Electronisounds is a dedicated synth nerd, sound designer, YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist. The drums were his first instrument and that love of rhythm is clear in his music. He comes from an old school background of learning to produce before the days of the internet - which gave him a love for hardware gear. (Producing 100% in the box on computers was not an option in the early 1990’s, you needed to have actual hardware gear if you wanted to make electronic music.)
Using hardware led to a love of SAMPLING, which led him to start Electronisounds in 1994, where he began distributing his own sounds, loops and samples. Electronisounds was one of the first independent sample companies. Dean continues this passion for hardware gear today, making sound banks for modern day samplers, groove boxes and synthesizers.
He’s made over 250 sample packs, sound banks and preset banks, and has done sound design for several other companies such as: Eventide, Novation, Native Instruments, Vengeance, Modbap Modular and many more.
He started the Electronisounds YouTube channel in 2017 and has been sharing tutorials and music made with everything from iPads, to Modular Synths and Eurorack to Grooveboxes like the Digitakt and Akai Force. What’s next for Dean? More new sound banks and sample packs coming soon, of course!
Playlist:
AIR Solina - Strings Evolved
AIR & WayOutWare Odyssey - Take a Journey Into Sound
AIR BASSLINE - VACCUM EVOLVED
AIR Mellotron - Our Homage to the Original Sampler
AIR HYPE - NEXT GEN SYNTH
AIR ELECTRIC - YOUR NEW REFERENCE ELECTRIC PIANO
TubeSynth - THE NEXT GENERATION OF POLY-SYNTHESIS
The press release follows:
"AIR TECH Music and Plugivery Distribution proudly announce their partnership to introduce SEVEN new and inspiring AIR Music Technology virtual instruments to the audio community.
These new products will be available through pro audio resellers worldwide from Tuesday April 5th, 2022 with a -50% introductory promotion.
Award wining Virtual Instrument development company, AIR Music Technology and Audio Software Distribution Service Plugivery are proud to announce that they have joined forces to announce the release of not ONE but SEVEN new inspiring Virtual Instruments.
Based in Germany, AIR Music Technology started as Wizoo Sound Design, one of the earliest pioneers in virtual instrument technology. The AIR team is responsible for the core of much of the effects and instrument offerings in Avid’s Pro Tools® and Akai Professionals MPC software/OS.
Leveraging this history of excellence, AIR is back in a big way for 2022. The new range of virtual instrument plug-ins results from nearly five years of development drawn from twenty years of experience and creating exciting new soft-synths.
The 7 new plug-ins support VST, VST 3, AU and AXX formats and also operate as standalone desktop software for "Plug and Play" performance with any midi controller.
Note: All these NEW products do not support/require the use of iLok. Instead, AIR has developed a convenient login based system to authorize the following brand new plug-ins :
SOLINA - Strings Evolved
The AIR Solina Plugin is based on the Iconic classic 6-timbre polyphonic keyboard instrument featuring Contrabass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Trumpet and Horn selections with independent volume, pan and pitch control. Combine them for a massive sonic experience to liven up even the most thrilling music production.
Exploring Dual Oscillator Model 258t and Quad Function Generator Model 281t sound capabilities while recording my new EP. I was curious how the sound and response of those two modules will fit into my music and at the same time going into territories I wouldn't normally go to out of curiosity.
I've used a bunch of additional modules as my patches grew to hear how 200t modules fit with other eurorack modules and to keep everything in context, those where:
Audio from the Pro 3 is dry, no effects. No mother ducks were harmed in the making of this song. (the Force's sidechain effect is called 'Mother Ducker') However, rubber ducks have been known to enhance the listening experience.
Background image is from Wikipedia's page for 'lazy river'."
"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon -- Hi Everyone, how are you doing? Some new tunes from the BURG :)
I am working hard on trying to fight a massive writers block not being able to finish my album.. so i decided to upgrade my AKAI force to the awesome new release 3.1 and run my 100 year old piano through it to see what happens.. said and done..
