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Akai MPC Renaissance - Music Production MIDI Controller Sampler Sequencer
Estimated price for orientation: 430 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Sampler & Sequencer Brand: Akai Model: MPC-RENAISSANCE MPN: MPC-RENAISSANCE Features: Pad Triggers EAN: 00825213002715
FOR SALE THE LEGENDARY MPC RENAISSANCE
I doubt anyone will be seriously disappointed with the Renaissance hardware, from its 16 pert and weighty encoders to the tough grey pads with coloured back-lighting. It's a hefty machine and it looks built for action. The tilting blue screen is adequate, its 360 x 96-pixel resolution delivering retro small text and basic graphics. For some operations, a mouse and monitor are far more inviting, but the transport and navigation controls are superb, the solid output of years of MPC evolution. Weighing in at a shade under 5kg and occupying a generous 50cm x 33cm x 7cm of desk space, the Renaissance's cold metal base is framed in grey plastic. Running your eyes and hands over the smooth surface, there's no sign of skimping, from the many dedicated buttons and numeric keypad to the reassuringly balanced data wheel. There's even a padded wrist-rest! Intent on covering every base, Akai have provided front-facing headphone jacks in both regular and miniature versions, capable of monitoring the main mix or individual outputs. Unusually, two footswitch sockets also reside at the front, although when you check the rear you can see why: it's chocka! Akai have opted for six MIDI sockets in total; two In and four Out. This maintains the legacy connection with existing MIDI rigs but gobbles up a fair proportion of the available space. It means that there's only room for two assignable audio outputs, in addition to the main stereo pair. This is in marked contrast to, say, the MPC5000, which had eight. Further connectivity is present in the form of 24-bit digital I/O, plus phono inputs (complete with preamp) and two combined XLR/balanced jack inputs with phantom power. Considering that the Renaissance is focused on working in the software domain, two assignable outputs might be enough. There's a nod towards the sound of previous machines, courtesy of various 'vintage' emulations in software, the current models being the MPC3000, MPC60 and SP1200. The I/O converters are designed to the same specifications as the MPC3000, although higher sampling rates and bit depths are accepted. The Renaissance takes the unusual step of incorporating a USB 2 four-channel audio interface. It also has two USB 2 hub connections, suitable for external drives or the direct connection of USB controller keyboards. Finally, power is supplied by an external 12V adapter, as the 2A requirement is too much to pull over USB.THE RENAISSANCE WILL NOT COME IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Sampler & Sequencer |
| Brand: | Akai | Model: | MPC-RENAISSANCE |
| MPN: | MPC-RENAISSANCE | Features: | Pad Triggers |
| EAN: | 00825213002715 |
FOR SALE THE LEGENDARY MPC RENAISSANCE
I doubt anyone will be seriously disappointed with the Renaissance hardware, from its 16 pert and weighty encoders to the tough grey pads with coloured back-lighting. It's a hefty machine and it looks built for action. The tilting blue screen is adequate, its 360 x 96-pixel resolution delivering retro small text and basic graphics. For some operations, a mouse and monitor are far more inviting, but the transport and navigation controls are superb, the solid output of years of MPC evolution. Weighing in at a shade under 5kg and occupying a generous 50cm x 33cm x 7cm of desk space, the Renaissance's cold metal base is framed in grey plastic. Running your eyes and hands over the smooth surface, there's no sign of skimping, from the many dedicated buttons and numeric keypad to the reassuringly balanced data wheel. There's even a padded wrist-rest! Intent on covering every base, Akai have provided front-facing headphone jacks in both regular and miniature versions, capable of monitoring the main mix or individual outputs. Unusually, two footswitch sockets also reside at the front, although when you check the rear you can see why: it's chocka! Akai have opted for six MIDI sockets in total; two In and four Out. This maintains the legacy connection with existing MIDI rigs but gobbles up a fair proportion of the available space. It means that there's only room for two assignable audio outputs, in addition to the main stereo pair. This is in marked contrast to, say, the MPC5000, which had eight. Further connectivity is present in the form of 24-bit digital I/O, plus phono inputs (complete with preamp) and two combined XLR/balanced jack inputs with phantom power. Considering that the Renaissance is focused on working in the software domain, two assignable outputs might be enough. There's a nod towards the sound of previous machines, courtesy of various 'vintage' emulations in software, the current models being the MPC3000, MPC60 and SP1200. The I/O converters are designed to the same specifications as the MPC3000, although higher sampling rates and bit depths are accepted. The Renaissance takes the unusual step of incorporating a USB 2 four-channel audio interface. It also has two USB 2 hub connections, suitable for external drives or the direct connection of USB controller keyboards. Finally, power is supplied by an external 12V adapter, as the 2A requirement is too much to pull over USB.THE RENAISSANCE WILL NOT COME IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX
I doubt anyone will be seriously disappointed with the Renaissance hardware, from its 16 pert and weighty encoders to the tough grey pads with coloured back-lighting. It's a hefty machine and it looks built for action. The tilting blue screen is adequate, its 360 x 96-pixel resolution delivering retro small text and basic graphics. For some operations, a mouse and monitor are far more inviting, but the transport and navigation controls are superb, the solid output of years of MPC evolution. Weighing in at a shade under 5kg and occupying a generous 50cm x 33cm x 7cm of desk space, the Renaissance's cold metal base is framed in grey plastic. Running your eyes and hands over the smooth surface, there's no sign of skimping, from the many dedicated buttons and numeric keypad to the reassuringly balanced data wheel. There's even a padded wrist-rest! Intent on covering every base, Akai have provided front-facing headphone jacks in both regular and miniature versions, capable of monitoring the main mix or individual outputs. Unusually, two footswitch sockets also reside at the front, although when you check the rear you can see why: it's chocka! Akai have opted for six MIDI sockets in total; two In and four Out. This maintains the legacy connection with existing MIDI rigs but gobbles up a fair proportion of the available space. It means that there's only room for two assignable audio outputs, in addition to the main stereo pair. This is in marked contrast to, say, the MPC5000, which had eight. Further connectivity is present in the form of 24-bit digital I/O, plus phono inputs (complete with preamp) and two combined XLR/balanced jack inputs with phantom power. Considering that the Renaissance is focused on working in the software domain, two assignable outputs might be enough. There's a nod towards the sound of previous machines, courtesy of various 'vintage' emulations in software, the current models being the MPC3000, MPC60 and SP1200. The I/O converters are designed to the same specifications as the MPC3000, although higher sampling rates and bit depths are accepted. The Renaissance takes the unusual step of incorporating a USB 2 four-channel audio interface. It also has two USB 2 hub connections, suitable for external drives or the direct connection of USB controller keyboards. Finally, power is supplied by an external 12V adapter, as the 2A requirement is too much to pull over USB.THE RENAISSANCE WILL NOT COME IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX