Akai Professional MPC Key 37 Standalone MPC Production Keyboard

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Akai Professional MPC Key 37 Standalone MPC Production Keyboard

THE KEYS TO INSPIRATION

Spark new musical energy with a powerful creative jolt from MPC Key 37.


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.


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

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

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

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.


Features:

• 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.

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 degree touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter adjustment
• 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)
• 1/4" (3.5 mm) stereo headphone Output
• 1/4" Sustain Input
• 1/4" Expression Input
• 1/4" FS2 Input
• (1) 5-pin MIDI Input
• (1) 5-pin MIDI Output
• (4) 4 TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total
• USB Type-A port
• USB Type-B port
• SD Card slot
• 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