FORCE Features Update 3.1 Full Overview Video

[@rfwhyte]

I bought my Force a month ago, and man it's been a wild ride so far. I honestly don't think I've ever owned anything in my life that's gotten as much better over the course of my ownership as the Force has in the short time I've owned it, and if Akai's track record is anything to go by, I imagine there's even more in store. Seriously, this how you create lifelong fans. Huge kudos to all you folks at Akai for standing behind your products.

[@earskills]

This is really insane ! Every update they release lately is like a new model of their catalog as there are so much additions. Well done guys ! Thanks for all the good work !!!

[@Pro.Copius]

Dear Akai, A sincere thank you for the continued support of this amazing product. Thank you for all of these features you have made available to us. Your support, dedication, enthusiasm, and desire for this product to succeed is quite evident. It’s safe to say that we will all enjoy this new update, and eagerly await what else the future may bring, weather it be with the ‘Force’ or with any new product or collaboration(!) you release. Well done! Cheers!

[@AkaiProVideo]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@saneneweyes6189]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR UPDATING! I was really afraid Force was at end of life / legacy-ware already. Please keep at it! This is a fantastic piece of kit - and it keeps getting better and better!

[@TheSynthZone]

I got one several months ago. I never tried it much because of the Behringer 2600, 550 , Wavestate, Modwave, and Hydrasynth , all of which i managed to get. At once...lol. When I discovered recently that the Force only let me record audio for a short time I was annoyed...then I saw Pink Budda post and bam. It is like I dreamed of...since 1985 when the Publison infernal machine was a wet dream. Its all new to me at once! I plan on running USB data like I never did before. Once I figured out "why does this have USB?" and now the dawning of the Light. Force. Hmmm, what no disk drive? =) I suggest a decent SSD but I am using a HDD. It was a snap to install. Save all the old drives you usually toss, they real handy sometimes.

[@HansuMyura]

What a fantastic update. It's really nice to have more inputs and outputs on the Force with an extra audio interface. Controlling my hardware synth setup is also much easier due to the extensive midi learning functionality, really great! As well as the pitch envelope and all other changes. It is much appreciated. Thank you!

[@digitaldiezel5870]

MY LIFE IS HAPPY!!! Thank you AKAI! Way to win the game! 🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇

[@cannoli5658]

Thanks Akai, this update made my day and more. Would have been chuffed to bits with midi learn only, but this updates packs even more punch. The force it really keeps on giving with updates like this. Great work people at Akai!

[@EnochLight]

@AkaiproVideo - This is incredible - *SOOOOO HAPPY FOR DISC STREAMING!!!* This is exactly how I imagined it would work in my head, and the execution is perfect. Nice work Akai - congrats!!!! Now to address the incredibly large white elephant in the room... WHEN DOES DISC STREAMING HIT THE MPC's??! ;)

[@biggrime]

Facts

[@2beablessing2012]

Yep it coming for that too hopefully

[@AveMcree]

Game over!

[@leoopokat8235]

yep checkmate

[@iTimestretcher]

Yes!!!! :) Thank you for the continued support of the Force! I love you Akai! ❤️

[@DJ_Kelpie]

Ohhhhhhhh Andy Mack and all you beautiful background people at Akai you're doing me GOOOOOO9OODDD!!!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesw2831]

It is literally grown into a DAW in a box. For a person who wants an all-in-one device, this is as close as it gets.

[@yzimsx]

Can you have 3/4 or 6/8 time signatures?

[@shescrafty7667]

At cheaper price than the flagship MPC X , which doesn’t even have the arranger or other features this piece of shit here has.

[@alchemistrpm82]

@@yzimsx Nope. Weird omission. But the Force is still as close as it gets. He’s not wrong.

[@yzimsx]

@@alchemistrpm82 Things like Cubase, Reaper, Logic, ProTools. Try actually replacing those with an Akai Force - getting very close? If you exclude EDM and hip hop. Rock, country, metal, you'd record and produce on an Akai Force? Really? Make a movie soundtrack on a Force? "As close as it gets, but still pretty far away."

