Akai has two new MPCs for producers who would rather make the beat on hardware first and open the laptop later.

The MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 are both standalone systems, meaning you can sample, sequence, arrange, and mix without being plugged into a computer. Now, both machines have an 8-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. Akai says that gives them four times the processing power of the previous generation, with room for up to 32 plugin instruments and 16 stereo audio tracks in standalone mode. Both run MPC3, Akai’s updated operating system built around a more modern, track-based workflow and a full Linear Arranger.

The MPC One G2 is the pad-first box. It has 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, four Q-Link knobs, MIDI in/out, CV/Gate outputs, SD card storage, USB-A, and USB-C. Its blue finish nods to classic Akai machines like the MPC4000 and MPC1000.

The MPC Key 37 G2 is for producers who build from chords and melodies. It has 37 synth-action keys with aftertouch, pitch and mod wheels, 16 RGB pads, stereo inputs and outputs, MIDI, CV/Gate, and USB-C. Its cream colorway reaches back to Akai’s late-’80s MPC era.

Both units support USB-C audio streaming, Ableton Live Control Mode, Ableton project import/export, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and direct sampling from phones, tablets, and other external devices. They also ship with more than 20GB of sounds, including Native Instruments Analog Dreams MPC Edition at launch.

The MPC One G2 is available June 18 for $799. The MPC Key 37 G2 is available the same day for $999.