Akai Professional MPC Key 37 Standalone MPC Production Keyboard

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MPC 3.0 OS update – improved workflow, plugin instruments and more!

The MPC 3 OS marks a major leap forward in standalone music production, packed with powerful new features and refinements that elevate the legendary MPC workflow. Designed for speed, efficiency, and creative freedom, this update introduces Enhanced Main Mode, making navigation smoother and more intuitive. The new Linear Song Arranger simplifies track structuring, allowing producers to arrange their compositions seamlessly.

The upgraded Studio Mixer provides greater control over mixing, ensuring polished, professional-quality sound. Advanced Keygroups bring expanded sample manipulation capabilities, giving users even more precision over their sound design. Additionally, the XL Channel Strip enhances mixing with high-quality processing tools, making it easier than ever to achieve a refined final mix.

Beyond workflow improvements, MPC 3 also integrates Native Instruments’ renowned Play Series plugin instruments and Expansion Series libraries, offering an extensive range of high-quality sounds. The MPC Edition Play Series delivers meticulously crafted presets in an easy-to-use format, catering to both beginners and seasoned producers.

Each instrument in the series has a distinct character, designed to inspire creativity across different genres. Meanwhile, the MPC Edition Expansions provide carefully curated sound packs, drum kits, and presets, making it simple to dial in the perfect vibe for any project, whether it’s soulful hip-hop, deep dub techno, or something entirely unique. With these enhancements, MPC 3 cements itself as an essential tool for modern music production, offering a faster, more intuitive, and highly expressive workflow.

Eight plugin instruments, 10GB of sound content and more!

The Akai Professional MPC Key 37 Production Synthesizer comes equipped with a diverse range of sounds and samples from Akai MPC's renowned plug-ins. With 8 plug-in instruments included, such as Hype, Odyssey, and Mellotron, you'll have access to a variety of industry-standard sounds right out of the box. Additionally, there are over 10GB of production-ready samples and drum kits, totaling more than 1000 presets.

Should you desire to delve deeper, each plug-in instrument offers advanced synthesis capabilities, allowing you to fine-tune parameters and apply effects to achieve the exact sound you're looking for. With its ample 32GB of internal storage, expandable via SD Card or USB, you'll have all the space you need to grow your sample and instrument library to suit your creative direction.

Shape your sound with stunning effects

Unleash your creativity with the MPC Key 37's extensive collection of over 100 studio-quality effects. Add lush reverbs and delays to your tracks, infuse your drums with bounce and punch using modern or vintage-style compressors and limiters, and take advantage of cutting-edge vocal FX plugins that can be used for both vocals and sound design. These powerful effects elevate your production and mixing capabilities to new heights, allowing you to sculpt your sound with precision and depth.

Hands-on control with touchscreen display, classic MPC pads and encoders

Crafted with the needs of players and producers in mind, the MPC Key 37 features a synth action key-bed with aftertouch, as well as separate pitch and modulation wheels. Whether you're tracking basslines into your productions or performing synth leads on stage, the synth-style keyboard action provides a comfortable and responsive playing experience.

The 16-velocity sensitive RGB pads are the same award-winning pads found in the MPC One+, while the Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features of MPC continue to inspire top industry producers. Fine-tuning and editing take place effortlessly on the 7-inch multi-touch display and 5 Q-link rotary encoders, giving you precise control and quick access to essential parameters right at your fingertips.

Wide range of connection options - including WiFi and Bluetooth

Aside from its musical capabilities, the MPC Key 37 can also serve as a hub for your outboard gear. You can easily connect MIDI devices via USB or through the MIDI DIN In/Out ports, providing seamless integration with your existing setup. If you work with modular rigs, you'll appreciate the 8 CV/Gate outs that allow for effortless integration.

The MPC Key 37 even offers onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth functionality, enabling wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and MPC OS Updates. With the SD Card Reader, you can conveniently expand your sound library and tracks, allowing for endless possibilities in your music-making process.

Seamless DAW integration

With its built-in 2-in 2-out USB audio/MIDI interface, the MPC Key 37 allows for seamless recording of audio and MIDI directly into and out of your computer. The included MPC software serves as a standalone Digital Audio Workstation on your Mac or PC, giving you tactile control of the hardware with as many tracks as your computer can handle.

Moreover, the MPC software is compatible as a VST/AU plug-in, enabling you to open it within popular DAWs such as FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One, and more. This flexibility allows you to combine your preferred workflows and seamlessly integrate the MPC Key 37 into your existing music production setup.

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

• Product Code: MPCKEY37
• 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
• Product Dimensions (width x depth x height): 22.92”x 12.36”x 4.08” or 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” or 74.98cm x 43.89cm x 17.37cm
• Giftbox weight: 5.9kg / 13lbs