[@alchemistrpm82]

@@yzimsx Whatever you say, chief. Just saying the Force is as close as it currently gets. I think it’s beast of a machine, but it’s clearly not for everyone.

[@Ast3rixMusic]

Thank you Akai for listening to your user base!!! Not a lot of companies care to do so and release products that they believe service the need for profit only. This is how you release a product that’s actually is usable and how you grow a product. I can’t wait to get this installed and start using it!!!

[@digitalcomplexity]

Just finally picked one up I can't wait to receive it. After years of giving feedback and seeing it come to reality wow these updates are amazing I really need this right now. It's going to be a fresh rejuvenation of creativity I've been needing to get... nice one Akai

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

There is absolutely zero debate this is the best piece of music making gear out today after all the updates.

[@marcus268]

Dont let the MPC guys wait for too long !!! You deliver Akai, really happy with my MPC One, maybe i get a 2nd one as double deck. If you overhaul the reverb algo, that would kill it finally. But that you accomplished it - it ruled nearly all of the negative aspects. Good job - you could be proud. The stutter FX etc sounded also very usable - also the subgroup automation recording is very appreciated.

[@JunkSoap]

I've been using MPC for about 25y now and I couldn't live without it, it's clearly become the center of my workflow ! When ableton Live came out I tried APC and absolutely loved it but I was terrified by the risk of computer crash during a live performance so I never really got further with APC and sold it quite quick to be honest. But the Force really came as a serious option for my workflow... The main feature that was missing for live purposes in a serious setup was disk streaming... after 10 seconds of that video it was like "allelujah !!!! " :D Now this is major update and takes the Force to a whole new level...

[@RRKS69]

Thanks for the ongoing development/updates, glad I kept this machine.

[@MarcusElbow]

Been waiting on this one!! Thanks Akia! It’s over for the competition! 🤭👑☝🏾

[@garret765]

The disk steaming is the game changer and the workflow improvements I've seen just messing with it

[@goldenhouraudio5908]

Looking forward to your upcoming video! 🙌🏽

[@popwa6977]

Thank you "Akai" again for this fabulous new update you deserve respect!!! Force for you 💪

[@timhatch27]

Well done, once again Akai! Downloading and installing NOW!

[@Madmohawkfilms]

Too many devices, can we update Over the Air yet on Force or is that MPC I’m thinking of? Thanks

[@Dalace_palace]

The fact that some people are selling this thing second hand at 600 is insane to me. This thing has evolved so much over the past couple of years. This is the most DAW in a box product out there. If anyone can get this, you are cultured. 💯💯💯

[@nevadasage5]

Got mine for $500 with a UDG case. Mint condition.

[@r3tr076]

8 Letters, 3 Words, 1 Feeling - Thanks AKAI . I Love You !

[@ats_us_nai]

Just gets better and better thank you akai

[@kevinbirge2130]

Thank you for the high level ofsupport. The Force has exceeded my wildest expectations.

[@AD-Dom]

FINALLLY.... Get those other akai products ie mixer to work with akai products. Well done Akai, well done.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Y'all are killing it lately! Looking forward to trying one of these at some point even more now.

[@alfreddawson3765]

I really want to see an Akai Force review from Gabe Miller Music!!!!!!

[@Dalace_palace]

It's worth it.

[@subradial]

Finding out about this update made me return Mpc Live II and order Force immediately, mind blowing update and possibilities! well done Akai!

[@flossondatrack8861]

I love this. Can yall give us the arranger view in The One, X, and Live2?

[@donartyone3258]

For real

[@flossondatrack8861]

@@donartyone3258 Man I just went ahead and purchased a Force today

[@donartyone3258]

@@flossondatrack8861 not a bad move! How is the learning curve coming from the MPC line?

[@flossondatrack8861]

@@donartyone3258 I haven’t received it yet, but I will let you know once I get it bro. I have the X, and the live 2, so the workflow should be easy to pick up.

[@samgoldsberry3029]

Congratulations 🎊 👏. Akai is working hard. Much much thanks. Can't wait for the software companion for the Force. The Foce is amazing...but most of all, it is fun!

