Is This Thing Even Worth it? | AKAI FIRE

[@TheCyanideBreakfast]

“You can just add that human element, let’s quantize that, alt Q” 😂😂😂

[@longabach126]

Lolz

[@orielbarry3833]

Lucas Strelchun lolololol

[@Retro9of9]

Lucas Strelchun best comment🤣🤣

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

I was thinking the same thing!! Lol

[@juanpablorivera9049]

Right?? Lol

[@antg208]

This video made me feel like it may not be worth it, but seeing other videos from people who probably did read the manual makes me think it might actually be pretty useful

[@1007Workin]

"Walt is helping me with the visuals" = Zoom in bro I'm trying to show em something 😂😂😂

[@busyworksbeats]

1007Workin 😂😂😂😂

[@NirmalPrabhakar]

I can now say I made a FIRE beat, no matter how it sounds! 😂

[@AveMcree]

Great video but no this device isn't worth it.. Pros : built-in scales, comes with FL Studio, omnichannel mode, cool design (if that's a thing), and portable! Cons: No delete button, no undo button (really image-line?), no note repeat, isn't fully integrated with their flagship plugins!, no device shortcuts (every flagship controller has these), the version of fl studio that comes with it only works if the controllers plugged in!, and NO VELOCITY SENSITIVE PADS???!!! Hope they will fix that next time. I recommend the Novation launchpad over this or Nektar Impact LX25+ Keyboard Controller... Both those have tighter integration..

[@ultrasupreme9312]

Also it doesn't work with other daws. That would be a plus for us multi daw users

[@musiciansfriend2]

wow, if the daw doesnt work unless fire is plugged in, thats a deal breaker

[@woodstocktc]

@@ultrasupreme9312 there is a script you can purchase from a 3d party (isotonikstudios) to use it with ableton but its not free.

[@brianvelenchenko9741]

@@musiciansfriend2 Not true.

[@neonblack211]

@@musiciansfriend2 it only needs to be plugged in once every three months Also there IS and undo feature Also I have an impact lx 25 but use it for completely different things... I don't know why he said the impact has "more integration" than the fire? That'd bs even if you forget about the sequencer a(the main part)

[@cynthiag1557]

I just got mine and I'm loving it actually. Can't afford to get a Maschine atm but this works pretty nicely with my rig. I got the Akai Fire, works really well with my Apple Macbook Pro and is super easy to use on FL Studio.

[@drillgirl718]

maschine is overrated, i have it, but fl studios plugins make it 1000× better and worth it

[@MoeMunnie023]

Lewis Rivers I wouldnt say maschine is overrated. Its workflow is godlike. Especially chopping samples. Sequencing patterns is a lil strenuous tho.

[@downtherabbitholewithtenne6030]

I just ordered one as well! Really stoked about this!

[@cynthiag1557]

@@downtherabbitholewithtenne6030 I still love mine, I've made a lot of music on the Fire.

[@whatareyouselling9811]

If your a sample based producer the maschine is a must have, but the akai fire is nothing compared to that

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

I have two of these and have a lot of fun with them. In fact, on a recent stream in late early Fe 2022, I got a $500 donations from a viewer watching my weekly streams, in fact, these Akai Fire's have probably made me around $8,000 in stream donations over the past couple of years. I also have an Akai Force and few other things I love just as much. I didn't like this review, it just addresses the obvious and he leaves out all the other beautiful things one can do when you are faced with limitations, or have less to work with. Also, one can over come limitations with creativity.

[@woodstocktc]

love it for FL Studio but also for Ableton. With a script (that you can buy from a 3rd party) its perfectly suitable for Ableton as well, lol. im not kidding. its awesome for both especially at that price

[@Tristen_Smith]

woodstocktc make a video showing your setup

[@jzolghadr]

Hey btw did you read the manual?

[@baddawgofficial1173]

just curious but do you really use all your equipment in your studio ? i mean like how many equipment you have that is just sitting ther not being touched for years?

[@nofeargaming7748]

Anytime I try to give this channel another chance it always disappoints me. xD

[@Djefsclusive]

I thought it was just me. I can't stand his videos they either leave u confused or u don't finish them he so annoying how did he get this big

[@jmccain753]

2022 the fire is fire!🔥🔥

[@jmccain753]

If you really tap in and learn how to use it and use it as a controller it's a major time saver

[@kingwesley8975]

Show us an updated version

[@Mike0193Azul]

"I don't read manuals"... Then don't review products.

