Akai FORCE

Description

Product Description :Introducing FORCE, the ultimate in standalone end-to-end production workflows, complete with every tool you need to produce, remix, mashup and perform your tracks live. Fusing clip-launching, a linear arranger, MIDI Multi capability, step sequencing, sampling, synth engines, tactile touch screen control and much more, all in a singular standalone device, FORCE is primed for any setting, from the studio to the mainstage no computer needed.
Tactile Performance Tools :Find your creative flow with FORCEs arsenal of tactile controls.
Trigger scenes/clips, step sequence, finger drum and play note data with an expandable 8×8 clip launch matrix. Discover new ways to supercharge your performance via 360-degree rotary encoders with OLED feedback for immediate real-time access to all core controls or any assignable parameter. Fast-track your workflow with FORCEs collection of smart controls for navigation, playback/recording control, note expression, crossfading and much more.Connectivity and storage :Load your samples from a USB thumb drive or SD card, or expand FORCEs storage with the SATA drive bay. Capture audio with (2) XLR/-inch combo inputs with phantom power, switchable to line/instrument level. Route your audio to two stereo -inch outputs, selectable per track within FORCEs UI. Use the headphone out as a cue bus to audition clips/scenes. Take control of your modular gear with four independent CV/Gate outputs and unite your peripheral MIDI equipment courtesy of MIDI In/Out/Through ports and USB via FORCEs unprecedented MIDI Multi capability. Connectivity and storage restrictions are things of the past!
Produce : From sparking that initial idea to arranging and final mixdown, everything your production demands is here.
Record, program and sequence with multiple track types including Plugin Tracks with MPC-style Drum Tracks, Audio Tracks, Keygroup Tracks, MIDI tracks and CV tracks.Sketch out song sections in performance mode, then arrange these on FORCEs linear arranger. Add the final polish to your track using dozens of processors and effects from the AIR FX suite, all controllable via smart assignments on the rotary encoders or the displays on the touch user interface.
Perform :FORCE is your instrument, the heart of your performance and the perfect platform to reimagine your production live.
Combine an intuitive clip-centric workflow, multiple payback modes and track types to sculpt clips with real-time step sequencing, drum pad performances and note data.Play :For the DJ, FORCE immediately connects to your live rig either as a feature-rich side-cart or a solo centerpiece.
Remix and mashup tracks on FORCEs 8×8 clip matrix. Import multiple stems, then time-stretch and pitch-shift your content all in real-time. Assign tracks to FORCEs crossfader and load full tracks, stems or loops to FORCEs 8×8 matrix. Add an extra dimension to your performance with tactile XYFX.Connect FORCE to your wireless network and sync your project with any Ableton Link compatible application or hardware device.The creative possibilities are only as limited as your imagination – adding an extra dimension to your DJ performance has never been simpler.

KEY SPECS

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