It sports 64 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit pads neatly organized in four banks. In a nutshell, the core features of this FL Studio controller are the midi controller, the brightly lit OLED display, and the software that backs this beauty up. AKAI Fire Specs:Īkai’s Fire comes supplied with a plethora of premium quality features, which is just one of the reasons why it’s the go-to controller of many professionals. AKAI has been in the market for a long, and know-how to create super user-friendly and great quality DJ and studio gear. It boasts a rugged, durable construction that has got both the looks and the feel of quality about it.Ībleton Live controllers have overtaken the market of DAW performance controllers.

Overall, AKAI’s Fire is one of the most wonderfully designed FL controllers out there. A slight tumble might make it fall face-down, in which case the pads and most settings will be perfectly fine, but you might end up having to replace one or two knobs. The only thing that we didn’t like about its design is that the rotary knobs are a bit too big and overly exposed. Even still, despite the dozens of bright flashing buttons and keys, it’s a relatively simple controller.ĭurability-wise, it’s made of rugged materials, and it will definitely be able to serve you for quite some time, given proper maintenance, of course. The black finish makes the RGB pads look even greater, and it would be a huge understatement to say that the red lines give it an exquisite, elegant touch. Plus, it will fit in any DJ backpack if you are often on the road.įor all its worth, it does look marvelous. In a nutshell, it’s roughly the same size as an average PC keyboard, so it should fit nicely into your desk’s main drawer. Fire’s dimensions measure 0.91 inches by 6.52 inches by 12.44 inches. It’s not huge per se, but it’s definitely bigger than Reloop’s AMS Mixtour, and Denon’s DJ MC6000 MK2. Check price on Amazon First look & DesignĪKAI’s Fire is, even at first glance, a big controller.

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