I’ve been using the Beta (I’m on the Beta team) and I just love your Force videos. I’ve been bummed you’ve stopped making them. Please keep it up! Please make more Force videos! Please don’t stop. I was actually about to un-sub because I thought you were done with it but so glad you’re back in the game. It’s gotten pretty dope. Looking forward to watching more of your vids! Cheers brother!!!
@@MatthewStratton Hi, thanks for doing this. Im looking at buying one and im wondering if you still recommend it? is it holding up? I've heard it crashes and is buggy? is this true? I was hopping to run it with my mc707
Would love to see updated video on force. With all the new updates it does so much I can’t believe people aren’t raving about this machine. It’s like best of push 2 and Maschine + and MPC one all one. There are hardly any videos on force and most are before the awesome updates in last year. Thank you for great videos.
your channel is awesome! found you just after buying my force, your content is so helpful, making concepts and tools easy to digest with great demos to follow along with. thank you
Just Wow what this machine is capable of! 😀 Forget drum samples - DrumSynth covers all your EDM needs. And all those FX per drum element. Incl. 4 band parametric EQ.
So glad I just found your videos! Gotta check them all out, so if you’ve already done what I’m about to ask, sorry. Lol Would love to see more in depth on creating arrangement and how to assign and apply FX to the recorded arrangement. Been struggling figuring that one out. :( Also, a full start to finish track would be dope! And if it’s tech house/techno that would be even cooler! Lol Thanks man!! Keep it up!!
hadn't looked att the akai force until a few days ago, tried a live setup with only the MC-707 but it was too clunky. after about an hour of looking at the akai i ordered it, it seems like a beast, and the drum synth kind of pushed me over the edge. hope the engines are as useable to me as they sound!
Hope you see this. I have a request for a video. I have recently learned to use the autosampler on the Force. I have an old Command Station. It has kits that include drum sounds and synth sounds in the same patch. I run the autosampler and it successfully brings everything over. At this point I can play all the sounds as if they were still on the Command Station. If I save it at this point everything goes into a project file. I need to know how to save it so each sample is saved as a clip so I can see the samples in the browser instead of having to load the project. It would also be nice to make a kit from the samples the way the kits are set up on the force. So it can be called from other projects. I have a very large SATA drive installed so storage is not an issue. Thanks for your great videos.
Mathew I have long been a big critic of the built in drum kits and how their kicks and claps and hats sound but now I have options for replacing them with the drum synth. My songs are now sounding better like I imagine them to manifest.
Hi Matthew, thanks for the Force vids, learning a lot. Does any software come with the Force for the computer? Tried downloading MPC Beats but never get the link they talk about on the site, I bought some additional synth intruments today but am having trouble installing them on the Force.
Yeah .. you're videos really do help a great deal .. unfortunately I think mine might be defective .. just got it a week ago .. but it's doing some weird stuff 😣
@@MatthewStratton yes sir .. even did reset .. when copying clips ..hold copy .. select clip to copy..copy on row below .. doesn't copy things properly .. sometimes drum parts are missing .. notes in sequence on one plug-in..ie hype ..effecting notes on another clip..?
Bought new from American music supply.. I really want to like this thing .. seems pretty powerful .. hopefully these aren't one of those problematic machines that just never are quite right.. guess I'll return it .. try another one 🙄
Many Blessings Mr. Mathew Stratton. Was wondering if you have a detailed TUT on *** how to place the 2.5 Internal drive inside of the Akai-Force my brother? I don't know how to do this and I don't know which Brand of internal Drive, what THE MAX GIG IS, WHAT CABLES IF ANY, so on & so on Sir. I appreciate you helping me Sir. I wish I had your Brain Power my friend. God Bless and thank you My brother 🙏. 7.7.22
I just got mine and I’m loving it so far. Is there a way to disable recording to clip every time you launch a pattern? I’ve accidentally recorded muting motions while jamming on ideas and had to go through and edit it back to normal.
I am new on my Force. First few times I used Drumsynth note mapping was fine. Now in multimode two pads are kick and two are hh. I don't remember remapping, but cannot figure out how to do it in Drumsynth mode. I can in other modes but not Drumsynth. If I press note config in Drumsynth mode the only options are velocity related.
