AKAI MPC Key 37 Standalone MPC Production Keyboard

The AKAI MPC Key 37 Standalone MPC Production Keyboard is a standalone music production center designed so you can sequence and sample without requiring a computer. With a dedicated OS and onboard RAM, it’s built for production workflows that can stay focused on the hardware. You can sequence, sample, or connect to a DAW, a MIDI device, or analog synth hardware, depending on how you build your setup. Its MIDI in/out and extensive control features make it suitable for integrating with other gear. The MPC Key 37 combines 16 RGB-backlit pressure-sensitive pads, 8 banks, and 38 function buttons with 4 fully assignable, touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter control. It also includes a backlit LED color display with touch control and a 7-inch touchscreen for working quickly. For modular and CV/Gate workflows, it offers 8 configurable CV/Gate outputs across 4 TRS jacks. With 32GB of onboard memory and support for up to 8 hardware audio tracks and up to 128 software audio tracks (plus 128 software MIDI/drum/VST/key group/CV tracks), it’s positioned for both performance and production.
Key Features
• Standalone music production center — no computer required
• Tailor-made for production with dedicated OS and RAM
• Endless ways to sample and create
• Sequence, sample, or connect to a DAW, a MIDI device, or analog synth hardware
• MIDI in/out
• 16 RGB-backlit pressure-sensitive pads
• 8 banks
• 38 function buttons
• 4 fully assignable, touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
• 8 configurable CV/Gate outputs across 4 TRS jacks
• Hardware supports up to 8 audio tracks
• Software supports up to 128 audio tracks
• Software supports up to 128 software MIDI/drum/VST/key group/CV tracks
• 32GB of onboard memory
• Flexible expansion options for onboard memory
• Wide assortment of I/O including USB, MIDI, 1/4-inch, TRS, and dedicated expression/sustain jacks
• 37-key Hybrid Production Keyboard Controller
• 1,000+ Presets
• 16 Performance Pads
• 4 Q-link Knobs
• Polyphonic Aftertouch
• Pitch/Mod Wheels
• 7INCH Touchscreen
• Extensive I/O
• 32GB Storage
• Backlit LED color display with touch control
• Ableton Link support
• Built-in Wi-Fi support
• Bluetooth support
• Wireless MIDI over Bluetooth with compatible iOS devices
• Flexible computer connectivity that lets you treat the Key 37 as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface
• 8 plug-ins included: Bassline, Electric, Hype, Mellotron, Odyssey, Solina, Tubesynth, and MPC Drum
Specifications
• Brand: AKAI
• Model number / SKU: KEY-37
• Product type: Standalone MPC Production Keyboard
• Dedicated OS
• Onboard RAM
• Standalone operation — no computer required
• Connectivity: Sequence, sample, or connect to a DAW, a MIDI device, or analog synth hardware
• MIDI in/out
• Display: Backlit LED color display with touch control
• Touchscreen: 7INCH Touchscreen
• Controls: 16 RGB-backlit pressure-sensitive pads; 8 banks; 38 function buttons
• Q-Link: 4 fully assignable, touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
• Modular control: 8 configurable CV/Gate outputs across 4 TRS jacks
• Audio tracks: hardware supports up to 8 audio tracks
• Software tracks: up to 128 audio tracks and up to 128 software MIDI/drum/VST/key group/CV tracks
• Memory/storage: 32GB of onboard memory and 32GB storage
• Expandability: flexible expansion options
• I/O: USB, MIDI, 1/4-inch, TRS, dedicated expression/sustain jacks
• Keyboard: 37-key Hybrid Production Keyboard Controller
• Presets: 1,000+ Presets
• Performance pads: 16 Performance Pads
• Q-link knobs: 4 Q-link Knobs
• Aftertouch: Polyphonic Aftertouch
• Wheels: Pitch/Mod Wheels
• Wireless connectivity: Ableton Link, built-in Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support
• Wireless MIDI: Wireless MIDI over Bluetooth with compatible iOS devices
• USB audio interface: treat the Key 37 as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface
• Plug-ins included (8): Bassline, Electric, Hype, Mellotron, Odyssey, Solina, Tubesynth, and MPC Drum