Description
Akai MPC Key 37 - Standalone Keyboard Production Center
The Akai MPC Key 37 brings the iconic MPC workflow to a compact keyboard format, offering standalone production capabilities with a 37-note synth-action keyboard, 16 MPC pads, a 7-inch touchscreen, and extensive connectivity. It's designed for beat making, sample chopping, synth programming, and complete track creation without a computer.
Key Features
Standalone MPC Workflow: Beat making, sampling, sequencing, and plug-in synths without a computer.
Sounds & Instruments:
Includes over 10GB of sounds and instruments from Akai MPC plug-ins and Xpansion library.
8 plug-in instruments out of the box (Hype, Odyssey, Mellotron, etc.).
Over 1000 production-ready presets.
32GB internal storage (expandable via SD card and USB).
Effects: Over 100 onboard studio-quality effects for production and mixing, including vocal FX plugins.
Control Surface:
37-note synth-action key-bed with aftertouch.
Pitch and modulation wheels.
16 RGB velocity/pressure-sensitive MPC drum pads with poly aftertouch and 16 Levels.
7-inch color touchscreen with multi-touch gestures.
4 assignable Q-Link knobs for real-time editing.
Connectivity:
MIDI I/O (DIN and USB).
4 TRS CV/Gate outputs.
Onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for Ableton Link, wireless MIDI, and MPC OS updates.
SD card reader.
2-in 2-out USB audio/MIDI interface.
Line level inputs.
DAW Integration:
Includes MPC2 software (standalone DAW and VST/AU plugin).
Compatible with major DAWs (FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One).
Ableton link.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard: 37-note synth-action with aftertouch
Pads: 16 RGB velocity/pressure-sensitive
Display: 7-inch color touchscreen
Storage: 32GB internal, SD card slot, USB
Connectivity: MIDI I/O (DIN, USB), 4 x TRS CV/Gate, USB audio/MIDI interface, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Line inputs
Software: MPC2 (standalone and plugin)
What's in the box
Akai MPC Key 37
Power Adapter
USB Cable
Software Download Cards
Quick Start Guide