Akai Professional MPC KEY 37 Standalone Production Keyboard

CREATIVE MUSICAL IGNITION
Spark your most powerful and capable music-making ever with 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.

Features:

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.

ACCESS SPLICE OVER WIFI
Sync your curated Splice sample and loop collections right to your MPC Key 37 for a fresh injection of infectious rhythms and melodics to your workflow.

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
7.0” / 177 mm (diagonal)
5.9” x 3.7” / 151 x 94 mm (width x height)
Full-color 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
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Inputs (1 stereo pair)
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Outputs (1 stereo pair)
(1) 1/4” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone Output
(1) 1/4” Sustain Input
(1) 1/4” Expression Input
(1) 1/4” FS2 Input
(1) 5-pin MIDI Input
(1) 5-pin MIDI Output
(4) 4 TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total
(1) USB Type-A port
(1) USB Type-B port
(1) SD Card slot
(1) Power Adapter Input
Product Dimensions(width x depth x height)
22.92” x 12.36” x 4.08”
58.22cm x 31.39cm x 10.36cm
Product Weight
4kg / 8.82lbs
Giftbox Dimensions(width x depth x height)
29.52” x 17.28” x 6.84”
74.98cm x 43.89cm x 17.37

*Specifications subject to change without notice.