Akai MPC Key 37 - What's Included?

[@DSoundman]

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[@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS]

I treated myself and purchased the MPC KEY 37, it arrived yesterday. My birthday is coming in 11 days. I'm grateful to have this item. Thanks for the video and the tutorial.

[@sP33DyEd1]

Nice machine 😉 have it from last Friday instant jam monster ❤

[@DSoundman]

Congrats! And happy early birthday! 🥳

[@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS]

@@DSoundman thanks 😊

[@Getsmore]

I just picked mine up yesterday

[@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS]

@ congrats 🎉🍾🎊🎈 enjoy your new machine

[@ricseehu]

MPC Key 37 include 8(+1) plugins (the lack of FabricXL hurts.). MPC Key 61 include 25 plugins. If you buy all plugins for Key 37 it will be very expensive, so it follows that Key 61 is a much better buy.

[@mudi2000a]

It’s kind of annoying if you would prefer the key 37 because of size.

[@bustagrinds865]

The 61 is a better buy indeed, twice the memory, more buttons, and more expansions. I'm not complaining though, because the 37 is portable (usb power delivery power bank) and the 61 stays in place. Most of the plugins can be purchased on sale and/or in expansions for a couple hundred dollars total. Still comes out cheaper, but you do lose out on the extra Sample memory (mostly useful for layering more than 2 copies of piano, strings, and fabric xl)

[@michealgraham]

Words for the wise, if you have an account with in music Then all the plug-ins for any MPC the 61 the mpc se X well automatically download to the 37 you just have to go into preference go into activations and activate each of the plug-ins for the 37 saving you time and money

[@DSoundman]

Not a very "quick" quick tip, but hope this video is helpful for those of you wondering what's included from the factory with the Akai MPC key 37! Plus some demos of the included instrument plugins! 🤩

[@kyleb.7746]

I love the way you teach! I'm watching a lot of MPC tutorial videos as i'm brand spanking new and just got the Akai MPC 37. I'm finding your tutorial videos so easy to follow compared to some others. I hope you continue showing tips and tricks with the MPC Key 37! Thank you.

[@robbied2012]

How are you getting on with it? Mine comes tomorrow. Ready for the learning curve ...

[@kyleb.7746]

@@robbied2012 These videos helped me so much. I can now comfortably make songs, add effects to sounds, etc. I think I have a good grasp on it but still so much to learn with mixing, editing, etc. I also havent tried stems yet. Hows your first two weeks?

[@yotrakzproductions7324]

Great review. You touched on a lot of what others don’t. It’s a MOAB definitely. Electronic/Techno producers DO NOT SLEEP on this workstation. It’s got music potential for producing all genres of music. I love it for its performance potential. Synth parameters are easy to access and manipulate. Not enough quick access control, easily route any external controller to do the job. The device is more than a beat machine/hiphop one stop.

[@HandpanMusings]

I actually appreciated the last part of the video to see the process.. Thanks again.

[@davidz2016]

Sam Ash ordered my Akai on February 26, and it is now March 15th, but I still have not received it . I am thinking of going directly to the company. I am looking forward to testing and recording with it . Thank you for the run down .

[@harveygarrett4129]

I've purchased every MPC plug in available here and there along the way and I'm not mad about it. 😁 Some of them I got for free and others on sale.

[@DSoundman]

Haha nice!

[@petero1068]

They really need to team up with Vengeance Sound upgrade their to library sounds. The VPS-Avenger would be awesome on this thing.

[@daroanvimusen]

Can You speak about the faktory keygroup sounds and how to use, quality etc?

[@BassBajo]

Very cool video dude. Can’t wait to start messing with mine.

[@paulholliday4630]

Hi... firstly thanks for great demos ...I do have a question ❓ can u plug a monitor in to make screen bigger ? Thank u again carry on with great work 😊

[@DSoundman]

Unfortunately that's not possible....I wish it was though!

[@cyphersuit1]

Is there are preview of the additional sound packs somewhere? Thanks a lot

[@Curb2CastleRecords]

Enjoyed your presentation great tutorial i'm subscribed.

