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The MPC Key 37 is a standalone music production keyboard that packs the MPC sampler, sequencer and drum pads into a 37-key synth-action keybed. It runs without a computer, with over 10 GB of sounds, eight plugin instruments and more than 100 effects on board. The 16 RGB pads and four Q-Link knobs keep the classic MPC workflow, while MIDI I/O and eight CV/Gate outputs tie it to outboard synths and modular rigs. It suits beatmakers and producers who want a compact all-in-one centerpiece, though its 37 keys and four kilos make it less of a gigging board than a desktop studio hub.
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Lowest price we've seen: $819.00 on Nov 10 at The DJ Hookup. Tracked across 12 stores since Nov 10.
Owners treat the MPC Key 37 as a compact way into the standalone MPC workflow, praising the pads, keybed and built-in sound library. Common complaints center on the 37-key range, weight and reliance on menu navigation.
Standalone MPC Production Keyboard Introducing the Akai Professional MPC Key 37; a standalone keyboard workstation that has everything you need to produce music out of the box. The iconic MPC range has been the centerpiece of beatmakers’ and producers’ studios for over three decades, evolving into a production platform that combines sampling, sequencing and synthesis into a lightning-fast workflow that keeps you focused on your music. MPC Key 37 brings together the familiar 16 pad grid together with a synth-styled 37 note keybed; along with legendary MPC sounds and instruments, and all the connectivity you need to integrate with your outboard gear and computer – in a compact footprint. Key Features: Iconic MPC standalone production center in a new 37-note keyboard form 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 your computer as a 2in 2out USB audio interface with MIDI I/O 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 worldclass 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” Color touch screen with multi-touch & gestures plus 4 assignable. Sound 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 presets 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. Effects MPC Key 37 includes over 100 powerful studio-quality effects for creative production and mixing. Insert lush Reverb & 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. Control Surface 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. Connectivity 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. Daw Integration 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 favorite workflows.
