Akai Professional Fire FL Studio Performance Controller with Ultimate Support Modular Device Desktop Stand Package

Akai Professional Fire FL Studio Performance Controller

The new Akai Professional Fire represents the first of its kind, a dedicated hardware controller for the FL Studio Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platform. Created in close partnership with Image-Line, Fire is a high-performance tool designed to enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers.

Akai Professional Fire FL Studio Performance Controller Features:

• Plug-and-play integration with FL Studio.
• Quickly input patterns along the timeline in the step sequencer.
• 4 x 16 matrix of velocity-sensitive RGB pads.
• Record notes in Performance mode.
• Graphical OLED display.
• 4 banks of assignable Touch-Capacitive knobs.
• Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist windows.
• Use dedicated controls to quickly browse audio and project files.
• Dedicated Transport controls.
• USB bus powered.
• Includes FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition.

Playing with Fire
Featuring plug-and-play integration, within seconds you'll be creating patterns and building tracks using Fire's 4x16 matrix. Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist menus without the click of a mouse. The graphical OLED display makes for easy browsing and tactile control over the various files, menus and parameters within your FL Studio session. And the dedicated transport buttons give you full control of your music. When in Performance mode, Fire deftly blurs the lines between controller and instrument with its ability to play and record notes in time using the velocity-sensitive RGB pads. Up to four units can be connected to FL Studio at once, creating an 8x32 matrix for the ultimate Fire experience.

Compatible with both PC and MAC to coincide with the release of FL 20, the Akai Pro Fire is built for the FL Studio user who wants to stop clicking and start playing FL Studio like a powerful studio and stage instrument.

In Command
Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist menus and quickly browse audio and project files without clicking a mouse. The graphical OLED display makes browsing and controlling the various files, menus and parameters within your FL Studio session a breeze; plus, the dedicated transport buttons give you full control of FL Studio's standard playback, navigation and recording functions.

All In The Mix
Bringing a tactile, mouse-free mixing solution to the FL Studio environment, Fire includes 4 banks of 4 touch-capacitive knobs that enable the user to instantly see and adjust parameter values. This facilitates a more intuitive workflow, giving the ultimate control over channel, mixer and user-assignable parameters. From tweaking volume and pan within FL Studio's mixer to adjusting filter controls within the selected channel and recording automation, you'll spend less time clicking and more time executing.

FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition Included
Enter the groundbreaking, high-powered workflow heard all over the charts with the FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition software, included with Fire. FL Studio is a complete software music production environment, the culmination of more than 20 years of innovative development. The software features everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, edit, mix and master professional quality music. With access to FL Studio's piano roll editor and step sequencer, unlimited tracks, VST & DXi instrument support, full automation functionality, plus 18+ virtual instruments and over a dozen built-in effects and processors, FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition provides the ultimate platform to spark that initial idea, ignite your creativity and complete your masterpiece - all in an ultra-intuitive, inspiring environment engineered to keep you tuned in to what's important, your music.

Compatible with both PC and MAC to coincide with the release of FL 20, the Akai Pro Fire is built for the FL Studio user who wants to stop clicking and start playing FL Studio like a powerful studio and stage instrument.

Browse, Audition
Fire features a dedicated browser function to navigate, audition and load your audio samples, recall project files and open plugins. Simply select browser and use the Select rotary encoder to preview and load content and devices within FL Studio - The graphical OLED display makes for easy browsing and controlling the various files, menus and parameters within your session a breeze.

Step Sequence
Featuring plug-and-play integration, within seconds you'll be creating patterns and building tracks using Fire's 4 x 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pad matrix, designed for immediate interaction with FL Studio's celebrated step sequencer.

At the touch of a finger
Get hands-on with your production with everything you need to control FL Studio's channels and patterns. With direct hardware control over your session, you can easily mute and solo channels, expand the grid matrix, select new channels, navigate through patterns and much more without touching a mouse.

Note Mode
From searing synth leads to lush pads, Fire's Note mode provides the ultimate platform to add melody and harmony to your production. Simply push the Note button and Fire's RGB pads switch-up to a MIDI keyboard giving you four octaves of note data, perfect for playing all of your instruments hosted in FL Studio.

Drum Mode
Fire's pad matrix features an MPC-style 16-pad layout for seamless integration with FPC and SliceX. This is great for FL Studio producers who want a traditional beat-making experience or want to use their finger-drumming chops on the track.

Performance Mode
Whether you're a studio producer refining an arrangement or live performer looking to take your sessions to the stage, Fire's Performance mode provides the ideal platform to remix and reimagine your tracks. Simply select Performance mode and launch MIDI clips and audio directly from Fire's RGB pad matrix for a truly inspiring live production experience.

Transporting
Fire also provides immediate access to transport controls straight from the hardware. Record, Stop, Play, as well as a button to instantly switch between Pattern and Song mode are intuitively placed for mouse-free control of FL Studio. Plus, these all double up with secondary controls providing access to Loop Record, Countdown, Wait and Metronome.

All in the mix
Bringing a tactile, mouse-free mixing solution to the FL Studio environment, Fire includes 4 banks of 4 touch-capacitive knobs that enable the user to instantly see and adjust parameter values. Providing control over channel, mixer and user-assignable parameters, this enables a more intuitive and enjoyable workflow. From tweaking volume and pan within FL Studio's mixer to adjusting filter controls within the selected channel and recording automation, you'll spend less time clicking and more time executing.

Multi-device Mode
Speed is power. Up to four Fire devices can be connected at once, enabling unprecedented hardware control over the FL Studio mixing and production workflow. Expand channels or make more in the sequencer accessible by selecting Multi-Device Mode from the OLED display. Instantly expand the 4 x16 matrix of one Fire unit to an 8 x 32 workflow.

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Ultimate Support MDS-100 Modular Device Desktop Stand

The MDS-100 modular desktop stand from Ultimate Support has been designed to support the wide variety of hardware based performance and recording configurations musicians all over the world are creating. Whether you are using desktop synthesizers, adapting effects pedals to your hardware synths or looking for a way to elevate your control surfaces, the MDS-100 is the customizable solution you've been looking for. The adjustable clamping walls and divider allow you to firmly place more than one device on the surface- and you can expand to a two tier configuration using two MDS-100 units and our MDS-X expander. Forget about overpriced, proprietary solutions that limit your choices, and take control of your setup with the MDS series Modular Device Stands.

Center Dividing Wall
For additional flexibility the MDS-100 has a dividing wall, allowing devices to be placed side by side. Helping customize your studio setup.

Adjustable Walls
Adjustable side walls can retract and expand to fit a number of devices and lock them in place. These devices include tabletop synthesizers, drum machines, effects pedals, and more.

Expand to Two Tiers
Stack two MDS-100 units using the MDS-X Expander kit. This simple accessory securely attaches two units together, and helps minimize the footprint of your favorite hardware.

Ultimate Support MDS-100 Modular Device Desktop Stand Features:

• Modular Device Stand that can be expanded with additional MDS-100 unit and MDS-X Expander.
• Optional Center dividing wall for placing devices side by side.
• Adjustable outer walls.
• Constructed from extra durable glass polymer plastic combination.