This is an extremely powerful update. It's probably the single biggest addition of features that I have seen to any device via firmware. They are basically everything I have ever wanted from the Force (recording without need of an external recording device, Elektron-style performance macros and crossfader plus more, multi-MIDI). I am really looking forward to giving these new features a spin. Congratulations on a great update, and thank you for continuing to support your amazing devices.
i’m an MPC and Maschine user. i was considering the + despite its limitations but i’m so glad I came across this video. There is no competition between this and the Maschine +. Way to go Akai!
Whar's good Bro!?...Notice how each time Force is updated it's never 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 etc...but 3.0.1-3.0.5??? Word is, Akai is planning to merge both platforms in the future. Pete hinted at it earlier this year. The MPC is currently at 2.8 and I'm sure Akai is working on the next update. With that being said, they definitely have time to make a huge announcement at Winter NAMM 2021...#ForceMPC3pt1 😎
Awesome, it’s finally here! Great job Akai, thank you for this upgrade! Edit: The Ableton import looks AMAZING!!! This update went beyond my wildest dreams for the Force, thank you so much Akai for making my dream of importing whole projects from Ableton come true!
I can’t believe how good this update is. Whoever was on the team for the firmware update for this deserves a raise. You have clearly brought this unit back from the dead and now it’s a serious contender against the maschine +. Native instruments must be sweating looking at this killer update
Cardinal Montresor well I see you later then, cause I got the mpc one and that shits dope. Secondly the mpc is very relevant. I know a lot of people that have them. Learn the software, I’m able to get thru my beats very well.
Totally spectacular. I love this machine. Thanks so much Akai Pro Force team. For me Force is the best music production machine ever. I go now to install the update to my Force. Thanks. Wonderfull.
Wow Akai very impressive. This is what I envisioned when I bought the force when it was released. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, this is like owning a new instrument.
@@rolandboss9045 lol The Maschine Plus was a very late response to the MPC. The Force Arranger update had been was announced at Winter NAMM and was definitely planned WAY before any announcement of the Maschine Plus.
I am really surprised, I had expected a big update but it exceeded my expectations, especially the Ableton import blew me away, I don't know any device that can do this, exporting to ableton is quite common these days. Only disk streaming is still missing to play longer live performances, if that is added, then the device is absolutely perfect for me and there is nothing left to complain about. Good work Akai!
@@TheMinniemal The Korg electribe 2 for example, of course the mpc live, but now that you mention it I can't think of so many :D Little bit different but the Roland MC707 can send audio to Ableton via USB to individual tracks.
I asked Akai if there was a complete tutorial on the force , They were kind enough to write back saying the following : " We don't offer a step by step tutorial guide," ( They offered other helpful suggestions and were as gracious as can be ) I really want this unit , but the thought of being in the middle of the pond guessing which way swim to shore is frightening . I wish Andy would create a step by step tutorial guide, for beginners , I would buy it - I'd like to add my thanks to Akai & Andy for all you have offered so far . I really do admire you pro's out there
Looks amazing! Great job! Hopefully this update is going to be implemented into the X and live as well. Don't let us longtime Mpc users down. Thanks! Peace, Dom
This is very much how GarageBand on the iPad works but turn the paga 90 degrees clockwise but with better editing and hardware control which is great for me because that’s were I learned all my workflow for electronic/hiphop/pop styles. Should be getting mine next week and very excited
Looks supermassive, THX THX THX AKAI!! Awesome job. Drum synth, a few more beat FXs and a few more plug in synths. Then The Force is everything I always hoped and envisioned it could be.
A portion of this song sounds like the track 'What Have You? (White Girl Lust Remix)' by Diamond Lights which I'm pretty sure only exists in digital form in an obscure 2011 mix for radio made by the Bag Raiders. Great sound, never thought I'd hear it again. Very nice.
This is really cool !! I hope to see similar MIDI and audio sequencing/arranging capabilities in a smaller format ( even better having slightly bigger display ) !!
I'm just waiting for the elastique pro warp algorithm in standalone mode (real time)... or warp complex like in ableton. in the AKAI FORCE and MPC LIVE, please.
Definitely a massive addition to an already dope device. The best would be if they start to support VST/AU in a future update...This would be incredible ;-)
I updated it, recorded a midi track in the arranger, went to figure out how to duplicate the clip to extend it down the timeline. Need to go into the manual.
