Korg microKEY 61-Key Compact MIDI Keyboard

Korg microKEY 61-Key Compact MIDI Keyboard

Slim, lightweight, USB bus powered, and compatible with all computer-based music software, the Korg microKEY is a great way to create your production setup. It features 61-note velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini-keyboard. This model offers full five octaves, satisfying the performing musician while fitting in the same horizontal dimensions as a full-sized 49-key model. The proportions of the black and white keys has been adjusted for optimal playability, easy chording, and rapid phrase work; careful attention has been paid to the touch and playing feel. The waterfall-type keyboard makes it easy to play glissandos. This keyboard will accurately convey the dynamics of your performance to your software. It is a compact USB MIDI keyboard that’s ideal for the musician who wants to assemble a convenient and compact music production system.

Octave Shift Buttons

Using the Up/Down buttons allow you to shift the octave the appropriate number of steps for each model so that, when used in conjunction with the Key Transpose function, the full range of notes in the MIDI specification can be covered. As for the array of controllers needed for boosting the expressive power of your performance, the 61-key keyboard feature a pitch bend wheel and modulation wheel

No Driver Installation Needed

The standard USB MIDI driver provided by Windows/Mac OS X is supported, so there's no need to install a driver. Simply use a USB cable to connect the microKEY to your computer, and it's ready for use.

iPad Compatible

You can connect the microKEY to your iPad and use it to control apps such as the Korg iMS-20 via MIDI. For this 61-key model, you just need to connect it via a USB hub that can supply power.

USB Versatility

Your new microKEY serves double-duty as a USB hub. The two USB ports (Type A) allow you to expand your custom control center by adding on a Korg nanoPAD2 or nanoKONTROL2 – or any other USB device.

Korg KONTROL Editor

Using the Korg KONTROL Editor software (provided), you'll be able to customize the microKEY for your setup. You can choose from eight velocity curves plus fixed velocity (a total of nine types), and also specify the control change number of the modulation wheel or joystick, as well as specify their maximum and minimum values.