Introducing FORCE Features Update 3.1

video upload by AkaiProVideo

"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."

FORCE Features Update 3.1 Full Overview Video

video upload by AkaiProVideo

"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

video upload by sonicstate

And the press release:

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

All information subject to change akaipro.com

May the FORCE be with you... the Akai Force that is! Hosted BboyTech and Trovarsi

Published on May 4, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"May the Force be with you... the Akai Force that is. Join us live May Force... May Fourth for this live stream focused around the Akai Force. We will have live performances by DSTL, Ken Flux Pierce, BBoyTech and Trovarsi. BBoyTech will also be giving some useful tips and tricks with the Force.

This stream will be live on 5/4/20 at 6PM PST.

The Akai Force is a standalone production workstation which is playable with its velocity sensitive pads and interesting note layouts, but also includes powerful sequencing features. The Force is great at sampling and sequencing external gear and it has built in synths and effects.

Akai Force available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/akai"

Introducing the Akai Force & Fire in The Lab

Update: Intro, Overview, & Tutorial Videos added Above.

Playlist:
Introducing Force - Play / Perform / Produce
Force Overview Video
Force Tutorial Series – Launching Clips with Force
Force Tutorial Series – Creating & Recording Tracks
Force Tutorial Series – Mixing with Force
Force Tutorial Series – Using the Crossfader
Force Tutorial Series –Control Knobs
Force Tutorial Series – Using Plugin Instruments
Force Tutorial Series – Browsing Samples
Force Tutorial Series – Notes Mode
Trap Performance and Tutorial
Force Tutorial Series – Using the Step Sequencer
Force Tutorial Series – Live Looping with Force
Force Tutorial Series – Live Performance with Force


Fire in The Lab | Mike Will Made It Published on Jan 16, 2019

"In this video, we hook up with record producer, DJ, rapper, and songwriter Mike Will (Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar) where he gets hands-on with Fire, the worlds first dedicated controller for FL Studio."

"Standalone music production/DJ performance device has clip launching, step sequencing, sampling, synths and a 7-in touch display and captures the modern clip-based workflow.

Cumberland, RI USA (January 17, 2019) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the release of its new standalone Force music production/DJ performance device, with clip launching, step sequencing, sampling, synths and a 7-inch multi-touch display. Force is designed for the user who wants a standalone product with the latest in modern workflow techniques, free from being connected to the computer. Force is the first standalone music production device that truly captures the modern clip-based workflow.
Force features an 8x8 RGB clip launch matrix, a 7-inch full-color touch-capacitive multitouch display, 8 touch-sensitive knobs with graphical OLED displays, two audio inputs, four audio outputs, MIDI and CV I/O. Together, this comprehensive versatility affords the user an unprecedented degree of creative freedom and expression, while remaining totally free of the constraints of being tethered to a computer.

Additional features include time stretching/pitch-shifting in real time, a comprehensive set of on-board effects by AIR Music Technology, plus the TubeSynth, Bassline and Electric synth engines. It also boasts an additional synth called Hype, a preset and macro-based synth combining several different synth engines into a single easy-to-use package. Force also has the ability to record eight stereo tracks.

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Akai Force | Firmware Update 3.0.2

Published on Apr 4, 2019 AkaiProVideo

Playlist:
Force | Firmware Update 3.0.2
Force | Splice Integration & Setup
Force | Using Browser Audition Sync
Using Splice to Create House Music
Using Splice to Create Trap Music

AKAI PROFESSIONAL® ANNOUNCES SPLICE INTEGRATION IN FORCE, MPC LIVE & MPC X

Standalone music production/DJ performance devices now offer users immediate wi-fi access to their own Splice library directly from the touch user interface

Cumberland, RI USA (April 4, 2019) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, announced today in conjunction with Splice the immediate availability of Splice integration in Force, MPC Live and MPC X; a pivotal series of updates that offer users immediate wi-fi access to their own Splice library directly from the touch user interface – perfect for ultra-fast auditioning of sounds for use within Force and MPC projects.

Splice Sounds offers artists millions of easily downloaded sounds, from Dry claps to Buzzy 808s to 747s landing to that rare Zildjian 20-inch thin China crash, and everything in between. The possibilities for layers, filters, distortion and effects are virtually endless. Millions of musicians - from Top 40 hitmakers to bedroom producers - come to Splice to get started or unstuck, move forward and make progress on their music.

To celebrate Splice integration in Akai Professional’s Standalone Series, Splice Sounds is offering all Force, MPC Live and MPC X users a free 3-month subscription to Splice with access to millions of royalty-free samples, loops, and presets.

