Akai Professional Fire Grid Controller for FL Studio Demo

[@अमनचोपड़ा]

what a great review and the beat too !!! love it sweetwater!! cheers!!!

[@sweetwater]

🙂👍

[@tylerdavis4847]

Looks awesome! Great work my friend.

[@adamfreiholtz929]

Looks pretty dope to me.... I’m in pretty sure this is their “small version” like the maschine micro, and will probably release a bigger one with a real screen in a few months

[@johnnyparker2128]

No

[@indibiningingman6510]

Well I guess you're wrong, cause a couple of months has passed by now.

[@protein9157]

bojan a year later...

[@TheLokiBiz]

It would be awesome if they did eventually release something more like what you describe. I definitely think the Akai Fire is worth the price though (especially since there's now a version that comes without FL Studio bundled in for less than half the cost of the version with FL - which is nice for people who already have the daw). I find the "keyboard" function pretty difficult to use, and it's not touch sensitive - but I use mine alongside an M-Audio KeyStudio anyhow. FL Studio has long been one of my favourite DAWs and I've always wondered why companies didn't make more hardware controllers specifically designed to work with it.

[@genocideproductions7729]

Nice to see a southwest producer on here. U need more content Darius Beatz..👍

[@theseoulgoode]

It would've been nice to "hear" the different features you're talking about.

[@NEGROSAMBOOFICIAL]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 muchas gracias saludos de Chile

[@happyhousewife4673]

this looks so cool, i just got this for my hubby, i hope he likes it! ^_^

[@brandonrichardson6827]

did he like it?

[@antdog4117]

A standalone soundboard with play functions running along the top would be ideal. Match that with an sd card, bluetooth and a lithium battery and you could crush consumerism. #sipstea

[@crunknavajo]

What’s up Darius. Haven’t seen u in a minute. U at sweet water now ? That’s dope.

[@tlight901]

Neat, compact review. Thanks.

[@300avenue]

But still no note repeat ?

[@marklo222]

Pretty dope!

[@itzNickyJayBeats]

Is there a way that it will move the grid automatically for me as I am playing back my patterns for example instead of me having to click my next 16 pads (grid button once) can it automatically move to the next grid for me?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, NickyJay! At the moment, there isn't a way to get the grid on the Fire to scroll along automatically. The only way to navigate to the next 16 steps is to press the button on the unit. That might be something the folks at AKAI decide to address in a firmware update, but it depends on how many people request that feature. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone]

[@TheLokiBiz]

You didnt even use the step sequencer function in this vid lol - Just saying, that's a pretty weird oversight to make, especially since it's the aspect/feature of the controller that I enjoy most, and certainly the one that made me buy it. It just makes drum programming way more fun, since if feels a bit more like using an actual hardware drum machine.

[@5urg3x]

I wish you would've showed us actually making the beat. I want something where I can input steps on the fly with a MIDI controller and not with a mouse. Can this do that?

[@TheDarkness2146]

Yup thats what it is made for It's like a modern workflow, when you can actually set up things and browse through FL on a MIDI controller instead of your mouse only If you like a more modern/hybrid workflow and tapping on real buttons - this thing should be the right one for you!

[@jeremybrown6400]

Can u config this controller with your 3rd part VST”s like kontakt 5, & omnisphere,

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Jeremy! I took a look through the Akai FIRE manual - cdn.inmusicbrands.com/akai/Fire-UserGuide-v1.0.pdf - and there is no mention of VST support. It only covers control of the DAW itself. So one would reason that it's FL Studio only. We know it controls FL Studio's Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar, & Playlist with ease and does a great job with FPC and SliceX, too. But I wasn't comfortable not knowing for sure. So I got in contact with Akai and I'm told, "It is a full midi controller and will support plugins." So if you're an FL Studio user, I can't see not having one of these. Give us call to place your order. Thanks for your question! Greg Savino, Sweetwater Senior Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1357

[@joelync]

DOPE AF

[@coraelincreible]

i want that beat

[@btkiller11111]

is there something comparable to edison on the fire?

[@Yokai.Wakukhan]

what version of fl studios comes with FIRE

[@alphabah4462]

u really good on this little boy, i want us to talk, how can i contact u without this page ?

[@morenitodelasei1241]

But does it have note repeat?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Don! AKAI hasn't addressed note repeat specifically in the manual for the Fire (perhaps because it is so new), but you can certainly do that function within FL Studio, which this is meant to control. Here is the full downloads page for the Fire, showing all of the videos and the manual: fire.akaipro.com/index.html#downloads Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone]

[@fifthforce7148]

@@sweetwater Do you need to have an existing version of Fl studio already on your pc in order to use it, or can you simply begin using it with the fire edition software it comes with?

