AKAI FIRE - 10 Tips, Tricks and Hidden Features,

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Today I show some more features of the new Akai Fire controller. Not all the controls are immediately apparent so hopefully this video uncovers a few of them and helps you take control of Fire like never before :)
1 - 0:20 Change brightness and contrast of pads
2 - 0:40 Visualiser display / Spectrogram / Peak Meter
3 - 1:15 dB Meter on Fire
4 - 1:25 Sending channels to mixer
5 - 1:48 Fast Selection user banks
6 - 2:00 Linking all 4 encoders at the same time
7 - 2:50 Changing multiple steps at the same time
8 - 3:25 Accent Mode
9 - 3:45 How to shift steps off the grid
10 - 4:30 Hidden modes, Slicex mode
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@inthemix 5 лет назад

@b3at2 5 лет назад

In The Mix everybody (other content creators) is gona copy you with the same information you just gave us lmaooooo

@inthemix 5 лет назад

Absolutely! But you know where you saw it first. It's a great compliment to see others already copying my Fire videos :)

@tylermiddaugh1515 5 лет назад

my fire isnt giving me the spectrum mode for some reason. or the lightshow at the end

@yunglockjaw3815 4 года назад

Hi my spectrum has randomly stopped displaying, how can i switch it back on

@bw9768 4 года назад

Is it possible to change the midi channel on the fire?

@uzaautumus 3 года назад

I just got the Akai Fire ...the lights are intimidating ...so I'm watching "In The Mix" videos over and over while drinking red wine ...I recommend watching 20 + times so it sinks in 😂🍷

@originalmoriz4027 3 года назад

TIP: Change the color scheme of your controller To edit the the colors of your controller navigate to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Image-Line\FL Studio 20\System\Hardware specific\Akai FL Studio Fire" and edit the file with the colors you want. Note1: Each color is written in hex mode. Use an hex color picker. Note2: PlayingNote is the color of the notes playing on Piano Roll. ; PlayingNoteUser is the color of the notes you're playing. i.e: C#5 turns pink while you're pressing it. Note3: The section [altcolors] is activated when you press Alt+Note Mode. Basically you can set another color scheme there. Enjoy.

@alchemistrpm82 4 года назад

Fantastic. Thought I had studied all of the abilities of the Fire controller, but I never fail to learn something new from this channel. Adjusting note properties across multiple channels is actually faster with the controller. Nice

@treehann 4 года назад

seeing you being the one to show off this device is what just convinced me to buy it. That and I love FL Studio and am glad to get something made FOR it. Thanks!

@Mayimbe_ 5 лет назад

WE NEED A MORE EXTENSIVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE FIRE! The included User Guide and Cheat Sheet is not extensive enough. In this video, there are a lot of things that would have not been so easy to figure out without watching the video. I'm assuming that there are even more functions and features that I am unaware of.

@inthemix 5 лет назад

Yes you're absolutely right. Have you seen my complete user guide video? It goes over most of the features :)

@Mayimbe_ 5 лет назад

I have. Watching both of your videos is how I basically learned how to use my Akai Fire. Keep up the great work.

@alchemistrpm82 4 года назад

This, for sure. Many publishers just don't do thorough manuals anymore, given the internet, and how inclined customers are to turn to RU-vid for tutorials. I miss having the complete how-to in the box.

@ecksluss 2 года назад

your videos on the fire have absolutely sold me on it!

@darrenhirst9900 6 месяцев назад

I know people say its faster with the mouse but its so easy for me to do extended patterns. I love using mine it was a Christmas present from my son. As usual the videos are always handy and I love them so thank you.

@RusiesKroket 5 лет назад

I love this thing! Good impulse buy :)

@akdm82 2 года назад

Wow! Great info. Thanks!

@TCISBEATHUB 5 лет назад

Using the fire controller since Tuesday and this video came at a perfect time 👌🏽

@Daveosbeatz 5 лет назад

TCIS BEAT HUB wifey got it for Christmas for me I’m watching also lol

@halfpastzen 4 года назад

Just wanted to drop a thank you! Liked and subscribed today because I find myself coming back to your content over any one else over and over again, damn near daily. I love the clear, precise instructions as well as genuine advice that is not just a marketing ploy to sell your SPECIFIC headphones or something. Just got my fire today and am starting my production journey officially tonight! Wish me luck, best wishes and much success!

