Akai Professional has announced the new 3.0.1 firmware update for Force, its standalone live performance and music production device, that introduces a number new features and workflow refinements.
Building on Force’s already-impressive capabilities, the 3.0.1 update introduces a highly innovative Launch/Note mode – now users can simultaneously harness the creative power of Force’s Note mode while launching clips on a split, single pad layout. Also included in 3.0.1 is the inclusion of the Mother Ducker and Mother Ducker input effects plugins – recently added to the MPC platform in version 2.4, this pair of processors allows users to create side-chain effects effortlessly via inserts within Force’s mixer window.
3.0.1 also includes a number of workflow refinements including:
Updated recording preferences allowing users to use fixed length clip recoding
Improved auditioning of sample and loops within Force’s browser – now, files with embedded tempo information will audition in sync with Force’s master BPM
Drum program enhancements –users can mute or solo pads in a drum program using Force’s hardware control surface
Force can now load FLAC and OGG files
The AIR dynamics plugins Compressor, Channel Strip, Maximizer, Transient and Noise Gate now have metering to clearly indicate the input/output levels and the amount of gain reduction applied.
Force Highlights
Standalone – no computer required
8×8 clip launch matrix with RGB LEDs
7” color capacitive multitouch display
Mic/Instrument/Line inputs, 4 outputs
MIDI In/Out/Thru via 1/8” TRS inputs (5-pin DIN adapters included)
(4) configurable CV/Gate outputs to integrate your modular setup
(8) touch-sensitive knobs with graphical OLED displays
Time stretch/pitch shift in real time
Comprehensive set of AIR effects and Hype, TubeSynth, Bassline and Electric synth engines
Ability to record 8 stereo tracks
16GB of on-board storage (over 10GB of sound content included)
2GB of RAM
Full-Size SD card slot
User-expandable 2.5” SATA drive connector (SATA or HDD)
Pricing and Availability
3.0.1 will be available as a free update early February 2019, with Force being priced at $1499.00 and becoming available internationally in February 2019. For more information, visit akaipro.com
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