Akai Professional Force Standalone Music Production + DJ Performance System
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About this product
The Akai Professional Force is a standalone tabletop music production and DJ performance system. It features 64 velocity-sensitive pads, a 10GB sound library, built-in effects, and software included. With digital operation and multiple I/O options including XLR, 1/4" TRS, MIDI, and USB, it serves as a powerful sampler and sequencer. Priced at $1,299.00, it is designed for hands-on beat production and live performance without the need for a computer.
Our take
The Akai Force is a beast for standalone production. Having 64 pads gives incredible flexibility for finger drumming and sequencing. The built-in effects are solid, and the 10GB sound library gets you started right away. However, it's a tabletop unit with no battery, so you're tethered to power. The price is steep at $1,299, but if you want a computer-free workflow, it delivers. I wish it had more outputs for routing, but the I/O is decent with XLR and MIDI. Overall, a serious tool for producers who want to leave the laptop behind.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 64 velocity-sensitive pads
- 10GB built-in sound library
- Built-in effects and software included
- Standalone operation, no computer needed
- Multiple I/O including XLR and MIDI
Cons
- Tabletop design, not portable for mobile DJs
- High price at $1,299
- No battery, requires AC power
Specifications
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Unit Type Unit
- Color Black
- Input/Output Ports 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS/TS In, 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS/TS Out, Headphone TRS 1/4" Out, MIDI I/O, USB In, USB Out, XLR In, XLR Out
- Analog/Digital Digital
- UPC 694318023372
Show all 14 specifications
- MPN
- FORCEXUS
- Number of Pads
- 64
- Features
- Built-in Effects, Pad Triggers, Software Included
- Number of Sounds
- 10GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Brand
- Akai
- Type
- Sampler & Sequencer
- Model
- FORCE
