Korg Keystage61 61 Key Polyphonic MIDI Keyboard Controller
This is the future of controllers with the new MIDI specifications and MPE. It's an amazingly well outfitted and intuitive MIDI keyboard which integreates beautifully with your DAW and puts impressive control of a vast array of parameters at your fingertips.
Keystage is the ultimate MIDI keyboard solution for producers and stage performers. As the first keyboard to adopt the MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange, Keystage puts unparalleled integration and control at your fingertips, taking your music-making experience to a whole new level. Featuring a new keybed design with outstanding touch response, Polyphonic / Channel Aftertouch and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility, Keystage offers hands-on control and instant visual feedback through its parameter-dedicated OLED screens. It features a powerful arpeggiator, an array of chord modes, an integrated audio interface, and official integration with Ableton Live. Whether producing in the studio or performing live, Keystage offers an unparalleled integrated and distraction-free experience to keep your musical creativity flowing uninterrupted. Inspiration doesn’t wait for anyone.
Say goodbye to time-consuming MIDI mapping, guesswork, and uncaptured inspiration. When the muse strikes, you need to capture your musical ideas quickly and precisely - Keystage allows you to do just that. Keystage is at the forefront of keyboard innovation, being the first to truly tap into the potential of MIDI 2.0. Simply connect the keyboard to compatible software, and Keystage automatically assigns parameters and even displays their names on its crystal-clear OLED screens. Each screen is paired with a dedicated knob for real-time adjustments, meaning you always see the parameters assigned and their exact values, empowering you to make informed decisions and act on your musical instincts without breaking your creative stride. Experience the magic of immediate plug-and-play connectivity with Keystage. It's compatible with most DAWs, and provides unmatched official integration with Ableton Live and Korg Gadget.
- Keyboard: Polytouch keyboard, 61 keys
- Features velocity sensitivity, aftertouch and polyphonic aftertouch
- Velocity curves: 21 (—10–0–+10)
- Octave range: 7 (—3–0–+3)
- Controllers:
- Pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, parameter control knobs × 8
- VOLUME knob, SETTINGS button, WRITE button, EXIT button, SHIFT button, ARP button, CHORD
- button, VALUE ^/ buttons, VALUE dial, PAGE —/+ buttons, transport buttons, TEMPO button,
- OCTAVE —/+ buttons
- Display:
- Main display: organic EL (electro-luminescence) display
- Sub display: organic EL displays × 8
- Scenes:
- No. of scenes: 16
- Arpeggiator:
- Arpeggio rhythm patterns: 20
- Chord mode:
- Preset chord sets: 32
- User chord sets: 32
- Input/output jacks and ports:
- USB port, MIDI (IN, OUT connectors), EXPRESSION jack, DAMPER jack, AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R jacks), headphone jack
- Audio output:
- AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R): 6.3 mm TS phone jack (unbalanced)
- Headphones: 6.3 mm stereo phone jack
- Control inputs:
- DAMPER (half-damper supported)
- EXPRESSION
- MIDI: IN, OUT
- USB: Type B
- MIDI/audio interface
- MIDI: 1 in/1 out
- Audio: 2 ch out
- Audio format: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit
- Power supply:
- USB bus power or AC adapter (9 V DC, : Korg KA350, sold separately)
- Power consumption
- 5 V/500 mA or less (when powered via USB)
- Power consumption: 4 W (when using an AC adapter)
- Dimensions (W × D × H):
- 979 × 234 × 82 mm/38.54" × 9.21" × 3.23 "
- Weight:
- 5.0 kg/11.02 lb.
- Included items:
- USB cable (Type A-Type B), expansion plate, Quick Start Guide, Precautions
