Akai MPC Key 37 Keyboard Workstation

Discover the transformative power of the MPC Key 37 Keyboard Workstation, the latest innovation in sample-based music creation from Akai Professional. As pioneers in the field of sampling and beat making technology, Akai Professional has revolutionized the music industry with the iconic MPC platform. This platform introduced groundbreaking sampling and chopping workflows that have shaped some of the most legendary records in history. Now, Akai Professional is ushering in a new era of sampling innovation with the MPC Stems, a feature that takes sampling to the next level.The MPC Key 37 Keyboard Workstation is a standalone keyboard workstation that provides all the tools you need for music production right out of the box. The MPC range has been at the heart of beatmakers' and producers' studios for over 30 years, evolving into a comprehensive production platform that seamlessly integrates sampling, sequencing, and synthesis. This results in a rapid workflow that keeps you focused on your music.The MPC Key 37 combines the familiar 16 pad grid with a synth-styled 37 note keybed. It comes loaded with legendary MPC sounds and instruments and offers all the connectivity options you need to integrate with your outboard gear and computer, all in a compact design.The MPC Key 37 comes with a core collection of sounds and samples from Akai MPC's industry-standard plugins. It includes 8 plugin instruments right out of the box, such as Hype, Odyssey, Mellotron, and more. With over 10GB of production-ready samples and drum kits, these offer over 1000 production-ready presets. Each plugin instrument features advanced synthesis, deep parameter editing, and effects for programming the exact sound you need. With 32GB of internal storage and removable media via SD Card and USB, you have ample space to expand your sample and instrument library.The MPC Key 37 also includes over 100 powerful studio-quality effects for creative production and mixing. Insert lush Reverb & Delay effects into your tracks, add bounce and punch to your drums, and mix using modern or vintage style compressors and limiters. The MPC Key 37 also comes with cutting-edge vocal FX plugins for both straight vocals and creative sound design.The MPC Key 37 features a synth action key-bed with aftertouch, separate pitch and modulation wheels, and 16-velocity sensitive RGB pads. These award-winning pads are the same as the MPC One+, and they come with the renowned Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features of MPC that continue to inspire top producers. Tweaking and editing are made easy with the 7' multi-touch display and 5 Q-link rotary encoders, providing fine control and quick access to the parameters you need.The MPC Key 37 can also serve as a hub for your outboard gear. Connect MIDI devices via USB or using the MIDI DIN In/Out ports, and integrate with modular rigs with the 8 CV/Gate outs. Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth allows for wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and MPC OS Updates, and the SD Card Reader allows for expandable sounds and tracks.The MPC Key 37 features a built-in 2-in 2-out USB audio/MIDI interface, allowing you to record audio and MIDI directly in and out of your computer. The included MPC software is a standalone DAW on your Mac or PC, offering all the tactility and control of the hardware, but with as many tracks as your computer can handle. The MPC software also comes as a VST/AU plug-in, so you can open it in major DAWs such as FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One, and more, and combine your favorite workflows.