AKAI has released its v1.7 update for the MPC Renaissance production studio, but are you ready to take advantage of all of the new changes and enhancements? If not, don't fear, studio expert Scottie Dugan is here to show you all you need to know to harness the full power of the latest v1.7 Update!
Helping both beginners and experienced users, Scottie provides detailed information about the Background Updates that have led up to the latest v1.7 Update, including Changes to the Browser, Plugin Scanner, and Hybrid 3, giving you a solid foothold on the current state of the AKAI MPC OS.
From there, Scottie takes you on a tour of the Mixer Section, an area you'll likely be spending a lot of time in when producing tracks. You'll see all of the Latest Enhancements made to the Mixer, including small changes and major overhauls, all designed to make your mixing workflow more efficient and intuitive.
Next up, Scottie reveals the Latest Changes in the GUI, showing you How to Streamline Processes by Hiding Unnecessary Elements, keeping you focused on Creating Music. You'll also get an inside look at How to Move Inserts Around with ease, and How to Explore New Samples Within a Sequence, as well as How to Effectively Export them once you're done with a track.
Hardware is a major part of the MPC experience, and the new v1.7 update supplies you with a number of new ways to Speed Up Editing and Programming. Scottie demonstrates these new Enhancements that make going between your Software and Hardware easy breezy.
Finally, you'll learn how the v1.7 update has made the Automation Process intuitive, as Scottie demonstrates How to Capture Automation on the Fly, How Various Parameters can be Manipulated in the Automation Process, and How a Single Button can now make Writing and Reading Automation easier than ever. Finally, Scottie shows you the new Edit Enhancements for Greater Control Over Your Audio.
The AKAI MPC is a true icon across the history and landscape of modern music, and with the new v1.7 Update, it's poised to continue its legacy of greatness. Whether you're just starting out with the MPC Renaissance or you want to get an in-depth look at all of the new features included in the latest v1.7 Update, Scottie Dugan is your guide... Watch "MPC Renaissance 1.7 Update Explained" today!
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1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I grew up taking classical piano lessons, so music has always been a part of my life. It started out as a daily chore and eventually evolved into a passion. Now I am very lucky to call it my profession.
2. What training have you had?
After thirteen years of private piano lessons I decided to pursue a formal degree. Two years in and I realized it wasn't for me. From that point on a began teaching myself and taking various online courses that offered subjects that excited me. I've gotten to learn and sit under individuals who are way better than I am.
3. When did you get into recording?
Ableton Live and the ability to make music with a computer were the two biggest reasons I didn't continue pursue a formal degree. I was in a band, we cut a DIY "garage album" and that started the obsession. The once obscured world of synths, hardware and software was now overwhealming as I transitioned away from a piano only mindset.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I have the great privilege to be working with Ableton as one of their Ableton Certified Trainers. Being a part of that community has been really amazing and life changing. I have yet to work with anyone rich and famous... but I have a feeling one day some of these crazy talented people will be. I get to work with students and artists who are chasing their musical dreams. I like the purity and passion that comes with that.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Well, I've always been told that I'm a good teacher but I hated talking to people I didn't know. It took a while to get over those introvert tendencies and fear of public speaking and now I can't get enough. Watching a student get that lightbulb breakthrough or seeing an ignition of passion after the transfer of knowledge creates such a sense of fulfillment for me. I can't not teach.
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