In an interview with Akai, Young Guru can be seen using the Akai Professional MPC Renaissance Controller. He talks about how he can bring over his classic MPC 3000 sounds and beats via a USB key, and how the MPC Renaissance acts as an audio interface.
more"We run everything through Ableton and control it with the APC stuff Akai makes which is great. We also use bass guitar, a couple of drum machines, MPC for vocal samples, a synth and percussion at moment."
moreIn his photo "Just moved into my LA studio...the fun begins!", the Akai MPC Renaissance controller can be spotted. 1:06 into a YouTube video titled "Dirty South - Speed of Life - Making the Album" he can briefly be seen using it.
moreTo the left of his Rega P3 turntable, Steve Angello has a Akai MPC Renaissance Controller.
more“I’m using hardware. I don’t use software to make beats,” who listed the Akai MPC Renaissance, 2500 and 2000XL as some of the machines he uses. “I’ve been doing it like this for years. Regardless of what’s out there right now, Pro-Tools, Fruity Loops and stuff like that, I don’t do those programs. Something about the drum machine…I love tapping.” - See more at: http://hiphopwired.com/2013/10/25/pete-rock-doesnt-use-software-make-beats-respects-kanye-wests-direction-video/#sthash.jqPEjGoG.dpuf
moreThe Akai MPC Renaissance can be spotted being used by Clams Casino in an HP video.
more"I use the MPC like an instrument, play it live. It has to be like right there in the middle of everything. It's the epicenter to my music," says Q-Tip of *A Tribe Called Quest* at 00:10 in this video showcasing the Akai MPC Renaissance.
moreIn this video, Alchemist is seen in the studio where a MPC Renaissance can be spotted at 1:18.
moreI Feel young again back to the 90's when i first buyed my MPC 2000, here we go again today with my New MPC Renaissance.. so exited to rock it emoticon smile
moreIn this Documentary Premo is seen using a Akai Professional MPC Renaissance Controller around 1:05.
more"His current setup includes a lone Studiologic VMK-188 Plus Keyboard, one Neumann microphone and an MPC Renaissance production machine that the producer says is crucial to his craft."
moreAlexander Metzger aka Alex Butcher ( World of Intros, Vengeance Sound, Refx )
moreSweet Valley's Nathan Williams showcasing a new song from SV, Big Blue. Featured on their Dance 4 a Dollar EP.
moreIn this Instagram video clip, Noah "40" Shebib shows some of his studio gear, the fist being an Akai Professional MPC Renaissance Controller.
moreAt: 2:18 we can see London On Da Tracks Akai Professional MPC Renaissance Controller. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tfx_u2RwQM
moreIn this picture of Honorable in his studio, you can see the Renaissance in the background.
morei'm an mpc fiend!!!!!!!!
next level beat making
I am really impressed with the Renaissance. I'm not a native MPC user; so, being able to host everything with Pro Tools or Vienna Ensemble Pro is great. I never have to physically use the MPC if it's not desired. The functionality is extremely versatile!
Best sampler of all time. Wouldn't change again. Great!
Long time MPC user, from the Mpc 3000 to Mpc 2000 to the Mpc 2000xl and now the Mpc Renaissance. Why switch the process if it ain't broke.
From the day i received this, i've been in love with it. The fact that it's a controller, doesn't change how old school you can get with this. Packed with a ton of CLASSIC MPC drum sounds (MPC 2000xl, MPC 5000, Etc.), along with percussive files and FX's make this machine just so much more better. Not only can you use this in the comfort of your own home, but you can also take this with you to shows to wow the crowd. My Ren has seen multiple shows, and each time the crowd ate it up and the excitement of playing live MPC grew. This is what makes me "speak", what makes me get out my beats to the world, and i couldn't ask for anything better.
A tad complex, but the Renaissance is in like 80 per cent of today's music I'd say. I love this thing to pieces, but it is not for beginners. If you want the MPC sound, check out the AKAI MPC STUDIO and work your way up! <3
This is the Ferrari of MPC! :O F*cking love iiiitttt!!! <3 <3 <3
We have the Maschine but we'd love to see how the MPC stacks up
Its so chucked full of features, and the build quality is great - It FEELS like a MPC. Its nice not having to track my beats to get them in Ableton. But for me its just too big and i miss the ability to work without having it plugged into a computer. Its a lot of wires having to be plugged in for my taste.
If they had added offline-capability and cut away the whole Q-link section on the left, i would be keeping this all the way to the grave.
I waited years to get one of the Akai Products to make music! Always worked with software compared to hardware! I bought mine at Guitar Center and I also purchased 2 Yamaha footswitch to utilize the features with making beats efficiently. The recording through xlr cable to Mic is a nice feature as well as a rca input I link up with mixer from my laptop as well! 5 out of 5! And the Akai Mpkmini is nice to use with plugins. Possibly will upgrade the keyboard!
I use this for beats, but don't use it as much as i should since the software is really bad.
for the best sounding features this is a classic must have
I couldnt beleive it when I saw it.... Software that will work with my workstation.... So I had to get it!!!
This controller is great. I never had an older MPC but with the Renaissance I feel like I'm getting the best features from them all. The software has been updated dramatically and is still improving. I would make no sense economically to make another stand alone MPC.
USB hub, Sound card, Outputs and inputs, this thing has a little of everything, but not enough of it all. At some point ill get it just as a station next to a technic turntable. Sample station.
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