Product Information Standalone – no computer required 8x8 clip launch matrix with RGB LEDs 7" full color capacitive multitouch display Mic / instrument / line inputs, 4 outputs MIDI In / Out / Thru 4 configurable CV/Gate outputs Remix, mash-Up, DJ and produce with 6 Track types for complete audio / MIDI / CV sequencing and performance capability Performance Modes including 16-Pad Drums, Notes, Smart Scales, Chords & Progressions MPC Sample Editing Automatic BPM detection, real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting 8 touch-sensitive knobs with graphical OLED displays 4 powerful, fully-editable synth engines 16GB of on-board storage (over 10 gigs of sound content included) Full-Size SD card Slot & 2 USB 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers User-expandable 2.5" SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD) Remix Seamlessly Import stems, loops and one-shots into Force’s 8x8 clip matrix and set playback modes including loop and trigger settings to remix and reimagine your tracks on the fly. Mashup Import multiple stems, then tune and time-stretch your content for immense mash-up potential – all content syncs to your master BPM so you never miss a beat. DJ Seamlessly assign tracks to Force’s crossfader, load full tracks, stems or loops to Force’s 8x8 matrix - fuse with scene/clip payback for an unrestricted DJ experience. XYFX Add impressive flair to your sets by harnessing the power of Force’s multi-touch display and on-board XYFX. Apply filter, modulation and beat repeat effects in real time to individual tracks, select outputs or tracks. Ableton Link Connect Force to your wireless network and sync your project with any Ableton Link compatible application or hardware device, including our iconic MPC Series. Warp Never miss a beat, thanks to Force’s dual custom real-time time stretch algorithms and auto BPM detection for effortless syncing of all audio within your project to your master BPM. Cue Mix The perfect drop! Prep your mix with dedicated cue assign controls and a cue mixer for all audio assigned to outputs 3/4 or via the cue-blend control on the headphone out. At the heart of Force is an intuitive clip-centric workflow that forms the creative core of your performance. Combine multiple Modes with Plugin Tracks, MPC-Style Drum tracks, Audio tracks, Keygroup tracks, MIDI tracks and CV tracks to define clip types, then sculpt clips via step sequencing, drum pad performances and note data. Realtime sampling Using Force’s sampler, capture audio from combo inputs or resample from within the Force project. Add up to four real-time insert effects while recording and assign captured audio immediately to Tracks and Programs all a truly effortless live workflow environment. MPC Sample Editing Without doubt, Akai Professional’s MPC series cements the most advanced sample editing capability modern production demands. With Force, trim, crop, chop, process and manipulate samples with all the power our iconic MPC series provides. Seamlessly assign and layer samples and sequence via Force’s RGB pads or the touch display. The Perfect Groove When it comes to capturing your performance, Force instantly adapts to your needs with all critical tools modern DAWs provide. With an on-board step sequencer, MPC pad modes, legendary MPC Swing and a touch grid editor, capturing and honing your MIDI data for the perfect groove is just a touch away. Looper Resample your clips or capture audio from Force’s collection of inputs and discover the endless creative possibilities of looping. Backed by an intuitive Touch User interface and full audio routing capability Force’s Looping capability is perfect for studio-centric inspiration or adding something truly original to your performance. Specifications 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 (5) 270° knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment (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 (1) power adapter input