GabeMillerMusic dives into the Akai Force’s latest 3.5 update, giving us his no-nonsense take on the new tempo automation feature. With his signature laid-back style, Gabe lays out the quirks and perks, ensuring even the quirkiest features in your synth toolbox get their moment. Buckle up for some street-savvy beats and a hefty dose of humor.

22. May 2025
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GabeMillerMusic Tackles the Akai Force Update: Tempo Automation Woes
Intro Beat - Automation Hits the Road
Ayo, GabeMillerMusic just dropped a bomb on the beat scene with his latest exploration of the Akai Force 3.5 update. Kicking things off, he admits there’s something janky about the new tempo automation feature. But hey, you’re here for the real deal, peeling back the layers and seeing what this update has under the hood – no sponsorship filters here. Gabe, in his chill Californian vibe, takes us on a ride through tempo tweaks and scene switches, making sure we know exactly what’s gonna slap and what’s gonna flop.

"one of the features I didn't cover is tempo automation. And I'm gonna be blunt, that feature is kinda janky."
Tempo Rows and Transitional Flows

"Hopefully you saw that this BPM here just immediately jumped up to 124."
Imagine cruising through Los Angeles traffic, shifting gears without a hitch—Gabe’s showing us how to navigate these tempo lanes like a pro. He’s got three scenes dialed in, each cruising at its own BPM – a classic west coast vibe. Dive into these tempo-laden rows, and watch him toggle settings like you’re flipping stations on a broken subwoofer, just to prove the power of an automated groove. Each row is a DJ’s dream: transitions are anything but smooth, jumping from 88 to 124 BPM in a heartbeat. Gabe’s not just winging it; he’s built an arrangement that plugs that wild tempo straight into your soul, ready to blast those speakers.
List View for the Win
With the finesse of a beat chef, Gabe takes us through the list view like he’s crafting a mixtape. Insert those tempo events, watch them slide in like smooth jazz at a late-night joint. It’s not all roses, though – Gabe quickly discovers the automation’s locked tighter than a vault. Yet, when you see him navigating those gridlines, it’s clear part of the hustle is the appreciation of every incremental change. Herein lies the tip of the day: patience isn’t just a virtue, it’s the heartbeat of this tempo shakedown. He slices and dices those tempos with the precision of a sushi master, proving once more that artistry in automation demands dedication.

"So now we've got our tempo events and I can start to tinker with these tempos."
Live Set Drama and Final Grooves

"it does mean that I had some very frustrating troubleshooting sessions trying to figure out why the hell my tempo automation was kicking in when I was launching other rows."
Gabe wraps it with the real talk – this tempo tech isn’t live set material. He’s upfront about the limitations, defining this feature as more ‘studio bling’ than ‘stage beast’. Transitioning your set flawlessly live? Ain’t happening with this baked-in automation, friends. Yet, for all its quirks, he sees potential in keeping separate tempos on different rows; it’s like having pockets of rhythm at your fingertips, though handle the mother ducker with care. Gabe closes with a shout-out to his other works – if you dig the vibe, there’s more where this came from. He’s got you covered for native instruments, MPC reviews, and more beat explorations on deck.
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