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Akai Force

Rp15.000.000

Akai Force is a standalone multi-touch screen production powerhouse with sampler, sequencer, and drum machine engines in one.

Description

 

Play

  • Remix
    Seamlessly Import stems, loops and one-shots into Force’s 8×8 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 8×8 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 filter, modulation and beat repeat effects in real time to individual tracks, select outputs or tracks.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Perform

  • Audio Tracks
    Capture Audio from the dedicated combo inputs, load / sequence samples from Force’s browser or resample from another track.
  • Drum Tracks
    Browse the expansive factory kit library or create your own with samples loaded from USB thumb drives or SD cards. With full MPC Sample Editing functionality fused with 16-Pad or Step-Sequencing performance Modes, it’s simple to create your perfect groove.
  • Plugin Tracks
    Hard-coded into the Force Architecture are four premium synth engines, each with full editing capability for immersive sound sculpting potential. Sequence via a traditional piano roll, apply the onboard Arpeggiator or switch up to Note Mode for instant access to intelligent chord, progression and scale options.
  • Keygroup Tracks
    Load multi-sampled instrument keygroups and playback samples chromatically via a MIDI keyboard or Force’s pads. Using the on-board autosampler, create your own keygroups from your outboard synth gear and sound modules for instant recall within your project.
  • MIDI Tracks
    Send your track’s MIDI data to an external MIDI device including synths and drum machines. Connect your peripheral studio outboard to Force and sample your gear to an Audio Track.
  • CV Tracks
    Get the most out of your modular rig. With CV tracks send your track’s MIDI data to external devices via Force’s 4 CV/Gate outputs.

Produce

  • Realtime sampling
    Using Force’s sampler, capture audio from combo inputs or resample from within the Force project. Add up to four real-time insert effects while recording and assign captured audio immediately to Tracks and Programs all a truly effortless live workflow environment.
  • MPC Sample Editing
    Without doubt, Akai Professional’s MPC series cements the most advanced sample editing capability modern production demands. With Force, trim, crop, chop, process and manipulate samples with all the power our iconic MPC series provides. Seamlessly assign and layer samples and sequence via Force’s RGB pads or the touch display.
  • The Perfect Groove
    When it comes to capturing your performance, Force instantly adapts to your needs with all critical tools modern DAWs provide. With an on-board step sequencer, MPC pad modes, legendary MPC Swing and a touch grid editor, capturing and honing your MIDI data for the perfect groove is just a touch away.
  • Looper
    Resample your clips or capture audio from Force’s collection of inputs and discover the endless creative possibilities of looping. Backed by an intuitive Touch User interface and full audio routing capability Force’s Looping capability is perfect for studio-centric inspiration or adding something truly original to your performance.
  • Mix
    Using Force’s Track and Pad Mixers, set levels, pan, assign insert FX and send source audio to any one of four internal sends for all program pads, project tracks and the master output. With dozens of processors and effects from the AIR FX suite (made famous by ProTools), all controllable via smart assignments on the rotary encoders or the displays on the touch user interface, discover a fluid, immersive mixing experience without compromise.

Pads

(64) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit

 

Knobs

(8) 360° touch-sensitive Knobs
(1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
(5) 270° knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment

 

Buttons

(56) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit

 

Display

6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal)
5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface

 

Connections

(2) XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2)
(4) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (2 stereo pairs)
(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
(1) 1/8″ (3.5 mm) MIDI input
(1) 1/8″ (3.5 mm) MIDI output
(1) 1/8″ (3.5 mm) MIDI thru port
(4) 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
(1) Ethernet link port
(2) USB Type-A ports
(1) USB Type-B port
(1) SD card slot
(1) power adapter input

 

Power

via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included

 

Dimensions (width x depth x height)

13.8” x 15.3” x 2.85”
350 x 389 x 72.5 mm

 

Weight

8.53 lbs.
3.87 kg