When Akai launched the first MPC at the end of the 1980s, it would herald a revolution in beat making that, to this day, is felt around the globe by musicians and producers of every style. As the instrument’s legacy grew with new iterations on the classic formula, the MPC Key was born. Blending iconic MPC workflows with fully expressive keyboard control, the MPC Key 37 boasts an onboard OS to customize your sonic array with countless MPC plug-ins and effects. Its limitless digital potential is supplemented by a veritable I/O suite for MIDI, Gate/CV, USB, SD, and computer connectivity, alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options for use with Ableton Link and wireless MIDI control of compatible iOS devices. Frankly, you’ll have a harder time finding something the MPC Key 37 can’t control! Watch as Sweetwater’s Creative D’Will takes the standalone powerhouse to its outer limits in this voltaic display of Akai’s next-gen MPC — check it out!
- 00:00 — Introduction / Performance
- 01:52 — Design / Layout
- 08:23 — Inputs & Outputs
- 09:40 — Internal Features & Connectivity Options
- 10:37 — Plug-in Instruments & Samples
- 12:16 — Effects Plug-ins
- 12:55 — Conclusion