You will most probably hear a lot of noises ( not kidding here ), room ambience, breathing and my chair creaking.. this is because the microphone picks up just about everything in the room, not so much i can do about this. Also to all the piano players out there, please excuse my rusty mediocre playing, Im not really a pianist in any way, just a happy good old synthesist! :)
The AKAI force has the new FX granulator which i wanted to try, also some compressor and reverb as inserts on the piano channel, the microphone is connected straight into the force ( how awesome is it that it provides +48V phantom power? ). Second channel is the Avalon Bassline, also with some granulator and reverb. Kick and ARP synth are both from the force triggered as clips.
I realised it was extremely hard to mix the piano and also give it the right amount of FX due to overhearing the actual sound and not the FX portion in my headphones. I would have like it to be a tad more laidback when listening back to it, but hey.. sometimes you just have to call it so you can move on to the next thing.
Gear list:
- Swedish Ekströms Upright Piano, built in 1904, Condenser mic to Audio in on the force --- Insert FX, Compressor, Granulator and (maybe a bit too much) reverb - Avalon bassline, Square bass, audio in on the force and synched via MIDI --- Insert FX, Granulator and (sort of ok amount of) reverb - Kickdrum, force drumsynth - Arpeggiator, force tube synth + delay and reverb thingies - 2 track recording on Zoom H5
Yeah, i know i could have probably just recorded it all into the force... but one step at the time exploring the 3.1 updates. Babysteps BURG, babysteps. :)
“Wondered what the Strymon Zelzah sounds like on synths, lets find out
Hi Strymon sent me the Zelzah to show it on synths and things that are not guitars. It's not a review but I give some thoughts at the end. I've marked this video as a paid promotion as the pedal was at no cost to me, but I was not paid to make this video.
You can find out the specs on the Zelzah here https://www.strymon.net/product/zelzah/
Gear used
Sony Trinitron PVM Zoom H6 Dirtywave M8 Akai Force Behringer TD-3 Realistic Moog MG-1 Gameboy Sega Megadrive Strymon Zelzah Strymon Bluesky
#strymon #zelzah
I tried to mention or show everytime I used the bluesky. On the final clip with the Force the bluesky is on for the majority of it. in the split stereo neutron clip, theres hall reverb from the mixer added.
Subtitles around 8 50 are meant to say it sounds more dramatic on grittier tones. My brain failed typing that one, long day.
0:00 Intro 0:11 Sega Megadrive 2:17 Moog MG-1 3:05 Gameboy 3:44 Split Stereo Neutrons 4:48 Midi CC to M8 6:25 M8 Drums 7:25 TD-3 8:43 Akai Force EP & Pro's and Cons”
"FORCE 3.1 delivers the most creative, feature-packed update to FORCE ever with new plugin instrument sounds, new insert effects, the AIR Vocal Suite, and for the first time to Akai Professional standalone devices, Disk Streaming."
"The ultimate standalone performance system is expanded with 3 new plugin instruments, 7 insert effects, the new AIR Vocal Suite, class-compliant audio interface support, Disk Streaming, and much more. Visit akaipro.com/force to discover FORCE Features Update 3.1."
Akai Force V3.1 First Look - Sonic Lab Presentation
AKAI PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCES FORCE FEATURE UPDATE 3.1 WITH NEW INSTRUMENTS AND EFFECTS, DISK STREAMING, USB AUDIO INTERFACE SUPPORT, AND MORE
FORCE 3.1 Feature Update introduces 3 new synth plugin instruments, 7 new plugin insert effects including a Vocal Suite, Disk Streaming, Class Compliant USB Audio Interface Support, and many other major upgrades for new and existing Force users.
Ft Lauderdale, FL USA (October 19, 2021) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce FORCE 3.1, its latest and most substantial update to the FORCE standalone music production system. FORCE 3.1 introduces the next chapter of standalone performance with revolutionary features and functionality alongside inspiring new sounds and sound processing. Powered by the unrivaled tactical control and interface of FORCE standalone hardware, the FORCE 3.1 update will engage the modern music creator like never before.
New Instruments, Insert Effect Plugins, and AIR Vocal Suite From the beginning, FORCE set a new bar for what standalone hardware music production could be. The FORCE 3.1 update builds on that precedent with 3 new plugin instruments: AIR Solina, AIR Mellotron, and WayOutWare’s Odyssey. These new plugin instruments are faithful recreations of iconic synthesizer and keyboard instruments, now with powerful graphic interfaces for visually striking feedback and interaction. Mellotron and Solina feature the Flavor effect processing sections, enabling creative applications of additional texture and character to your sounds with Distortion, Noise, Flutter, and more.
