Akai Force: Creative Workflow Demo (or How To Play For Hours Without Loading A New Project)

[@joefilbrun]

You’ve definitely come up with an interesting way of working with the Force, using those huge templates of synth sounds inside of drum kits. I enjoyed your final performance too. You probably already know this shortcut, but since I don’t think you showed it, thought I’d mention it because it could be useful in this workflow. Shift + Edit + any of the pads in note mode on a drum track will create a new keygroup using that drum pad’s sample.

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! After recording this, I did find out that the keyboard icon in the top of Track Edit will create a keygroup from the last pad triggered, but I didn't know there was a shortcut for it! It's a shame that documentation is lacking so significantly for this unit, but it's also amazing to discover the intricate details. Like finding hidden treasure, which is in accordance with my personality. :) Thank you for watching!

[@mikoajczeski1272]

It may not be my favorite type of music, but the process itself is very inspiring and brings a lot in terms of education. I just purchased Akai Force and I have a long way to go. You're doing it great.

[@danieklerr]

Thank you, and welcome to the Force community! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Out of curiosity, what genres are you planning on working in? Also, are you coming from software?

[@mikoajczeski1272]

@@danieklerr I was brought up on classic boom bap and g-funk :) A few years ago, I fulfilled my youthful dream from over 20 years ago and purchased an MPC. I'm still learning what all this music is, but I still got GAS and when I had an opportunity for Akai Force at a good price, I took it :D

[@danieklerr]

@@mikoajczeski1272 .. That's awesome, man. I'm glad you got into it. It's very rewarding and expensive, haha.

[@halcyonwinds1970]

These videos you’ve been making are gold mines of tips for the Force! Thank you so much for sharing what you’ve figured out!

[@danieklerr]

I appreciate you saying so. :) Thank you for watching!

[@GrooveBoxAstronaut]

Great workflow and man that switch one part in the beat was dope 17:15 very good

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. :)

[@spindlenine]

I commented on the FB group but doing so here for the YT algo. Awesome work, man, I always love to see one of your videos pop up in my sub feed.

[@danieklerr]

I really, really appreciate that you stopped by here, and for the algorithm! You're amazing, thank you for watching. :)

[@Lupieman]

Just what i needed to relight that spark. Thanks for sharing, you’re a legend!

[@danieklerr]

I appreciate you! And I have some new Force videos planned for the coming week. Thank you for watching. :)

[@drooberg]

Amazing work!

[@danieklerr]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. :)

[@suitandtieguy]

You've got a great technique

[@danieklerr]

Thank you, sir! My methods have changed quite a bit since this video was made, but I still like to think about creative avenues in unique ways. I appreciate you stopping to watch!

[@RobbieHogg1]

Awesome work man, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. :)

[@mattpocock8393]

this is awesome! really good way to work. :) will give the pack a try. :)

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much for the support! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and purchase my work. You are amazing. :)

[@thomashoff2368]

Great Sinfonie

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much!

[@mann-vom-mond]

Really nice 👍

[@danieklerr]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

[@mann-vom-mond]

@@danieklerr 🙂

[@vergellim7361]

Now I wanted to get the akai force. I have the push 2, sp404, live 2 and maschine mk3 but this one is a different beast.

[@danieklerr]

I've never owned a Push, but I've had Live, SP404sx and various incarnations of Maschine. They all have something dazzling about them, and some disappointments. The Force is alike in this regard. Thank you for watching!

[@FaceD380]

j'adore cet machine elle est top pour le live et le jam avec la synchro ablink sans fil vers mainstage et logic pro

[@danieklerr]

Je n'ai pas du tout essaye la liaison sans fil. J'ai recemment eu une situation ou la Force a perdu la sync MIDI a plusieurs reprises, alors je devrais peut-etre essayer Link. Thank you for watching!

[@FaceD380]

@@danieklerr ah bon ? Je suis en usb en montage araignée vers 8 synthés allez retour midi jamais eu de souci en ableton link par contre il faut un bon wifi genre pas à 20 metres de la box 😁 pour la synchro avec un ordi je suis sur mac pas testé sous windows en gros j’envois la clock à Logic pour utiliser les synthé rack qui sont connecté à ma 2 ieme carte son

[@AutisticCuriosity]

First time I’ve watched your method and am completely lost… where would I begin learning how you use the Force

[@danieklerr]

Hello.. I totally understand, as my Force videos are not catered much to new users. I think the Maxipok videos and that Pink Buddha guy had decent beginner tutorials, if I remember correctly. The Nice Things guy has very comprehensive content, but he moves too slow for me. Thanks for watching!

[@TK-hz4ss]

well done, man what a killer way to work with the Force, huge system resource saver!! love the sounds too, I bought the pack but the file wasn't found, please check your email

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and support, and I just sent you an email. Thank you for watching. :)