Akai Force Forum: Everything relating to the Akai Force, the iconic 64 pad, clip-based standalone sampler/groovebox from Akai.
By pizzakatze Thu Jul 16, 2026 12:00 pm
https://github.com/marcelkar78-rgb/FORCEABLE/releases/tag/Akai_Force

Forceable turns your Akai Force .xpj projects into Ableton Live 12 .als sets — with samples, MIDI, instruments, and session structure intact. Built for musicians who want to keep working in Live, not rebuild everything from scratch.

What it does

Converts Force .xpj → Ableton Live .als
Copies and links all project samples into a clean Samples/ folder
Recreates MIDI clips (included mapped samples), scenes, and clip matrix layout
Exports arrangement / song view MIDI where present
Maps track colors, volume, pan, and mute
Supports old and new Force project formats (including legacy v7 projects)
One-click workflow: pick project → convert → open in Live

What it excels at
Drum racks — samples, multi-layer pads, and OSC → Simpler, Instrument Rack, or Wavetable
Keygroups — velocity layers and key zones → MultiSampler with correct root keys
Sample + OSC combos — maps Force oscillators to Ableton Wavetable (incl. one-shot behavior)
Musical accuracy — focus on sounding right and staying editable in Live
Smart instrument mapping — chooses the right Ableton device per pad type, not a one-size-fits-all export
Post-export checks — verifies keygroup tuning and common mapping issues
Standalone Windows app — no Python setup required; just double-click and convert

Best for
Force users moving projects into Ableton Live 12
Producers who want session + arrangement MIDI preserved
Beatmakers with complex drum racks (layers, OSC, one-shots)
Keyboard/synth workflows with keygroups and velocity splits

Requirements
Windows
Akai Force project: .xpj + _[ProjectData] folder
Ableton Live 12 (template included)

Windows may warn that Forceable.exe is “unknown” or “damaged” because it is unsigned and has no SmartScreen reputation yet — not because it is broken or malware. This is normal for small indie tools. Download only from the official source; if you trust it: More info → Run anyway.