Hello Good Day Sir, I am Thomas Kurumasseri from India, South Indian,Kerala. I am a Musician. I have few queries regarding Akai Force. The issue is in the clip. Can we put Time Signature in clip? so that the programming gets easier. Changing bars at a time with different time is difficult right now. If Time Signature is implemented in clip we can change tempo and tune bars as desired. Example: if it's in 4/4 or 3/4 beat and have to go to 6/8 or 7/8 in same clip... if time Signature is implemented it's easy to move and place it on track easily, which is helpfull for drum either keyboard. Please suggest a solution for this We need a complete MPC Sequence set. MPC software sequence is the best. Right now instead of (TC)Time correct please implement (TS)Time Signature. Please do help Thankyou
@@MatthewStratton nope.. it will have to be resampled then combine with another sample.. Could u do an editing video of midi on the Force? Finding it tedious to edit notes (moving multiple notes) on the Force. I quickly wanna go to my computer. Also synchronization with the Model 12. Would love to see and promote these types of videos
@@elissitdesign yes.. wanted to layer the drum synth with a sample.. I don’t believe this possible.. drum synth design would prob have to be resampled then layered with another sample
Hey. At 3:54 when u press play to audition the presets....I can't get mine to play. I got it to work yesterday. I can't figure out what the problem is.
My 2020 list of greatest Groove-boxes / Hardware Standalone DAW's 1. Akai Force 2. Roland MC 707 3. Polyend Tracker Most disappointing goes to....... Native Instruments Machine +
I guess they can charge for USB drives and send the updates to you that way. Do you have a better way to update it? I really am not aware of any standalone devices that do not need a computer or device to download the update image onto. It indeed works standalone though.
@@MatthewStratton I am a Data Systems Engineer. The Force has the ability to connect to Wifi so it really would be as simple as connecting the Force to any Wifi and clicking the update option. The code to program the update button could be written into the OS that goes to the location on the web that would keep the most recent file. Basically automating the manual steps that a person using a browser is doing. The code to do it would not be very large nor complicated.
@@bryantwalley Sounds like the way in which you are speaking would be similar to updating a cell phone or tablet. It never hurts to put in a feature request and explain to Akai what you just said.
@@MatthewStratton Im good with the regular way. the comment was mainly just informational. my other video suggestion was the one I really hope you consider. I have kinda hit a wall there.
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The Akai Force is a dope piece of equipment ! been having mine for about 3 weeks known & I absolutely love it!
I’ve been using the Beta (I’m on the Beta team) and I just love your Force videos. I’ve been bummed you’ve stopped making them. Please keep it up! Please make more Force videos! Please don’t stop. I was actually about to un-sub because I thought you were done with it but so glad you’re back in the game. It’s gotten pretty dope. Looking forward to watching more of your vids! Cheers brother!!!
Thanks for watching and hanging in there! I think Akai is really moving the Force forward with the new updates. Glad they keep updating it.
@@MatthewStratton Hi, thanks for doing this. Im looking at buying one and im wondering if you still recommend it? is it holding up? I've heard it crashes and is buggy? is this true?
I was hopping to run it with my mc707
Just got my Force this week and think the drum synth is dope. Still loads to learn. Thanks for your videos, they are very helpful.
The Force does a lot. There for sure is a ton to learn!
@@MatthewStratton agreed dude. What a powerful machine. Surprisingly the manual is fairly well written as well (compared to Roland’s).
Would love to see updated video on force. With all the new updates it does so much I can’t believe people aren’t raving about this machine. It’s like best of push 2 and Maschine + and MPC one all one. There are hardly any videos on force and most are before the awesome updates in last year. Thank you for great videos.
Great video, well commented and concrete. Your video is actually better then the AKAI videos about their won machine. Keep up the good work.
I haven’t begun to tap into what this machine can do. It’s a truly remarkable instrument.
It can do a lot for sure
your channel is awesome! found you just after buying my force, your content is so helpful, making concepts and tools easy to digest with great demos to follow along with. thank you
Just Wow what this machine is capable of! 😀 Forget drum samples - DrumSynth covers all your EDM needs. And all those FX per drum element. Incl. 4 band parametric EQ.
