Akai Professional Force

Our product SKU
5800
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Akai Professional Force
The Akai Professional Force is the ultimate standalone music production system designed for studio production and live performances. With the FORCE 3.2, use even more inspiring plugin FX, sounds, creative editing, arranging and vocal effects processing than before to create and perform tracks. Also with AIR Music Tech, use award-winning mixing and mastering plugins to create tracks and beats.

Check out this video below to check out the Akai Professional Force in action!





Key Features
  • Standalone – no computer required.
  • Wirelessy connect your Bluetooth compatible device.
  • Features support for Ableton Link v3.
  • 8x8 clip launch matrix with RGB LEDs.
  • 7-inch full color capacitive multitouch display.
  • Mic/instrument/line inputs, 4 outputs.
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru.
  • 4 configurable CV/Gate outputs.
  • Disk Streaming.
  • 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.
  • Class-compliant USB Interface Support.
  • MPC Sample Editing.
  • Automatic BPM detection, real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting.
  • 8 touch-sensitive knobs with graphical OLED displays.
  • 4 powerful, fully-editable synth engines.
  • 16GB of on-board 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-inch SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD).
Force 3.2 Update
The Akai Force 3.2 features new enhancements to make your workflow even better! Force 3.2 brings in three new AIR effects: AIR Flavor, Amp Sim and Granulator. You can also add Ratchet effects to your MIDI to add groove to rhythmic elements or melodies, including a Probability MIDI setting to add variation and dimension to your repetitive beats. Re-order your tracks by changing the tracks position directly from the Matrix, Mixer or Arrange windows and create snapshots of all the automation parameters in your project.

The Force 3.2 also includes other features such as support for Ableton Link v3, FX Racks, Arpeggiator settings and XYFX locations are saved and recalled within FORCE projects and DrumSynth Multi now has mute groups.
Force Plug-Ins
A new standard has been set with the FORCE by the AIR team's expertise in sampling, synthesis and DSP. With both Standalone and MPC Software desktop versions of each instrument, every plug-in has been designed to provide an intuitive and compelling workflow. Browse an extensive library of presents using the Force TUI Sounds mode, and be exposed to a new dimension of sound that the Akai Force has never seen before.
DISK STREAMING
The Akai Force is extremely efficient, and this is seen with the Disk Streaming function. You can record and playback longer audio tracks, create key group programs or perform a whole DJ set while enjoying the lightning-fast project load times. Disk Streaming allows you to focus on the music rather than hang about waiting for projects to load. Stream from hard dicks, USB flash, SD cards and many more into your Force. With this better system resource allocation, it's a no-brainer that the Force is the ultimate music production system.
LOOPER
Capture audio, resample clips and discover the endless creative possibilities of looping with the Akai Force. The intuitive touch user interface and audio routing capability allows for the FORCE to be the perfect tool for adding inspiration and authenticity to your performances.
SOUNDS
Preloaded with 10GB+ of awe-inspiring sounds from the industry leading sample content providers, the FORCE features content such as SampleTools by CR2, MSX Audio and Sample Magic. The FORCE's core library consists of 248 kits, 16 demo projects, 2,500+ loops and 500+ patterns and provides immediate access so you can be inspired from the get-go.
SPLICE INTEGRATION
Splice Sounds is right at your fingertips with the FORCE, and simplifies your sample browsing and auditioning. The FORCE provides immediate Wi-Fi access to your Splice account and saved samples directly from the touch screen user interface. Using samples has never been easier!

Additional Information

SKU

5800

Software Included

AIR FLAVOUR, AIR AIMP SIM, AIR GRANULATOR, SampleTools by CR2, MSX Audio and Sample Magic

Connectivity

2 XLR+1/4“ TRS inputs, 4 1/4“ TRS outputs (2 stereo pairs), 1 1/4“ stereo headphone output, 1 1/8" MIDI input, 1 1/8" MIDI output, 1 1/8" MIDI thru, 4 1/8“ CV/Gate outputs, 1 Ethernet, 2 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-B, 1 SD card slot, 1 power adapter in

Warranty

Full Manufacturer's Warranty

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