@halfpastzen 4 года назад

Wish me luck.*

@inthemix 4 года назад

Thank you so much, honestly I do appreciate that because it's what I'm aiming to do. I wish you all the best with your music and production, thanks again!

@truebeatx3604 3 года назад

Appreciate the videos fam helped me out a lot .

@fullofskill9448 4 года назад

absolutely helpful. thank you !!!!

@NYCBoomBap4Life 5 лет назад

Your videos are awesome, man.

@ElectromagneDikk 2 года назад

I just picked up one of these on eBay for a great price, and I can't wait to get it. It's the life performance thing I'm really looking forward to I've been looping myself lately I ran all my instruments to physical mixer but now I'm running them to my interface then the mixer and then to my HX effects as a looper but now I'm going to incorporate I feel studio into that as well. It's going to be like death metal dubstep blues something or other....... Bro your videos are awesome thank you for taking the time. It's much appreciated..... You're like my go-to guy with these videos, props for knowing like everything about this damn program, I bought it cuz I knew it would take me years to master it, mission succesful

@tockybonner4500 Год назад

How has it been so far?

@devintillman5411 2 года назад

so awesome...thank you bro

@deejaykaaos7047 3 года назад

Toooooooooooooo awesome I love it we need more advance features. thanks a lot

@chadbartlett8577 5 лет назад

Just got my fire love it. But man do I got some learning keep the tips on the fire coming.

@Yaminity Год назад

Awesome thank you for the info

@inrichpods 3 года назад

This videos extra info got me to drive 2 hrs today to pick the Fire up. Enough keyboard and mouse for 15 years man. Well i do have other controllers but yes this is to great . Still learning over and over to get it down being at this old age of 105 yrs old ya know its hard for us ancient folk

@IAmElijahHotAzzbeatclap 5 лет назад

Thanks I love this controller!

@zianwang2897 5 лет назад

Visualizer function is really cool

@cdtbeatz2364 Год назад

Awesome Video Thanx for the Gems

@aikkiarash 3 года назад

Thankkk You Michael.

@roshadhakurera7952 5 лет назад

You are a great teacher for me

@ph911 4 года назад

Nice video!

@kennyhuffman3799 5 лет назад

Wow great Bro. Thumbs up!

@EternalColdMusic Год назад

thanks for the tutorial! I put one on pre order cause they're hard to find in Australia (no software version) and I'm very keen to put all this to practice!

@ORACLEBALL 5 лет назад

More reasons to love my Fire :o

@yourfactstory 2 года назад

Thanks!!

@saahil29 4 года назад

Thank you bro

@Quadr44t 2 года назад

2:30 Thank you! 🙏

@jeffsoucie2848 3 года назад

THIS VIDEO NEEDS MORE VIEWS

@TysotEmphatek 3 года назад

thank u:)

@turnupdot2108 4 года назад

Can’t wait for the akai Fire big brother to come out with more dedicated buttons instead of a bunch of shortcuts

@medusasound7396 5 лет назад

this thing is really useful

@inthemix 5 лет назад

Yeah it's pretty handy :)

@yotrakzproductions7324 5 лет назад

When i wanna sit in a coffee shop or at the pool or on a plane and just bang out some quick ideas...Fire is the shit. And in conjunction with my Akai MidiMix I'm completely portable. I can't stand being boxed in damn studio walls to make digital music, to me it's dated and uninspirational. These units are my notepads for expression and innovation. Excellent review.

@yotrakzproductions7324 5 лет назад

@Josiah You define you. If you created a way to make the best music by cracking eggs and sweeping the floor...would it be worth it if the entire world loved it? Go hard my friend or leave it alone!!!

@yotrakzproductions7324 5 лет назад

@Josiah Cool. And consider that some artists draw in color, others in graphite. Expression is limitless. 🙏 Be well.

@vincentpaula3184 3 года назад

I’m getting this!