So glad I just found your videos! Gotta check them all out, so if you’ve already done what I’m about to ask, sorry. Lol
Would love to see more in depth on creating arrangement and how to assign and apply FX to the recorded arrangement. Been struggling figuring that one out. :(
Also, a full start to finish track would be dope! And if it’s tech house/techno that would be even cooler! Lol
Thanks man!! Keep it up!!
Another fantastic Akai Force tutorial by Matthew
Appreciate you!
You win! First time I’m hearing the news! Very excited!! Thanks Matt!
Glad we finally get to use it!
hadn't looked att the akai force until a few days ago, tried a live setup with only the MC-707 but it was too clunky. after about an hour of looking at the akai i ordered it, it seems like a beast, and the drum synth kind of pushed me over the edge. hope the engines are as useable to me as they sound!
Remember: Never give up!
Ow ! The drumsynth ! Finally !
Yes akai YESSSS !
Cant wait to get home n update my mpc one and force ive been waiting on this since namm....geeked
Right on. I hear that. Glad it is out.
Really well explained. Thank you. Very useful.
This update is incredible. I can't believe they put all this in my box for free! That's what she said!! 😳
Thanks for your very helpfull videos on the akai force!! Now I see a lot more clear!!
Cool. Thanks for the comment!
Very well explained thanks Matthew.
You’re welcome.
Yay I'm like #420! Thanks and cheers!
Hope you see this. I have a request for a video. I have recently learned to use the autosampler on the Force. I have an old Command Station. It has kits that include drum sounds and synth sounds in the same patch. I run the autosampler and it successfully brings everything over. At this point I can play all the sounds as if they were still on the Command Station. If I save it at this point everything goes into a project file. I need to know how to save it so each sample is saved as a clip so I can see the samples in the browser instead of having to load the project. It would also be nice to make a kit from the samples the way the kits are set up on the force. So it can be called from other projects. I have a very large SATA drive installed so storage is not an issue. Thanks for your great videos.
Mathew I have long been a big critic of the built in drum kits and how their kicks and claps and hats sound but now I have options for replacing them with the drum synth. My songs are now sounding better like I imagine them to manifest.
Nice!
Hi Matthew, thanks for the Force vids, learning a lot. Does any software come with the Force for the computer? Tried downloading MPC Beats but never get the link they talk about on the site, I bought some additional synth intruments today but am having trouble installing them on the Force.
Thankyou ! Great tutorial 👌
You're welcome!
Yeah .. you're videos really do help a great deal .. unfortunately I think mine might be defective .. just got it a week ago .. but it's doing some weird stuff 😣
Did you upgrade to the latest firmware? If it is actually defective you need to contact the seller or Akai about the warrenty.
@@MatthewStratton yes sir .. even did reset .. when copying clips ..hold copy .. select clip to copy..copy on row below .. doesn't copy things properly .. sometimes drum parts are missing .. notes in sequence on one plug-in..ie hype ..effecting notes on another clip..?
Bought new from American music supply.. I really want to like this thing .. seems pretty powerful .. hopefully these aren't one of those problematic machines that just never are quite right.. guess I'll return it .. try another one 🙄
Man thank you.....didn’t know it was out just updated to 3.05...lol
It's already time to update lol. You're welcome. 🙂
Many Blessings Mr. Mathew Stratton.
Was wondering if you have a detailed TUT on *** how to place the 2.5 Internal drive inside of the Akai-Force my brother? I don't know how to do this and I don't know which Brand of internal Drive, what THE MAX GIG IS, WHAT CABLES IF ANY, so on & so on Sir. I appreciate you helping me Sir. I wish I had your Brain Power my friend. God Bless and thank you My brother 🙏. 7.7.22
I just got mine and I’m loving it so far. Is there a way to disable recording to clip every time you launch a pattern? I’ve accidentally recorded muting motions while jamming on ideas and had to go through and edit it back to normal.
Disarm the track
I am new on my Force. First few times I used Drumsynth note mapping was fine. Now in multimode two pads are kick and two are hh. I don't remember remapping, but cannot figure out how to do it in Drumsynth mode. I can in other modes but not Drumsynth. If I press note config in Drumsynth mode the only options are velocity related.
