Akai - Pack MPC Key 37 G2 + Cover

The Akai MPC Key 37 G2 combines an expressive keyboard with a standalone production station in a single instrument. Running on MPC 3 OS, it operates without a computer and transforms initial notes into complete compositions. The 37 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch capture the nuances of your playing, the pitch bend and modulation wheels add movement to your sounds, and the 16 backlit pads—sensitive to pressure and velocity—open the door to beatmaking and sampling.

The hardware side deserves just as much attention as the keyboard. The eight-core G2 processor, four times more powerful than the previous generation, works with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The 24-bit converters and 32-bit floating-point processing form the foundation of the audio system. The MPC supports 32 simultaneous plugin instances, 16 stereo audio tracks, 32 MIDI channels and 24 audio channels. Plug-ins from Akai Pro and Native Instruments, preset projects, sounds and kits enrich the library. Disk Streaming supports large sessions. Accelerated loading, Ableton Control and the import/export of native Ableton Live projects facilitate workflow between the two environments.

For day-to-day use, the four 360° touch-sensitive Q-Links, 38 backlit function buttons and 7-inch (177 mm) LED colour touchscreen provide direct access to controls. The line inputs and main outputs feature 6.35 mm TRS jacks, the 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack headphone output, the two 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out sockets, the four 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack CV/Gate outputs and the three 6.35 mm TRS jack footswitch inputs cover all your studio connection needs. USB-A, USB-C, an SD card reader, Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi round off the connectivity options. A 12 V, 3 A, centre-positive power supply is included. Its dimensions of 582 x 315 x 85 mm and weight of 4.36 kg define its footprint.

The Decksaver Akai MPC Key 37 Cover comes into play when the session ends. Its ultra-durable transparent plastic, custom-moulded in the UK, moulds to the contours of the keyboard. It protects the keys, faders and buttons from liquids, knocks and dust. Measuring 590 x 317 x 47 mm and weighing 900 g, it matches the dimensions of the MPC Key 37. Whether for storage or transport, the cover keeps the controls safe and the production setup ready for the next session.