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General| Impedance | 16 Ω |
|---|---|
| Driver unit | 50 mm |
| Magnet type | Neodymium |
| Ear coupling | Circumaural |
| Headphone frequency | 12 - 24000 Hz |
| Headphone sensitivity | 114 dB |
| Cable length | 2.1 m |
| Product color | Black, Red, Silver |
| Wearing style | Head-band |
| 3.5 mm connector | Yes |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
Explains the MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio hardware-software systems and their core features.
Provides information on system requirements and where to find product support.
Details the manual's structure, terminology, and symbols used for clarity.
Explains how to interpret highlighted text and references to other sections.
Key considerations before using the MPC hardware and software.
Step-by-step guide for installing MPC software on Windows and Mac OS X.
Instructions for unlocking the MPC software after installation using an internet connection.
Detailed illustration and labeling of the MPC Renaissance top panel controls.
Explanation of display, function buttons, cursor buttons, data dial, and keypad.
Details on using Q-Link knobs, pads, pad bank buttons, and note repeat features.
Description of buttons for switching between different operational modes and views.
Explanation of play, stop, record, overdub, and navigation controls.
Details on Mic/Phono inputs, Rec Gain, Direct Mon, Main Volume, and Vintage Mode.
Overview of footswitch inputs, mix knob, headphones, and headphone volume.
Description of power, USB, stereo/assignable outs, S/PDIF, mic/line, phono, and MIDI ports.
Illustration and labeling of the MPC Studio top panel controls.
Details on computer USB, power switch, and MIDI In/Out ports.
Explanation of display, function buttons, cursor buttons, data dial, and other controls.
Details on Q-Link knobs, pads, pad banks, and triggers.
Description of buttons for switching modes and views.
Explains how the MPC hardware display reflects software control and navigation.
Steps to power on, connect hardware, and open the MPC software.
Guide to loading and assigning drum sounds to pads to create a basic drum kit.
Instructions on how to record drum patterns using the MPC hardware's Rec and Play buttons.
Process for renaming programs and samples and editing recorded note events in the grid.
How to adjust volume, panning, and add reverb to samples using Program Mixer Mode.
Steps to create a new track, load a bass sound, and set up a Keygroup Program.
Guide on arranging sequences into songs and exporting them as audio mixdowns.
Learn to create sequences using pads as step buttons for drum machine-style input.
How to chop drum loops into slices for use in programs and sequences.
Techniques for silencing pads and tracks to isolate specific sounds or parts.
Detailed steps for recording new audio samples using the MPC hardware or computer.
Guide to trimming, processing, and transforming samples using Sample Edit Mode.
How to automate parameters using Q-Link knobs for dynamic sound changes.
Information on integrating MPC software as a VST, AU, RTAS, or AAX plugin.
Explains software controls like knobs, parameter values, and drop-down menus.
Details on how switches (LEDs) and buttons function and indicate status.
Explains Drum, Keygroup, Plugin, and MIDI Programs and how to create them.
How to use the File Browser and Expansion Browser to load assets.
Details on the Mode Tab Section for switching between software modes.
How to manage Programs, Sequences, and Tracks via drop-down menus.
Explanation of Automation states: Off, Read (R), and Write (W).
Guidance on using Grid View for editing sequences and List View for event data.
Detailed methods for creating, editing, duplicating, and deleting note events.
Instructions for adding and editing automation points in Grid View.
Details on accessing File, Edit, Time Correct, Tools, View, and Help menus.
Overview of the most frequently used functions accessible from Main Mode.
Configuration of Q-Link Knobs for Program and FX parameter control.
How to assign parameters to Q-Link Knobs for Program control.
How to assign parameters to Q-Link Knobs for effect control.
Selecting pads and banks for editing and playback.
Setting sequence loop points, total bars, time correct, and time signature.
Managing tracks, velocity, mute/solo, and program assignment.
Configuring MIDI ports, channels, program change, and bank messages.
Creating and configuring Plugin Programs for virtual instruments.
Using insert effects, routing, pan, solo, and mute on program channel strips.
Detailed explanation of parameters for editing Programs across different types.
Setting playback mode, transpose, and fine-tuning for programs.
Configuring how samples play back in Keygroup Programs (Mute, Layer, Sample Play).
Adjusting Keygroup parameters like KG Select, Keytrack, Level, and Pan.
Setting sample parameters for each layer within a program.
Controlling filter cutoff, resonance, and envelope modulation.
Adjusting how velocity affects pitch, filter, amplifier, and panning.
Using LFOs to modulate parameters like pitch, filter cutoff, volume, and pan.
Applying insert effects to pads, keygroups, and programs.
Using mixer controls for levels, panning, routing, and effects per program.
Mixing tracks within a sequence using levels, panning, and effects.
Selecting a Program to be used by a specific Track.
Adjusting volume levels for tracks and programs in Track Mixer Mode.
Setting stereo panning for tracks and programs in Track Mixer Mode.
Using mute and solo functions to isolate or silence tracks and programs.
Understanding insert and send effects for pads, programs, and master mix.
Loading, editing, or removing up to four master effects for the entire mix.
Overview of tracks and sequences for simultaneous editing.
Triggering sequences via pads for real-time song structure changes.
Organizing and viewing sequences within a song.
Assigning sequences to pads and banks for playback control.
Controlling sequence playback transitions (Next Bar, Sudden, Clear, Hold).
Arranging sequences in order and repetition to create songs.
Managing song steps, sequence assignments, repeats, tempo, and bars.
Adding or deleting steps within a song.
Creating and editing sequences using pads as step buttons.
Switching to step sequence events on different pads or entering pad events.
Assigning scales, modes, chords, or progressions to pads for musical performance.
Overview of sample editing, including waveform display and timeline selection.
Auditioning samples and adjusting start/end points in Trim Mode.
Non-destructive slicing of samples for playback and reuse.
Editing samples within the context of a Program and auditioning them.
Setting default tempos, sequence lengths, time signatures, and pad slice behavior.
Disabling the computer's screensaver while MPC software is running.
Highlights new features and improvements in MPC software version 1.9.
Updates and corrections made to the MPC v1.8 User Guide.
Information regarding outdated Pad Section details in Trim Mode.
