Akai MPC-KEY37 G2

The Next Generation of Standalone Production

Designed for producers and beatmakers who primarily compose with chords and melodies, the MPC Key 37 G2 combines the full power of the MPC workflow with a truly expressive performance keyboard. Equipped with an all-new eight-core G2 processor offering up to four times the power of the previous generation, it brings together in a single instrument a 37-note semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch, the legendary MPC pads, and a state-of-the-art standalone production engine.

Its elegant cream color, inspired by the original MPCs, pays homage to Akai Professional’s iconic heritage while highlighting the technological evolution of the range.

Tenfold Power for Your Productions

Following the popular MPC Key 37, this G2 version benefits from a completely redesigned hardware architecture to fully utilize the capabilities of the MPC 3 OS system. Thanks to its eight-core G2 processor, four times more powerful than the previous generation, even the most complex projects load quickly and run with remarkable fluidity.

With 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, the MPC Key 37 G2 can simultaneously handle up to 32 plugin instances and 16 stereo audio tracks without compromising system responsiveness. Whether you're tackling ambitious productions, large sound libraries, or setups rich in virtual instruments, it supports your creativity without any limitations.

Play and produce, without compromise

The MPC Key 37 G2 was designed to eliminate the boundary between performance and production. Its 37-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch, along with pitch bend and modulation wheels, offers all the expressiveness needed to compose melodies, harmonies, and arrangements with precision.

The 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads then take over for sampling, rhythm programming, and real-time performance. This unique combination lets you enjoy the best of both a master keyboard and a full-fledged MPC production workstation.

To support the most demanding projects, the Disk Streaming function now allows you to work on larger sessions without filling up the machine's internal memory.

Modern connectivity for the studio and the stage

The USB-C connection centralizes digital exchanges and opens up new production possibilities. It allows the simultaneous transfer of up to 24 audio channels and 32 MIDI channels to and from your DAW, while also facilitating sampling from a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Compliant with USB Class Compliant devices, the MPC Key 37 G2 can also accommodate external audio interfaces without the need for additional drivers. Ableton Live users will benefit from Ableton Control mode as well as native project import and export.

In terms of audio and control connections, the MPC Key 37 G2 features:

TRS audio inputs and outputs
Headphone output (jack format)
5-pin DIN MIDI input and output
Four mini-jack CV/Gate connectors offering up to 8 control channels
Inputs for sustain, footswitch, and expression pedals

Comprehensive connectivity, designed for both studio setups and live performances.

A complete creative platform

Upon power-up, the MPC Key 37 G2 provides access to a vast library of ready-to-use sounds, kits, projects, and virtual instruments. It also integrates new plugins from the partnership between Akai Professional and Native Instruments, offering direct access to studio-quality instruments and processing specifically optimized for the MPC environment.

For producers looking to take things even further, the advanced Pro Stems features (license sold separately) allow for the individual isolation and reworking of different components within a recording. The optional Pro Pack adds real-time clip launching as well as Super Timestretch and Re-Pitch processing.

The most versatile MPC in its class

With the MPC Key 37 G2, Akai Professional offers a complete solution for modern producers: the power of a professional standalone system, the expressiveness of a true performance keyboard, and the full efficiency of the MPC workflow, all combined in an instrument designed to meet the demands of contemporary music creation.