[@michaelburks7928]

Akai run ish!

[@biggrime]

Disk streaming!!!

[@auraaudiobeats]

Finally.

[@99MUZIK]

Damn you Akai you keep smacking Maschine in the face with every updates.

[@ujjayisoundsystem]

This is an amazing update!!! The ONE thing it really needs is to be able to go from one project to another live so you can perform an hour or two set with it. If you made it more stable and added this feature, the Force would be unstoppable.

[@djcrittenden3771]

dude i agree

[@Nothingspeshalwaysfresh]

Need two Forces ;)

[@xntricity6446]

Thats a major one thing, im contemplating buying the force but going from one project to another is important. What is the average load time for a project . Cheers

[@new.romance999]

Put everything in one project

[@ujjayisoundsystem]

No, the Deluge can do it.... The Force should be able yo as well. @@new.romance999

[@NicRowManSir]

Yeeeees. This is sick. Thank you Akia. :)

[@HarryPotar]

is it possible to use a DC coupled (or CV dedicated) class compliant soundcard as extra CV ports ? e.g. an Expert Sleepers ES8/9 module

[@moonlander9012]

Thank you so much Akai!! I was really hoping we would get the new effects and instruments as well, after seeing the last update for MPC. You guys have been doing such amazing work!

[@csharp57]

I've been watching this unit since release. Thought it was cool but lacking. This update is a game changer

[@Tamko_Music]

Class compliant audio feature is amazing!

[@JonahWatkinsOfficial]

"Well Done Team Akai - Recording Artist Jonah Watkins - 🎼🎼🎼🎹

[@atacamasoundsystem3361]

I love my Force!

[@Arperture]

Akai has helped Tascam Model mixer sales explode between this and the MPC updates.

[@bigthey1827]

absolutely smashed it guys, great work!

[@pcfirebeats]

It also got aftertouch for a few Synths (and improved pads response?) Really nice update. I hope the next one will bring more sequencer/midi work. Things like time signatures, sequencer workflow, more targets for aftertouch, smarter midi learning, MPE/MIDI 2...

[@silvershepherd2124]

for upcoming updates I have some further improvement-suggestions 1. Step Sequencer It would be cool to have an further step sequencer mode (polyphonic) that is similar to the one on "Novation Circuit" or "Launchpad Pro MK3", where you press on a step and select THEN the note(s) you want to have in this step. And where you can also see which notes are programmed in this step, when you press on the related step. In my opinion this far easier and faster than pressing one note and then the step where it shell be played. 2. Padlayout - auto follow A further improvement suggestion is, to make an option in the settings menu, where you can enable that the Padlayout follows automatically to what is shown on the display. For example: If you open the Matrix: The Pads show the "Launch"-Layout If you open some Plugin Settings: The Pads show the "Note"-Layout If you open "Clip" or "Arrangement": The Pads show the "Step Sequencer"-Layout 3. More use of the Arrow Buttons When I got the Akai Force I was pretty depressed that the 4 Arrow buttons only allow navigation in the "Launch" View. I really would look forward to use these buttons also in other views for selection of the right now controlled parameter of the big rotary knob. 4. Faster Plugin Edit Method in Matrix-View It is pretty annoying to only be able to edit an Plugin via the EDIT and Track Selection button. Especially when you look on to the screen in Matrix View, when you see your Plugintrack and a touch on it does not let you open the settings for it. You then need to lookdown, search for the EDIT and Track select button and only then you can open the settings. 5. Faster Arrangement-View call A Button kombination (shortcut) which can open the arrangement view immiediately . 6. Support for Bluetooth Speakers/ Bluetooth Audio Devices Bluetooth speakers are way more flexibel in use. It would make life so much easier if bluetooth could be connected with the Akai Force-Bluetooth Module. I know the soundquality is not as good as a cable connection with Monitor speakers, but often I don't want to mix my tracks on the force. I just want to play arround with sounds and do a bit of simple beat making. And for that, a bluetooth speaker is totally enough. Even better would be a build in speaker in to the Force, but that is not included in the device hardware. 7. Computer Keyboard and Mouse support some kind of Shortcut support for Computer keyboards or any other functionality than just typing in the letters for file names would be cool. Also a computer-mouse support would give more flexibility in the handling of the device. 8. One Audio Driver for all physical Ins and Outs Similar to the Asio4All Driver on a Computer, it would be easier to have one Driver which can handle all connected Audio interfaces and Audioports at once. 9. Multi Track Audio Stream into a DAW As far as I ubderstand the Force so far, it is not possible to directly stream the sound of several Tracks in Force to a DAW. I think that would make a lot of sense, because you could do all the beatmaking in the Force and also could do precise mixing in your DAW live and simultaniously, without the need of exporting stems out of Force and importing them in to your DAW. It would make things more flexible. And an Audio Stream via USB or an other Digital Connection is better for the Audio Quality, than converting the digital Force Audio Streams into mono (via an multi Channel USB Interface) and connecting these Analog Ports back to another Interface that converts everything to an digital stream again. 10. Multi Track Audio Stream from a DAW in to Akai Force The other way arround would then be also nice, to be able to record or stream multiple tracks from a DAW Session to the Force without the Analog conversion, that makes the Audio lose quality and is time consuming in preparing and also in latency terms

