Roger Linn's innovative ideas and design have been updated based on receiving input from dozens of working producers who seek the essence of the MPC combined with more flexibility in it's use. In essence, this latest innovation from Akai combines the familiar workflow layout, features and sonic characteristics of classic MPCs with modern features that aim to please both dedicated fans and new users of the MPC.
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This new union between Akai's legendary hardware design and the flexibility of a computer and software gives producers a whole new set of options in the process of music-making while maintaining the good old features of the MPC legacy. The ability to seamlessly create a workflow between an MPC and desktop computer has been highly anticipated for awhile, now with the Renaissance that vision has finally become a reality.
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This is the world's first MPC designed for integration with a Mac or PC desktop computer, one of the main design features which separates this one from the classics. In 2012, Akai presents the latest in their esteemed legacy of midi production centers, the Akai MPC Renaissance.
Overall, it is clear that the root of Syl's music is based upon strong emotions and thoughts of life, as well as a unique and enthusiastic personality which you will hear in this January 2012 audio interview. Nowadays, he continues to record music and tour and collaborates with like-minded emerging musicians such as Breakestra and his daughter Syleena Johnson who appreciate the classic sound of Soul. This interview outlines Syl's journey from past to present from his early days playing with Blues musicians before moving into Soul and graduating towards working with greats such as Sly Stone and Willie Mitchell.
O-Dub aka Oliver Wang goes in-depth about discussing Syl's unique sound, recording techniques and influences, including how one of his famous songs "Different Strokes" came to be.
The Sidebar #22 presents the musical journey of Soul legend Syl Johnson as he discusses his current ventures in bridging generations between "old-school Soul" by collaborating with younger, contemporary artists in addition to reflecting upon his career from beginning to present.
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