@vincentpaula3184 3 года назад

This with some sliders would be it 🔥

@DoctorCa 4 года назад

new trick: if you press ALT+NOTE MODE you get a new color combination

@ongaku9598 4 года назад

Nice find, thanks!

@AsterisqBeats 4 года назад

woah I never would've known that thanks!

@jbenedict705 3 года назад

someone pls tell me how to activate that sleep mode lightshow at the end

@ethanz2512 3 года назад

@@jbenedict705 just leave the fire plugged in. It should do it out of the box, no program even needed I think

@sg4music728 5 лет назад

Never been so early!

@fratertater6130 5 лет назад

Hell yeah!!!

@JoshuaBmusic 2 года назад

Hello! I've been using my akai fire for a while now but I had a question. The volume knob: if I'm in FL studio, and I drag a sound into the kick channel, and I use the volume fader to reach -12dB is this the same as clicking the sound and adjusting the specific sound to hit at -12 on my master channel? Or will doing it like this make for bad leveling due to some sounds being louder at default?

@aye5kay Год назад

Nice breakdown. So, I have had the Akai Fire since it has been out, but I have not seen anyone explain pressing ALT+NOTE/SNAP while in note mode. A color shift between the keys happens. Best I can figure it is for color-blind individuals. The black keys that are normally orange turn a teal color while the C note keys that have the neon yellow turn orange. However, I notice no difference in functions. Also, have you seen any of the custom mods people built to get better functionality? There are some very savvy beatmakers that got their fires to be beasts.

@VicLeonTV 4 года назад

First off, another great video! Is there any way for Slicex to chop a 1 bar region I've created, into 8 equal pieces automatically?

@taylorvertrees6689 3 года назад

So I’m really incorporating the fire into my workflow and I’m trying to link the FPC ADSR parameters to the encoder knobs and it’ll work as far as linking them but once linked the fpc adsr knob will move by the encoders but it will not actually adjust the adsr parameters. If that makes sense. Do you know anything about this?

@SorryJayNari 5 лет назад

how do i skip the grid buttons to move 16 steps at a time instead of 4? i seen it done in a another tutorial but i cant figure it out

@WizardOfTheKremlin 2 года назад

cheers

@hivoltagebeats7290 5 лет назад

bro can u explain in detail how to use perform mode and what overview mode is?

@dvdny 5 лет назад

This thing is a little steeper, thanks for the info.

@chris5375 5 лет назад

Its the best Controller for this Money on the Market :-)

@andreacorrado 2 года назад

Hi Master of Fruity Loops :) Now, that Novation is finally going to release the FLKey Controller would you rather recommend to choose the Akai Fire or it's the better way to go directly for the Novation jewel? Thank you in advance for your reply. BR, Cory

@user-ll1xo2gf5q 3 года назад

I'm wondering, which controller do you use for FL studio? Which one do you recommend for the beginners?

@tommyaudio 5 лет назад

dude, u are awesome, thank you so much! do you know of any "return to zero" feature!? i like to change the entire pitch of a beat/song, then instantly return the pitch to normal. with a computer, (windows), we can hold down the "alt" key, while clicking on the knob (pitch) and it will return to it's default value. i can't seem to find out how to do that with the fire. i tried "link to controller" to a knob in the user bank. it moved the entire pitch. but when using the knob, it actually never goes back to the exact zero point. the ALT key on the fire doesn't do it. any ideas?! thank you for everything. your videos are my favorite! cheers :)

@PCG2022 Год назад

5:26 Is there a way to have the "light show" active whilst im still using my PC with FL closed? My Flkey 37 drops into this mode but the fire just looks dead at the side of me :(

@jairalvarez1133 3 года назад

I bought the FL Studio Signature version and I'm just gonna start with the materials like MIDI, Launchpad and Akai fire (this one shown in the video)

@crewgerbeatz4441 5 лет назад

hi I wanted to know how to make my browser activate directly when I use my akai fire?? read the sample directly as on your video ..

@patricketp8356 4 года назад

Hey. Do you plan to make a video about the fruity voltage controller?

