Akai MPC Renaissance

Akai Pro rang in the new year by introducing one of their newest products called the MPC Renaissance. I got the alert on this product by email, then clicked the image sent to take me to their website, only to be disappointed by a lackluster video that was reminiscent of a mainstream rap video. I didn't know who these "producers" were and it had no mention of how this product works or it's capabilities (which is why I chose to NOT post the video here). Personally, I would have liked to see someone who's notable for using the precursors to this, like Pete Rock, Jeremy Ellis or DJ Mitsu.

Enough of my ranting. They don't give a whole lot of info, but it does say (after READING) that you are able to switch to vintage modes accessing sounds from the MPC 3000 and MPC 60. Just check out the product details below and visit their site. They will also be present at NAMM 2012 featuring this product and conducting demos.

Akai Pro MPC

Pioneer DJM-2000 Mixer

No, this is not a control panel ripped from a fighter jet. This is what I would think is Pioneer's answer to the Rane 68. This nifty mixer is loaded with many audio effects, tweaks and even sports a MIDI output. With the Pro DJ Link you can plug in up to four Pioneer CDJ's (the mixer is compatible with other CD players) AND two laptops ALL AT THE SAME TIME.



Features:

* Industry-first 5.8" full color multi-touch display

* Internal USB audio interface

* Pro DJ link that connects up to four CDJ-2000/900s

* Manipulate frequencies and alter sounds with EVOLVED BEAT EFFECTS

* INST FX (Instant Instrument Effect) allows effects to be applied intuitively
with a turn of the knob

* MIDI: Assign various DJM-2000 buttons to trigger other devices

* DOWNLOAD THE DJM-2000 PRODUCT SHEET

For more info and other products visit: PioneerDJusa.com