[@brianvelenchenko9741]

Much of what you didn't know about this product could have been explained by reading the (very short) manual, and it would have been a MUCH more informative video. Or, you could have spent 13 minutes watching the complete overview video by In The Mix.

[@Hyper5nic]

Thank you very much for this, however I expected a much better video from you on this excellent controller. Also why do you do a review and did not take the time 4:46 ... to read the manual? Maybe you can do an update of how you use the controller and how it speeds up recording and organizing beats. I already saw Michael's review from 'In The Mix' and was kind of hoping to get more value out of yours, so maybe you still can. Still appreciate the effort taken in making this video and wishing you a great week.

[@torresthewav6552]

The controller is def worth it. I feel like a lot of the people that reviewed it didn't take the time to really play with it.

[@torresthewav6552]

Its dope ... I think that after you get used to using it vs mouse and keyboard. it really speeds up the workflow.

[@dvdny]

What's your laptop? The trackpad setup looks ideal.

[@jimcaptcut1976]

5:00 Allows you to add a human element......Let's quantize that!

[@BigWillTheMill]

The Fire is what actually drove me to give FL Studio another shot (I hadn't used it since like Fruity Loops 4). I love my fire, but really only use it as a portable keyboard, the sequencer has little value without putting in more work than you would do with a mouse, the drum option doesn't work with VSTs unless I do some kind of special mapping for it (not worth it), and you can do so much more with just a mouse in FL Studio, that when you couple in missing buttons, it just easier to learn the short-cuts. Its a great keyboard to just keep in the back, but missing too much to be more than that. Oh, and I actually own (2) of them so I can stretch the sequencer, but while a great idea, it just fails to execute well.

[@markbruggeman274]

This is actually perfect for me that it isn't velocity sensetive cause I always want all notes to be 78% for drums! Can an Akai MPD also record all notes at velocity 78%

[@marcward5622]

Who reads manuals? When we have a problem we go straight to KZbin with manual in hand.

[@7Wounds]

Honestly it's just ok to me. It's best used for the browser in FL. Other than that I don't use it for much other than a transport and some navigation. I recently got a Maschine so I imagine I'll use it for just the things now. It's be more with the price IF it at least came with producer edition for another 50 maybe. Now having watched you use it I can see it being more useful than I make it but that'd take some time. It kinda shortcuts SOME of the FL workflow. I'll try to incorporate this more once I have Maschine more down.

[@wessgate1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJa8eo2HZ8ylp5I

[@whostroubled]

CAN YOU USE THIS WITH OTHER DAW’s ?? LIKE LOGIC OR IS IT ONLY FL?

[@DanielZellmer]

would be cool if you would test it a little bit before you are making a video how to handle it.

[@jasonparker1454]

i see it as an "add on" controller only. when u combine it with a regular piano keyboard and a solid Mackie GUI its a nice add on for sequenzer only.

[@twiztetwitchez]

You can use as midi for drums to.

[@djrkcryt2568]

Imma buy this cause i can’t afford anything from native instruments or any other brand and i like how this not only functions, but also looks

[@Trilltendo64]

I like that desk how much it run you?

[@toneslice989]

How about reading the manual and knowing how to use it before making a video? Thanks though for trying

[@quincyemanuels792]

How can you give an accurate review if you dont master the council

[@DoNColey456]

Got the room dim to add hype to the light up keys 👍

[@phdtvproductions]

welp, after this video i definitely think i'll save my money lol

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

Honestly I'm switching from FL to MPC. MPC Studio Black us about $300 and now comes with their fully featured MPC 2.0 DAW. I was watching some newer videos on new MPC software and paired with the studio black controller, I think it may just be simpler and more user friendly than FL. You can do almost everything from the controller. No having to remember hot keys and whatnot because all the buttons on the controller pretty much tells you what it does.

[@wessgate1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJa8eo2HZ8ylp5I

[@emandeli1585]

Would this be suitable for a younger teen that wants to learn to put beats together etc?

