Is the Akai Force Worth It in 2023?

A semi-review / analysis / demonstration of the Akai Force in light of its many firmware updates and the release of the standalone Ableton Push 3. Subscribe for more electronic music! Subscribe to my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/gabemiller2 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro/background 01:05 What is the Akai Force 02:03 Sound engines 06:26 User interface 09:19 The biggest advantage over the Push 3 09:46 Value for money 11:45 Arranger view 14:34 Who should (or shouldn't) use the Force 17:32 The verdict Get my $5 sample pack: https://gumroad.com/l/gabeoneshots Get my MPC Keygroup pack: https://gabemiller.gumroad.com/l/keygroups Get my $3.50 MicroFreak patch pack: https://gum.co/GabeMicroFreak Edited by Coastland Creative: https://www.coastlandcreative.com Stickers! https://www.redbubble.com/people/GabeMillerMusic/ Get 7% off your first year of DistroKid: http://distrokid.com/vip/gabe My current favorite music production gear: MPC One: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--AKAMPCONE Circuit Tracks: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--NOVCIRCUITTRKS Circuit Rhythm: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--NOVCIRCUITRHYTHM Roland MC-101: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--ROLMC101 Arturia MicroFreak: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--ARAMICROFREAK ATH M40 headphones: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--AUTATHM40X Note that some of the above links are affiliate links, which give me a commission (at NO extra cost to you!) if you use them to buy something. Website: GabeMillerMusic.com Instagram: Instagram.com/GabeMillerMusic Soundcloud: Soundcloud.com/GabeMillerMusic1