✅ 10 Things Every Akai Force User Must Know When Making Music on this Machine! 🤯 💯

[@uiliumpowell4684]

Funny how the Akai workflow is so great and yet there seems to be a lot of room for improvement.

[@gonzinigonz]

Exactly this.

[@djmouglie]

I'm not sure I would call the workflow great. Its limited scope means that once you get to know it it will feel familiar and easy and pretty fast to get to what you want, but I work in UI/UX and there are sooo many things about this that could be improved in so many ways... But my monkey brain really enjoys the glowy rubber buttons and turney knobs and such. So I think this is where it wins. By being enjoyable and likeable, not for fastest or best workflow. And at the end of the day I use it for fun and enjoyment, not to make most music pr hour. For music work I get paid for I use my DAW on the computer.

[@jeffreygargaro2843]

Man, these tips were dope AF, I subscribed after the “Knobs” tip lol. Great video, can’t wait to watch them all. Who needs a guide or manual when we got you. Thank you !!

[@elcorcoran]

Nice tips. Love my Force. My biggest ask is for a flip screen lol

[@elvissanchez8985]

9:16 what’s a “Metrodome”?? 😅

[@SatanEatsJesus]

I thought it was a slip up until he KEPT SAYING IT 😂😂😂

[@wylatron]

Wow, just zero messin around, great tips. Now *that’s* refreshing. Defo subscribing. Thanks

[@scelecky]

Force Tip #5 - or use shift + button under 2 track (length)

[@fishingwithcotto2318]

Hey man, I've been subscribed. Your content is dope! The reason I subscribed is because your Akai Force videos are really helpful. I want to see more Force content! The Force community needs good creators like you to help learn the machine and keep it alive. Appreciate you bro! Keep up the good work!

[@halcyonwinds1970]

This was super useful. I’m not sure why people aren’t subscribing. Your videos are great and you seem like a really genuine and kind person. Thank you for sharing your time and energy with us.

[@TheCliffzone]

I know one thing about Force, everything was very challenging in the beginning and so much to learn until first hand it becomes a peace of cake. This may now be my primary study right besides Cubase and I certainly thank you so much of what you've have taught.

[@IsaiahGrande]

I’ve recently gone from the MPC One to the Force and I’ve found all 10 of these tips very useful. You’ve earned and like and subscribe from me! Now I’m going to go make some music!

[@thomasmattphoto]

Hey man , your channel is brilliant, but thats just not a content type to subscribe. I check your vids when I want to solve something or just binge watched right at the beginning of my "force adventure" - but in general I dont need regular updates - when I need them I just type a problem, and if there is solution on your channel - then it will pop up and I'll watch it :) Keep up good work - you are best force channel on YT !

[@CosmoStraaf]

Thanks bro!!really apreciated...best wishes from Belgium!peace

[@RobotSnake]

Man, this was my first times seeing one of your videos and I subscribed immediately. I’m pretty proficient on the MPC workflow cause I’ve had a Live since day one. Now I’m graduated up to the Live 2 and Keys. I’ve bought and sold a Force twice because little basic things seem buried. I just got one again and these tips are amazing. A lot of silly things I was having trouble finding are right out in the open. I love your simplistic breakdowns and positive attitude. Thanks sir! Can’t wait to dig into more of your stuff. Keep it up!

[@silvershepherd2124]

You make dope videos man. Shortcut for recording to arrangement: Shift + Rec You also can assign A and B for the fader via the Assign knobs above the fader

[@steviehustlingnetwork3129]

Wow. Thank you Bro Im ready for the next 10 TIPS....

[@61904TV]

Straight lace No Chase! Thx 4 tha game BroBro

[@_-Marcel-_]

Hi! You didn't promise too much: Definitely Must Knows! 💯 Even two years later. 😀 Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@alchemistrpm82]

I got you bro, I been subscribed. Anybody rockin with the Force deserves a sub. If you know you know

[@tylerbarnes9592]

Thanks for all the info!! And for breaking it down for us!!

[@kevinbirge2130]

Thank you. Your channel is of immense value to me.

[@uiliumpowell4684]

This is the most useful Akai Force video I ever saw. Thanks! I wouldn't mind a sequel to this video.✌️

[@dongwooistim]

you are now my tutor for my force, big thank to you!!!

[@christianokami2220]

Easier tip for the tempo window: Hold shift and hit tempo. This allows you to no longer hold the tempo button in order to see the tempo window. I live by this method in live gigs when manually switching tempos.