[@go-away-5555]

3 & 4 yes pleeaaase. This plus a few other missing features make this such a static device when trying to play live with it

[@idrojsnop]

I miss the possibility to connect an additional screen, which you could control via Bluetooth mouse/keyboard. In that way you could have a mixed and flexible standalone-computerish experience.

[@mrcriticr]

You can connect a keyboard to it for typing, idk about a mouse though

[@idrojsnop]

@@mrcriticr Yes, with bluetooth! :)

[@DamianoPistoia]

I'm really glad for this update but connecting Force usb (one of its pair) with Roland Mx1 usb (pc input) still doesn't work (audio error) you can only sync midi. Also if I wanna go analogue with 3,4 output (directly to recorder) nothing happens. Regards

[@SoundsAndGear]

Nice!

[@charismaticweirdo]

Bring the arrangement view to the mpc! 🙏🏾

[@AveMcree]

I hate people like you😂. You’ll literally complain, get what you want, and move the goal post.

[@DanChippendaleMusic]

100% this.

[@Dewane1511]

DONT BRING THAT !!!

[@charismaticweirdo]

@@AveMcree not really, I just don't want to go through the process of trading out my mpc live ii for a akai force when they are owned and designed by the same poeple. I love the mpcL2, but I would much rather arrange my music in the box it was created in. I spend too much time dragging my mpc sequences to ableton to give them "that final touch"

[@alchemistrpm82]

@@AveMcree He wants an MPC arranger, so what. He hasn’t gotten what he wants yet, so he hasn’t moved the goal post. Yea, it’s annoying. But it’s not so hard to understand.

[@gardenroom2253]

Yeah! Time to put the Force again on the table...after a long time. Great!

[@jmclane27]

I don't know sh*t about FORCE...but that intro got me feeling like you can defeat Thanos with it .

[@alfreddawson3765]

Well you can at least defeat Emperor Palpatine with it.... lol

[@Madmohawkfilms]

Still at work so haven’t seen the readme. I wonder if the Streaming to/from SSD ability will eventually end the 8 audio track limit.

[@DJKazalLIVE]

Well..finally MIDI learn yeeeeaaa, what about connecting together MPC to Force and vice versa ?? like Ableton link for MPC?? :D

[@Fabian-wr4tq]

Being able to connect a mixer and record a whole band is amazing. 💪💪💪

[@silvershepherd2124]

this update is never the less pretty amazing

[@damelos4039]

Well then...any questions? Wow! These firmware updates are killin' it! TY Akai, .TYVM.

[@romboid]

Hey. Just updated the Force and says that for using the new instuments i have to download the files... But where are that files???? I dont find them

[@geraldbrown9279]

Too use the vocal effects do I plug a mic directly into the force or into my zoom mixer?

[@noisetheorem]

Missing one thing: Tempo change with scene or automation. I really need this.