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AKAI force meets 100 year old Ekströms piano

video upload by ollilaboratories

"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
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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. :)

I hope you will enjoy it!

#AKAIforce #avalonbassline #303"

Akai MPC | Firmware Update 2.6 & Force | Firmware Update 3.0.3

Published on Jul 16, 2019 AkaiProVideo

"Join us as we highlight the latest features and enhancements in Firmware 2.6, available for MPC Live, MPC X and MPC Software."

Force | Firmware Update 3.0.3

Published on Jul 16, 2019 AkaiProVideo

"Firmware 3.0.3 brings many new features and enhancements to take your production on the Force to an entirely new level. Let's take a brief look at what's new."

And the press release:

Cumberland, RI USA (July 16, 2019) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced two new firmware updates for the Force as well as the MPC X and Live products. Available for immediate download, the updates feature multiple workflow enhancements alongside Ableton Live Set Export functionality, enabling users to move their projects from the MPC and Force ecosystems to the Ableton Live platform.

Users can now enjoy a seamless transition from the MPC and Force work environment into that of Ableton Live to take advantage of their favorite Ableton features as well as their virtual instruments and plugin collections. Akai Professional is proud to add one more tool into the immense palette for users to take their creativity and performance to unparalleled heights.

Updates Force 3.0.3 and MPC 2.6 also include a host of other new features and enhancements: New in MPC firmware 2.6:

• Grid Automation - Users can now input, edit and view automation in Grid Edit and Audio Edit.
• Step Automation - Users can now input, edit and view automation in the Step Sequencer.
• Support for up to eight submixes in the mixer window.
• All-New TUI layouts for Akai Vintage effects.
New in Force firmware 3.0.3:
• Grid Automation - Users can now input, edit and view automation in Clip Event/Region editors.
• Step Automation - Users can now input, edit and view automation in the Step Sequencer.
• Functionality to export all clips or export a single clip - users can now export the clips in their Force
project to audio, MIDI or MPC Pattern files.
• Matrix Mode enhancements - Users can now copy, paste, create and delete clips from the Matrix
mode.
• Convert to Keygroup function - On a Drum track, users can quickly convert a sample assigned to a
pad into a Keygroup track so they can play the sample chromatically.
• Improved external keyboard support for scales selected in Force.
• New Step Sequencer Mode - Mono Lanes, perfect for single line melodies and basslines.
• Support for up to eight submixes in the mixer window.
• Force now works as an audio interface in Computer Mode
• All-New TUI layouts for Akai Vintage effects.

Dan Gill, Senior Product Manager for Akai Professional said, “Equally important as Akai Professional’s mission to empower the music-makers of today is our commitment to continuously refine our platforms. Each subsequent update is a renewal of our dedication to this promise in pursuit of the most perfect music

production & performance experience for every member of the Akai Professional community.” Both firmware updates will be available in July 2019."

BURG - Slow Collider ( first AKAI force jam )

Published on Mar 1, 2020 ollilaboratories

"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

As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials, exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.

Track info:

So a new big item enters the studio, AKAI force. Main use case for this is to sequence some of my gear, such as the Novation peak plus serve as mixer/FX unit for my volcas. Also adding to this obviously it is filled with a lot of goodies and music production stuff to help move the BURG style into more complex chord progressions and layers of my musical making.

This is a first attempt, maybe not really 100% BURG style.. but it does indeed showcase the possibilities using the force in my workflow. All in all I have a good feeling about this purchase.

I hope you will enjoy it !

Gear used:
- AKAI force ( main drums, lo end bass, arps, vocal samples, mixer for my volcas )
- Sub37, lead sound, Strymon timeline and blue sky
- KORG volca keys and bass
- KORG monologue, sequenced from the force + FX from the digitone
- Novation peak, Pads ( sequenced by AKAI force )
- Avalon bassline 303 square style
- Modular, BIA, plonk for percussion
- elektron digitakt, percussion and chord stabs
- Drumbrute impact, extra HHs and FM drum

All recorded down on 2 track, Zoom H5

#AKAIforce #KORGvolca #Subsequent37"

Ableton Live Control Integration Comes to AKAI FORCE & MPC

Published on Dec 17, 2019 AkaiProVideo

Ableton Live Control for MPC and Force
Force 3.0.4 | Ableton Live Control Integration
MPC 2.7 | Ableton Live Control Integration

AKAI PROFESSIONAL® ANNOUNCES ABLETON INTEGRATION IN LATEST FORCE & MPC UPDATES

New firmware delivers control of Ableton Live’s session view, mixer, effects and devices via Wi-Fi for Force, MPC X and MPC Live

Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA (December 17, 2019) Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce Force firmware 3.0.4 and MPC firmware 2.7 that include the highly-anticipated Ableton Live Control.