[@picosley]

you are the best teacher that i have ever !!! thnx a lot

[@frankknoche9162]

Very good tipps, Marcus, thank you!👍

[@thaexception3406]

Some good reminders in there

[@toddjansen9854]

Akai force user / new to beat making . I'm just trying to soak up as much info as possible . I appreciate you taking the time to explain things in a detailed but basic way . So anyways I subscribed as u requested. Thanks for the schooling .

[@marcuselbow]

Thanks for the sub bro bro! May the Force be with you! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@eudolah]

This is fantastic and soooo useful!!! Thank you for first class content ........

[@davidellismartin9619]

Bruhhhhh, golden tips. Thank you!!!!

[@seanhenriques808]

Definitely learned a few things here. Thanks for sharing!

[@LuvIsLuvRadio]

After months of research on the Force vs quite a few others products I just pulled the trigger and I am super siked because I really know this is going to take my set up to the next level. Many thanks for your tutorials/videos they certainly help my decision.

[@marcuselbow]

Your welcome Darryl! Glad I could help! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@LuvIsLuvRadio]

@@marcuselbow Respect!!

[@PirateStyle2013]

Keep it up Man. Yo I be stoked on some more MPC ONE videos. Maybe a whole project video or series for a real elaborate one showing sampling for drums and hooks, external gear and so on. Be cool to get a like a three four hour video or bunch in a playlist. I know that was a bit much. haha been smokin...

[@janvdm8577]

damn good teaching ! you really have a fluent clear way of explaining the basics, i don't even need to rewind your videos and watch it over and over again, like with most other tutorials. so thnx, and keep up the good work ! grtz from Belgium

[@Viennatom.]

Marcus, i love your videos!, you are so amazing!👍🏼👌🏼

[@marcuselbow]

Thank you sir!

[@Headsnack]

Elbow, you are the man. Super helpful and well articulated tutorials. Thank you for the knowledge snacks. I'm gonna go hit that "lunch button" right now!

[@Headsnack]

Meant to ask, is there a way to record the crossfader sweeps into the arrangement? I tried enabling automation recording but it doesn't seem to record the x-fader. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

[@marcuselbow]

I haven’t been able to do this but Someone just not to long ago told me that this feature was doable with one of the latest update 🤔 I will test this out and put something together soon. 🙏🏾👊🏾🙏🏾👊🏾

[@runningsolo4306]

I’m new to your channel and you asked why people are not subscribing - honestly - I have no idea - but you’ve just got a new subscriber. Videos are concise, relaxed yet well paced, informative and well presented. Looking forward to all the other force content

[@marcuselbow]

What’s good Solo?! Thank you for the subscription and kind words bro bro! Much appreciated! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@DylanParisMusic]

Thank you for this one!

[@BassBajo]

This video is gold man! Thank you for sharing.

[@marcuselbow]

I appreciate that Hector! Anytime bro! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@FREEZER4000]

Hey , thanks , I subscribed , and I learned something ! I hope you do many Force video's

[@selten-so-gedacht]

Just subscribed - thank you for this vid, it made me come back tot the force after a longer break. Pretty dope! 🤩🤩

[@emanuelcaliendo7189]

Simple, direct.. fantastic!💪👍

[@buschovski1]

Oh my God thanks for the Metronome disable. I looked everywhere and couldnt find it.

[@emmanuelsignorino]

Thanks for your so interesting content !

[@LRCDetroit]

Dope video, quick detailed and right to the point!

[@azn7831]

Thank you for this video Man! Great information … Akai force users really needed this…Cheers!

[@duanemiller567]

Great explanation bro, good look!

[@davidshields948]

It's two am here. Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸💜

[@stevewoywitka3258]

thanks for the post

[@davehillis2752]

Awesome, this just helped so much!

[@AGBAK]

Elbow great 👍🏾 video Champ. #10 Adding performance effects was right on time.

[@kingtetvideo]

Really helpful content, thank you so much. Just learning the Force after 5 years MPC, lovin' it! From now on I'm pronouncing it "MetroDome!" Seriously, keeps these tips coming. I'm looking for a way to "bounce to sample" from a clip the way MPC lets you bounce a track to a sample. ???

[@analogmethodz]

I was looking for a comment with someone mentioning the metrodome lol.... Its one of those things that just kept grabbing my ear lol.. I didn't want to be the one and seem petty..... Fact of the matter is your videos and explanations are top notch. I never even had my hands on one .. Keep up the good work.

