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Introducing the Akai Professional Fire
The new Akai Professional Fire represents the first of its kind - a dedicated hardware controller developed in conjunction with Image-Line for the FL Studio DAW platform. Fire is a high-performance tool designed to enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers. Fusing a sleek, low-profile and ultra-portable footprint with plug & play integration with FL Studio, a workflow-centric specification, a 4 x 16 pad matrix with radiant RGB backlighting, a graphical OLED display, assignable controls and dedicated transport controls, Akai Professional’s Fire guarantees to enhance the FL Studio experience providing users with a custom-engineered control source, perfect for studio and live performance scenarios alike. Switch up your workflow and get hands-on with the immersive performance capability of Fire – your production demands it.
Ignite Your Creative Flow
Featuring seamless plug-and-play integration, within seconds you’ll be creating patterns and building tracks using Fire’s 4x16 velocity-sensitive RGB pad matrix. Quickly input patterns on the step sequencer or switch up to performance mode playing / recording notes and launching your patterns using the velocity-sensitive RGB pads for maximum expressive capability.
Total Command of Your Production
Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist menus and quickly browse audio and project files without the click of 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 facilities.
It’s All In The Mix
Nothing beats hands-on, tactile control when it comes to mixing. Fire includes 4 banks of 4 touch-capacitive knobs for ultimate control over channel, mixer and user assignable parameters within FL Studio. From tweaking volume and pan within FL Studio’s Mixer to adjusting filter controls within the selected Channel, all the core hardware controls you demand are thoughtfully included.
mcraftkinggamer
Reviewed in Germany on February 13, 2025
Top Gerät und leichte Einrichtung! Funktioniert super mit FL studio und ist in ein paar sekunden Eingerichtet! hab es jetzt schon über 2Jahre und es funktioniert nach wie vor!
BURAK Ç.
Reviewed in Turkey on February 11, 2024
Pads velocity is not enough perform. Browse function couldn't to use for new versions. But, when you register this product you can get to FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition.
IrishBlend77
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
Proper working condition and packaging. Bought for my adult Son who's producing music; beginner stages. He's really enjoying it. It's easy to use for someone who already knows some basic's, but I do believe there are some instructions online as well.
Lilly Meadows
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
This thing does a good bit more than just act as a replacement for the step sequencer, despite appearances. You can not only program drums on here, but also play notes and chords and browse your track. I could see this heavily speeding up workflow for someone who takes the time to learn it, or for a newbie who starts out using it.
Kira's Mom
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
"Santa" brought this for my 12 year old son and he was so excited! He was able to get everything set-up on his computer and by Christmas Day afternoon, was mixing beats. He was able to set-up the software and figure out how to use it without any help from anyone else so I assume that it's very user friendly.
Steve Webb
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
If you are a fan of FL Studio, the Akai Fire is a great tool to have under your fingers. The physical surface look draws you in, but that's the tip of the iceberg.It's a step editor with track controls, keys with chord lock ins, drum pad, slicex-er?, and a 4x16 performance pad that can shift around the playlist. The pads also light up in accordance with what's in FLS, depending on which setting you're on. More stuff in there, still learning. It seems to be the only controller that can change FLS tempo with a tap. Cool trick. Four banks for the four digital knobs including two user banks. There's a cheat sheet that has tips and tricks that are very handy. "In The Mix" is a great Youtube channel with a ton of stuff in it you can learn about with this tool. The "Shift" and "Alt" keys do magical things. And, it just works... don't forget to plug it in... ok now it works.It is NOT the end-all be-all FLS controller. Depending on your personal style and taste, you may want to add a slider/knob surface, drum pads for more velocity control, mini-keys or maybe even full sized keys for more VST control, and maybe a simple performance pad controller. But... we just jumped from $120 to about $600... Starting to make sense? Better get a keyboard and mouse while we're at it.I have a lot of hardware in hand that has taken a lot of my time doing research, working with settings, midi junk, resetting things. It's pro-gear to be sure, and does amazing things when I get everything in place. But, when I'm tired of wrestling with all of that and putting things where they should probably go, I grab this thing, "fire" up FLS, and just jam. It's like having a notepad to write all my ideas down fast. I can always go back and fix up things in post if I need to, but holding that initial idea always feels crucial. This helps that.Tried this with a couple other DAWs. Don't. This is a VERY niche tool. It can work, but don't use a screwdriver to hammer in nails. Also, don't use an Akai Fire to hammer in nails.Is this pro gear? Kinda... I wouldn't use this in a performance setting. You can lose a lot of nuance that only comes from top-notch tools. However, with this controller and a laptop it's a quick and easy way to get your fingers into FLS from anywhere and is a great addition to a home studio DAW. It's cheaper than a touch screen, and it only took a decade to make, lol. Good enough... good stuff.