[@DKH712]

Seriously this is so necessary. Especially if you want to create any kind of liveset

[@_thevaporz]

Use Half Speed plugin.

[@noisetheorem]

@@_thevaporz I don’t think you get the issue. The tempo of the whole track need to change so every time synchronized parameter can be fed the correct tempo. There is no tempo automation yet.

[@eatnobody]

Without this feature i can’t play live performance properly. I don’t like warping algos, so i use unwarped audio for playback. And without tempo per scene it is impossible to make it right. I just need to remember tempo all of songs and change it before hitting line button: crazy!

[@HazyJ28]

Is the SOLINA engine derived from the SONiVOX' "SOLINA REDUX" synth? They're both "in-Music Brands" companies, right? I would imagine so.

[@ToyKeeper]

This is what I've been wanting for literally 20 years. It's basically a standalone Linux hardware version of Ableton Live, optimized for hands-on use to be even more "live", with a bunch of nice synths and effects included, plus the best of the MPC world's fantastic sample-based features for drums, keys, and chops. I ordered one last week and it should be here any day now. I'm really looking forward to the workflow... it's dramatically faster and easier than what I've been doing. I'll probably sample the best parts of my other gear and then sell most of it, keeping only the Force and a couple of my favorite instruments... which should easily pay for the Force and then some. Like, I'm not gonna need my OP-1 or Digitakt any more... this does both of their jobs better.

[@subiesojourner777]

Is the OS on the Force, Linux?

[@ToyKeeper]

@@subiesojourner777 Yes, the Force runs Linux. It can also have community add-ons installed, like the Mockba mod, for people who want to add extra features. A big one is the ability to connect and transfer data with ssh. There are also midi daemons and various utilities people added. It's really mod-friendly.

[@subiesojourner777]

@@ToyKeeper Thanks for the info, I had no idea. I'm a big Linux (Ubuntu 20.04) user.

[@dimonwait]

Amazing job

[@RMITHEMUSIC]

Thank you‼ 🙏🏾

[@v3zMedia]

When mixing with the Model 12 can you track out the individual stems or can you only bounce the Model 12 mix as a 2 track?

[@AkaiProVideo]

Either, you can submix up to 32 channels.

[@elcorcoran]

Super stoked for this! Even before this update the Force was a great value. Probably going to sell my Live 2 now.

[@mikevenus4117]

Yes 🙌🏽!!!!!!

[@kisho2679]

Does it offer live stems separation nowadays for audio recorded samples in the Akai Force?

[@donartyone3258]

Great update! Waiting on these to get to the MPC boxes. Disc streaming, and new automation features especially.

[@spindlenine]

Arrange view and MIDI clips on the MPC would make me so happy…

[@jmfhsmith4923]

How many clips can you chain together? What is the max clips number? I would need the most for MIDI drum clips.

[@gossamyr]

Thank you Akai!

[@yvesbajulaz]

Awsome, we just need the note probability (like ableton or elektron) and we’ll be there!

[@JMPMusicOffical]

MPC needs the arrangement window like the force for better control of the arrangement of beats. Will really add a new dimension to mpc production. Song mode is not really a visual way of arrangement, I know it’s historical to mpc but let’s make things better rather than holding on to the old school iconics that don’t improve ergonomics.

[@HazyJ28]

This is starting to look like a better prospect than the MPC. At least, for those whom prefer a more DAW like workflow (as opposed to the MPC workflow).

[@TigroGumi]

Oh my word!!!!!! This is literally the world of the DAW with the hardware finally almost… I can imagine one day they’ll be a unit that also lets third party plugins that’ll literally be a DAW without any latency of audio or midi… there’s always something a bit more tactile about hardware… whoever brought this a while ago had brought a brilliant investment

[@leonardyno1457]

I was on the verge of buying this a couple of years back, but I went for octatrack instead! I love octatrack, but this update made me regret not buying it! This Christmas I’ll get it!

[@ShazammtheProducer]

really yall bring disk streaming to the Force before the MPC? We have been asking for this before the Force was even out? Thanks AKAI for these dope updates but come on with this one?

[@AveMcree]

Perhaps they’re still testing it out?

