AKAI MPC Key 37 Standalone Production Keyboard - KEY-37

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