Akai MPC Key 37 G2

Akai MPC Key 37 G2 – Standalone music production workstation with 37-key synth-action keyboard, MPC pads and octa-core processor

The Akai MPC Key 37 G2 is a next-generation standalone music production workstation that combines a highly expressive 37-key synth-action keyboard with aftertouch, the iconic Akai MPC pads, and the powerful MPC3 creative environment. Designed to enable full music creation without a computer, it offers producers, beatmakers, and musicians a complete solution for composing, sampling, recording, and arranging tracks within a fast, intuitive, and fully standalone workflow.

Faithful to Akai’s design philosophy, this workstation delivers a modern workflow built for demanding creators. Inspired by the iconic cream colorway of the earliest MPC units from the late 1980s, the Akai MPC Key 37 G2 combines the brand’s heritage aesthetic with a modern performance-driven design. Its 37-key synth-action keyboard with aftertouch, pitch bend and modulation wheels, and 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads allow users to play melodies, trigger samples, program rhythms, and control virtual instruments from a single unified instrument.

Powered by the new G2 octa-core ARM processor, the Akai MPC Key 37 G2 delivers up to four times the processing power of the previous generation. This allows for larger projects, more virtual instruments, and complex arrangements while maintaining smooth, responsive performance at all times.

Designed for modern music production, the Akai MPC Key 37 G2 supports up to 16 stereo audio tracks as well as up to 32 simultaneous virtual instruments within a single project. Thanks to the MPC3 operating system, users benefit from a complete environment to compose, record, edit, mix, and finalize productions directly on the hardware without relying on a computer.

Next-generation USB-C connectivity provides multichannel audio streaming of up to 24-in/24-out, expanded MIDI routing up to 32 channels, and seamless device integration through a single cable. With Ableton Live Control Mode support and modern hybrid workflow compatibility, the MPC Key 37 G2 integrates effortlessly into both computer-based studios and fully standalone setups.

Thanks to its advanced sampling capabilities, the Akai MPC Key 37 G2 allows users to quickly capture sounds from smartphones, tablets, synthesizers, or external audio sources and instantly transform them into playable instruments. Its 64 GB internal storage, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, CV/Gate outputs, and MIDI ports make it a true production hub capable of controlling both software instruments and complex hardware rigs.

Features & Specifications:

• Standalone music production:
  
  
  • Recording, sampling, arranging, and mixing without a computer
  • MPC3 operating system with modern track-based workflow
  • Full music production directly on hardware
  • Supports standalone and hybrid workflows
    
    
• Keyboard & expressive control:
  
  
  • 37-key synth-action keyboard with aftertouch
  • Integrated pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Designed for composition, performance, and instrument control
  • Combines melodic performance with MPC production workflow
    
    
• Processing power:
  
  
  • G2 octa-core ARM processor
  • Up to 4× more power than previous generation
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 64 GB internal storage
  • Handles complex multi-instrument projects
    
    
• MPC pads & controls:
  
  
  • 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads
  • 8 pad banks instantly accessible
  • 4 Q-Link touch-sensitive encoders
  • 16 assignable Q-Link parameters
  • Main rotary encoder with push function
  • 38 backlit function buttons
  • 7-inch touchscreen display
    
    
• Audio tracks & virtual instruments:
  
  
  • Up to 16 stereo audio tracks
  • Up to 32 simultaneous virtual instruments
  • Full standalone production environment
  • Compatible with modern MPC plugin ecosystem
    
    
• Audio & conversion:
  
  
  • 24-bit converters
  • 32-bit floating-point internal processing
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: up to 107 dB
  • Dynamic range: up to 112 dB
  • Balanced TRS audio inputs and outputs
    
    
• Connectivity:
  
  
  • USB-C 3.0 with 24x24 multichannel audio streaming
  • USB-A 3.0 port for external devices
  • 5-pin DIN MIDI in/out
  • 4 CV/Gate connectors (8 outputs total)
  • Sustain, footswitch, and expression pedal inputs
  • 6.35 mm TRS stereo audio inputs
  • 6.35 mm TRS stereo audio outputs
  • 3.5 mm stereo headphone output
    
    
• Wireless & networking:
  
  
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • Bluetooth 5
  • Fast connection to compatible devices and MPC network services
    
    
• Compatibility & hybrid workflow:
  
  
  • Ableton Live Control Mode
  • Ableton Live project import/export
  • Full DAW integration
  • Seamless transition between standalone and computer-based production
    
    
• Supported formats:
  
  
  • Audio: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG
  • File systems: exFAT, FAT32, NTFS, EXT4, HFS+ (read-only)
    
    
• Dimensions & weight:
  
  
  • 582 × 315 × 85 mm
  • Weight: 4.36 kg
  • 12 V / 3 A external power supply included

Key Points:

• Complete standalone production workstation with built-in keyboard.
  
  
• 37-key synth-action keyboard with aftertouch for expressive performance and composition.
  
  
• New G2 octa-core processor delivering up to 4× more power.
  
  
• 16 RGB MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity.
  
  
• 16 stereo audio tracks for full song production.
  
  
• 32 simultaneous virtual instruments in a single project.
  
  
• Modern MPC3 workflow optimized for standalone creation.
  
  
• USB-C 24x24 audio streaming and expanded connectivity.
  
  
• Integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MIDI, and CV/Gate support.
  
  
• Ableton Live compatible with project import/export.
  
  
• Retro-inspired design based on classic MPC cream aesthetics.