Man, yall really came through with the lazy chop! Already have some requests for the next update though. lol 1. I desperately NEED class compliant usb audio interface so I can multitrack my eurorack rig. This would go along with recording multiple audio tracks and/or audio clips simultaneously. 2. Let's throw a note repeat option under the advance 16 levels selections with different timing divisions across 16 pads.
Please add to the list: 3. Being able to reorder tracks easily after they have been created; 4. More LFO's & destinations (sample edit screen); 5. More envelopes / a pitch envelope (sample edit screen); 6. Be able to configure the arpeggiator afterwards; 7. Enhanced editing features while working in midi clips (e.g. select multiple 'single' events with shift+select) 8. Overall fixes and enhancements on the base layer, better navigation.
@D0p3CV After installing the update, I spent an hour and a half figuring out how everything worked and found lots of other fixes and improvements Akai didn't mention in the firmware update video. All great things. I'm very happy with this update! But since you had a wish list for the next update... I thought let me add some other wishes that me and other people have, maybe Akai is watching 😉😀
Well done guys. Rocky ride to get here, but well done. The Ableton import stuff is pretty cool, and nothing else on the market can bring in an arranger project afaik.
@@ashleygillespie9883 to be honest it is. But I would fancy a ableton release, it would surely be tighter integration, same workflow as current push, and Im hoping for a small unit!
Anton K. Yeh i hear you , this is sooooo tempting tho , but I’m going to hold off as long as I can. I’m assuming Akai would help ableton develop what ever comes after the push 2 anyway so they’ll still get my money !
I am interested in a dedicated device with daw capability and this arranger update looks great. But for me the akai force is too big, if this arranger mode will be available for the mpc one I will get one. Can you connect a usb audio interface to the force or mpc one?
I was already thinking about going the live looping route as it's more immersive and a different way to produce. Was hoping to see if the force was Ableton in the box as I'm debating learning the program or just grabbing the force and making it part of the setup
I knew from the beginning that this machine is going to be a gamechanger! THANK YOU AKAI!! and HA HAAAA to everyone that did not have the patience and sold it
Is there away to IMPORT a clip (like copy & paste)? Also, any way of changing the time signature yet or is it still stuck at 4/4? A global time signature would be great that you can edit anywhere in the song as I don't like being limited to just 4/4 & I would rather not use a computer for it.
So many years ago I had a couple 1200's, a Gemini 8 bit sampler, fostex 4 track and bounced everything off the tape 4 track. Eventually bought an ASR-10 and had it fully loaded. My girl at the time pawned it in 07' when I left offshore. Pay attention to who ya laying with. Between this period of time I was working at a studio for an NFL running back 98' to 99'. I put music to the side with the many things going. Fast forward to today. Got a Akai force, Maschine mk3, Mac, yadda yadda. Input if it makes sense to buy that old gear? That old ASR When I got a Force. Looking for input from producers that have been around the last 3 or 4 decades.
so the thing that i believe would set this device apart, would be the ability to have user definable synthesizers. Id love a mini 4 OP synth. a Wavetable synth, with user tables, waveform warping. if the coding was done properly, i believe it would make this device the most DAW in the box product out there. machine mk3 standalone is similar to what i mean, but i must say the force is just a better form factor for myself. I love this device, I just wish it had synth designers in mind/ the drum synths were a good step. but i just wish hype had a focus on preset designing at the very least/
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This is an extremely powerful update. It's probably the single biggest addition of features that I have seen to any device via firmware. They are basically everything I have ever wanted from the Force (recording without need of an external recording device, Elektron-style performance macros and crossfader plus more, multi-MIDI). I am really looking forward to giving these new features a spin. Congratulations on a great update, and thank you for continuing to support your amazing devices.
Jay Hosking Elektron like micros? Bro MPCs been doing this for decades😂
I second that. Looking forward to indulging you in one of your upcoming videos with the force usuing elektron style macros? I hope :)
Hypnofunk Most definitely!
@@JayHosking -- real interested in seeing how this contrasts with the Maschine+ vid you just did!
@@phoenixloop You and me both!
Omg this is sooooooooo good!!!!!!!!! It's like a whole new machine good job Akai.
AKAIPRO thanks for listening to the FORCE community & the much needed update.
DRUM Synth NEXT please.
Done :-) 3.0.6
@@earskills OK FINE I'LL BUY IT JEEZ
Thanks.... not having to bare anymore all these comments on forums and Fb groups since months by people complaining IS PRICELESS.
