Akai releases MPC Renaissance

**MiL0** · 01-05-2012, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by addi307

its definetly a controller. look at the video mpc = music production controller

then the price had better be sub-$1000

**Xonetacular** · 01-05-2012, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by MiL0

then the price had better be sub-$1000

No way.

**MiL0** · 01-05-2012, 11:34 AM

no one is gonna pay $2000+ for a midi controller with a built in soundcard.

(we'll I'm not!)

**CaptainMidnight** · 01-05-2012, 11:43 AM

No way this unit is going to cost 2k.

**3IJ** · 01-05-2012, 11:46 AM

what's up with the handrest?

looks stupid and cheap, like something you find on a bus seat.

**MiL0** · 01-05-2012, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by CaptainMidnight

No way this unit is going to cost 2k.

seriously.

if this thing costs anywhere near $2000 then Akai are idiots.

you can buy an mpc5000 for around $1500... and it can be used standalone or as a midi controller. The electronics required to build an mpc5000 are clearly gonna be more expensive than building a midi controller with a built in soundcard.

they've at least gotta try and compete with Maschine... haven't they?

that said, if it's a proper mpc, that can be used standalone, then it looks a sufficient upgrade over the mpc5000 (in terms of controls) that a $2000 price tag would be about right.

**Villinus** · 01-05-2012, 04:45 PM

You guys are silly. It's an MPC, Music Production Center... meaning it's an MPC just like the old ones. If it were a controller only it would be called MPD or MPK, etc.

Besides, why would a controller have Vinage Mode to emulate the output... of what? Your DAW? No...

This looks like a beast of an MPC. Light up pads, LED infinity knobs, tilt up screen, vintage mode (god I always wanted this), and VST support. And personally I like the hand pad. I'm sure there'll be a rubber replacement for those of you that don't like public transportation