Akai MPC Renaissance
A hybrid music production controller combining hardware interface with software integration, favored in hip-hop production.
Overview
The Akai MPC Renaissance is a music production controller developed by Akai Professional, designed to integrate hands-on hardware control with expansive software capabilities. Announced at NAMM 2012, it marked a shift toward software/hardware integration for the brand. The unit is built with a robust construction, described as "built like a tank," and supports sampling, sequencing, and CV output for modular synthesis control. It was positioned as a sampling workstation and groove production studio, combining the tactile MPC experience with modern DAW-like functionality.
Specifications
| Sample Rates | Up to 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| Monitoring | Zero-latency hardware monitoring |
| Dimensions | 19.75" x 12.9" x 2.75" (4.9" at max display angle) |
| Weight | 10.5 lbs (4.76 kg) |
| Power Supply | External, 12v, 2A |
| Power Requirement | 24W Max |
| Software Polyphony | 128 |
| Software Filtering | 1 State Variable Filter per voice |
| I/O Converters | Designed to same specifications as MPC3000 |
Market
The Akai MPC Renaissance had an original price of $1999 at launch in 2012. By October 2018, used units were available for under $500. Users have reported issues with activation code retrieval and serial number transfer. MPCstuff offers repair parts and custom units for the model.
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