MultiMidi, automation, midi Learn, Ableton import, 16 Level !!!!
Still no notes mode in Ableton 😂
Trust me people will always find something else to bitch about.
Haha - well, you have to admit that the bitching is well deserved. Akai has some of the worst communication/customer service.
Pink Buddha I can name several companies with far worse customer service.
Best piece of hardware you can get for music production imo
i’m an MPC and Maschine user. i was considering the + despite its limitations but i’m so glad I came across this video. There is no competition between this and the Maschine +. Way to go Akai!
All X and Live’s users need the update
🙏🏼
Yaaay it’s Andy doing the overview
Whar's good Bro!?...Notice how each time Force is updated it's never 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 etc...but 3.0.1-3.0.5??? Word is, Akai is planning to merge both platforms in the future. Pete hinted at it earlier this year. The MPC is currently at 2.8 and I'm sure Akai is working on the next update. With that being said, they definitely have time to make a huge announcement at Winter NAMM 2021...#ForceMPC3pt1 😎
I was wondering if you saw this. Shit making think so I want a Force or a Maschine + if I do indeed go standalone
@@marclemar Same here. Not sure which one to get.
@@bulletheadbeatz2296 god I hope so. Speaking as an MPC X owner that’d be really awesome 😍
Awesome, it’s finally here! Great job Akai, thank you for this upgrade! Edit: The Ableton import looks AMAZING!!! This update went beyond my wildest dreams for the Force, thank you so much Akai for making my dream of importing whole projects from Ableton come true!
The MPC line need to implement some of these features ASAP !!!!!!!!!
I have my fingers crossed that the arranger mode is coming for the MPC.
I can’t believe how good this update is. Whoever was on the team for the firmware update for this deserves a raise. You have clearly brought this unit back from the dead and now it’s a serious contender against the maschine +. Native instruments must be sweating looking at this killer update
The arranger mode is awesome. I see they brought over the midi they brought to mpc. Hope they bring the arranger to MPC
Cardinal Montresor well I see you later then, cause I got the mpc one and that shits dope. Secondly the mpc is very relevant. I know a lot of people that have them. Learn the software, I’m able to get thru my beats very well.
Worth the wait.... loads of support to Akai...... they are proving every time that they are listening and the best..........
❤️❤️
This is everything and more then I ever asked for. Thank you for not giving up on us.
Totally spectacular. I love this machine. Thanks so much Akai Pro Force team. For me Force is the best music production machine ever. I go now to install the update to my Force. Thanks. Wonderfull.
Wow Akai very impressive. This is what I envisioned when I bought the force when it was released. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, this is like owning a new instrument.
Advanced 16 levels! So sick. Just updated. Worth the wait. Thank you thank you thank you! Happy Tuesday!
Akai on point with this! Combining features of Ableton/Push with MPC and Elektronesque tricks. Very very impressive!
Bring this to Live/X/One gaddamnit!!!
This update is a response to NI Maschine+.
@@rolandboss9045 lol The Maschine Plus was a very late response to the MPC. The Force Arranger update had been was announced at Winter NAMM and was definitely planned WAY before any announcement of the Maschine Plus.
Alfred Dawson i see you fam.
I am really surprised, I had expected a big update but it exceeded my expectations, especially the Ableton import blew me away, I don't know any device that can do this, exporting to ableton is quite common these days.
Only disk streaming is still missing to play longer live performances, if that is added, then the device is absolutely perfect for me and there is nothing left to complain about. Good work Akai!
What else can export to ableton?
@@TheMinniemal The Korg electribe 2 for example, of course the mpc live, but now that you mention it I can't think of so many :D Little bit different but the Roland MC707 can send audio to Ableton via USB to individual tracks.
Disk streaming would really make a difference with it only having 2gb of RAM.
@@TheMinniemal Korg Gadget export to Ableton.
Always learn something new!!! 16 level editing is dope!!!!
I kept the faith on this product early purchaser here , boy I’m glad I did ?! Well done Akai this is fuckin class
This will keep me busy for the next year. Great updates!
The Features I had been waiting for !!! Just Ordered Mine :)
Much love to the Akai team for their hard work. Just purchased a Live 2 and would love to see these features come over as an early Xmas gift!
Really pleased with this long awaited update, can’t wait to get involved with it...
