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Korg Keystage 61

Versatile MIDI controller with MIDI 2.0 support

Bi-directional communication with MIDI 2.0-capable hardware and software instruments

61 semi-weighted keys with velocity response, channel or polyphonic aftertouch and MPE support

8 dedicated knobs with their own OLED displays for manipulating and displaying parameters

Transport buttons for remote control of almost all common DAWs

Integrated USB audio interface (44.1 kHz, 16 bit) with dedicated volume control

Backwards compatible with conventional MIDI devices without MIDI 2.0 support

Pitch bend and modulation wheel

Octave button

Main display: OLED

16 scenes

Arpeggiator with 20 rhythm patterns

Chord mode with 32 preset sets and 32 user sets

NKS support (controls over 2000 NKS instruments and effects)

Removable accessory tray, can be mounted in two different positions and at two different angles

Connections: USB (type B), MIDI IN/OUT, EXPRESSION, DAMPER, AUDIO OUT (L/Mono, R), headphones

Power supply: USB or optional 9V power supply (KORG KA-350), not included in the scope of delivery

Dimensions (W x D x H): 979 mm x 234 mm x 82 mm

Weight: 5.0 kg

USB cable (type A - type B) and comprehensive software package incl. Gadget Producer Suite, wavestate native LE and Ableton Live 11 Lite included in delivery

incl. Native Instruments Komplete Select 15 (one of the Select packages (Beats, Band or Electronic) can be selected after the hardware has been configured)

The Keystage from KORG is the ultimate MIDI keyboard for live and studio applications. Its 61-key semi-weighted keyboard offers velocity response, channel and polyphonic aftertouch as well as MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility. Support for the MIDI 2.0 standard also enables the Keystage to communicate bi-directionally with software and hardware instruments. In this way, for example, when using MIDI 2.0-compatible instruments, their most important parameters are automatically mapped to the Keystage's eight knobs. In addition, the names of these parameters and their values are shown on the OLED displays below the respective controls and synchronised in real time. As the Keystage is downwards compatible, it can also be used to control classic MIDI devices that do not yet support the MIDI 2.0 standard. The Keystage is compatible with most common DAWs and also offers particularly deep integration with KORG Gadget and Ableton Live. Thanks to the internal USB audio interface, it can also be easily connected to a computer and a sound system without additional peripherals, which is invaluable when used live. Also on board are a sophisticated arpeggiator and an inspiring chord mode, which can be used to call up pre-defined chords via individual keys. The slim and lightweight housing makes it easy to transport, but at the same time provides the necessary stability for the often gruelling everyday life on stage. The scope of delivery includes a practical accessory tray that can be attached in two different positions and at two different angles and offers sufficient space for smart devices, tablets or even smaller laptops. The included software package also includes the KORG Gadget Producer Bundle, wavestate native LE and Ableton Live 11 Lite.

Properties

5-pin MIDI: Yes
Aftertouch: Poly
Display: Yes
Fader: No
Number of buttons: 61
Pads: No
Rotary control: 9

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