Akai Pro MPC Key 37 G2 Standalone Keyboard Synthesizer

Create Full Productions with the Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 MPC Keyboard Synthesizer

MPC Key 37 G2 is a next-generation standalone MPC keyboard synthesizer built for producers and beatmakers who write on keys but rely on the speed and precision of the MPC workflow. Visually inspired by the iconic cream colorway of original MPCs from the late '80s, it combines a 37 key synth action keybed with pitch and mod wheels, legendary MPC pads, and a powerful standalone production engine to bring melody, harmony, rhythm, and sampling into a single instrument.

• Standalone Production: Empowers users to create, arrange, and finish full tracks without a computer
• Modern Workflow: Includes MPC3 OS with a modern, track based workflow and Linear Arranger for DAW style song building in standalone
• Keys + Pads Integration: Combines a 37 key synth action keybed with legendary MPC pads for complete musical input
• G2 Processing Power: Four times the processing performance enables larger, more complex standalone sessions
• Expanded Audio Tracks: Supports up to 16 stereo audio tracks for full song production on hardware
• Advanced Plugin Capacity: Runs up to 32 plugin instruments for richer, more layered productions
• One Cable Studio Connectivity: USB C provides 24 x 24 audio streaming and expanded MIDI, and host and support over a single connection
• Hybrid DAW Integration: Includes Ableton Live Control Mode plus Ableton project import/export
• Fast Sampling Workflows: Sample directly from phones, tablets, and external devices via USB C
• Expanded Factory Content: Ships with an upgraded sound library and bundled instrument plugins for immediate creativity

Powered by MPC3 OS and a new G2 8 core processor delivering four times the performance of the previous generation, MPC Key 37 G2 enables larger sessions, 16 audio tracks for recording vocals to external synths, and 32 plugin instances for deeper instrument capability. Increased RAM and internal storage allow projects to load faster and run smoothly, no matter how complex.

At the center of the workflow is a 7 inch multitouch display running MPC3’s modern track based environment and Linear Arranger, designed to help producers move beyond loops and build complete songs entirely in hardware. Sampling from phones, tablets, and external gear via USB C makes it easy to capture ideas and instantly turn them into playable instruments.

With one cable USB C connectivity for audio, MIDI, and data, MPC Key 37 G2 integrates effortlessly into hybrid studios while remaining fully standalone for distraction free creation. Combining expressive playability, modern standalone power, and processing performance, MPC Key 37 G2 is the MPC made for keys players ready to take on full productions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Digital Audio System

• ADCs: 24-bit
• DACs: 24-bit
• Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating point

Line Inputs

• Line Inputs: 2 x balanced 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TRS or unbalanced 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TS
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.2/-0.5 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 107 dB at 1 kHz, +6 dBV, A-weighted
• THD+N: 0.004 percent at 1 kHz, +6 dBV, 0 dBFS
• Max Input Level: +12 dBV
• Sensitivity: -10 dBV
• Gain Range: 27 dB

Line Outputs

• Line Outputs: 2 x impedance-balanced 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TRS
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.2/-0.5 dB
• Dynamic Range: 112 dB, A-weighted
• THD+N: 0.004 percent at 1 kHz, 0 dBFS
• Maximum Output Level: +6 dBV
• Output Impedance: 100 ohms

Headphone Output

• Headphone Output: 1 x 1/8-inch / 3.5 mm stereo headphone output
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.2/-0.5 dB
• Dynamic Range: 112 dB, A-weighted
• THD+N: 0.006 percent at 1 kHz, 10 mW per channel into 32 ohms
• Maximum Output Level: 40 mW RMS per channel into 32 ohms

Mechanical

• Keys: 37 synth-action keys with aftertouch
• Wheels: Pitch bend and modulation wheel
• Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit pads
• Pad Banks: 8 banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
• Q-Link Knobs: 4 x 360-degree touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
• Q-Link Knob Columns: 4 accessible via Q-Link button
• Data Encoder: 1 x 360-degree data encoder with push function
• Buttons: 38 dedicated function buttons, white/red/green backlit
• Display: 7-inch / 177 mm diagonal full-color LED-backlit touchscreen

CPU

• Processor: Eight-core ARM processor
• RAM: 4 GB
• Internal Storage: 64 GB

File System Compatibility

• File Systems: exFAT read/write recommended, FAT32 read/write, NTFS read/write, EXT4 read/write, HFS+ read only
• Audio Formats: AIF/AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV

Wireless

• Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
• Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Wi-Fi Max Power: +17 dBm at 2.4 GHz, +17 dBm at 5 GHz
• Bluetooth Version: 5
• Bluetooth Profile: HID
• Bluetooth Max Power: +10 dBm

Connections

• Inputs: 2 x 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TRS inputs, 1 stereo pair
• Sustain Pedal Input: 1 x 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TRS, TS compatible
• Footswitch Pedal Input: 1 x 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TRS, TS compatible
• Expression Pedal Input: 1 x 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TRS, TS compatible
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm TRS outputs, 1 stereo pair
• Headphone Output: 1 x 1/4-inch / 6.35 mm stereo headphone output
• CV/Gate: 4 x 1/8-inch / 3.5 mm TRS CV/Gate jacks, 8 outputs total
• USB Host Port: 1 x USB 3.0 Type A
• USB Host/Device Port: 1 x USB 3.0 Type C
• MIDI Input: 1 x 5-pin MIDI input
• MIDI Output: 1 x 5-pin MIDI output
• Power Adapter Input: 1

Power

• Power Requirement: 12 V, 3 A, center positive via included power adapter

Dimensions

• Dimensions: 22.9 x 12.4 x 3.3 inches / 58.2 x 31.5 x 8.5 cm

Weight

• Weight: 9.61 lb / 4.36 kg

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