The Akai Professional MPC Key 37 Generation 2 brings the MPC workflow to keyboard players who want to build ideas fast and finish songs in a standalone setup. With 37 synth-action keys combined with legendary MPC pads, it gives producers a hands-on way to write, sample, arrange, and perform without relying on a computer.
All-in-one MPC workflow for complete songs
Powered by Akai’s MPC3 OS, this powerful workstation is built for track-based and sample-based music production. The Linear Arranger helps you move beyond loops and shape full songs with a familiar, DAW-style feel. Because it can stand on its own, it suits producers who want to stay focused on the music without switching between devices and disrupting their flow.
Keys, pads, and performance control
The 37 synth-action keys with aftertouch give you expressive playability, while the 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit pads make beat programming feel immediate. Add pitch bend, modulation, and Q-Link controls, and you’ve got a layout that works well for writing melodies, triggering drums, and shaping sounds on the fly.
Key Features:
- Standalone music production center — no computer required
- Sequence, sample, or connect to a DAW, a MIDI device, or analog synth hardware
- 8-core processor boasts 4x the performance of the previous gen
- MPC3 OS provides integration with Native Instruments software instruments and expansions
- 37-key synth-action keybed with velocity and aftertouch
- 16 RGB-backlit pressure-sensitive pads, 8 banks, and 38 function buttons
- 4 fully assignable, touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for any parameters
- 7-in. backlit LED color display with touch control
- Dedicated 5-pin MIDI I/O
- 8 configurable CV/Gate outputs across 4 TRS jacks that provide extensive support for modular gear control
- Hardware supports up to 16 audio tracks, and software supports up to 128 audio tracks and 128 software MIDI/drum/VST/key group/CV tracks
- 64GB of onboard memory with flexible expansion options to build your perfect multimode production and performance powerhouse
- Ableton Link, built-in Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support for expanding wireless connectivity options for flexible production
- Wireless MIDI over Bluetooth with compatible iOS devices that guarantees near-endless support for setups of all connectivity formats
- Wide assortment of I/O, including USB, MIDI, 1/4-in., TRS, and dedicated expression/sustain jacks, that ensures expressivity is always on tap
- Flexible computer connectivity lets you treat the Key 37 as a 24-in/24-out USB-C audio interface for malleable studio arrangements
- Upgraded sound library and bundled instrument plugins for immediate creativity
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