Force and MPC come pre-mapped for deep tactile control of Ableton Live clip launching, mixer panel and of course, Ableton devices. Ableton Live Control functions wirelessly over a Wi-Fi network via Ableton Link. This is an unparalleled level of Ableton integration from a standalone device. Ableton Live Control mode has been carefully designed to enable users to instantly switch between standalone operation and Live Control mode without ever stopping playback from either platform.

With Ableton Control integration, Akai Professional has bridged the standalone and Ableton worlds seamlessly for an unprecedented amount of creative power. The ingenuity of Force and MPC plugin instruments Bassline and Tube Synth, pristine sound processing FX and stellar sample manipulation algorithms, paired with Ableton and the power of clip launching is here and ready for musical ambitions of the most adventurous kind.

Ableton Live Control Features:

• Matrix Tab - The Matrix tab displays an 8x8 section of Live’s Session View marked in the Live GUI by the colored session ring. Users have a complete overview of—and immediate access to—the scenes, clips, play status, recording status as well as control over playback, recording quantize functions and scene/ clip management.

• Mixer Tab – The Mixer Tab provides instant access to Live’s key mixing functions, divided into three views for control of Levels, Main mixer parameters and Sends. Using Force’s touch interface, control any slider/knob or bring up a full screen editor for precise adjustments.

• Device Control Tab – The device tab controls the device on the current track at Ableton Live’s Blue Hand position, providing control and key visual feedback on Ableton Instruments and third-party plugins.

• Control Bar – At the top of the touch user interface, users can customize the Control Bar to display preset displays for Session, Arrangement and Performance modes including BPM, Phase Nudge Down/Up, Metronome, Follow, Overdub, Automation Arm and more.

Dan Gill, Senior Product Manager for Akai Professional said, "With every update, we redefine the products and extend the scope of their capabilities. With these firmware releases for Force and MPC, our standalone platforms join with Ableton Live to provide musicians, performers and producers unparalleled creative possibilities. Following an extensive Beta testing program, and listening to our customer’s feedback, we are delighted to provide the production community with a control solution for Ableton Live, while harnessing the sheer creative power of the world’s greatest standalone production and performance solutions.”

For more information and to download the latest firmware, visit akaipro.com."

Akai Professional® Announces 3.0.1 Firmware Update for Force

The Press Release:

"Update introduces new Launch/Note Mode, side-chain compression (the Mother Ducker), updated recording preferences and improved auditioning of samples/loops.

Cumberland, RI USA (February 5, 2019) — Hot off the heels of Force’s public debut at NAMM 2019, Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the release of a 3.0.1 update that introduces a number of new features and workflow refinements to this ground-breaking live performance and music production device.

Force arms musicians, DJs and producers with all essential functionality for the modern clip- based workflow including clip launching, step sequencing, sampling, synths and a 7-inch multi-touch display. Force is designed for the user who wants a standalone product with the latest in modern workflow techniques, free from being connected to the computer. Building on Force’s already-impressive capabilities, the 3.0.1 update introduces a highly innovative Launch/Note mode – now users can simultaneously harness the creative power of Force’s Note mode while launching clips on a split, single pad layout. Also included in 3.0.1 is the inclusion of the Mother Ducker and Mother Ducker input effects plugins - recently added to the MPC platform in version 2.4, this pair of processors allows users to create side-chain effects effortlessly via inserts within Force’s mixer window.

3.0.1 also includes a number of workflow refinements including
- Updated recording preferences allowing users to use fixed length clip recoding
- Improved auditioning of sample and loops within Force’s browser – now, files with
embedded tempo information will audition in sync with Force’s master BPM
- Drum program enhancements –users can mute or solo pads in a drum program
using Force’s hardware control surface
- Force can now load FLAC and OGG files
- The AIR dynamics plugins Compressor, Channel Strip, Maximizer, Transient and
Noise Gate now have metering to clearly indicate the input/output levels and the amount of gain reduction applied.