I asked Akai if there was a complete tutorial on the force , They were kind enough to write back saying the following : " We don't offer a step by step tutorial guide," ( They offered other helpful suggestions and were as gracious as can be ) I really want this unit , but the thought of being in the middle of the pond guessing which way swim to shore is frightening . I wish Andy would create a step by step tutorial guide, for beginners , I would buy it - I'd like to add my thanks to Akai & Andy for all you have offered so far . I really do admire you pro's out there
Thanks Akai, this is an absolutely fantastic update! 👍
Update due for the mpc one now please
Wow, FINALLY. Ableton Live in a frickin box!
Not shown in the demo: Easy configurable program changes on a per-clip basis = FIXED. Great 😀👍
finally... I wait so long time..
good job akai guys.
Thank you Akai!!!! This is the BOMB!
Congratulations AKAI this is a awesome update!
You are the best. Now I know we can trust in you!!!
Nice Job in this update Akai. Now some the Live some love.
LOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEE THIS♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️I bet the thump down is not from a Force user... (he probably just bought a Maschine+😂😂😂).
Looks amazing! Great job! Hopefully this update is going to be implemented into the X and live as well. Don't let us longtime Mpc users down. Thanks! Peace, Dom
We need our MpcLive to be on that level would make a lot of MPC Users would be hype in real-time 🤗looks super Amazing
Hopefully we get some of these things for the MPC as I prefer the portability of the Live.
This is very much how GarageBand on the iPad works but turn the paga 90 degrees clockwise but with better editing and hardware control which is great for me because that’s were I learned all my workflow for electronic/hiphop/pop styles. Should be getting mine next week and very excited
Please port all of this goodness - incl. Hype - to MPC line!!! :o
Ok so in the future we can look forward to more mpc one features .... great update though, very forward thinking , way to go akai team!
THANK YOU AKAI!!!!!!!!!! ❤
The Force was already good. This update makes it a Beast!!! Great job 👏 Akai!
Looks supermassive, THX THX THX AKAI!! Awesome job. Drum synth, a few more beat FXs and a few more plug in synths. Then The Force is everything I always hoped and envisioned it could be.
looks really fantastic update
It's like Akai gave the Force users a whole new machine. Incredible.
A portion of this song sounds like the track 'What Have You? (White Girl Lust Remix)' by Diamond Lights which I'm pretty sure only exists in digital form in an obscure 2011 mix for radio made by the Bag Raiders. Great sound, never thought I'd hear it again. Very nice.
FINALLY... GEEZ.. this is how it should've shipped originally. been waiting for over a year for this update.
@@tColorsinspacerecordings corny bro
@@tColorsinspacerecordings 😅😅😅
This is really cool !!
I hope to see similar MIDI and audio sequencing/arranging capabilities in a smaller format ( even better having slightly bigger display ) !!
Now I will be getting this for myself Xmas 🙂
Dammit!!! This update is madness. Updating ASAP....
this makes the force really interesting !
Damn, Christmas came early! Epic work Akai!
I'm just waiting for the elastique pro warp algorithm in standalone mode (real time)... or warp complex like in ableton. in the AKAI FORCE and MPC LIVE, please.
Definitely a massive addition to an already dope device. The best would be if they start to support VST/AU in a future update...This would be incredible ;-)
Any updates coming to allow time signatures besides 4/4?
I updated it, recorded a midi track in the arranger, went to figure out how to duplicate the clip to extend it down the timeline. Need to go into the manual.
theres a few tutorial vids here on the Akai channel
that customisable 16 levels is the bomb! MPC users will be like.. "i need more pads".
This is just epic! *** runs off to studio
I suddenly realised I needed one of these. All of a sudden last week!
Man, yall really came through with the lazy chop! Already have some requests for the next update though. lol
1. I desperately NEED class compliant usb audio interface so I can multitrack my eurorack rig. This would go along with recording multiple audio tracks and/or audio clips simultaneously.
2. Let's throw a note repeat option under the advance 16 levels selections with different timing divisions across 16 pads.
Please add to the list:
3. Being able to reorder tracks easily after they have been created;
4. More LFO's & destinations (sample edit screen);
5. More envelopes / a pitch envelope (sample edit screen);
6. Be able to configure the arpeggiator afterwards;
7. Enhanced editing features while working in midi clips (e.g. select multiple 'single' events with shift+select)
8. Overall fixes and enhancements on the base layer, better navigation.
Definetely thought of #3 too but didn't wanna go too hard on em. 🤣 Dope update regardless!