Wow Matt I had no idea you up to this amount of subs mate...well done you!
Hey, thanks! Been working on getting more videos out there.
Super excited about this, thanks for the video! Is there anything else in the update in terms of bugfixes?
I see the new manual pdf and new firmware download but I do not see any release notes for 3.0.6 yet. There usually are some bug fixes.
Nice Vid, do you know if the Force functions as a USB audio interface when connected to a computer?
thanks for the video. does the integration works with ableton live 11? can it load ableton 11 projects?
Yes, according to this video: th-cam.com/video/oYQddWf1HKM/w-d-xo.html
Hello Good Day Sir,
I am Thomas Kurumasseri from India, South Indian,Kerala. I am a Musician.
I have few queries regarding Akai Force.
The issue is in the clip. Can we put Time Signature in clip?
so that the programming gets easier. Changing bars at a time with different time is difficult right now. If Time Signature is implemented in clip we can change tempo and tune bars as desired. Example: if it's in 4/4 or 3/4 beat and have to go to 6/8 or 7/8 in same clip... if time Signature is implemented it's easy to move and place it on track easily, which is helpfull for drum either keyboard.
Please suggest a solution for this
We need a complete MPC Sequence set. MPC software sequence is the best.
Right now instead of (TC)Time correct please implement (TS)Time Signature.
Please do help
Thankyou
Thanks MS
You’re welcome
Do a part 2 on layering; if this is possible.. I’m going to update 2nite n see if this possible to layer with a sample
Did you have any success with layering?
@@MatthewStratton nope.. it will have to be resampled then combine with another sample.. Could u do an editing video of midi on the Force? Finding it tedious to edit notes (moving multiple notes) on the Force. I quickly wanna go to my computer. Also synchronization with the Model 12. Would love to see and promote these types of videos
Are you referring to modern dance music where you stack multiple snars or kicks? Or two drum machines?
@@elissitdesign yes.. wanted to layer the drum synth with a sample.. I don’t believe this possible.. drum synth design would prob have to be resampled then layered with another sample
Hi Matthew. Quick question hope you can help. I skipped this update. If I update to 3.1 will it include everything from this update as well?
Yes, it will inclued everything.
@@MatthewStratton Thank you. Was a bit concerned because the 3.1 update file is smaller than the 3.0.6 patch.
Hey. At 3:54 when u press play to audition the presets....I can't get mine to play. I got it to work yesterday. I can't figure out what the problem is.
I have a MIDI Clip loaded that is triggering the presets.
Nice tee! Where can that be got from?
excellent vid
Thanks 👍
Hi, what size sd card does the force take
to 128
Check it OUT!!!
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I want it for Live..
It is available for MPC Live too.
@@MatthewStratton what ? super. . god bless your videos.. thank and I go check it..
Their server at Akai crashed just like the Steinberg server after releasing Cubase 11.
My 2020 list of greatest Groove-boxes / Hardware Standalone DAW's
1. Akai Force
2. Roland MC 707
3. Polyend Tracker
Most disappointing goes to.......
Native Instruments Machine +
Really a joke, its standalone but you need a pc for updates..
I guess they can charge for USB drives and send the updates to you that way. Do you have a better way to update it? I really am not aware of any standalone devices that do not need a computer or device to download the update image onto. It indeed works standalone though.
@@MatthewStratton I am a Data Systems Engineer. The Force has the ability to connect to Wifi so it really would be as simple as connecting the Force to any Wifi and clicking the update option. The code to program the update button could be written into the OS that goes to the location on the web that would keep the most recent file. Basically automating the manual steps that a person using a browser is doing. The code to do it would not be very large nor complicated.
@@bryantwalley Sounds like the way in which you are speaking would be similar to updating a cell phone or tablet. It never hurts to put in a feature request and explain to Akai what you just said.
@@MatthewStratton Im good with the regular way. the comment was mainly just informational. my other video suggestion was the one I really hope you consider. I have kinda hit a wall there.
@Murada The bluetooth is for bluetooth MIDI keyboards. WiFi is for ableton link and Splice integration.