@tricitytypebeat8622 2 года назад

Is there any way to increase the sensitivity of the pads? Not the velocity, just the sensitivity. I want to get this but I've heard it's easy to miss notes

@Meisolus 5 лет назад

Do the sliced samples of SliceX only map to the the bottom 16 pads or all 64?

@rd3d2ianwalker4 4 года назад

Is there a way to use the Drums Piano Roll step editing methodology reflected in the Fire? Thx

@andrewross124 5 лет назад

Can we chop on slicex with the fire. ? Note repeat and hot keys short cuts?

@newyorksalt 3 года назад

Say i have a chopped sample from a video, can i assign a single sample to a single button for each of the 64 pads? Looked everywhere but am having trouble that guidance. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)

@Dnyc3BDM 5 лет назад

bro can you please tell me where to find those Hiphop melodic samples plz

@wapeddell 5 лет назад

How to customize Gross Beat to use AkAI Fire 4x16 pads? I've been trying for several hours to use Multi-link controller to map it myself, however, it doesn't work. If any one knows how to accomplish this please assist. I need to assign both time slots to the pads as well as make a color scheme. The first pad defaults to the volume slot #31. I would like make a color scheme as well to know what time slot I'm using.

@countblainer 5 лет назад

Is there a way to edit pattern length from the controller?

@trevor4835 5 лет назад

Omni Mode is only showing a portion of all the sounds in my project, can't figure out how to increase its or focus its range on just a single group.

@treehann 4 года назад

now that my Fire has arrived, I was able to test many of these tricks and found them successful. Thatis, except the light show when FL studio is off. It doesn't happen for me :( but at least that's the least important one.

@LifeInSpacePodcast 3 года назад

Can i display the bar counter "Song Position" on Akai Fire?

@Goettel 5 лет назад

Timely, mine just got in.

@corywilliams458 3 года назад

Had the Fire for maybe a Year now!...still dont use it,but love learning new stuff about it...but this was Real informative!

@xekutiveoutkome 2 года назад

Any idea on how to make a hi hat sound tripled in the FPC with the turn of a knob ? or would there need to be a hi hat triplet wave file loaded into the FPC pad ?

@Tattooniac 5 лет назад

just purchased it

@DIRTBOYS 4 года назад

the spectrogram visuliaton has stopped on mine? the colours dont show , but the peaks do?? can u help

@yunglockjaw3815 4 года назад

How spectrum has randomly styled displaying. How can i switch it back on

@corywilliams458 5 лет назад

I took a day off work to play with this thing....4 blunts,a pizza & a nap!....still learning this,with FL 20...double the fun?!

@justmurda 5 лет назад

HEY , are gonna do an update with more tips and tricks ?

@sameeruddin 5 лет назад

It's a hastily released piece of hardware. I am presuming with firmware upgrades a lot of basic things will be packed in ...some thing as simple as a quantize command and clone channel.

@Ahmedelbasyouni101 5 лет назад

Great video! Can you please tell me if there is a quantize option in fire ? Thanks

@fioribeats 5 лет назад

T- gate It’s a controller for fl studio, so yes. It also defaults to a quantized grid because it’s a literal sequencer

@MrMallum 2 года назад

Is there any way to control Slicex Warp points or to control any loop editing of any sort with Fire 🔥?

@Betazeta 5 лет назад

Thanks for the great videos man, I got this fire right here and I'm thinking can I get playback of samples somehow when I scroll through the browser mode?

@inthemix 5 лет назад

Hi, easiest way so far it to right click the grid button when auditioning samples. There will be a way to auto audition all the samples soon :)

@Betazeta 5 лет назад

Thanks, I actually figured this out by accident :-D. I just have to say I am very satisfied with the Fire, gonna upgrade the software too soon, such a good deal for a hobbyist like me to get a controller and the signature edition for 346€ total if you put your birthday to the purchase date of your upgrade.

@technodrone313 4 года назад

i dig your videos man. i was skeptical of the boofey big hair and young face at first but your shit is useful.

@scottm893 4 года назад

Question just getting started and looking at the fire with fl studio it’s about 249.00 or I can pick up an akai apc40 mk1 for 235. What would you recommend?

