Akai Professional 37-Key Standalone MPC Production Keyboard Workstation with Sound

A standalone keyboard workstation that comes equipped with everything you need to start producing music right out of the box is the Akai Professional 37-Key Standalone MPC Production Keyboard Workstation. After more than thirty years as the mainstay of beatmakers' and producers' studios, the venerable MPC line has developed into a production platform that combines sampling, sequencing, and synthesis into an incredibly quick workflow that keeps you focused on your music. With MPC Key 37, you can combine the well-known 16 pad grid with a synth-styled 37 note keybed, as well as iconic MPC sounds and instruments, and all the necessary connectivity to seamlessly integrate with your computer and outboard gear in a small package. 

A core collection of sounds and samples from Akai MPC's industry-standard plug-ins is included with Sound MPC Key 37. Eight plug-in instruments including Hype, Odyssey, Mellotron, and others as well as more than 10GB of drum kits and production-ready samples are included in the package. When combined, these provide over 1000 production-ready presets. If you're looking for more, each plug-in instrument offers deep parameter editing, advanced synthesis, and effects to help you program in the precise sound you want. 32GB of internal storage and removable media via USB and SD Card provide ample room to grow your instrument and sample library in any direction you see fit.

More than 100 potent studio-caliber effects are included in MPC Key 37 for innovative production and mixing. Add rich reverb and delay effects to your tracks, give your drums more bounce and punch, and use compressors and limiters - either contemporary or retro- to mix your music. Additionally, MPC Key 37 comes with state-of-the-art vocal FX plugins that can be used for both imaginative sound design and straight vocals.

The MPC Key 37 has independent pitch and modulation wheels in addition to an aftertouch-equipped synth action keybed. With musicians and producers in mind, the synth-style keyboard action was created, whether you're tracking basslines into your compositions or hitting synth leads live. Top producers in the industry are still inspired by the Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features of MPC, and these same award-winning, 16-velocity sensitive RGB pads are found in the MPC One Plus. You can fine-tune and edit using the 7' multi-touch display and 5 Q-link rotary encoders, which provide you with quick and easy access to the parameters you require.

You can also use MPC Key 37 as a hub for your outboard equipment: Utilize the MIDI DIN In and Out ports or USB to connect MIDI devices, and utilize the 8 CV and Gate outs to integrate with modular rigs. Expandable sounds and tracks can be played at different volumes using the SD Card Reader, and wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and MPC OS updates is made possible by the onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The integrated 2-in 2-out USB audio and MIDI interface on the PC Key 37 allows you to record audio and MIDI straight into and out of your computer. With the included MPC software, you can use your Mac or PC as a standalone DAW and enjoy all the functionality and control of the hardware, up to the maximum number of tracks your computer is capable of handling. Additionally, MPC software is available as a VST and AU plug-in, allowing you to open it and combine your preferred workflows with popular DAWs like FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One, and more. The 37-note keyboard version of the iconic MPC standalone production center features a beat-making workflow, sampling engine, sequencer, plug-in synths, and onboard plug-in effects. More than 10 GB of sounds and instruments from Akai's Xpansion library and top-notch MPC plug-ins are included. For innovative production and mixing, more than 100 top-notch studio-caliber effects and processors are included on board. There are sixteen RGB Velocity and Pressure Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with poly aftertouch and sixteen levels, as well as a 37-note synth-action key bed with aftertouch and independent pitch and modulation wheels. Along with four assignable Q Link knobs for real-time editing and performance, the keyboard also features a seven-inch color touch screen with multi-touch and gestures. It can also control your studio outboard with two MIDI inputs and outputs, eight CV and gate outputs, and two MIDI I/O ports through four TRS jacks. You can download, plug in, and connect straight to the splice using the onboard Wi-Fi for wireless data transfer and updates after sampling and capturing audio using the onboard line-level inputs. With the SD Card Reader, you can increase your disk space and import large files. Use the Desktop MPC program to expand MPC KEY 37, or install it as a plug-in in your current DAW. You can use the MPC KEY 37 as a 2in/2out USB audio interface with MIDI I/O to connect it to your computer.