[@marcuunk8564]

Many Thanks, very usefull 🙏❤️🙏

[@alfonsowood4479]

Thank you for all your classes

[@tricks-and-tips]

Superb video!

[@LordShaProductions]

Peace King. Once again great video!!! As New MPC user I am learning so much about the force I will have one of these in my arsonal in the future.

[@Samuel_Jamieson]

Very useful, well explained and strait to the point. We'll done.

[@RealLyfeTV365]

Ableton standalone feeling.

[@nikoblaze5178]

"METRO-DOME" huh??? lmmfao I'm so weak.......🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@marcuselbow]

Yeah I knew someone was gone say “what the hell”….but yeah the metronome had me scratching my head for a few seconds! 😅😏👊🏾

[@caalyJa]

@@marcuselbow the tricky thing is that you can set the metronome separately for playing and recording.. lost some hair figuring it out ;D

[@vaspers]

Great tutorial and nice personality!

[@vertigev]

Great video, thank you!

[@dementedpuppy]

Dude thank you so much.

[@wilkopiano]

For live performance push 2 set lists are such that songs are positioned diagonally between each song so lots of cursor navigation movement between songs. But I quite like the workflow of the akai trying to fit the song or set into 8x8 grid, but I suspect for live gigs it probably a good idea to have two akai forces in sync so you can queue up the next song in the set on the 2nd force. Akai has limited memory where as push2 and computer can load up the entire set and all vsts for all songs on one massive grid.

[@jrv8709]

Great tips !

[@tebi1kurieudidon172]

Yeah, it's hard the entrance to the metro dome indeed.

[@jerzboybeats]

You know that question was coming up about recording the effects.

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

Subbed man! Like your style and video's! I am planning to buy one! Its dope! I have heard that after the latest update it is way cooler! Its feels like I realy need this device in my life! :D

[@m-stat9]

Your heavy murrican gangsta accent makes the understanding for non-native speaker really hard.

[@marcuselbow]

✊🏾👊🏾

[@AB-ij4zk]

well done!!!!!

[@bjh3661]

Liked, subbed, commented. Your delivery style is on point. This is making me want an Akai Force.

[@marcuselbow]

Thanks B JH! 🙏🏾👊🏾🙏🏾👊🏾

[@colinlenehan961]

You have a great talent. You make complicated stuff simple . Keep it up. Many thanks.

[@marcuselbow]

Thank you Colin! I appreciate that bro bro! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@agensop]

i subribed a couple of weeks ago because i decided that im gonna get the force and i want to keep up with yall tips and i can easily find ya vids when i look for them later.

[@marcuselbow]

Thanks Adam!! Much appreciated! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@cliftonoquinn1865]

THAT was helpful. 🤟🏽

[@sounds-r-foundproductionz2588]

Also, @tip#7, hold shift+edit and then pressing the next Launch button that's blank, will insert a Scene of just the playing Clips. Another way to get song structure ideas. The best thing about this machine is the ability to have an Ableton workflow without a computer.

[@marcuselbow]

Thanks for the info. 👊🏾

[@thaexception3406]

Great feature. It doesn’t even have to be blank, it will shift subsequent rows so even more flexible.

[@skyechapman6595]

👍👍👍 killing it again!

[@BarryJacksonVocalist]

Hey thanks bud i love this got the subscribe man lovin this

[@jadigistudios]

Great Videos ‼️ Quick Questions, 🔴1. can the Force receive Program Changes that would change the session or song project ❓ 🔴2. Can most controls and on board push buttons on screen and physical buttons be controlled from outside controllers via CCs, SYSEX....ect❓

[@KPsTboy]

Thanks so much for this. The Akai world is completely new to me and your vids are helping me in my decision to either invest in one of these Akai machines. I was wondering if you're able to apply those glitch effects @ 12:35 to your track or record this onto a new track or if these are solely live effects?

[@marcuselbow]

Yes they can be recorded bro. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@kalaniondabeat811]

I gotta get one of these

[@nektardymski6025]

That was really helpful. Subbed. Cheers!

[@luyx.]

thanks

[@krolkoolmarek7074]

Dope

[@wilkopiano]

Thanks for vids. Just bought one. Do you have tutorials on managing importing and managing ssd disk contents. Like importing your splice library. Ableton doesn’t have fixed length unless you buy a push2 and ableton max for live. So why wouldn’t u untick fixed length entirely and just press stop based on accurate musician timing?

