Akai Professional just dropped its next-gen standalone MPC hardware: the MPC Key 37 G2 and MPC One G2. Creative D’Will takes a first look at what’s new, who these are for, and why the Generation 2 lineup matters for beatmakers, producers, keyboard players, live performers, DAW users, finger drummers, and DAWless creators. Check out the next-gen lineup and dig in on the latest from Sweetwater and Akai, as well as select MPC plug-ins!
- Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 and MPC One G2
- AIR and Native Instruments: Akai MPC Expansions, Virtual Instruments, and Effects Plug-ins
- Akai MPC Live III and MPC XL Demos and Deep Dives
Both the MPC Key 37 G2 and MPC One G2 come with a new 8-core G2 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, support for up to 32 plugin instances, 16 stereo audio tracks, expanded USB-C connectivity, and the latest MPC 3.9 workflow features including Arrange Mode updates, MPC Oscillators, time signatures per sequence and clip, USB Audio I/O expansion, and more.
The MPC Key 37 G2 brings the MPC workflow to a 37-key synth-action format with dedicated pitch and mod wheels, while the MPC One G2 delivers a compact standalone MPC experience with 16 pressure and velocity-sensitive pads and that iconic blue look inspired by classic MPC hardware.
Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 and MPC One G2
AIR and Native Instruments: Akai MPC Expansions, Virtual Instruments, and Effects Plug-ins
Courtesy of AIR and Native Instruments, a kaleidoscopic array of multidimensional sound-shaping tools are here, to elevate your MPC OS 3-fueled workflow, supercharged by the vastly expanded memory, RAM, storage, and processing capabilities of the MPC One G2, Key 37 G2, Live III, and XL.
