Akai Force - Standalone Music Production/DJ Performance System

Force blurs the lines between contemporary music production solutions and next-generation DJ performance technology, setting the precedent for a new industry standard. Fusing clip-launching, step sequencing, sampling, synth engines and tactile touch screen control into a standalone, performance-driven device, Force combines must-have modern functionality with an ultra-intuitive workflow that harnesses your creativity for maximum expressive capability.

• Standalone - no computer required
• 8x8 clip-launch matrix with RGB LEDs
• 7” color capacitive multitouch display
• Mic/Instrument/Line Inputs, 4 outputs
• MIDI In/Out/Thru
• 4 configurable CV/Gate outputs
• 8 touch-sensitive knobs with graphical
• Remix, mash-up, DJ and produce with 6 Track types for complete audio / MIDI / CV sequencing and performance capability
• Performance Modes including 16-Pad Drums, Notes, Smart Scales, Chords & Progressions
• MPC Sample Editing
• Automatic BPM detection, real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting OLED displays
• 4 powerful, fully-editable synth engines
• 16GB of onboard storage (over 10GB of sound content included)
• Full-Size SD card slot & 2 USB 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers
• User-expandable 2.5” SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD)

*Dec 2019 update: Akai Force no includes integration with Ableton Live

• Force can now control Ableton Live over a remote network or via Ethernet.
• Force can operate in Ableton Live control and standalone mode at the same time without stopping playback.
• Force’s pads are fixed to clip launching.
• Force knobs can control internal and third party devices (Synth + FX Parameters).
• Force’s touch screen and knobs control Ableton Live mixer functions.
• Force’s function buttons also come mapped to Ableton Live.

Other features

Remix

Seamlessly Import stems, loops and one-shots into Force’s 8x8 clip matrix and set playback modes including loop and trigger settings to remix and reimagine your tracks on the fly

Mashup

Import multiple stems, then tune and time-stretch your content for immense mash-up potential – all content syncs to your master BPM so you never miss a beat.

DJ

Seamlessly assign tracks to Force’s crossfader, load full tracks, stems or loops to Force’s 8x8 matrix - fuse with scene/clip payback for an unrestricted DJ experience.

XYFX

Add impressive flair to your sets by harnessing the power of Force’s multi-touch display and on-board XYFX. Apply

Warp

Never miss a beat, thanks to Force’s dual custom real-time time-stretch algorithms and auto BPM detection for effortless syncing of all audio within your project to your master BPM.

Cue Mix

The perfect drop! Prep your mix with dedicated cue assign controls and a cue mixer for all audio assigned to outputs 3/4 or via the cue-blend control on the headphone out.

Ableton Link

Connect Force to your wireless network and sync your project with any Ableton Link compatible application or hardware device, including our iconic MPC Series

Sounds

Out-the-box, Force comes preloaded with 10GB+ of must-have sounds from industry leading sample content providers including SampleTools by CR2, MSX Audio and Sample Magic. With 248 Kits, 16 Demo Projects, 2500+ Loops and 500+ patterns, Force’s core library provides immediate access to the most sought-after sounds to inspire your creativity from the get-go.