Any MPC Renaissance Users Out There?

Hey, I'm new to the forums and the whole world of MPC. I recently just brought a MPC Renaissance. I figured, since I was diving into the whole MPC era, that I would get the latest model. Plus, I'm pretty much a software kind of guy. So, the Renaissance looked pretty sweet to me. Anyway, I was wondering as to how some of you guys' workflows were. Preferably, with the Renaissance. But, I'm still interested in seeing how some of you other guys with other MPC's work. For example, what is your best approach in creating drums? I'm used to individually sequencing MIDI for each instrument, separately in Logic. But, with the Renaissance, I know you are capable to add multiple layers and stuff. So, I was just interested in seeing different approaches toward drums, specifically. Like, would it be better if I put each instrument (i.e. kick drum, snare, hi hats, etc.) on each separate track itself within the Renaissance software? Or, is there a more efficient way to sequencing on the Renaissance that I am unaware of. Let me know you guys' thoughts on this.

You can keep all your drums on one track for a better workflow. If you was working on a break for example. Then when you got down what you like. Use explode track. Puts all the different pad hits on separate tracks for you.

bu-shi wrote:You can keep all your drums on one track for a better workflow. If you was working on a break for example. Then when you got down what you like. Use explode track. Puts all the different pad hits on separate tracks for you.

For productive sake, I know it be better to keep everything on one track. But, when it comes to mixing and mastering the drums, wouldn't it be better to have each instrument on a separate track? Just being curious. Because, I'm so accustomed to Logic's workflow, I'm used to sequencing the MIDI on each of the instruments separately. Then, when it came time to mix and/or master the instruments, it would have already be separated. You know?

Yeah, that's what he's saying. Get the best of both worlds. Sequence all your drums on one track and then use the 'explode' function which will give each pad its own track.

Also, you should mention if you would prefer to mix in the MPC software or would rather track out everything to bring into protools or another DAW to mix.

If you mix in the MPC, you can always use the 'pad mix' mode to be able to mix each pad differently even when they are on the same track.

phx_chronic wrote:Yeah, that's what he's saying. Get the best of both worlds. Sequence all your drums on one track and then use the 'explode' function which will give each pad its own track.

Also, you should mention if you would prefer to mix in the MPC software or would rather track out everything to bring into protools or another DAW to mix.

If you mix in the MPC, you can always use the 'pad mix' mode to be able to mix each pad differently even when they are on the same track.

Oh, ok. I get what you're saying, now. Thank you. I had to really think about it. And, yeah. I prefer to mix in Logic, rather the MPC software. I just would like to sequence and arrange everything in the MPC Software, instead.