A standalone keyboard workstation that comes equipped with everything you need to start producing music right out of the box is the Akai Professional 37-Key Standalone MPC Production Keyboard Workstation. After more than thirty years as the mainstay of beatmakers and producers studios the venerable MPC line has developed into a production platform that combines sampling sequencing and synthesis into an incredibly quick workflow that keeps you focused on your music. With MPC Key 37 you can combine the well-known 16 pad grid with a synth-styled 37 note keybed as well as iconic MPC sounds and instruments and all the necessary connectivity to seamlessly integrate with your computer and outboard gear in a small package. Collection of Sounds A core collection of sounds and samples from Akai MPC s industry-standard plug-ins is included with Sound MPC Key 37. Eight plug-in instruments including Hype Odyssey Mellotron and others as well as more than 10GB of drum kits and production-ready samples are included in the package. When combined these provide over 1000 production-ready presets. If you re looking for more each plug-in instrument offers deep parameter editing advanced synthesis and effects to help you program in the precise sound you want. 32GB of internal storage and removable media via USB and SD Card provide ample room to grow your instrument and sample library in any direction you see fit. Impacts More than 100 potent studio-caliber effects are included in MPC Key 37 for innovative production and mixing. Add rich reverb and delay effects to your tracks give your drums more bounce and punch and use compressors and limiters - either contemporary or retro- to mix your music. Additionally MPC Key 37 comes with state-of-the-art vocal FX plugins that can be used for both imaginative sound design and straight vocals. Surface of Control The MPC Key 37 has independent pitch and modulation wheels in addition to an aftertouch-equipped synth action keybed. With musicians and producers in mind the synth-style keyboard action was created whether you re tracking basslines into your compositions or hitting synth leads live. Top producers in the industry are still inspired by the Time Correct Swing and Quantize features of MPC and these same award-winning 16-velocity sensitive RGB pads are found in the MPC One Plus. You can fine-tune and edit using the 7 multi-touch display and 5 Q-link rotary encoders which provide you with quick and easy access to the parameters you require. Interaction You can also use MPC Key 37 as a hub for your outboard equipment: Utilize the MIDI DIN In and Out ports or USB to connect MIDI devices and utilize the 8 CV and Gate outs to integrate with modular rigs. Expandable sounds and tracks can be played at different volumes using the SD Card Reader and wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and MPC OS updates is made possible by the onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. DAW Integration The integrated 2-in 2-out USB audio and MIDI interface on the PC Key 37 allows you to record audio and MIDI straight into and out of your computer. With the included MPC software you can use your Mac or PC as a standalone DAW and enjoy all the functionality and control of the hardware up to the maximum number of tracks your computer is capable of handling. Additionally MPC software is available as a VST and AU plug-in allowing you to open it and combine your preferred workflows with popular DAWs like FL Studio Logic Ableton Pro Tools Studio One and more. The 37-note keyboard version of the iconic MPC standalone production center features a beat-making workflow sampling engine sequencer plug-in synths and onboard plug-in effects. More than 10 GB of sounds and instruments from Akai s Xpansion library and top-notch MPC plug-ins are included. For innovative production and mixing more than 100 top-notch studio-caliber effects and processors are included on board. There are sixteen RGB Velo