[@thozimusic]

this man made a video using the controller wrong and titled it "is this thing even worth it"...bro what?🤣

[@TranceCore3]

I'm actually looking forward to getting this. It would be nice if it worked in FL studio 11.11.1 tho

[@Ranakade]

Here in Canada, it's $249. I would've wanted it price more to the Akai MPK Mini mk2; $129

[@Buildmomentum23]

Did you read the manual?

[@rhythmneverdies]

Ima definitely buy that controller. it would enhance my work flow.

[@seanhenriques808]

Some devices it is pointless to share a review without reading the manual and getting to know the device first. This is one such device.

[@Byronic19134]

This shxt works in Ableton now too lol... Anyways much respect I love how hard you went to not sell out despite Image Line themselves giving you the controller you said nah I'm not about to do a song and dance with this shxt..#100

[@bboymac84]

I would suggest reading the manual

[@torresthewav6552]

tbh the Manual doesnt help much.

[@rinserecords3076]

does your UAD interface ever face problems with PC compatibility and bug out?

[@datboirb]

It's good for certain things. I like using it for 808s

[@markbruggeman274]

Can you make your own scales in this machine?

[@jaegaines6487]

I have two questions, sir 1)Can I use any version of F.L. on this controller? 2) Can I use a Dell Vista laptop as my base? Thanks ahead of time for any help you can give me to these questions ❓💯

[@derrickwilliams3561]

hey i need help when i use 2 akai fire controllers they keep blinking on an off please help

[@BeastmodeBeats]

Was this Akai designed with Sysex MMC commands? Are the parameters and buttons reassignable for other DAW’s?

[@santiagocarvajal9999]

Does akai fire works with fl 12?

[@wavmagicians]

FIRE is worth it for me so many different functions no drivers needed for use just the latest fl studio and go

[@torresthewav6552]

fax

[@Nanoshbeats]

I have been wanting to get one for FL, would you recommend it as a first? I only have the akai mini mpk now.

[@sprb4725]

same i only have mpk

[@NoizeLOL]

So you expect me to watch this video, that is about this device. But you just admitted that you dont even read the manual, which tells me what ?

[@isaacsanchez7317]

No one cares if you watch this video or not

[@Tristen_Smith]

I always wanted a mpc live but it’s too expensive

[@Swizzy88]

Renaldo Roy mpc live doesn’t work with fl studio that well from my experience but is a stand-alone beast.

[@neonblack211]

"Again I actually don't know what I'm doing, never read the manual manual never will... but I'm doing it anyway..."

[@Drrolfski]

Coming from Ableton Live and Push 2, this workflow looks limited to me.

[@KeelyJalissa]

You can do a lot with fruityloops

[@OtocinclusAffinis]

🤣” I’m a cool kid so I don’t read manuals.” 😂

[@TheDJTwitch100]

Hey how’s it going man... I’m currently having an issue and can use your help as I can’t seem to figure out why its happening. My Akai Fire only plays one note (C4) even when I’m in note mode. I try loading a stock VST like FL keys and I’m not able to play out a melody or chords because it playing “C4” of my Kick, Snare, Hat etc... Any idea how to fix this? Thanks in advance

[@SAMMY_ELWAY]

Bruhhh you read minds! I needed this from you a month ago I bought it and still havent used it like i should.

[@ayberkkum9242]

Lord Swank than go and use it dogg

[@wessgate1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJa8eo2HZ8ylp5I

[@zxnkairo]

What laptop do you use

[@busyworksbeats]

KAIRO razer blade

[@NghtHwkk]

What is the difference between the fire edition and the regular type? Ik, free updates but what version of fl does it come with, producer, signature, all plugins?

[@neonblack211]

It comes with the base version of fl... the lowest version... or you can pay half price and get it with no software at all

[@jamesalvarado9548]

If you're going to make a video know the product well. Using words like "not sure","I do not know" then you really cannot give an expert review if not familiar with the product.

[@zxnkairo]

Please do a how to produce for berner type video, preferable in the vibe of Fam 1st! Great video btw been considering wether or not to get one and you just made my mind 😂

[@montanamaxxamillion]

“Again im not use to seeing stuff as like orangeee and blueee” Has oscillating RGB Ryzen PC 😂😂😂

[@AcapellaFella]

Getting one today.

