Akai MPC Key 37

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.

KEY SPECS

• 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
• Giftbox Weight: 5.9kg / 13lbs