@cerrbeats553 4 года назад

I have the fire and barely use it, i'd go with the mk1

@razv9209 5 лет назад

15th view! Mic you helped me a lot! Thanks 😊

@dmn2273 5 лет назад

Thanks Michael!! Very thorough and quick to the point. Do you know know any alternatives like this for Logic? This seems like heaven!

@inthemix 5 лет назад

Thank you, not sure about Logic alternatives. Maybe a launchpad? or this will have some sort of scripting released soon to make it compatible with other daws but the step sequencer is very unique to FL

@dmn2273 5 лет назад

Agreed the step sequencer is very unique to FL. I’m hoping that there’s a control surface that it’s functions are very specific for logic. Thank you for the response and keep up the good content!

@brianmi40 4 года назад

Just for beats mostly, but you could check out Spark LE. Has the row of 16 steps so you can sequence each drum. And has a melodic pitch mode. About $150 these days.

@hankhomaomes2830 5 лет назад

Hi, can fire be used for performance mode ? please make a vid quick or simply reply very confused....

@hardeeppandher7586 5 лет назад

please make a video on mixing fundamentals

@inthemix 5 лет назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-29BAPiVwip0.html

@buffalothemisanthrope2874 3 года назад

Mine dosnt go into light show mode.. Is there a way to enable it manually?

@no4096r 2 года назад

Cool. Has somebody tried to use akai fire with ableton live? do the pads control directly the loops? It is the function i'm looking after on 16 tracks, i don't need actaully other functions (I do that with other controlers).

@chilliberry 2 года назад

how do i get all the pads RED and WHITE from start up ?:D

@2sing 5 лет назад

I want one for my FL20!

@lilybyblue2378 5 лет назад

Your voice is awesome!

@EBMZEQUENZER 2 года назад

Hello ! Is it velocity sensitive ? Cheers

@olaftheblack9172 5 лет назад

Thanks for making these videos, I've learned loads from them. I wonder if you'd be interested in making a video on vocal comping? I've seen quick swipe comping in Logic, and a similar workflow in Studio One. It would be great to get some tips on doing this in FL Studio as there doesn't seem to be much out there on the topic. I've tried a little in the playlist just chopping up takes but it seems like a pretty clunky process and I imagine a pro like you would have a better workflow.........:)

@inthemix 5 лет назад

Thank you, yeah there are really fast ways to comp vocals in FL studio. I think I show it at the end of my recording video in the FL 20 playlist on my channel but I can definitely make another video about it :)

@olaftheblack9172 5 лет назад

Thanks Michael, I must have missed that bit, I'll go check it out.

@olaftheblack9172 5 лет назад

I've just been and checked it out, I remember it now, really good video. What I was thinking of was more along the lines of having 4 full takes of a vocal and selecting the best parts of each to comp together. You work with a good vocalist though so I guess it's less necessary for you ;).... Logic has a really nice "QuickSwipe" mode for comping like this and I was wondering if something similar was possible in FL Studio, or if there was a third party plugin for the purpose.

@inthemix 5 лет назад

@@olaftheblack9172 ah I see what you mean. Studio one has a Greta feature for it too. Trust me we take 20 takes on each phrase like everyone else!

@joezazasin7 3 года назад

I wish they'd make it a bit bigger and add octave and transpose/pitch wheel style options when playing tone's 🤜🤛

@davidlobitz3315 5 лет назад

Is this made in fl studio fire edition?

@kingcosmobeatstriceratops4499 4 года назад

How about a color tutorial 4 all color changing option features. Dats y i wont dis to have inspirational colors on my keys

@freeo6242 5 лет назад

Another hidden feature: Select ANY channel in DRUM Omni Channel Mode (DRUM, Press Select, rotate to Omni Channel), ALT+Step Button. I think this is nice :-)

@wul01 5 лет назад

How about an lemur emulation of this on the ipad?

5 лет назад

*1. How can i see the fx on each track on the master but without making it "Extra large"* 2. How can we modify shortcuts *3. How can i make Edison open at the size i want everytime, it keeps oppening at a small size even if i modify it*