Akai MPC Key 37 G2 Keyboard Synthesizer Pre Order

ETA in Canada; end of june 2026.

MPC Key 37 G2 is a next-generation standalone MPC keyboard synthesizer built for producers and beatmakers who write on keys but rely on the speed and precision of the MPC workflow. Visually inspired by the iconic cream colorway of original MPCs from the late '80s, it 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.

Powered by MPC3 OS and a new G2 8 core processor delivering four times the performance of the previous generation, MPC Key 37 G2 enables larger sessions, 16 audio tracks for recording vocals to external synths, and 32 plugin instances for deeper instrument capability. Increased RAM and internal storage allow projects to load faster and run smoothly, no matter how complex.

At the center of the workflow is a 7 inch multitouch display running MPC3s modern track based environment and Linear Arranger, designed to help producers move beyond loops and build complete songs entirely in hardware. Sampling from phones, tablets, and external gear via USB C makes it easy to capture ideas and instantly turn them into playable instruments.

With one cable USB C connectivity for audio, MIDI, and data, MPC Key 37 G2 integrates effortlessly into hybrid studios while remaining fully standalone for distraction free creation. Combining expressive playability, modern standalone power, and processing performance, MPC Key 37 G2 is the MPC made for keys players ready to take on full productions.

Features

• Standalone Production: Empowers users to create, arrange, and finish full tracks without a computer
• Modern Workflow: Includes MPC3 OS with a modern, track based workflow and Linear Arranger for DAW style song building in standalone
• Keys + Pads Integration: Combines a 37 key synth action keybed with legendary MPC pads for complete musical input
• G2 Processing Power: Four times the processing performance enables larger, more complex standalone sessions
• Expanded Audio Tracks: Supports up to 16 stereo audio tracks for full song production on hardware
• Advanced Plugin Capacity: Runs up to 32 plugin instruments for richer, more layered productions
• One Cable Studio Connectivity: USB C provides 2424 audio streaming and expanded MIDI, and host and support over a single connection
• Hybrid DAW Integration: Includes Ableton Live Control Mode plus Ableton project import/export
• Fast Sampling Workflows: Sample directly from phones, tablets, and external devices via USB C
• Expanded Factory Content: Ships with an upgraded sound library and bundled instrument plugins for immediate creativity

Specifications

Digital Audio System
ADCs: 24-bit
DACs: 24-bit
Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating point

Line Inputs (12)
(2) balanced 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS or unbalanced 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS
Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (+0.2/−0.5 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 107 dB (1 kHz, +6 dBV, A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.004% (1 kHz, +6 dBV, 0 dBFS)
Max Input Level: +12 dBV
Sensitivity: −10 dBV
Gain Range: 27 dB

Line Outputs (12)
(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 Output Level: +6 dBV
Output Impedance: 100 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)

Mechanical
Keys: 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
Internal Storage: 64 GB

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)