Akai - Pack MPC Key 37 G2 + Housse

There’s a difference between playing a melody and being able to build the entire arrangement in one place, and the Akai MPC Key 37 G2 solves this. It combines both approaches in a standalone MPC workstation running MPC 3 OS. Its 37 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, combined with pitch bend and modulation wheels, give synth lines a truly expressive quality. The 16 backlit pads, which are pressure- and velocity-sensitive, then take over for rhythms and sampling.

The G2 eight-core processor, four times more powerful than the previous generation, handles complex arrangements. The 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage, 24-bit converters and 32-bit floating-point processing form a robust digital architecture. The workstation supports up to 32 simultaneous plugin instances and 16 stereo audio tracks, with 32 MIDI channels and 24 audio channels. Akai Pro and Native Instruments plug-ins, preset projects, sounds and kits enrich its library. Disk Streaming handles large projects, whilst accelerated loading and Ableton Control integration facilitate interaction with Ableton Live, whose native projects can be imported and exported.

The four 360° touch-sensitive Q-Links, 38 dedicated backlit buttons and 7-inch (177 mm) colour LED touchscreen provide access to settings and editing. In terms of connectivity, two 6.35 mm TRS Jack line inputs and two 6.35 mm TRS Jack main outputs, a 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack headphone output, two 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out connections, four 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack CV/Gate outputs and three 6.35 mm TRS jack footswitch inputs cover all studio requirements. USB-A, USB-C, SD card, Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi round off the package. A 12 V, 3 A centre-positive power adaptor is included. The workstation measures 582 x 315 x 85 mm and weighs 4.36 kg.

For transport, the DJBag Comfort Large Controller Bag included in this bundle ensures the entire set is well protected. Its water-repellent 900D polyester exterior, waterproof 210 PU Oxford nylon lining and 10 mm EVA foam with 1.5 mm plastic reinforcements provide multiple layers of protection against impacts and moisture. YKK zips, handles, buckles and clips, an accessories compartment, a removable padded shoulder strap and a TSA-approved combination lock complete this black case with a red interior, weighing 2.7 kg.