The Akai MPC Renaissance follows a long tradition of electronic excellence. The new twist? It utilizes your computer’s processing power and a unique software application to create sound, while the hardware serves as a controller and a USB audio interface. The MPC Software includes a sound library with more than 6GB of material that installs on Mac or PC.
The control surface features 16 backlit MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls and an adjustable backlit LCD navigation screen. Up to 8 pad banks are available at a time. Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and transport controls are also included.
The audio interface portion of the hardware features 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks with switchable mic/line input gain and 48V Phantom power. A stereo pair of RCA inputs can function at either line level or phono. In addition to the stereo pair of 1/4” TRS main outputs, the MPC Renaissance has 2 Assignable Mix Outs. For monitoring, there are both 1/4” and 1/8” stereo headphone outputs with a global level control. On the digital side, the Renaissance has both S/PDIF In and Out connections as well as 2 MIDI Inputs and 4 MIDI Outputs.
The MPC Renaissance connects to your computer via USB 2.0 and provides an onboard hub, creating two additional USB (type A) ports to connect flash storage or controllers. The front panel has two footswitches as well.
| 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 | 128-note |
| 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, 2GB minimum / 4GB recommended |
| Plug-In Supported as Host | VST (Mac/PC), AU (Mac only) |
| Plug-In 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 Effects | 4 Master Effect Slots |
| Audio and MIDI I/O | |
| Sample Rates | Up to 24-bit/96 kHz, zero-latency monitoring via adjustment knob |
| Analog Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo jack |
| Nominal Input Level | -40 dBu |
| Impedance | 11kΩ |
| Phono Inputs | 2 x RCA analog (1 x L/R) with Phono preamp |
| Max Input Level | +10 dBu |
| Digital Input | 1 x RCA coaxial, 24-but S/PDIF |
| Audio Outputs | 4 x 1/4" TRS balanced |
| Nominal Output Level | +11 dBu |
| Impedance | 1kΩ |
| Max. Output Level | +18 dBu |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 1/4" stereo 1 x 1/8" stereo |
| Headphone Output Power | 1,200 mW |
| Impedance | 100Ω |
| Digital Output | 1 x RCA coaxial, 24-but S/PDIF |
| MIDI Inputs | 2 x 5-pin DIN connector |
| MIDI Outputs | 4 x 5-pin DIN connector |
| Footswitches | 2 x 1/4" |
| General | |
| USB Hub | 2 port |
| Display | 260 x 96 dot graphic LCD with backlight |
| Power Supply | External, 12V, 2A |
| Power Requirements | 24W max |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 19.75 x 12.9 x 2.75" (50.2 x 32.8 x 7 cm) |
| Weight | 10.5 lb (4.8 kg) |
2 Comments
HI,
i want to clear some doubt about my MPC RENAISSANCE.
if iam playing a song in midi clocl mode(korg TR kebord will be master mpc will be slave ,following kebord)while playing kebod
mpc samples triggering,i want to swithc off triggering from kebord,i change note number for that pad,but no use. please advise me
Thanks,
jerry
Hi Jerry -
Please contact AKAI directly for support on this controller:
WWW.AKAIPRO.COM
Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [email protected]