Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
By mraak47 Tue Feb 24, 2026 4:25 pm
Hi guys! I have chronic muscle inflammation in my hand and can only play lightly so wonder how keybed in Key 37 compares to the one in Key 61. Which one is more springy and stiffer and requires more pressure to play? If both keybeds might be too heavy for me, what other MIDI keyboard controllers would you recommend for me to go with a MPC Live 2/3 for example? Thanks!
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By Lampdog Tue Feb 24, 2026 6:42 pm
37 and 61 are synth action key beds, light.
They aren't heavy like hammer action key beds.
By mraak47 Tue Feb 24, 2026 6:54 pm
Lampdog wrote:37 and 61 are synth action key beds, light.
They aren't heavy like hammer action key beds.

Hi Lampdog and thanks for an answer. I know they are both synth action keys but am asking since there is a lot of a difference in resistance of the keys pressed even among synth action keybeds so maybe someone who ownes/played both Key 37 and Key 61 can let me know about the differences. Also I am not a piano player, will just play synth and guitar patches.