[@DanBrazil-brazilianx]

Excellent quickfire tips. Been using the Force for about a month and picked up some good workflow in this tutorial. Surprised to learn at the end that it's challenging to record the Master perform FX, but not such a biggie if your using a mixing desk and can record from there I guess. And I now subscribe!

[@drindy5166]

Just subscribed as I have the MPC X and have thinking about the Akai force as another solid piece of gear for the studio. Options seem like they would be great in combination for certain project ideas.

[@marcuselbow]

Thanks for the Sub InDy! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@Crookedletta601]

Doopppeeeeee video 💥 Dang near got me wanting to buy the Force🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@fishingwithcotto2318]

Get it

[@缺口-q2z]

Great content. You do have the ability to record automation on submixes, returns, and master outputs since 3.1 last year. You can do so just like you would with any other normal tracks.

[@marcuselbow]

Thanks bro! You can do this inside of the arranger? 🤔

[@缺口-q2z]

@@marcuselbow yes, I think you can only record automation of master tracks in the arranger mode. Hit the Master in Matrix mode and arm the Outputs 1/2 track. When the automation is enabled (you can do so by tapping the automation icon in arranger or use the pull down menu), you can twist the macro knobs that have parameter assignment of the output 1/2) to record the movement. you can view and edit the automation by bringing up the edit window in the arranger mode.

[@GabrielPov3da]

really cool i love your tips!!

[@quimzealex9629]

Great video Thanks Akai force is good for pop/rock production?

[@marcuselbow]

Yes Yes Yes!! 😄 thanks for watching!

[@lokiidub]

hey dude.. love the channel! would you have any idea how to record crossfader changes to arrangement? havn't figured it out yet!

[@wandakaylampasona3083]

Can you make a video using backing tracks from SD card then add melody using force?

[@marcuselbow]

🔥 How to Import Stems into the Akai Force and Use them in the Arranger 🤯 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWqwgnyGg7yrhc0

[@nickthespider8575]

i wonder if you can change the time signature now? What about 3/4, 6/4 or 7/4. beats?

[@firesailstudios1003]

I thought they already fixed recording automation on the master and subgroups in a past fw update

[@spiroskontogiannis4593]

you are just mega.....so well explained.....please keep it up....a subscription from me of course..!!! Thank you.

[@DJSupe]

Had this device for a year or so and haven’t been able to figure out if I can play on it non-stop for a DJ set. Is there a way to load a project without it stopping the current project?

[@marcuselbow]

No sir. 👊🏾

[@craz1974]

Great video! It is possible to record the master automation using the arranger isn't it? I mean, switching to the master tracks in arranger allows you to see the automation there

[@marcuselbow]

Thanks! Check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pF6un5mknr-BpbM

[@alchemistrpm82]

I usually shift + clip to get to paramaters, but I like that edit + track. Ima use that. Also, shift + record goes straight to record-to-arrange, for those that don't know. Big ups for this one, I know a lot of folks will benefit from this.

[@brucekirbyartist]

Hey man thanks for the the great videos on the akia force, for me it's a bit of a mine field, just wondering if you can tell me how to transfer a wave form sample off my Samsung phone galaxy note 10+ Can I use an external USB hardrive ?

[@brucekirbyartist]

If it is possible how do I do it?

[@marcuselbow]

There are couple ways you can do this. (1) you can sample it by connecting a line out cable from the phone (headphone jack) directly into the line in of the force. (2) you can connect a usb hub to your phone save the file to an external SD card and then insert the card in the force and use it that way. Hope this helps. 👊🏾

[@brucekirbyartist]

@@marcuselbow ok that helps heaps thankyou kindly, keep up the great videos 🙏😁

[@wandakaylampasona3083]

Can you make other kinds of music on it? They said I could loading from my SD card. Can you make a video for that?

[@marcuselbow]

🔥 How to Import Stems into the Akai Force and Use them in the Arranger 🤯 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWqwgnyGg7yrhc0

[@Paranormaal-wj8rv]

Hi there love your details...one thing I cannot find, it is an easy way to acces cutoff I can only get in Marco but then I can not go back as fast as I want. Is there any shortcut for it?

[@soulbeatzmajor]

Brother Elbow what headset/mic are you using. I need to get that bro

[@marcuselbow]

Here you go bro bro: amzn.to/3uyLkOe