Akai Force Forum: Everything relating to the Akai Force, the new 64 pad, clip-based standalone sampler/groovebox from Akai. While not an MPC, it shares many similar software features to the MPC X/MPC Live including the same underlying code-base.
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By Koekepan Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:37 am
The Kross is good, but old school in some ways. It has a control interface that harks back to some much earlier KORG workstations. If you can deal with that, you can really make it work.

It does have some internal limitations, such as where you can put delays and reverbs in its chain.

If you want a somewhat more sophisticated rompler, the Krome is nice as well. The Krome actually has pretty high quality sounds, in my opinion (if slightly dated) and will collaborate well with the Force in much the same way that the Kross would.

There are some usable options from other manufacturers. The Roland Juno is a decent option. Casio has a range of keyboard workstations and arrangers that can similarly act as sound modules.

Alternatively, just get a nice M-Audio keyboard for your immediate need, and then get a sound module like a Waldorf Blofeld or something along those lines.