AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPC-KEY37 Autonomous - 37 notes, 16 pads, tactile 7"

A true sampling, sequencing and synthesis platform with ultra-fast MPC workflow, the MPC Key 37 is the ultimate stand-alone production keyboard for beatmakers and music producers looking for a powerful, versatile tool for creating original and inspiring musical productions.

A natural evolution of the renowned MPC workflow.
Since the 1980s, the famous MPC production systems have established themselves as true pillars of contemporary music production, thanks to their precise sequencer and unique workflow that have helped shape the greatest pop, hip hop and electronic music titles. The MPC Key 37 builds on this rich history and innovative spirit to offer you a whole new way to exploit the MPC workflow and develop your full creativity by directly associating a matrix of 16 pads with a 37-note keyboard, and thus write the next chapter in the great history of MPCs.

Ultra-complete content for all your productions.
A true self-contained production center, the MPC Key 37 comes with a vast collection of sounds and samples from Akai MPC plug-ins, allowing you to produce with complete freedom. To boost your creativity, the MPC Key 37 integrates 8 virtual instrument plug-ins including Hype, Odyssey, Mellotron and many others, as well as a hundred studio-quality effects, complemented by over 10 GB of samples and drum kits ready to integrate all your productions. In addition to the 1,000 presets available, each plugin features advanced synthesis, as well as in-depth parameter and effect editing to program the exact sound you need. With 32 GB of internal storage and removable media via SD card and USB, there's plenty of space to expand your sample and instrument library without constraints.

Control your production with a master's hand.
This ultra-complete stand-alone production center puts everything you need for intuitive composing and producing at your fingertips. Its 37-note keyboard with aftertouch, bordered by two independent pitch and modulation wheels, offers synth-like action thought for producers and players alike, perfect for integrating bass lines into your productions or playing synth tracks on stage. The 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, identical to those on board the MPC One+, feature the inspiring Time Correct, Swing and Quantize functions. Adjustments and editing are carried out on the 7-inch touchscreen and via the 5 Q-Link rotary encoders, giving you precise control and quick access to the parameters you need.

The heart of your production universe.
The MPC Key 37 integrates perfectly into your studio environment thanks to its comprehensive array of inputs/outputs. A true hub for your studio peripherals, the MPC Key 37 features a pair of TRS jack inputs for capturing and sampling any line-level audio source, and lets you drive MIDI devices via USB or MIDI I/O, as well as integrate modular rigs thanks to the 8 available CV/Gate outputs. Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth connections enable wireless synchronization with Ableton Link, updates of the MPC OS and connection to the Splice content service.

Easy integration with your DAW.
While an excellent stand-alone system, the MPC Key 37 is nonetheless a real workstation for DAW enthusiasts. Featuring an integrated 2-in/2-out USB/Midi audio interface, the MPC Key 37 lets you record audio and MIDI directly to your computer, thanks in particular to the DAW MPC Software supplied with your machine. MPC Software is also supplied as a VST/AU plug-in, allowing you to exploit it in the market's leading DAWs such as FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One and many others.

- Aftertouch: Yes

- Category: Workstation

- Color: Red

- Dimensions (mm): 582 x 314 x 104

- Key format: piano

- Memory: 2 GB

- Number of keys: 37

- Weight (kg): 4 kg

- Max polyphony: 64

- Touch: Dynamic with aftertouch

- Synthesis type: Digital

- Additional specs:

- Iconic stand-alone MPC production center, in 37-note keyboard format

- Keyboard: 37 synthesizer-style notes with aftertouch

- Individual pitch and modulation wheels

- Quad-core ARM processor, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage (22 of which available)

- 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive MPC pads, with poly aftertouch and 16 Levels

- 38 dedicated buttons: transport, banks, editing, arpeggiator, shortcuts...

- 2 pitch and modulation wheels

- 7-inch multitouch color display with 4 Q-Links encoders for real-time parameter editing

- 8 built-in virtual instrument plugins (Hype, Mellotron, Odyssey....)

- Over 100 built-in studio-quality effects and audio processors for creative production and mixing

- Includes over 10 GB of sounds and instruments from MPC plug-ins and Akai's Xpansion library

-. 2 MIDI I/Os and 8 CV/Gate outputs to control your studio peripherals

- 2 line-level TRS jack inputs for capturing and sampling audio

- 2 TRS jack outputs and a headphone output

- USB-A and USB-B ports

- SD card port

- Inputs for sustain pedal, expression pedal and footswitch

- WiFi connection for loading plugins, making updates and connecting to Splice

- USB 2 in/2 out audio interface