Anshu (Priyank Chaubey)
Reviewed in India on July 13, 2021
Amazing controller..100% perfect for fl studio..
DAVVE
Reviewed in Mexico on June 12, 2021
Lo mejor:1- Sirve como Midi2- Sirve como Pad MPC3- Excelente iluminación (Premium diría)4- Estimula demasiado tu creatividadLo bueno:1- Realmente tiene muchas funciones que se deben aprender2- Conectas y listo, nada de mapeos (a menos que uses fuera de los parámetros)3- Vale cada centavo invertido4- Materiales de calidad5- Puedes usar los botones de MEDIA para seguir con el proyecto incluso en otra ventana (ahorras usar el teclado)Lo malo:1- No luce si te sales del FL Studio, debería tener modo de reposo o algo configurable2- Siento que vendría mejor si fuera Wireless (tomando en cuenta que hay latencia de 6ms aun en cable y sea cual sea tu equipo)3- Botones mas suaves, aclaro... NO PADS, me refiero a los botones
Sam
Reviewed in Australia on March 25, 2021
I bought this to use on ableton and it works great using a script I paid for. Also managed to get it to work with other DAW, again via scripts but nothing as good as using it on ableton or on what it's designed for "fl studio". Except I don't use fl studio and I won't make the switch just for this controller.Akai just needs to release some software to help support reprogramming and this would be a great controller to use alongside other controllers on any DAW.
uhh, k-lum?
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
Tbh, you don't need this, but it's so cool lol. You can do most of the things you see here on screen with your normal keyboard but it's great if you want to be a little more hands on and like the cool display. There are YouTube videos that show other things you can do with it and seeing everything you created get lit up makes you feel like you're engineering and performing even if you're in a tiny bedroom like I am. Make sure you have FL Studio 20 and a little space, great buy
Dan M.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
I really like this controller quite a bit. I’m in such the habit of using my mouse instead that I forget to use it though. Takes a little getting used to the different modes but as far as a step sequencer it’s easy to use and works great. I only have the one but apparently you can use up to four at one time, which is going to be where this really becomes useful in my opinion. Overall it makes using the sequencer in FL Studio much easier than clicking with a mouse, and faster which is what I like. Been using for about a month now almost daily and it’s clearly a quality product, which is what I have come to expect from anything made by Akai going all the way back to the reel to reel recorder I got in the late 70’s. Happy with this and recommend if you use FL Studio.
Dennis
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
If you have any issues getting started, I highly recommend "In The Mix's" youtube videos on this thing, he's excellent at explaining it.At first glance, this just looks like and extension of the sequencer in FL Studio, and while it does handle that function amazingly, there are so many more things it does. Notably, you can turn it into a 3+ octave keyboard that can be customized to any scale you want. The different key arrangement takes some time to get used to, but actually end up becoming intuitive and you can progress within chords effortlessly. I do wish the buttons were a little more tactile, but for this price they do they job very well.I do still find myself switching between mouse, keyboard, and the fire, but the fire has taken over quite a few main commands, especially velocity, panning, and tuning of any note. That's probably the strong suit of the Fire, the seamless link with the sequencer commands, and the weighted feel of the knobs as you change settings. Even though there's only 4 knobs, they can do 16 different things with only a couple clicks, 8 of those fully customizable.If you don't already have a MIDI controller/keyboard for your FL Studio setup, don't hesitate to get this - it will open up your production immensely. If you do already have MIDI controllers and synths, this is still something to consider if you are well-versed in FL Studio. The way it integrates the program into a tactile controller will augment everything you do and can significantly speed up your workflow - letting you get farther in your work faster.
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