Robot Koch Beats in the Details

Whether positioning a clap and snare hit just slightly off time, or using a ripped up piece of paper for percussion, it's the little things that give Robot Koch's beats such a deep, unique signature. Koch demonstrates the many individual tweaks in Live that make up his unique grooves.

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MPC Renaissance Controller

Fusing Akai Professional’s legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your computer, MPC Renaissance is an unrivaled instrument for music production. The new flagship is a fully integrated hardware/software system: MPC Renaissance allows you to create using classic hardware controls and an integrated pop-up display, while it’s exclusive MPC Software empowers you with unprecedented, expandable production capabilities on your Mac or PC.



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

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Warning - Problems with new 2011 Macbook Pros

There are some issues with the new Macbook Pros released in February 2011. The new Macs boot into 64-bit by default and this is causing issues with Scratch Live. TTM-57s users need to press and hold the "3" and "2" keys on start-up to boot into 32-bit mode and not the default 64-bit mode. Also do NOT unplug the USB cord from any Scratch Live device until you close down the program. If you unplug the USB cord while Scratch Live is still open and running, you will get a kernel panic crash and must force reboot (which is not good).

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Max for Live: Alexkid Instant Haus

Producer Alexkid is a master of house music. He's put that knowledge into his 'Instant Haus' Max for Live device, which instantly generates drum patterns to craft into your own house track. Get the device for free here: http://www.ableton.com/instant-haus

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Akai Professional MPD26 Winter NAMM 2010 Demo

The new MPD26 pad controller meshes USB controller capability with the feel and performance of an MPC unit. You get a bank of 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads plus assignable Q-Link faders and knobs. You can actually access four sounds from each MPC pad, for a total of 64 sounds at your fingertips at a time. Dedicated transport controls make it easy and effective to work with your DAW. The MPD26 comes equipped with many built-in features from the MPC, so it works as both a control surface and as a groove production workstation. 

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