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2016/10/20 19:52:03 (permalink)

Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar

I'm trying to figure out how do I set up the MPC Renaissance as a plug-in within Sonar?
 
I am moving over to Sonar from Ableton so the learning curve is a bit different in setting things up.
 
Any help would be appreciated.
 
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    telecharge
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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/20 20:17:25 (permalink)
    MPC Renaissance is the hardware. What you need is MPC Software (yes, that's the name).
     
    http://www.akaipro.com/product/mpcrenaissance#downloads
     
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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/20 20:48:31 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby telecharge 2016/10/20 21:12:25
    This is what I found on the web:
     
    EDIT PREFERENCES
    VST SETTINGS
    ADD  - find your VST folder
    SCAN VST FOLDER
    OK


    INSERT
    SOFT SYNTH
    PLUN-IN LAYOUT
    MANAGE LAYOUTS
    VST INSTRUMENTS (VSTi)
    select MPC from "Registered Plug-Ins"
    ADD PLUGIN
    pick a name for the "LAYOUT FILE" and save with the floppy disc icon


    INSERT
    PLUG-IN LAYOUTS
    pick the name you saved above
     

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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/20 21:35:33 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby DJGaryB 2016/10/22 14:48:33
    Install the MPC Software (stand alone & vst), then add vst folder in plug-in manager in Sonar. Next, scan your plug-ins and once it's done, you should see "MPC"  on your VST Instruments (VSTi) list of registered plug-ins. Next you can load the MPC plug-in as an instrument just as you would Dimension Pro or any other softsynth.
     
    Please note that if you don't have a lot of processing power in your computer, the MPC software will not sync correctly with Sonar, i.e., a lot of skipping and dropouts. (I learned this first hand).
     
    Here's the link to download the MPC Software:
    http://www.akaipro.com/microsites/mpcsoftware/
     
    Scroll near the bottom of the page to select MPC 1.9.6 for Mac or Windows.

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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/22 14:47:43 (permalink)
    I thought it was understood that if I asked for help in setting it up as a plug-in that everyone would realize that I do have the software already as the software does come with the hardware and that I didn't have to download the software.
    I just needed help in figuring out how to set it up to be used as a plug-in in sonar but thanks for the response from everyone, appreciate them all.
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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/22 16:07:26 (permalink)
    Well, DJ Gary, you just joined the forum a week ago and it was your first post. Why should we ass-u-me anything?
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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/23 14:28:07 (permalink)
    My post was rather specific in what help I needed or you just misunderstood what I said when I said Renaissance.
    So what would be the point of me trying to use the hardware without the software?
    If I bought the hardware obviously it comes with the software.
    So why would you ass-u-me I didn't have the software? Since you provided a link for me to download it.
    The hardware won't function without the software and the software is needed if it has to work as a plug-in with sonar right?
    So if I asked the question it should have been quite obvious that I have the software and all I needed to find out was how to go from step A to B to C to D and none of those steps would have been me downloading any software.
    Again I thank everyone for their response but I don't have the time or the patience to deal with any back and forth with anyone on this forum about a simple help request.
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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/23 14:50:03 (permalink)
    DJGaryB
    My post was rather specific in what help I needed or you just misunderstood what I said when I said Renaissance.
    So what would be the point of me trying to use the hardware without the software?
    If I bought the hardware obviously it comes with the software.
    So why would you ass-u-me I didn't have the software? Since you provided a link for me to download it.
    The hardware won't function without the software and the software is needed if it has to work as a plug-in with sonar right?
    So if I asked the question it should have been quite obvious that I have the software and all I needed to find out was how to go from step A to B to C to D and none of those steps would have been me downloading any software.
    Again I thank everyone for their response but I don't have the time or the patience to deal with any back and forth with anyone on this forum about a simple help request.




    Oh boy, where do I even start?
     
    No, your post was NOT specific. You made no mention of any software you intended to use,
     
    1.) You could be a newbie. Maybe I'm out of touch, but DJGaryB isn't a household name AFAIK. A newbie might misunderstand "plug-in" as a way to get MPC Renaissance audio into Sonar. A plug-in isn't the only option.
     
    2.) You could have bought it second-hand off eBay, a pawn shop, or a yard sale. Hell, you could have stolen it.
     
    3.) I didn't assume you didn't have the software. I pointed you in the right direction, just in case. Also, there is much more there than just a software download if you bother to look.
     
    Sorry, but your posts strike me as being long on pomposity and short on gratitude. Not that we expect a parade. I'm happy when someone who requests assistance can be bothered to reply at all.
     
    Enjoy your MPC Renaissance with Sonar!
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    Re: Using MPC Renaissance as a plug in with Sonar 2016/10/23 15:24:01 (permalink)
    I have a new PC und just installed the MPC software and driver ...
    I have scanned all VSTs ...
    The MPC shows up in the menu "Insert --> Soft Synth"
    Then I see the MPC software within Cakewalk.
    There is no problem.
     
     
     

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