[@dadasbeats2531]

Can in use it for fl 12?

[@SR388LovesYou]

I skimmed this video to see if there's any of you actually bothering to use the thing and there isn't. I'd say you wasted your time, but that would imply editing or planning of any sort.

[@torresthewav6552]

seems to be a lack of people actually using the thing you're right... though as a controller its pretty straight forward. May upload a video of the beat making process with this thing on our channel.

[@Gedagnors]

Great video!!! And it's so cool that it costs only 100$ for FL users!

[@elliottonofrio387]

Can I ask if you read the manual?

[@busyworksbeats]

Elliott Onofrio no 😭

[@ThatKidAz]

Looks cool? Have u been using it alotv

[@ThatKidAz]

A lot

[@KeelyJalissa]

I want one😞😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@Pablo-xk5hp]

What laptop?

[@Tristen_Smith]

2:01

[@busyworksbeats]

FBI razer blade

[@EmilioParker]

Your multi-colour-changing keyboard and mouse is very fkn annoying even for me just watching this video 😂

[@allenlevelle]

Because he has a gaming computer.... I like it but I can't afford one right now.

[@knightriderbeats7267]

I’ve been thinking this weekend about getting the fire then this video pops up

[@wessgate1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJa8eo2HZ8ylp5I

[@chitonyc1979]

I need some drums

[@johnniehelton7374]

Does this work on reaper?

[@nerd_one_ai2157]

16 level?

[@TheDrummerdv]

You have the same monitors as me olus the fire o.o

[@roobixcube777]

Is this Tupac?

[@ChambersOnIt]

The west coast days 😂

[@ricogaming2047]

micheal B jordan brother on the beats

[@teddymachete1455]

Dusty Worthless Beats

[@Roscoewade369]

Ill bet he could make his chest dance

[@rickyentertainment9405]

Cool 😎

[@jredyou]

I have this and I'm really disappointed in it. I barely use it. Would have rather bought stand alone fruity or waited for the half price sale I saw earlier this year. Love FL but the device has room for improvement.

[@dugnice]

I personally always felt it would be better suited for relatively new users, who *haven't* already developed a comfortable workflow or are prepared to dedicate him/herself to learning a new workflow. It's probably not gonna add anything of value to those who are happy with their present workflow. 🤷

[@jredyou]

And Dug that's honestly why I purchased it. I used maschine previously, and currently, so I thought having some hardware would make me more comfortable with getting into FL. I just haven't found that to be the case. I would rather have had a higher version of FL instead of the hardware. I'm going to give it another shot after this video though. Game made it look fun some how

[@kingsmanreleased4984]

First

[@Jupiterson]

Doesn't seem worth it.. I can't really see how it can add any benefit? It should have been something like what Push can do.

[@ayberkkum9242]

Jupiter Son dude therr is a select button you can add new channels , bind it to the mixer channels without using the mouse , it could help

[@iamdantediaz]

he look like Tupac with hair in jail interviews bahahahahaha!!!

[@dmuolhoi]

tupac mini

[@papialeman]

I read all the manuals 🙄

[@kombosabinho]

Shame on you. Read the manual next time

[@pupdiogenes2548]

hybrid workflow

[@WelderB1Family]

Imma just stick with mouse n keyboard

[@charliobrown3960]

So you do a review without knowing nothing about the thing you review 👍🏻

[@mbf6160]

The akai fire is not worth it bruh lol its hella gimmicky I almost bought it til I came back to my senses 🤦🏾‍♂️ so glad I'm cooking my beats up with MASCHINE TUE MK3 IS A BEAST!!!

[@wessgate1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJa8eo2HZ8ylp5I

[@rickyentertainment9405]

Hahaha

[@ameyagundale]

Unfortunately, this i feel is the worst video by BWB.. Game has set a bar so high.. this kind of video just brings it down

[@christopherroberts2423]

58th!

[@JJ.Picasso]

It seems nice to have but not necessary. There are far better controllers.

[@Mac100]

Nothing curious

[@jonjon____]

This machine is garbage. Image line isnt keeping up with NI, or AKAI. we all know its possible. Stop playing games and give us a real box. Smh

[@martinkulik9466]

Yeah 160 bucks. No thanks