Akai Professional MPC Key 37

The MPC Key 37, from Akai Professional, is an impressive standalone keyboard workstation that features everything you'll ever needs to produce music straight out of the box.

The MPC range has been an iconic centrepiece of beatmakers' and producers' studios for over three decades. Over the years, the AKAI MPC has evolved into a music production system that combines sampling, sequencing and synthesis into a lightning-fast workflow that keeps you focused on your music.

The all-new MPC Key 37 combines the much loved Akai MPC experience, 16 pad grid, and the legendary MPC sounds and instruments, together with a synth-styled 37 note keybed; along with all the connectivity you need to integrate with your outboard gear and computer.

Unleash your creativity with the ultimate music making system, the Akai Professional MPC Key 37. Buy today at Bop DJ!

• Iconic MPC standalone production centre in a new 37 note keyboard form
• Beat making workflow, sampling engine, sequencer, plug-in synths and onboard plug-in effects
• Includes over 10 GB of sounds and instruments from Akai’s world-class MPC plug-ins and Xpansion library
• Over 100 onboard high-quality studio quality effects and processors for creative production and mixing
• 37 note synth-action key-bed with aftertouch, and separate pitch and modulation wheels
• 16 RGB Velocity/Pressure Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with poly aftertouch and 16 Levels
• 7” Colour touch screen with multi-touch and gestures plus 4 assignable Q Link knobs for Real-Time editing and performance
• Control your studio outboard with 2 x MIDI I/O and 8x CV/Gate outputs (via 4 TRS jacks)
• Sample and capture audio using the onboard line-level Inputs
• Download, plug-in and connect directly to Splice using the on-board Wi-Fi for wireless data transfer and updates
• Import large files and expand your disk space with the SD Card Reader
• Expand MPC KEY 37 with the Desktop MPC software, or use as a plug-in within your existing DAW
• MPC KEY 37 can be connected to y

MPC Key 37 ships with a core collection of sounds and samples from Akai MPC’s industry standard plug-ins. There are 8 plug-in instruments out of the box: including Hype, Odyssey, Mellotron and more; and over 10GB of production ready samples and drum kits. Together these offer over 1000 production-ready pre-sets and if you want to dive deeper each plug-in instrument features advanced synthesis, deep parameter editing, and effects for programming in the exact sound you need. With 32GB of internal storage (plus removable media via SD Card and USB) there is enough space to expand your sample and instrument library in whatever direction you need to take it.

MPC Key 37 includes over 100 powerful studio-quality effects for creative production and mixing. Insert lush Reverb and Delay effects into your tracks, add bounce and punch to your drums and mix using modern or vintage style compressors and limiters. MPC Key 37 also ships with cutting edge vocal FX plugins which can also be used for straight vocals or creative sound design.

The MPC Key 37 features a synth action key-bed with aftertouch, alongside separate pitch and modulation wheels. The synth-style keyboard action has been designed with players and producers in mind; whether tracking basslines into your productions or jamming out synth leads on stage. The 16-velocity sensitive RGB pads are the same award-winning pads as the MPC One+, along with the renowned Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features of MPC that continue to inspire producers at the top of the industry. Tweaking and editing take place on the 7’ multi-touch display and 5 Q-link rotary encoders, giving you fine control as well as quick access to the parameters you need at your fingertips.

MPC Key 37 can also act as a hub for your outboard gear: Connect MIDI devices via USB or using the MIDI DIN In/Out ports; and integrate with modular rigs with the 8 CV/Gate outs. Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth allows for wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and MPC OS Updates, and the SD Card Reader allows for volumes of expandable sounds and tracks.

MPC Key 37 features a built in 2-in 2-out USB audio/MIDI interface, so you can record audio and MIDI directly in and out of your computer. The included MPC software is a standalone DAW on your Mac or PC, so you get all the tactility and control of the hardware, but with as many tracks as your computer can handle. MPC software also comes as a VST/AU plug-in so you can open it in major DAWs such as FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One and more, and combine your favourite workflows.

Akai Professional introduces the ultimate creative workflow with Stems Separation seamlessly integrated into the leading MPC series, powered by MPC 2 Desktop Software. With MPC Stems, producers and beat-makers can now unlock unmatched sampling creativity by easily isolating drums, bass, music, and vocals from any audio, vinyl recording, or sample revolutionizing the art of sampling.

Experience lightning-fast workflow with superior sound quality, keeping you inspired throughout the creative process. Slice and isolate samples while maintaining chop regions across each of the four stem layers.

Take complete control with direct manipulation of stem layers from the pads, adjusting volume, pitch, pan, start, and end points with instant responsiveness.

Experience the ultimate creativity with cutting-edge sampling technology and intuitive workflow, fully controlled by the latest MPC hardware. Step up your sampling production game today!

Now available to purchase through AKAi Professional

• 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 pus Buttons
  • (38) dedicated-function buttons
• Display
  • .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) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone Output
  • (1) ¼” Sustain Input
  • (1) ¼” Expression Input
  • (1) ¼” FS2 Input
  • (1) 5-pin MIDI Inputs
  • (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 x3 1.39cm x1 0.36cm
• 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
• Giftbox weight
  • 5.9kg / 13lbs