@D0p3CV After installing the update, I spent an hour and a half figuring out how everything worked and found lots of other fixes and improvements Akai didn't mention in the firmware update video. All great things. I'm very happy with this update! But since you had a wish list for the next update... I thought let me add some other wishes that me and other people have, maybe Akai is watching 😉😀
True on that note repeat request. That would be super useful.
nr 2 definately, also midi learn-to use external controllers!
that quad feature is very good i will give you that, nice work akai
Worth the waiting !!!
Best update ever!
I’m looking at this while staring at my Live and feeling jelly AF!
Well done guys. Rocky ride to get here, but well done. The Ableton import stuff is pretty cool, and nothing else on the market can bring in an arranger project afaik.
Abelton should hired you guys as a consultant for the push 3 the word on the street they are working on a stand-alone push.
i thought they said that leak was fake... If I knew stand-alone push is near, I would wait for it!
Is this nearly a standalone push now though ?
@@ashleygillespie9883 to be honest it is. But I would fancy a ableton release, it would surely be tighter integration, same workflow as current push, and Im hoping for a small unit!
Anton K. Yeh i hear you , this is sooooo tempting tho , but I’m going to hold off as long as I can. I’m assuming Akai would help ableton develop what ever comes after the push 2 anyway so they’ll still get my money !
Thank you AKAI
I hope this update hits the MPC Live 2 I just purchased VERY SOON
Arranger for live 2 I need this.
TooMuchJam Well whatever is released for Live 2 will work on Live 1 I’m quite sure.
Ableton: But, but..
Akai Force: No buts. Just beats
I was just about to sell mine now I’m going to keep it
I am interested in a dedicated device with daw capability and this arranger update looks great. But for me the akai force is too big, if this arranger mode will be available for the mpc one I will get one. Can you connect a usb audio interface to the force or mpc one?
Love it 😍 next update more synths🎨🎛️ please (the riser, hybrid 3 by air)
this update is fire!
FINALLY :) Thanks Akai!
So ready to download this update asap
I was already thinking about going the live looping route as it's more immersive and a different way to produce. Was hoping to see if the force was Ableton in the box as I'm debating learning the program or just grabbing the force and making it part of the setup
I knew from the beginning that this machine is going to be a gamechanger! THANK YOU AKAI!! and HA HAAAA to everyone that did not have the patience and sold it
Ich bin begeistert Danke AKAI
Is there away to IMPORT a clip (like copy & paste)? Also, any way of changing the time signature yet or is it still stuck at 4/4? A global time signature would be great that you can edit anywhere in the song as I don't like being limited to just 4/4 & I would rather not use a computer for it.
Thanks for the feature suggestions.
Awesome thank you so much
Amazing! Thank you! Next update please Drums synth and class compliant midi
akai brought the heat to force!
Hi. Is it possible to play the intruments (or vsts) in ableton live with the force (like the Push does)?
Wow this looks good
Maschine+ who?
So many years ago I had a couple 1200's, a Gemini 8 bit sampler, fostex 4 track and bounced everything off the tape 4 track. Eventually bought an ASR-10 and had it fully loaded. My girl at the time pawned it in 07' when I left offshore. Pay attention to who ya laying with. Between this period of time I was working at a studio for an NFL running back 98' to 99'. I put music to the side with the many things going. Fast forward to today. Got a Akai force, Maschine mk3, Mac, yadda yadda. Input if it makes sense to buy that old gear? That old ASR When I got a Force. Looking for input from producers that have been around the last 3 or 4 decades.
my MPC Live is collecting dust cause it doesnt have an arranger...my Maschine Mk1 is my daily driver lol
I wish this project file he's using was available to use along with him instead of just watching him do cool shit I'm gonna forget
Pleassss bring this to the MPC software
Now I got to go up into the attic to dig up my Force
Facts
Yes!!!
Interesting piece of gear
Just in time before I was about to purchase Maschine+.
YES!
Any tips on syncing live to force with primary clock from ableton sync cat 5?
so the thing that i believe would set this device apart, would be the ability to have user definable synthesizers. Id love a mini 4 OP synth. a Wavetable synth, with user tables, waveform warping. if the coding was done properly, i believe it would make this device the most DAW in the box product out there. machine mk3 standalone is similar to what i mean, but i must say the force is just a better form factor for myself. I love this device, I just wish it had synth designers in mind/ the drum synths were a good step. but i just wish hype had a focus on preset designing at the very least/