[quote]MPC RENAISSANCE HARDWARE
Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
Vintage Mode changes output sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 and more
16 backlit genuine MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen
Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and MPC transport controls
MPC SOFTWARE for Mac or PC with 64-track sequencing capability
Two XLR-1/4” combo inputs and dedicated turntable input
Four-channel US B 2.0 audio interface and two-port US B 2.0 hub built in
Up to eight pad banks―more than any other MPC ever
Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
Stereo 1/4” out, stereo assignable mix 1/4” out & S/PDIF I/O
MPC SOFTWARE
64-track sequencing capability
Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in
Runs standalone and as VST, AU or RTAS plug-in
Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
Mac and PC-compatible[/quote]
ill stick with my Maschine and they should’ve at least made it look like the computer was plugged in during the video looked like a macbook just sitting next to the MPC lol
people are always stuck in this “it was the first so its the best” mind set… which just doesnt apply. times change and things improve, midi controllers r the future in my eyes (i think most would agree) and although it might be some peoples personal preferences not to use them that doesnt mean theyre not better and easier to use.
I really don’t think you know what you are talking about mate. That video shows the whole “controllerism” concept years before the hipsters even knew what midi was.
MIDI controllers aren’t everything and I do like the concept of software/hardware integration that can also be used standalone or with audio hardware on board.
If I was an MPC user I would be all over this but it just doesn’t mean much to me or anyone who has never really used one.
i didnt watch your video tbh. the comp im on takes FOREVER to load videos. so im not sure if what i said even applys but i assumed u were saying something along the lines of MPCs > midi controllers like maschine.
Remember, these are instruments in the same way a turntable is. All you need is power and cones (and a modicom of skill) to use it, rather than having to find enough sockets and wire up a computer and have the correct drivers and the correct mappings and the correct version of your projects…
(That, and being a burned Kore user I won’t be investing in NI anymore)
controllerism has never been only about shooting samples (or hotcues) or just having a routine. I think everybody knows live sampling has been around for quite some time.
I’m a little confused so far it hasn’t been made totally clear, can this be used stand alone with no computer? If it is cool but I also think that’s going to drive up the price and also hurt them by trying to appeal to both markets (Maschine and MPC) Maschine’s size/price/workflow is awesome and it keeps getting better with age. MPC obviously has history and familiarity with people who have stuck with it. I feel the Renaissance is going to end up being very pricey by trying to be both a stand alone unit with everything built in and by being a software unit as well. Also the unit’s pretty big, if it was between taking that or a Maschine on the road i’d pick the Maschine. I think MPC users will have preferred it to be kept in the box while Maschine users will be comfortable with the price and workflow of Maschine and won’t consider another hard/soft solution.
Just my thoughts, I just think the product contradicts itself in someways. Wonder if we’ll see a rebuttal from NI in the form of Maschine 2 or new 2.0 controller.
