You can also assign FORCE parameters to 3rd party MIDI controllers.įorce 3.1 is available now as a free update for Force users. Force 3.1 also expands MIDI integration with the ability to load and export MIDI files to and from FORCE. The Recording, Playback and Editing of automation follows the same workflow on buses as with other tracks. The update is rounded off by portamento for gliding notes and percussion, pitch envelopes for samples, Sample Tail for smoothing out those dreaded pops at the start and end of samples, and as many as 10 new drum pad effects (such as Ringmod, Bitcrush, Tubedrive, and Lowpass).įorce 3.1 also adds new functionality to Buses (Submixes/Returns/Masters). The USB audio functionality is also a great addition with up to 32 audio tracks that can be recorded and routed between the Force and connected gear. You can deal with longer audio tracks, perform DJ sets, create larger sample instruments / keygroup programs, and benefit from faster loading times. Meanwhile, disk streaming from external storage unlocks additional room for recording and processing. Add built-in volume, pan, delay, EQ and you can probably come up with rather competent vox! That’s already potent creative fodder, but there’s more – Vocal Tuner does pitch correction on the device itself, AIR Doubler fills out vocal tracks with faux double-tracking, and AIR Harmonizer generates 4-part harmonies from a single vocal. The 7 insert effects include Stutter, Half Speed, Granulator, Diffuser Delay, Stereo Delay, Diode Clipper, and AIR Limiter. Select the Sync tab from the left side of the.
Choose the MIDI tab and activate the MPK2 series controller in the Active Midi Inputs box as shown in the image below. These are familiar synthesizer and keyboard instruments with optional Flavor effects processing to introduce distortion, noise, flutter, and other ‘character’ effects. MAC: Select MPC Essentials > Preferences or use the key command shortcut - Command + comma PC: Select Edit > Preferences or use the key command shortcut - Control + comma 3. Coming to 3.1 are 3 new instruments – AIR Solina, AIR Mellotron, and WayOutWare Odyssey.