FORCE 3.1 also introduces 7 new plugin insert effects for creative arranging and performance, as well as mixing and mastering. The versatile group of insert effects including Stutter, Half Speed, Granulator, Diffuser Delay, and Stereo Delay will quickly insert an inventive spark into your tracks for unique drops, edits, and transitions. Diode Clipper will add grit and distortion to any source while AIR Limiter will bring dynamic signal processing to your music for a punchy, finalized mix.
The creativity doesn’t stop there as the new AIR Vocal Suite delivers the power to create, record, and mix the perfect vocals right inside FORCE. The adaptive Vocal Tuner handles any tuning tasks from subtle pitch correction to the modern auto vocal tuned sound found in all genres of modern music. AIR Doubler adds depth and dimension to solo or group vocals with spectrum-filling width and presence. Finally, the AIR Harmonizer will transform any single voice into 4-part harmony instantly. Create full background vocal arrangements with ease and accuracy with built-in volume, pan, delay, and eq.
Now Streaming Superior Performance The essence of the standalone experience is hardware that responds immediately to the needs of your dynamic workflow. Users can now enjoy a more accessible and efficient workflow with the power of Disk Streaming from external storage devices. Disk Streaming enables better system resource allocation and performance for expanded creativity and performance. Record and playback longer audio tracks, perform an entire DJ set, or create larger keygroup programs all while enjoying faster project load times.
Major Workflow Enhancements, Engine Updates and Expandability With the power of Disk Streaming comes added expandability. With FORCE 3.1, instantly expand your hardware connectivity with Class Compliant USB Audio Interface Support. Route up to 32 audio inputs and outputs to-and-from FORCE, all via a single USB cable. Increase your input count to record more tracks directly to FORCE, or route audio into your favorite outboard gear.
Get more performance out of the drum and keygroup engines with the new portamento function for gliding notes and percussion, like 808 kick drums. Dial-in the perfect sample shape with dedicated pitch envelope. Smooth out your drum breaks and chops with Akai Sample Tail and access up to 10 drum pad effects including Ringmod, Bitcrush, Tubedrive, Lowpass, and more.
Force 3.1 also ads new functionality to Buses (Submixes/Returns/Masters) for more control and creativity. Now the Recording, Playback and Editing of automation follows the same workflow on buses as other tracks. Control submix and master tracks with the “Select,” “Rename,” and “Clips” functions as well as dialing in automation on the fly.
Finally, Force 3.1 expands MIDI integration with the ability to load and export MIDI files to and from FORCE. For even more MIDI integration, assign your FORCE parameters to your 3rd party MIDI controller for additional tactical control.
New FORCE 3.1 Features Include:
• 3 New plugin instruments Solina, Odyssey, and Mellotron • New AIR Vocal Insert Effect Suite with Automatic Vocal Tuning, AIR Doubler, and AIR Harmonizer Plugins • Disk Streaming: Audio files can now be streamed from disk • Class-Compliant Audio Interface Support • New MIDI file Compatibility enabling MIDI file loading • 7 New Insert Effects such as Half Speed, Diode Clipper and Stutter • Drum and Keygroup Engine Enhancements including Akai Pro Sample Tail, Dedicated Pitch Envelope, and Keygroup Portamento • 10 New Drum Pad Effects including Ringmod, Bitcrush, Decimator and more • New functionality to Buses (Submixes/Returns/Masters) including Automation • Automatic sample Key Detection
“Force Features Update 3.1 is not only a major upgrade for Force users, but it’s also a major evolution in standalone music production,” said Akai Professional, Senior Product Manager, Dan Gill. “Disk Streaming is a significant advancement to this product as well as standalone music production in general, because it opens up recording and playback possibilities without content limitations. Combine that with a Vocal Suite which includes an adaptive Vocal Tuner, and powerful new synths and insert effect plugins, and you have an inspirational modern music creation system for any genre.”
FORCE 3.1 will be available on October 19, 2021, as a free update for FORCE users.
For more information on FORCE 3.1, visit www.akaipro.com/force
