Akai Professional MPC Key 37 Gen 2 Standalone Keyboard Workstation

Product Description

Built for multi-instrumental producers who want the old-school MPC workflow with the flexibility of a DAW, the Akai Professional MPC Key 37 Gen 2 combines a powerful standalone production engine, 37-key synth-action keyboard, and 16 classic MPC pads in one instrument. Running MPC3 OS on a G2 8-core processor, the MPC Key 37 G2 gives you all the tools you need to write, play, program, sample, and mix finished songs in a single hands-on system. Take your ideas from inspiration to finished productions without ever touching a computer, or use the MPC Key 37 G2 as an extension of your studio. See for yourself how the Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 can elevate your production workflow.

CLASSIC MPC DESIGN MEETS MODERN WORKFLOW

The MPC Key 37 G2 delivers the power and flexibility of a modern studio with the old-school aesthetics of the original cream-colored MPCs of the late 1980s. A 37-key synth-action keybed sits alongside a pitch wheel and modulation wheel, so chords, basslines, and lead parts are always under your fingers. Above the keys, 16 legendary MPC pads respond to velocity and pressure for expressive playability and dynamic finger drumming. Dedicated function buttons, Q-Link knobs, and a full-color display keep every parameter visible instead of buried in menus, speeding up your workflow.

NEXT-GENERATION PROCESSING POWER

Akai's G2 8-core processor gives the MPC Key 37 G2 four times the performance of the previous generation. That processing power means larger sessions, faster load times, and smoother playback as you stack up tracks, samples, and instrument plug-ins. Browsing sounds and auditioning presets happens immediately, so the standalone MPC keeps pace with your ideas rather than slowing you down. Internal storage, an SD card slot, and a USB-A port offer plenty of storage for the expanded factory library alongside your own material. Whether you're sketching a beat or finishing an arrangement, the MPC Key 37 G2 has what it takes to get the job done.

FULL SONG PRODUCTION FROM START TO FINISH

MPC3 OS brings a track-based workflow to the MPC Key 37 G2, with support for up to 16 stereo audio tracks in addition to your programmed parts. Record vocals, guitars, and synths directly into the standalone MPC, then use the Linear Arranger to lay sequences across a timeline for DAW-style song building. A single project can run up to 32 plug-in instruments, so keys, bass, and drums stack into dense arrangements while every element stays live and editable. Sample from a phone, tablet, or other external devices, then chop the results into playable instruments mapped across the pads. From first idea to final arrangement, the MPC Key 37 G2 lets you build complete songs on one desktop-sized workstation.

COMPREHENSIVE I/O FOR QUICK AND EASY CONNECTIVITY

USB-C connectivity delivers up to 24 audio tracks and 32-channel expanded MIDI, along with host and device support, so the MPC Key 37 G2 can double as an audio interface, MIDI controller, or sound module. Balanced TRS line inputs and outputs make it easy to connect monitors and record external gear straight into a session. A stereo headphone output lets you work late at night or on the go, while a TRS sustain pedal input, TRS expression pedal input, and TRS footswitch pedal input add hands-on control.

ABLETON LIVE CONTROL MODE

Standalone isn't the only way to use the MPC Key 37 G2. Ableton Live Control Mode maps the pads, keys, and Q-Link knobs to Ableton Live software, turning the MPC Key 37 G2 into a hands-on control surface for writing, programming, recording, and mixing. Seamless integration with Ableton makes it easy to move from mode to mode, so a sketch started on the standalone MPC can be finished in your DAW, or vice versa. Because the same hardware works as an audio interface over USB-C, tracking into your computer requires no extra gear. Unplug the cable and the Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 returns to standalone production instantly.