Fusing Akai Professional's legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your computer, MPC Renaissance is an unrivaled instrument for music production. The new flagship is a fully integrated hardware/software system: MPC Renaissance allows you to create using classic hardware controls and an integrated pop-up display, while its exclusive MPC Software empowers you with unprecedented, expandable production capabilities on your Mac or PC.
MPC RENAISSANCE HARDWARE
Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
Vintage Mode changes output sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 and more
16 backlit genuine MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen
Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and MPC transport controls
MPC SOFTWARE for Mac or PC with 128-track sequencing capability
Two XLR-1/4" combo inputs and dedicated turntable input
Four-channel USB 2.0 audio interface and two-port USB 2.0 hub built in
Up to eight pad banks―more than any other MPC ever
Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
Stereo 1/4" out, stereo assignable mix 1/4" out & S/PDIF I/O
MPC SOFTWARE
128-track sequencing capability
Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plugins
Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST/AU plugin
Works alone as your main DAW or works seamlessly with your current studio as a VST or AU plugin
Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
Mac and PC-compatible
GENERAL
Display: 360 x 96 dot graphic LCD w/back light
Dimensions:19.75" x 12.9" x 2.75"
(4.9" at max display angle)
Weight: 10.5 lbs
Power Supply: External, 12V, 2A
Power Requirement: 24W Max
Footswitches: 2
USB Hub: 2 Port
MIDI I/O interface: 2 In / 4 Out
SEQUENCER
Maximum events: unlimited (based on CPU)
Resolution: 960 pulses per 1/4-note
Sequences: 128
Tracks per sequence: 128
Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
Drum pad banks: 8
Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control
MPC SOFTWARE
Polyphony: 64
Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice
(up to 8 pole, depending on type)
Filter types: Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Band Boost, Band Stop, Analog Modeling, Vocal Formant
Number of programs: 128
Memory capacity: System Dependent.
2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
Plugin Supported as Host: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
Plugin Formats Available to other DAWs: VST, AU (Mac Only)
EFFECTS
Program Effects: 4 Insert Slots per Pad, 4 Sends to Track Effects per Pad
Track Effects: 4 Inserts and 4 stereo Sends per Track
Master effect: 4 Master Effect Slots
Over 50 high-quality effects Included
Instrument Plugin Formats supported: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
Audio files supported: WAV, MP3, REX, AIFF, SND
AUDIO AND MIDI I/O
Sample Rates Up to 24 bit / 96 kHz
Zero-latency hardware monitoring via adjustment knob
Record input (L and R): XLR/ 1/4-inch Combo x 2 balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; RCA with PHONO preamp
Max. Input level: +10dBu
Digital Input: 24-bit RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
4 Audio Outputs: 1/4-inch phone x 4 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms
Max. output level: +18dBu
Phones output: 1/4-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms; 1/8-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms
Digital output: 24-bit RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2
MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 4
Footswitches: 1/4-inch x 2
Standard accessories: Power cable, Operator's manual
Mac: 1.8 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended), 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended, if supported by your computer), 10.5 or later (highest possible OS recommended), DVD-ROM drive
Windows: 2 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended), 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended), Windows 7, DVD-ROM drive
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