Akai Pro MPC Key 37

Spark your most powerful and capable music-making ever with Akai Professional MPC Key 37, the powerful standalone MPC desktop synthesizer with onboard sampling, plugin instruments, insert effects, and Splice integration, and more. Transform your studio space and surround yourself with music on every side with MPC Key 37.

INSPIRED MUSIC-MAKING

Make music without getting lost in buttons and knobs.

MPC Key 37’s three-octave full-size keybed is the perfect layout to balance between playing chords and performing melodies. Add expression using the aftertouch-enabled keys or, control pitch bend and modulation to make your notes move in virtually any direction across the keybed. Control your sounds and sonics with 4 assignable Q-Link knobs for precise 360-degree manipulation of levels and parameters.

FLAGSHIP POWER & PERFORMANCE

Featuring the revolutionary MPC standalone workflow.

MPC Key 37 features a robust processing core to power sampling and sequencing. Chop loops and samples with ease thanks to the brilliant 7” touch screen. Drag and trim samples with your finger. Lay down your rhythms and percussions with the responsive velocity-sensitive RGB pads in the iconic 4 by 4 pad grid layout that continue to lead the way in expressive beat-making.

CREATIVE CONTROL AND CONNECTIVITY

Connect and control all your external gear for a unified studio workflow.

MPC Key 37 packs a diverse lineup of I/O to interact with a wide variety of devices. Connect synths, sound modules, modular racks, studio monitors, and more via stereo 1/4-inch inputs and outputs, Direct USB Midi, 5-pin MIDI In/MIDI Out, 4 TRS CV/Gate output jacks, and a USB Host port. MPC Key 37 is ready to sit in the middle of any modern music-making setup.

ACCESS SOUNDS, SAMPLES, AND INSTRUMENTS WIRELESSLY

Never run out of inspiring content to spark fresh, new ideas.

MPC Key 37 is both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled for a fast and efficient interface for modern devices and protocols. Start, stop, and sync devices and DAWs wirelessly with Ableton Link 3.0. Control playback across mobile, laptop, and standalone hardware devices with the tap of a button and without tangling cables. Sync samples and loops from your Splice account right to MPC Key 37 for quick browsing and loading into your projects.

CONTROL STEMS WITH THE MPC KEY 37 (COMING SOON)

Explore the new world of stem separation with MPC Stems. Isolate, split, blend, and mix drum, vocal, melodic, and bass parts of a sample to create new building blocks for advanced beatmaking and music production. MPC Key 37 provides accurate control of MPC Stems for smooth audio stem extracting and chopping from almost any source.

MPC PLUGIN INSTRUMENTS

Make beats and compose with rich synthesizer and acoustic instrument sounds. MPC plugins are emotive sonically with in-depth controls for versatile customization and sound design.

CUTTING EDGE INSERT EFFECTS

Take your music across the finish line with powerful effects for creative arranging, mixing, and mastering of your projects.

MPC EXPANSION PACKS

The ever-growing store of the best in sound design is your first destination for the world’s most inspiring and diverse collection of content for MPC.

MPC2 DESKTOP SOFTWARE INCLUDED

Enjoy the MPC2 software on your desktop computer with expanded audio and instrument track counts with support for your favorite AU/VST plugin instruments.

Features:

• 37-note production synthesizer with onboard sequencing
• Packed with a beat-making workflow, a sophisticated sampling engine, a sequencer, built-in synth plug-ins, and onboard effects.
• Over 10 GB of high-quality sounds and instruments sourced from Akai's unparalleled MPC plug-ins and Xpansion library
• More than 100 embedded studio-level effects and processors, providing endless possibilities for creative production and mixing
• A 37-note synth-action key-bed featuring aftertouch, alongside separate pitch and modulation wheels
• 16 RGB velocity and pressure-sensitive MPC drum pads that come with poly aftertouch and 16 levels
• A 7-inch multi-touch colour display, complemented by four assignable Q Link knobs, allowing real-time editing and performance
• Control over your studio hardware with two MIDI I/O and eight CV/Gate outputs via four TRS jacks.
• Onboard line-level inputs let you sample and capture audio effortlessly
• Seamless integration with Splice through the onboard Wi-Fi, facilitating wireless data transfer and updates
• An SD Card Reader for importing large files and expanding your storage space
• Advacend control of the MPC Key 37 with the Desktop MPC software or use it as a plug-in within your existing Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
• Connectivity to your computer as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with MIDI I/O, giving the MPC KEY 37 even more versatility

Specifications:

Keys: 37 synth-action keybed w/ aftertouch / Pitchbend and Modulation Wheel

Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit (8 banks accessible via 4 Pad Bank buttons)

Knobs: 4 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter adjustment (1 data encoder for value adjustment and selection via push)

Buttons: 38 dedicated-function buttons

Display: .0” / 177 mm (diagonal) 5.9” x 3.7” / 151 x 94 mm (width x height) Full-colour LED-backlit display with touch interface

Memory Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor

RAM: 2 GB

Storage: 32 GB (over 22 GB available for user storage)

Power: via power adapter (12 V, 3.0 A, center-positive, included)

Connections: Various Inputs, Outputs, and Ports (details below)

Inputs: (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Inputs (1 stereo pair), (1) ¼” Sustain Input, (1) ¼” Expression Input, (1) ¼” FS2 Input, (1) 5-pin MIDI Inputs

Outputs: (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Outputs (1 stereo pair), (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone Output, (4) 4 TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total

Ports: (1) USB Type-A port, (1) USB Type-B port, (1) SD Card slot, (1) Power Adapter Input