Standalone Sampler AKAI Force

Standalone Sampler/Sequencer with 8×8 Pad Matrix, 4 Synth Engines, 2 Audio Inputs, Stereo Outputs, CV/Gate, MIDI I/O, and Ableton Link Compatibility

Next-generation Music Production System

You may decide to ditch your laptop for good after you get your hands on the Akai Professional Force standalone sampler and sequencer. But combined with Ableton Live on your computer, Force becomes one of the most powerful music production systems available. On its own, you have command over powerful sampling capabilities (with real-time time stretching and pitch shifting), looping, four built-in synth engines, clip launching, step sequencing, and even DJ functionality. And Force is also ready to integrate with your favorite hardware, with CV/Gate and MIDI connectivity. Complete with over 10GB of sounds and the ability to import your own samples via USB, SD card, or even a SATA drive, the Akai Professional Force is one of the most comprehensive standalone music production systems ever created.

Akai Professional Force Standalone Sampler/Sequencer Features:

• Standalone sampler/sequencer with Ableton Link compatibility
• 7″ multi-touch display for launching clips, manipulating effects, and navigating projects
• 8 x 8 velocity-sensitive pad matrix for playing instruments, launching clips, and more
• Cue mixing and DJing capabilities offer big performance potential
• 360-degree rotary encoders feature OLED feedback
• Integrate with other hardware and modular synthesizers with CV/Gate and MIDI I/O
• Comprehensive sampling capabilities with real-time time stretching and pitch shifting
• 4 built-in synth engines created by AIR Music Technology
• Onboard arpeggiator
• Note modes give access to intelligent chord, progression, and scale options
• Keygroup Tracks allow you to load multi-sampled instruments or create your own from your hardware synths
• Built-in looper
• Over 10GB of sounds included
• Record your own samples directly, or load them via USB, SD card, or SATA drive
• Deep mixing capabilities, including internal aux sends, master bus processing, and more

Tech Specs

• Type:Performance Pad and Standalone Sampler/Sequencer
• Internal Sound Engine:4 x Synth Engines
• Screen:6.9″ Full-color LED Touch Display
• Pads:64 x Velocity-sensitive, Pressure-sensitive RGB Pads
• Sounds:10GB Force Sounds; 248 Kits, 2500+ Loops, 500+ Patterns, 16 Demo Projects
• Sequencer:Audio/MIDI/CV Sequencing
• Looper:Force Looper; Import Stems, Loops and One-shots
• Sampling:Capture Audio, Resampling, MPC Sample Editing
• Analog Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/line/instrument)
• Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4″ TRS (master out), 2 x 1/4″ TRS
• Headphones:1 x 1/4″
• MIDI I/O:3 x 1/8″ (In/Out/Thru)
• Other I/O:4 x CV/Gate out, 1 x Ethernet (link)
• USB:2 x Type A, 1 x Type B
• Storage:16GB On-board Storage, SD Card Slot, 2.5″ SATA connector (user expansion SSD/HDD)
• Compatibility:Ableton Link
• Power Source:19V DC 3.4A power supply (included)
• Height:2.85″
• Width:13.8″
• Depth:15.3″
• Weight:8.53 lbs.