[@sweetwater]

The AKAI Fire includes the "Fruity" edition of FL studio, which is a lite copy of FL. You can use the Fire with that included software, or buy the full version of FL Studio Producer Edition: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FLStu20Pro--image-line-fl-studio-20-producer-edition www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Fire--akai-professional-fire-grid-controller-for-fl-studio Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone]

[@Tqmoore]

Question: this is coming from a complete novice. So please forgive if this is a stupid question. Is there any way to integrate this with Logic. Or would it be a matter of recording a beat and then adding the recording to Logic for mixing?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Tquan. Thanks for reaching out! At the current point in time there is not a way to integrate this unit with Logic. It's currently meant to only be used with FL Studio. However, you can always transfer files from FL Studio in Logic for further fine tuning! Rock On! Philip Courtney, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1968

[@donaldduck2140]

Damn I use logic but bought FL last month to make the transition kinda pissed knowing I could have gotten the controller and the copy of FL though I bought the $299 version don’t know if it comes with that version

[@hankhillsdisappointedsigh]

I dont think it does. You probably didnt lose out. Get the control for just 199.

[@Eidenbites]

Would this be ideal for rock music or nah

[@alvinzzzarocker]

Yes you can do some polyphia stuffs in it tho!

[@djalain7696]

Good video; I have a question; this can be use it with another daw or only with fl?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Alain. Thanks for reaching out! At the current point in time, the Fire is designed to work with Fl Studio. The Fire was developed to coincide with the release for FL 20. Hit me up directly anytime you have further questions. Rock on! Philip Courtney, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1968

[@djalain7696]

Ok , thanks for you answer

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

Just one more akai stuff.

[@SteveGuttaTheProducer]

Nice

[@45ondatrack]

How do you access the light show mode at the intro ? Would be of great help !!

[@Eurotool]

It's sleep mode apparently

[@HouseJunk1e]

I wish we could buy it for 100 bucks without fl studio (since we already own it).

[@shekinah6334]

You can! They have it on sale right now.

[@MrDifferentTV]

Idk about this one this ain't it. Maybe when they make a keyborad it will be better.

[@MrDoublebeats]

I think it covers what is should. I don't know any fl producers that don't have a keyboard and/or drum pads and I think that's what they was banking on

[@sounddiaryess]

that would drive the price up and i don't think most FL users could afford it

[@b3at2]

Doublebeats you will be able to crank out hundreds of souless beats in no time hahaha

[@2473-l4b]

All you got to do is have a keyboard aside. I have a keyboard I don't use. This can play keys and chords. Some without Knowing how to play piano I will be able to put down what's in my head.

[@Byronic19134]

@@MrDoublebeats Yeah but none of them havr firmware designed to sync with FL thats what people wanted.

[@highlightergraal2304]

Nice I got mine for $99

[@bigdamebeats2027]

Me too lol.

[@maximilianbertram9255]

Damn... waited for a controller like this for so long but this really ain't it, pretty dissapointed, they could have done a wayyyy better integration.

[@allenantony6523]

What features do you want in a dedicated controller that is portable ?

[@b3at2]

Max B i think it controls the whole program.

[@MrDoublebeats]

@@allenantony6523 I second that, the maschine is 600 and the push is 800

[@milk_bath]

No Note Repeat, no triplet step entry. Does Akai even understand the average FL user?

[@b3at2]

milk bath word... I cant figure it out

[@Maulleygxxx]

I’m not an FL guy, but I think they could’ve done more

[@HoundTakeshi]

Me neither, but c'mon, give 'em some time. That's literally the first FL dedicated controller.

[@b3at2]

Your loss!!!!

[@Maulleygxxx]

My loss? I have an MPC X. I think I’ll manage 😂

[@b3at2]

Maulley G true i guess

[@2473-l4b]

@@Maulleygxxx can you use third party vsts? On that my guy

[@ochre6887]

wow, my mouse can do all that.

[@vaughnmiller3896]

I'll wait for the version with a view screen you can actually see.. This one is so stupid.

[@traxxlamarion2124]

The idea is great the design is trash

[@WhySoBroke]

Not impressed.... at all

[@trapsonic4891]

Its boring really...

[@anonymousmc7727]

fruity poops

[@EBMZEQUENZER]

Do not buy it ! It has zero velocity ! This drives me nuts !

[@jacobstadtfeld8222]

"high pass and low pass" no that's "filter" and "resonance"

[@99MUZIK]

Garbage!! Abelton and Maschine have the best integrated controller for their software.

[@gotmilk3123]

JAY SANTIAGO FL on the come up from an ABLETON GUY!FREE UPDATES AND AFORDABLE!!!!!FL COMING SON!!!!’

[@b3at2]

JAY SANTIAGO i dont think its about comparing ... I think its amazing because this is FL studios... For FL users..

[@sweeetcalf]

It's simple and it's not $1000.

[@hankhillsdisappointedsigh]

Data Pack Studio Is that sarcasm? Is the push more thorough in its ability to control ableton than this is for FL?

[@MrDoublebeats]

@@hankhillsdisappointedsigh yes ableton push goes deeper into live but it's 800 remember

[@joelync]

DOPE AF

[@joelync]

DOPE AF