[@99MUZIK]

Be eazy It’s coming.

[@MrScrooge1980]

@@AveMcree it's coming in November according too a beta tester who ran his mouth too much lol

[@randallminick6710]

@AkaiProVideo curious with the model 12.... is there a way to assign to the master output channels (11&12 i assume)? getting strange feedback when trying to process live vocals, wondering if that's the solution....

[@sergiolarosa8190]

Could you please tell me the title of the song playing at 5:05 of the video? Thank you very much

[@dimesdede]

So geil. Und das alles gibt's kostenlos als Update. Ich liebe meine Force.👍

[@PAULSANTIAGOMUSIC]

GREAT TUTORIAL!! COUPLE OF QUESTIONS : HOW CAN I SEE THE TITLE OF THE PROJECT WHILE HAVE IT OPEN? HOW CAN IMPORT CORRECTLY MY ABLETON LIVE PROJECT ON MY MACBOOK into Akai force HOW CAN I RECORD THE LIVE SESSION LIKE LIVE SHOWS

[@MSXIISound]

FIRE!

[@MichaelBLevi]

Very nice. Thank you Akai.

[@KaosEngineering]

Let's invade the clubs and festivals !

[@AveMcree]

Yes sir

[@joebrewer4529]

So that's eight audio tracks direct to disc or from? So if you wanted to load a 24-hour file from your hard drive to one track you could? 32 channel mixer? This routed to eight audio tracks? And supports up to 30 USB MIDI controllers?

[@Mobiluks]

You guys are great!!!

[@christianthompson1473]

I am (almost) lost for words .... apart from YAY!!! and... Roland are left trailing in the dust, again. I have ordered the 404 mk2 (obv) but this news for my Force is beyond amazing. Go Akai!

[@alchemistrpm82]

Yes, the new 404 with the Force will be so much sampling fun 🤩

[@josuearesav]

Legends!

[@Isdapappy]

That's dope! now let us get that arranger mode for the mpc x

[@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❓

[@FadRaxMuryMoad]

If you’re trolling the comments trying to figure out if you should buy the force or not just do it. You won’t regret it. Picked this up about a month ago and let me just say…. Akai, standing ovation. I’ve always liked making music with DAWs but it never felt right. Being able to make a great quality track from start to finish without needing a computer has increased my productivity and makes the process a lot more fun. Thank you Akai you truly have mad my life a lot better!

[@AkaiProVideo]

Glad to hear you're enjoying your new FORCE.

[@rspbobthomas]

Is the connection to a digital mixer also possible with MPC?

[@groovylohi]

When will it work properly without audio clicks with Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd gen class compliant USB audio interface?

[@cedricviala1221]

hello @AkaiProVideo ! Can we now import an ableton multitrack arrangement which is really long (band show almost 1h30) with differents tempos ??? thx

[@chrisburke3084]

What 16 RGB midi add-on is best to use with the force? Can you midi control the APC 64 to have use of touch strips and larger pads?

[@chrisburke3084]

Or even the MPC studio as a bigger external pad for the force? Is this possible?

[@yosantana716]

Is there a Akai Force 2 coming out anytime soon cause I don’t want to buy the one and it gets discontinued

[@8-BitHeart79]

Thank you, Akai!! ❤💯

[@kisho2679]

Will it provide stems separation in the next update?

[@geraldbrown9279]

Will all of these effects be in my daw when I export the file? Is akai going to make a daw that we can use all of the things we do on force into an actual master recording?

[@thaexception3406]

Can you save patterns for recall? Can you input your own chords?

[@romboid]

Finally! Bravo!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

This looks great but I'm having big issues with MPC BEATS. When I record new midi its randomly deleting older midi which makes it unusable. Example I record the bass drum then stop then record the hi hat and while doing that its deleting the bass drum. Any fix for this or optimize for windows i5?

[@AkaiProVideo]

Sorry to hear you're having difficulty with MPC Beats. Please visit akaipro.com/support and our technical support team will gladly assist.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@AkaiProVideo Ok I'll contact them. 😀 I have Akai keyboard with pads so want to use MPC beats.