Akai Professional – MPC Key 37 G2 – Dealer Description
The MPC Key 37 G2 is a next-generation standalone keyboard production workstation designed for producers who want a full MPC engine combined with expressive key-based performance. Featuring a 37-key synth-action keybed with aftertouch, pitch and modulation wheels, and integrated MPC pads, it merges melodic playing, beat production, and sampling into a single unified instrument.
Powered by the MPC3 OS and a new G2 eight-core processor, MPC Key 37 G2 delivers significantly expanded standalone performance for larger projects, faster load times, and deeper plugin-based production. With support for up to 16 stereo audio tracks and 32 plugin instruments, it is built for complete song creation without a computer.
At its core is a 7-inch multitouch display running MPC3’s modern track-based workflow and Linear Arranger, enabling DAW-style composition directly in hardware. Sampling from external devices via USB-C allows users to capture audio quickly and turn it into playable instruments or production material in seconds.
Designed for hybrid studios, MPC Key 37 G2 offers one-cable USB-C connectivity for audio, MIDI, and data, while also functioning as a fully standalone production hub. It integrates seamlessly with DAWs when needed, but remains focused on fast, distraction-free music creation.
Key Features
- Standalone MPC Keyboard Workstation: Full production system with integrated keys, pads, sequencing, and sampling
- 37-Key Synth Action Keybed: Velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch plus pitch bend and modulation wheels
- MPC3 OS Workflow: Modern track-based production environment with Linear Arranger for full song building
- G2 Processing Engine: Eight-core processor enabling expanded standalone performance and faster workflow
- Expanded Production Capacity: Supports up to 16 stereo audio tracks and 32 plugin instruments
- Legendary MPC Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads with bank switching
- Integrated Performance Control: Q-Link knobs, encoder navigation, and dedicated function buttons for hands-on control
- One-Cable Studio Integration: USB-C audio/MIDI interface with streamlined hybrid studio connectivity
- Advanced Sampling Workflow: Record directly from phones, tablets, and external gear via USB-C
- Hybrid DAW Compatibility: Ableton Live Control Mode plus project import/export support
- Expressive Workflow Design: Combines melodic performance, sequencing, and sound design in a single instrument
Technical Overview
- 24-bit audio conversion with 32-bit floating point DSP
- 7” multitouch display
- 4 GB RAM / 64 GB internal storage
- 37-key synth-action keybed with aftertouch
- Balanced audio I/O plus headphone output
- MIDI In/Out, USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C
- 4 CV/Gate outputs (8 total signals)
- Sustain, expression, and footswitch pedal inputs
- Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0
Build & Form Factor
- 58.2 × 31.5 × 8.5 cm
- 4.36 kg (9.61 lbs)
- 16 RGB pads, 4 Q-Link knobs, encoder navigation
- Dedicated transport and function controls for fast workflow access
Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 combines expressive keyboard performance with the full power of the MPC standalone ecosystem, delivering a complete production instrument for writing, sampling, and finishing tracks entirely in hardware.
