Akai MPC Key 37 Gen 2 Synthesizer Production Keyboard
The Akai MPC Key 37 G2 is a next-gen standalone MPC keyboard synth built for producers & beatmakers. Featuring 16 stereo audio tracks, up to 32 plugin instruments, & fast sampling workflow
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Akai MPC Key 37 Gen 2 – Where Melody Meets MPC Muscle
Calling all keyboard players who think in chords but dream in beats: this one's for you. The Akai MPC Key 37 Gen 2 wraps a 37-key synth-action keybed, legendary MPC pads, and a roaring standalone production engine into one slick, cream-colored package inspired by the iconic MPCs of the late '80s. No computer. No clutter. Just pure, untethered creative freedom. You can play a soaring melody, finger-drum a fat beat, sample a sound, and arrange the whole song without ever touching a laptop. It's a complete studio dressed up like a vintage classic, ready to turn the music in your head into a finished track on your hard drive.
A Workflow Built for Songs, Not Just Loops
Loops are great, but real songs need room to breathe. The MPC Key 37 Gen 2 hands you a brilliant 7-inch multi-touch display running the modern, track-based MPC3 OS and its powerful Linear Arranger. Think of it as a DAW-style songwriting playground that lives entirely in your hardware. You swipe, pinch, and tap your way from a single spark of inspiration to a fully arranged masterpiece, all without the distraction of a glowing computer screen. Add aftertouch keys plus pitch and mod wheels, and you have everything you need to play expressively and build complete compositions from the ground up.
Gen 2 Power That Refuses to Quit
Under that retro hood beats a seriously modern monster. The new G2 8-core processor delivers four times the muscle of the previous generation, so big sessions load fast and run buttery smooth. You get up to 16 stereo audio tracks for recording vocals, guitars, or external synths, plus a whopping 32 plugin instances for rich, layered productions that never sound thin. Increased RAM and internal storage mean your projects stretch as far as your imagination, no matter how dense the arrangement gets. This is heavyweight processing wrapped in a lightweight, gig-friendly body.
One Cable, Endless Connections
We made hooking up your hybrid studio almost embarrassingly easy. A single USB-C connection handles 24×24 audio streaming, MIDI, and data all at once, so you can plug into your computer with one tidy cord. Want to capture a melody humming through your phone or tablet? Sample it directly via USB-C and turn it into a playable instrument in seconds. Plus, built-in Ableton Live Control Mode with project import and export means this keyboard plays nicely with your existing setup while still standing strong on its own.
The Final Note
The Akai MPC Key 37 Gen 2 perfectly bridges the gap between expressive keyboard playing and lightning-fast MPC beatmaking. It's a portable powerhouse that puts melody, harmony, rhythm, and sampling under one roof, giving keys players the standalone muscle to finish full productions anywhere inspiration strikes. Plug in, power up, and let your fingers fly across the keys and the pads. Grab the MPC Key 37 Gen 2 today and start building the songs you were born to make.
Akai MPC Key 37 Gen 2 Features:
Fully standalone production—create, arrange, and finish tracks with no computer
37 synth-action keys with aftertouch for expressive melodic playing
Pitch bend and modulation wheels for dynamic real-time performance
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit legendary MPC pads
New G2 8-core processor delivering four times the previous generation's power
Modern MPC3 OS with track-based workflow and DAW-style Linear Arranger
Up to 16 stereo audio tracks for full song production on hardware
Runs up to 32 plugin instruments for richer, layered productions
Vibrant 7-inch full-color multi-touch display for intuitive navigation
One-cable USB-C connectivity with 24×24 audio streaming, MIDI, and data
Ableton Live Control Mode plus Ableton project import and export
Fast sampling from phones, tablets, and external gear via USB-C
Four 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for hands-on parameter control
Extensive I/O including CV/Gate jacks, 5-pin MIDI, and pedal inputs
Upgraded factory sound library with bundled instrument plugins included
