Akai MPC KEY 37 STANDALONE MPC PRODUCTION KEYBOARD
MPC beat making now with Keys, all in 1 production station
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Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: MPCKEY37XEUK
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Product Description
The Akai Professional MPC Key 37 is a versatile standalone workstation designed to integrate seamlessly with a DAW or function as a powerful all-in-one production hub. It delivers an advanced music-making experience, combining sampling, sequencing, and synthesis in a fast and intuitive workflow. Equipped with the classic 16-pad grid layout alongside a synth-action 37-note keybed, the MPC Key 37 is fueled by legendary MPC sounds and instruments. With extensive connectivity options, including MIDI, CV/Gate, USB, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, it serves as the central command center for your entire setup.
Key Features:
- Studio-Quality Effects:
Over 100 high-quality effects including reverb, delay, compressors, and limiters to enhance your production and mixing workflow. - Expressive Control Surface:
Synth-action keybed with aftertouch, pitch/modulation wheels, and 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads for dynamic music creation. - Native Instruments support:
Use world class instruments designed by one of the industry's leading plug-in creators, Native Instruments, made specifically for MPC 3 OS. - Comprehensive Connectivity:
MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth options provide seamless integration with DAWs, modular gear, and external controllers.
The Future of Standalone:
MPC 3 introduces a wide array of brand-new features, updates, and improvements to enhance the MPC experience, allowing you to create and express your ideas in a faster and more intuitive workflow. Designed for fast and intuitive operation, MPC 3 accelerates the legendary MPC workflow with new features including Enhanced Main Mode, Linear Song Arranger, Studio Mixer, Advanced Keygroups, XL Channel Strip, and much more.
Effects for Creative Production:
MPC Key 37 includes over 100 studio-quality effects, allowing you to shape and mix your tracks with precision. Apply lush reverb and delay for spacious textures, add bounce and punch to your drums, and sculpt your mix with vintage or modern-style compressors and limiters. Whether you're refining individual sounds or finalizing a track, these effects ensure a professional touch.
Intuitive Control Surface:
The MPC Key 37 features a highly responsive synth-action keybed with aftertouch, along with dedicated pitch and modulation wheels for expressive playability. Its 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, inherited from the award-winning MPC One+, allow for dynamic beat-making and seamless integration of MPC’s signature Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features. Designed for both players and producers, the control surface enhances workflow efficiency and creativity.
Native Instrument Expansions and Instruments:
MPC 3 represents the next evolution in standalone music production, harnessing the power of Native Instruments' acclaimed Play Series plugin instruments and Expansion Series libraries, redefining the future of creative possibilities.
The MPC Edition Play Series instruments put outstanding sound quality in an easy-to-use package. Each has a distinctive sound and character, with a selection of carefully designed presets and focused controls for modifying them. Whether you’re new to production or a seasoned pro, the Play Series can take your tracks anywhere.
Command Center for Your Gear:
Designed to be the central hub of your production setup, the MPC Key 37 offers seamless connectivity. It includes MIDI In/Out ports for interfacing with external gear, USB ports for MIDI controllers, and CV/Gate outputs to integrate modular rigs. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and supported iOS devices, while the SD Card Reader provides expandable storage, ensuring that your projects are always within reach.
Specifications:
- Keys: 37 synth-action keys with aftertouch, pitch bend, and modulation wheels
- Pads: 16 velocity-sensitive RGB backlit pads
- Connections:
- 2x 1/4” TRS Inputs (1 stereo pair)
- 2x 1/4” TRS Outputs (1 stereo pair)
- 1x 1/4” stereo headphone output
- 1x 1/4” sustain input
- 1x 1/4” expression input
- 1x 1/4” FS2 input
- 1x 5-pin MIDI Input
- 1x 5-pin MIDI Output
- 4x 4 TRS CV/Gate Jacks (8 outputs total)
- 1x USB Type-A port
- 1x USB Type-B port
- 1x SD Card slot - Power: 12V, 3A
- Dimensions:
- Width: 58.22cm / 22.92”
- Depth: 31.39cm / 12.36”
- Height: 10.36cm / 10.36”
- Weight: 5.9kg / 13lbs