[@Johnny_Bigodes]

Hey man, loved this video! Can you please answer me one last thing? Can you combine effects on top of each other? For example playing the choir and an electric piano? Or something like that? Thank you very much!

[@yohaneswortham9056]

Can you do a video about how you would use this in a live Worship setting??. 🤔

[@electrosonicnebula]

So no factory acoustic piano or organ at all?

[@imaginableAudio]

Is this worth it? I want to make video game music

[@japan4ever1]

Hi very nice video! I would like to ask you if there is built in sounds like sitar,bouzouki,,,or do i need to use sampler to record and then to play from keyboard?

[@ZozillaThaGreat]

The video that i needed , exellent !! May i ask one simple question , are those instruments included unlok version for the computer for us to use those plugins (solina , ect ..) in a vst format ?

[@tonylyons7711]

I would buy a converter for the mic. So i can use a powered microphone ..

[@nielswendt]

Thank you for the in depth look into it🙏🏼🙏🏼 what stand are you using?

[@DSoundman]

I use the On-Stage KS7350: www.zzounds.com/a--518275/item--MUPKS7350?siid=33655 I've been using this one for many years and it's still holding up!

[@pianokeyjoe]

So without really meaning to, I found my answer to the question: Did my MPC One Plus come with plugins or are the plugins registered to some one else and will they deactivate at random over time and leave me with an empty instrument? I am glad to know that NO.. I am good! I was afraid to register my one free plug in thinking all the other synths, effects and so on, would be deactivated with my registration of my one free plug in. I do remember seeing on YT that these MPC instruments came with some plug ins but I was not really sure if that was true or not. The keys 37 is the MPC one plus with keys and wheels, so I assume everything included in the keys 37 is included on the mpc one plus yes?

[@tuga658]

Hey there are you doing a comparison of the MPC 61 against that one in the future? If not can you please give some info what is the best i like to create melody music i don't use daw maybe the the 61 is better for me i just need to see the differences because next week I'm going to buy one of these. Thank you in advance and God bless you and your family

[@DSoundman]

I am! As luck would have it, that is the video am finishing up and plan to post later today!

[@sooesoss6063]

If you already have the MPC 61 can you load those sounds and instruments to the MPC 37

[@DSoundman]

Yes!

[@gerritkoekebakker9209]

Is it possible to record vocals with a xlr jack convert plug?

[@greatscott88mph]

Great review! Do you know if there is a DX7 plug in for this.. I’ve searched and cant find it.

[@DSoundman]

Thanks! I'm not aware that there is one.

[@avace917]

The closest thing to a DX plugin is to the OPX4. It's a 4 operator FM synth as opposed to a 6 operator synth like the DX7

[@RobinFinck]

HI, thank you for the overview. A little question : is it possible to "import" vst or sounds which are not selled as expansion on AKAI website ? For instance, if you like DX7 sounds, is it possible to "add" them on this machine via sd card or via a plugged wire between your laptop and the mpc key 37 ? Cause 90% of the mcp expansions on the website are urban music/hip hop/RnB... So I wonder if there is a possibility to get 80's sounds, industrial or dark wake sounds from a pluggin which is not proposed by AKA. I precise I'm totally noob in the groovebox universe. Thanks.

[@DSoundman]

Unfortunately no, only Akai expansions and VSTs can be added. You could sample sounds into the MPC, but that may not be what you're looking for.

[@RobinFinck]

@@DSoundman by vsts you mean also vsts from other brands like the V collection from Arturia ?

[@DSoundman]

Yes, any third party VST. Not supported in the MPC Key.

[@RobinFinck]

@@DSoundman All right, thanks to you.

[@-zOrg-]

Hello there! Im really interested if i can connect Akai Professional MPC Key 37 to Boss Rc 505 MKII Loop Station?

[@LuděkKolenatý]

Surely you can - it's the same system as RC-600, which I have, and it can be synced and audio interconnected. I chose MPC as master with midi sync out and record from RC to MPC.

