Akai MPC Renaissance pre-order
Music Production Controller
limited available in june

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.

Product Features
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 64-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

    64-track sequencing capability
    Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
    Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
    Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in
    Works alone as your main DAW or works seamlessly with your current studio as a VST/AU/RTAS plugin
    Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
    Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
    Mac and PC-compatible

Technical Specifications
General
    Display: 360 x 96 dot graphic LCD w/back light
    Dimensions: 50 x 32,8 x 7 (12,5 at max display angle)
    Weight: 5,3 Kg
    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: 64
    Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
    Drum pad banks: 8
    Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
    Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control
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
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. 2gb Minimum / 8gb Recommended
    Plugin Supported as Host: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
    Plugin Formats Available to other DAWs: VST, AU (Mac Only), RTAS