Force Highlights
- Standalone - no computer required
- 8x8 clip launch matrix with RGB LEDs
- 7” color capacitive multitouch display
- Mic/Instrument/Line inputs, 4 outputs
- MIDI In/Out/Thru via 1/8” TRS inputs (5-pin DIN adapters included)
- (4) configurable CV/Gate outputs to integrate your modular setup
- (8) touch-sensitive knobs with graphical OLED displays
- Time stretch/pitch shift in real time
- Comprehensive set of AIR effects and Hype, TubeSynth, Bassline and Electric synth
engines
- Ability to record 8 stereo tracks
- 16GB of on-board storage (over 10GB of sound content included)

- 2GB of RAM
- Full-Size SD card slot
- User-expandable 2.5” SATA drive connector (SATA or HDD)
- (2) USB 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers

“At launch, Force immediately garnered unprecedented critical acclaim as a standalone device that offers all conveniences the modern clip-based workflow demands without the need for a computer,” said Dan Gill, Akai Professional Product Manager. “3.0.1 signals our commitment to continually refine the platform, offering new devices and workflow enhancements that cement Force as the undisputed standalone creative powerhouse and an immersive natural extension of user’s creativity.”

3.0.1 will be available as a free update early February 2019. For further information on 3.0.1, visit akaipro.com/force.

Force will be available internationally in February 2019. U.S. retail will be $1499.00.

For more information, visit akaipro.com

Akai Force - Workout 1

Published on Jan 20, 2019 BBoy Tech Report

"For this demo Akai Force meets the elektron digitone and the moog grandmother. I used two channels of the digitone via midi. I recorded the moog grandmother bass parts direct to audio tracks. I then capture the two tracks of audio from the digitone to audio tracks. Also added the pads from one of the synth plugins from the Force. Added a vocal sample drum track / program that I recorded via the Force inputs. I Also have two cv tracks in the project but didn’t use them this go around. Here I did a quick performance of clip and scenes launching using the xyfx."

Akai Force

Akai MPC/FORCE Expansion: 64 Analog Bass Presets/Keygroups. Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"'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.

Contents:
00:00 Ball, Anger, Blare, Alias
01:04 Bold, Bound, Class, Click
02:04 Impact, Kernel, Knock
03:01 Mask, Matte, Metaphor, Mid
04:11 Point, Plain, Squeal, Submarine
05:07 Epos, Fade, Figure, Flow
06:14 Module, Organ, Part
07:02 Convert, Dash, Elastic, Electro
08:04 FM, Glume, Ground, Harmony
09:06 Tremor, Reso, Secret, Quit"

Akai Force Sequencer, Sampler, Synthesizer. It Is A DAWless Production Hub

Published on Jun 21, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Akai Force is a powerful sequencer, sampler and synthesizer with built in effects. The pads on the Force can be used for launching clips in and 8x8 grid as well as playing in patterns since they are touch sensitive and have drum as well as chromatic layouts. The force can sequence multiple external midi as well as CV instruments.

Force available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/akai-f..."

Akai Introduces FORCE 3.0.5 Firmware Update

AkaiProVideo

Playlist:
Introducing FORCE 3.0.5
Introducing Force Firmware Update 3.0.5
Force Academy | Arranger Mode
Force Academy | Making a LoFi Beat
Force Academy | Using FX Racks
Force Academy | Assigning Controls to the X/Y Pad
Force Academy | Assigning FX to the Crossfader
Force Academy | Using Pad FX
Force Academy | Ableton Project Import Mode
Force Academy | Advanced 16 Levels
Force Academy | Chopping Samples

FORCE In Session | DubFX feat P Money


"Producer/Performer DubFX with a quick set on FORCE. Watch as he performs his track created entirely on FORCE high up in the London skies with rapper P Money."

FORCE In Session | Ansome


"Producer/Performer Ansome on the FORCE. Watch as he explains how he uses FORCE in his shows and what the standalone workflows brings to his creative environment."

Akai Force Sequencer, Sampler, Synthesizer NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 30, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Akai Force is a standalone music production tool that can be played with pressure sensitive pads in a pad per sample or single sample at different notes configuration. The pads can also be used to edit step sequences and launch clips. The Force works with loops and samples as well as having built in synthesizers and effects.

Force available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/akai-f..."

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BURG Session Template 05 - (Goodbye 2020 and Happy New Year!)

ollilaboratories

"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

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Album info:

Continuing my plans going into 2021 and the writing of my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.

If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.

http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Track info:

Session 05 is a bit more upbeat style track, the idea was to use the Erebus as main theme, to showcase its nice creamy features.. dub style together with the RE-20 space echo and a huge modulated reverb in the empress really hit the spot.

Also, i wanted to dial it back a bit and make it a tad more minimal than the other tracks. Running at 115 bpm it is still pretty dense, so i hope there is air enough between the sounds making it enjoyable.

Make sure to have a happy new year everyone, i hope that 2021 will bring more music and less chaos. Stay safe all and do something nice for someone today !! Peace !

