AKAI MPCKEY 37 G2 - G2 Keyboard Synthesizer

MPC Key 37 G2 gives you everything you need to create music in a fully standalone workflow. Play chords, write melodies, build drum patterns, sample sounds, and arrange full songs without opening a computer. With keys and pads together in one system, your entire production process stays focused, fast, and uninterrupted.

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Retro MPC Aesthetic

Visually inspired by the iconic cream colorway of original MPCs from the late ’80s, MPC Key 37 G2 blends classic MPC design with a modern, performance-focused layout made for hands-on control, fast workflows, and expressive playing.

MPC Key 37 G2 combines a 37 key synth-action keybed with pitch and mod wheels, legendary MPC pads, and a powerful standalone production engine to bring melody, harmony, rhythm, and sampling into a single instrument. Play chords, trigger samples, and build patterns without switching between devices or breaking your momentum. Processing Power 

Powered by a new G2 8-core processor with four times the performance of the previous generation, MPC Key 37 G2 is built to handle larger sessions and more complex productions. From full arrangements to layered compositions, it’s made to move as fast as the sounds move you to create.

Complete Productions, Anywhere

With support for up to 16 stereo audio tracks, MPC Key 37 G2 gives you the tools to build complete tracks entirely using one piece of gear. Record vocals, capture external instruments, and arrange full compositions without leaving your standalone workflow.

More Plugins, More Possibilities 

Run up to 32 plugin instruments in a single project, allowing you to build richer, more detailed productions. From layered textures to detailed arrangements, you have the tools to expand and shift your sound without limitation.

Easy & Convenient Connectivity 

Simplify your setup. USB-C connectivity delivers multichannel audio up to 24 tracks, 32 channels of expanded MIDI, and device support through a single connection for seamless integration with other instruments, studios, and production environments.

Adaptable for Hybrid Workflows 

If you do need to tap into a computer-based workflow, MPC Key 37 G2 integrates without any hassle. With Ableton Live Control Mode and project import and export, you can transition between standalone and DAW-based creation quickly and conveniently.

Capture New Sounds in the Moment 

Use your phone, tablet, or other external device to sample sounds directly into your MPC Key 37 G2 for instant inspiration. Turn captured audio into playable instruments and build it into your tracks without slowing your momentum.

Explore the Next Generation with Yaahn Hunter Jr.

JoIn producer Yaahn Hunter Jr. for a deep dive on the power and performance possibilities of MPC Key 37 G2. Watch and learn as he builds an original track using the instrument's keys, pads, and included presets, plus sounds from MPC Expansions.

Key Features

Standalone 
Production 

Create, arrange, and finish full tracks without a computer 

New G2 Processing Power 

Four times the processing performance for larger, more complex standalone sessions 

New

One‑Cable Studio Connectivity 

USB‑C provides 24×24 audio streaming, expanded MIDI, and host and device support over a single connection 

Modern Workflow 

Includes MPC3 OS with a modern, track‑based 
workflow and Linear Arranger for DAW‑style song building in standalone 

New

Expanded Audio Tracks 

Supports up to 16 stereo audio tracks for full song production on hardware 

Hybrid DAW Integration 

Includes Ableton Live Control Mode plus Ableton project import/export 

Keys + Pads Integration 

Combines a 37‑key synth‑action keybed with legendary MPC pads for an all-in-one setup

NeW

Advanced Plugin Capacity 

Runs up to 32 plugin instruments for richer, more layered productions 

Fast Sampling Workflows 

Sample directly from phones, tablets, and external devices via USB‑C 

Technical

Specifications

MPC Key 37 G2 represents a new generation of MPC, designed for creators who play, perform, and produce with the speed, power, and control of a true standalone instrument.

Digital Audio System

ADCs 24-bit

DACs 24-bit

Digital Signal Processing 32-bit floating point

Line Inputs 1–2 (2) balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS or unbalanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS 

Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/-0.8 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 107 dB (1 kHz, +6 dBV, A-weighted)

THD+N 0.004% (1 kHz, +6 dBV, 0 dBFS)

Maximum Input Level +12 dBV

Sensitivity −10 dBV

Gain Range 27 dB

Line Outputs 1–2 (2) impedance-balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS 

Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2/−0.5 dB)

Dynamic Range 112 dB (A-weighted)

THD+N 0.004% (1 kHz, 0 dBFS)

Maximum Input Level +6 dBV

Output Impedance100 Ω

Headphone Output  (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output 

Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2/−0.5 dB)

Dynamic Range 112 dB (A-weighted)

THD+N 0.006% (1 kHz, 10 mW per channel into 32 Ω)

Maximum Output Level 40 mW RMS (per channel into 32 Ω)

Key 37 synth-action keys with aftertouch

Wheels Pitch bend and modulation wheel

Pads

(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit pads 

(8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons 

Knobs

(4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs

(4) Q-Link knob columns accessible via Q-Link button 

(1) 360° data encoder with push function 

Buttons

(38) dedicated function buttons, white/red/green backlit

Display

7” (177 mm diagonal) full-color LED-backlit touchscreen 

CPU

Processor: Eight-core ARM® processor

RAM: 4 GB

Storage: 64 GB internal storage

File System Compatibility 

File Systems: 

• exFAT (read/write, recommended) 
• FAT32 (read/write) 
• NTFS (read/write) 
• EXT4 (read/write) 
• HFS+ (read only) 

Audio Formats:  AIF/AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV

Wireless

Wi‑Fi Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Wi‑Fi Standard:  802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Wi‑Fi Max Power:  2.4 GHz: +17 dBm 

5 GHz: +17 dBm  Bluetooth Version: 5

Bluetooth Profile: HID

Bluetooth Max Power:  +10 dBm

Connections

2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)

(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS sustain pedal input (TS compatible) 

(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS footswitch pedal input (TS compatible) 

(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS expression pedal input (TS compatible) 

(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (1 stereo pair) 

(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output 

(4) 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS CV/Gate jacks (8 outputs total) 

(1) USB 3.0 Type‑A host port 

(1) USB 3.0 Type‑C host/device port 

(1) 5‑pin MIDI input 

(1) 5‑pin MIDI output 

(1) Power adapter input 

Power

12 V, 3 A, center‑positive (via included power adapter) 

Dimensions (W × D × H)

22.9” × 12.4” × 3.3” 

58.2 × 31.5 × 8.5 cm 

Weight

9.61 lbs 

4.36 kg