MPC Key 37
Standalone MPC Desktop Synthesizer
MPC Key 37 brings the legendary MPC workflow to a compact keyboard; everything you need to produce beats, bass and synth lines, chop-up samples and build complete tracks - without your computer. MPC Key 37 comes with a collection of Akai plug-ins as standard along with over 100 onboard effects, and wireless integration with Splice, all controlled by 16 iconic MPC pads, a 37-note synth action keyboard, 7' touch screen and 4 real-time O-link encoders. MPC Key 37 can also live at the center of your standalone studio; with MIDI 1/0, 4 TRS CV jacks (8 TS outputs with breakout adapters), Bluetooth® MIDI and Ableton Link, or connect to your computer and run the MPC software as plug-in within your favorite DAW.
Overview
- Iconic MPC standalone production center in a new 37 note keyboard form
- Beat making workflow, sampling engine, sequencer, plug-in synths and onboard plug-in effects
Sounds
- 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
Control Surface
- 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' Color touch screen with multi-touch & gestures plus 4 assignable Q Link knobs for Real-Time editing wand performance
Connectivity
- Control your studio outboard with 2 x MIDI 1/0 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
DAW Integration
- 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 your computer as a 2in 2out USB audio interface with MIDI 1/0
Specifications
- 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