[@ThaRealAbMajor]

How can you transfer your Akai expansion packs to your key 37

[@shortt7693]

From the pc and go to tools in mpc beats and see expansion

[@michealgraham]

You have to have an MPC 2 software download the software connect the USB cord from your laptop or desktop to your MPC hit the tab that says files go from Files to expansion. It will give you a list of all the expansion packs that you have in the software to transfer over to the 37 or whatever MPC you have, when you download the expansion packs, they have to go to your email registered to Music once you download them onto the computer. We have to activate them in your Apple or Windows device restart your computer open up the MPC icon controller mode on your MPC 37 repeat the steps hit the tab for files, hit the tab for expansions the expansion pack that you want at the top that says go and it will transfer or expansion packs from the MPC to software onto your MPC 37 or any device so you can use them and stand alone

[@michealgraham]

You have to have an MPC 2 software download the software connect the USB cord from your laptop or desktop to your MPC hit the tab that says files go from Files to expansion. It will give you a list of all the expansion packs that you have in the software to transfer over to the 37 or whatever MPC you have, when you download the expansion packs, they have to go to your email registered to Music once you download them onto the computer. We have to activate them in your Apple or Windows device restart your computer open up the MPC icon controller mode on your MPC 37 repeat the steps hit the tab for files, hit the tab for expansions the expansion pack that you want at the top that says go and it will transfer or expansion packs from the MPC to software onto your MPC 37 or any device so you can use them and stand alone

[@ThaRealAbMajor]

@@michealgraham Thanks fam! 🙏🏿

[@homecrafts6303]

I wish i could get this😞

[@babyangelobeats]

My fear was undoing a recoding and here you did it by accident 😭 Can you record simultaneously on a daw to have it backed up?

[@DSoundman]

You could probably do that, but it might be more of a pain than it’s worth! 😂 My recommendation is to save often!

[@babyangelobeats]

@@DSoundman classic

[@Pbeats100]

What studio Headphones do you recommend or a couple you would recommend?

[@DSoundman]

I am using the AKG K92's right now as my main studio headphones: www.zzounds.com/a--518275/item--AKGK92?siid=183450 I love them and got them for vocal recording so I get less bleed-through of the click track due to them being closed-back. I also have the semi open AKG K240's that I love as well, they are more expensive and semi-open, so I don't find them as good for recording vocals. Great for everything else though! www.zzounds.com/a--518275/item--AKGK240MKII?siid=59071

[@Pbeats100]

@@DSoundman Thank you for the response.. I really appreciate it! Go to go get a pair!

[@FlippyFlipperton]

Can I plug my guitar and foot pedal into this and have it record it?

[@DSoundman]

Yeah you should be able to! The only thing I can think of is if your signal is too low from the guitar, you might need to use a compressor insert effect in the MPC to bump the volume up after recording it.

[@FlippyFlipperton]

@@DSoundman Very interesting, thank you for the reply.

[@JDSWeather]

I just purchased the Akai MPC Key 61 and have to wait to use it because when I purchased my Msound studio monitors I thought they came as a pair buy i only purchased one so gotta purchase the other as well as rca cables

[@DavelleAdams]

Still didn’t get my free plug in

[@coreybooker4158]

Awesome

[@kuttychattan1]

It would be great if Akai show a demo on how to use a third party plug in MPC key 37 natural sounding VST instruments. ( Please avoid beat making any five year can do that i think)

[@DSoundman]

Unfortunately using third party plugins isn’t possible inside the MPC Key…☹️ Only Akai plugins are allowed.

[@kuttychattan1]

@@DSoundman thanks a lot buddy for the valuable insight..so that now i can decided to stick with Korg PA300.

[@souldip_]

Whats with the bullshit sounds? Why?

[@Borderlands808]

More than half the video is just talking. 🤦🏽‍♂️ I just wanted to hear a bunch of sounds.😅

[@philissogers4272]

Can you integrate the key 37 with a daw like a mpc studio ?

[@PeterGude]

Yes, it has direct usb midi ports in stand alone mode

[@DSoundman]

Yes! I forgot to mention this in the video, but this also comes with the MPC 2 DAW!

[@apod_det]

@@DSoundman Nice video showcasing the abilities. Do you know how this would work with a MPC Live in standalone? Which unit would be the master? I like the idea because if you have 2 stand-alone, you will not have to worry about loading the keyboard VST's in the MPC Live. Just not sure how or if they can work together.