Akai MPC Key 37 Standalone Production Keyboard

The iconic MPC range has been the centerpiece of beatmakers’ and producers’ studios for over three decades, evolving into a production platform that combines sampling, sequencing and synthesis into a lightning-fast workflow that keeps you focused on your music. MPC Key 37 brings together the familiar 16 pad grid together with a synth-styled 37 note keybed; along with legendary MPC sounds and instruments, and all the connectivity you need to integrate with your outboard gear and computer – in a compact footprint.

MPC Key 37 ships with a core collection of sounds and samples from Akai MPC’s industry standard plug-ins. There are 8 plug-in instruments out of the box: including Hype, Odyssey, Mellotron and more; and over 10GB of production ready samples and drum kits. Together these offer over 1000 production-ready presets and if you want to dive deeper each plug-in instrument features advanced synthesis, deep parameter editing, and effects for programming in the exact sound you need. With 32GB of internal storage (plus removable media via SD Card and USB) there is enough space to expand your sample and instrument library in whatever direction you need to take it.

MPC Key 37 ships with a core collection of sounds and samples from Akai MPC’s industry standard plug-ins. There are 8 plug-in instruments out of the box: including Hype, Odyssey, Mellotron and more; and over 10GB of production ready samples and drum kits. Together these offer over 1000 production-ready presets and if you want to dive deeper each plug-in instrument features advanced synthesis, deep parameter editing, and effects for programming in the exact sound you need. With 32GB of internal storage (plus removable media via SD Card and USB) there is enough space to expand your sample and instrument library in whatever direction you need to take it.

The MPC Key 37 features a synth action key-bed with aftertouch, alongside separate pitch and modulation wheels. The synth-style keyboard action has been designed with players and producers in mind; whether tracking basslines into your productions or jamming out synth leads on stage. The 16-velocity sensitive RGB pads are the same award-winning pads as the MPC One+, along with the renowned Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features of MPC that continue to inspire producers at the top of the industry. Tweaking and editing take place on the 7’ multi-touch display and 5 Q-link rotary encoders, giving you fine control as well as quick access to the parameters you need at your fingertips.

MPC Key 37 can also act as a hub for your outboard gear: Connect MIDI devices via USB or using the MIDI DIN In/Out ports; and integrate with modular rigs with the 8 CV/Gate outs. Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth allows for wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and MPC OS Updates, and the SD Card Reader allows for volumes of expandable sounds and tracks.

MPC Key 37 features a built in 2-in 2-out USB audio/MIDI interface, so you can record audio and MIDI directly in and out of your computer. The included MPC software is a standalone DAW on your Mac or PC, so you get all the tactility and control of the hardware, but with as many tracks as your computer can handle. MPC software also comes as a VST/AU plug-in so you can open it in major DAWs such as FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One and more, and combine your favorite workflows.

• Iconic MPC standalone production center in a new 37 note keyboard form
• Beat making workflow, sampling engine, sequencer, plug-in synths and onboard plug-in effects
• Includes over 10 GB of sounds and instruments from Akai's worldclass MPC plug-ins and Xpansion library
• Over 100 onboard high-quality studio quality effects and processors for creative production and mixing
• 37 note synth-action key-bed with aftertouch, and separate pitch and modulation wheels
• 16 RGB Velocity/Pressure Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with poly aftertouch and 16 Levels
• 7” Color touch screen with multi-touch & gestures plus 4 assignable Q Link knobs for Real-Time editing wand performance
• Control your studio outboard with 2 x MIDI I/O and 8x CV/Gate outputs (via 4 TRS jacks)
• Sample and capture audio using the onboard line-level Inputs
• Download, plug-in and connect directly to Splice using the on-board Wi-Fi for wireless data transfer and updates
• Import large files and expand your disk space with the SD Card Reader
• Expand MPC KEY 37 with the Desktop MPC software, or use as a plug-in within your existing DAW
• MPC KEY 37 can be connected to your computer as a 2in 2out USB audio interface with MIDI I/O

MPC STEMS compatible

The new compact keyboard will be suitable for use with the recently announced MPC STEMS plug-in, initially using the MPC software, and eventually as a full standalone unit.