BURG

GearList:

* Erebus (sequenced by force), main theme + RE-20 space echo and empress reverb
* AKAI force, main kicks + percussion/stabs and sinus low end bass 1
* AKAI force also does the phaser string pads
* Elektron Digitakt, hhs, additional percussion and one dubby stab
* Elektron Digitone, melodies/strings
* Roland TR-707, closed HH and toms
* Avalon Bassline, square melody
* Volca Bass ( sequenced by force ) saw low end bass 2
* Volca Keys + MS70CDR , melody pad

Modular:

* Enorphin.es Furthrrr generator through Clouds, FM style melody controlled by Pressure points
* Intellijel Plonk, clap style percussion
* Intellijel / Noise Tools, White noise, hh style percussion + Ripples VCF
* MI Rings, random melody sequence
* Modulation by Pams, Quadrax and planar 2
* Eloquencer, main sequencer

All is recorded live in one take down on 2-track, Zoom H5. Post processing in DAW, compressor and limiter with Izotope 7 plugins."

Akai Force in Session

Force in Session – Shift K3Y – Rhythm of the Drum

Published on Jan 17, 2019 AkaiProVideo

"Redefine your expectations. Force blurs the lines between contemporary music production solutions and next-generation live performance technology, setting the precedence for a new industry standard. In this performance video, we hook up British DJ, producer, singer and songwriter Shift K3Y performing 'Rhythm of the Drum' using nothing but Force."

Force in Session – Just Blaze

Published on Jan 21, 2019 AkaiProVideo

"Redefine your expectations. Force blurs the lines between contemporary music production solutions and next-generation live performance technology, setting the precedence for a new industry standard. In this video we hook up with American hip hop producer and DJ Just Blaze in NYC, discussing his thoughts on how Force revolutionizes his live performance workflow."

Force in Session

Mos Eisley - modular jam with Akai Force

Published on Apr 5, 2019 Joe Miller - Xin

Great title for this one.

"Just learning the Akai Force, and using it to drive the modular. Some synth melodies and blips from the internal Akai synths. Some phrases sampled into the clips from Plaits. More from Plaits through QPAS is played along with the Force. (lol... what a name)

This is a second take with better audio."

BURG Session Template 03

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"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

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Hey there everyone!

Continuing my plans for 2020 and 2021 and the writing my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.

If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.

http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Track info:

95 bpm slow and dreamy, this one took a while to put together.. most probably due to struggling with similar melodies and vibes from the other two previous sessions. Big thanks to my patrons for pointing that out so i know what to fix. I think that this will have some significant changes for the final version of the track.. and when multitracking it I will most probably change the intro section a bit plus also ensure it builds up in a more cohesive way.

AKAI force, as usual is handling the main drums, sequencing the sub37, monologue, ASM hydrasynth and the volca bass. TR 707 adds some simpler hihats, digitakt adds some extra percussion. Digitone, Peak, Analog Four are not in use.

The ms-20 starts the track off, paired with a long wobbly delay in the el Capistan. At the 3.30 mark i play the dreadbox erebus from the force pads.. a bit tricky but it worked ok. I think the melody will change a bit too, esp phrasing.

Modular does some nice percussion with the BIA, sort of a bass style sound + a pretty weird sequence with the Braids. :)

Enjoy!

Gear Used on Session Template 03:

- Akai Force
- Elektron Digitakt
- Erebus Dreadbox
- Modular, Braids + BIA
- ASM Hydrasynth
- Sub 37
- KORG monologue, ms-20
- KORG volca bass and keys
- TR-707, modded by https://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/
- Avalon Bassline"

The legend of Strymon Zelzah ( on Synthesizers! )

video upload by Avrilcadabra

“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”

Akai Force vs Ableton Push 2: Which is better for you?

Published on Jan 31, 2019 loopop

"While at Winter NAMM 2019, Akai agreed to a "no question off the table" interview about their new Force standalone clip launcher/groovebox/sampler.

Alongside this interview I compare Force's features to Ableton Push (and occasionally Maschine MK3).

Here's a link to the video I made comparing Push 2 to Maschine MK3: [posted here]

The comparison is between Force and what Push 2 can do as a controller, not the entirety of Ableton Live as a DAW, which is of course substantially more comprehensive.

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Connectivity
3:40 Track types
5:05 Multisampling
7:45 Live audio in
8:30 Main layout
10:50 Pad modes
10:55 Launch mode
11:10 Note modes
13:50 Launch + notes
15:30 Step sequencer
19:40 Track controls
20:55 Crossfader
22:10 Sampling
24:00 Live looping
25:00 Internal plugins
29:30 AIR effects
32:05 Time stretch
35:40 Arrangement?
37:25 Expressive control
38:20 Summary"