Just want to summarize what I know having used both the force and MPC.
First the MPC:
When in controller mode connected to a computer you (can) get:
- A copy of the mpc software running as a VST
- A sound card made up of the MPCs audio ports
- Drives for SD and HD (if installed or model makes sense)
- A USB hub for anything connected to USB ports
The VST is multi-channel, so if you have multiple tracks with different kits, plugins, etc you can route them out to different daw tracks.
The audio card inside the MPC and anything connected through USB will just become regular audio interfaces on your computer to use however you choose to.
So, depending on what you want to multi-track, either plugins or mpc tracks or external audio, you can do it but there may be some hoops to jump through.
The Force has a controller mode but no desktop software so you don't have any way to work with your projects in an integrated way with a computer.
This is where ALS import/export comes in for moving back and forth, but it can be kinda clunky especially since I have external hardware. It isn't that much easier with the MPC when you have external hardware. My current setup is to use the daw to record audio through my zoom mixer and I can use the the force to remote control bitwig for mixing and track recording.