Korg Keystage 61 Poly AT MIDI Keyboard Controller. Korg Keystage 61 is the ultimate MIDI keyboard solution for producers and stage performers. As the first keyboard to adopt 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 61 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 61 offers an unparalleled integrated and distraction-free experience to keep your musical creativity flowing uninterrupted. MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange for unparalleled integration and control New keybed design with polyphonic/channel aftertouch and MPE compatibility Powerful arpeggiator, chord mode and streamlined workflow Parameter-dedicated OLED screens for instant visual feedback Integrated audio interface with direct stereo output for live performances Lightweight and portable Official Ableton Live integration Includes Korg Gadget Producer Bundle, Korg Wavestate Native LE and Ableton Live Lite 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 61 allows you to do just that. Keystage 61 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 61 automatically assigns parameters and even displays their names on its crystal-clear OLED screens. Each screen is paired with a dedicated knob for realtime 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 61. It's compatible with most DAWs and provides unmatched official integration with Ableton Live and Korg Gadget. Express your musical self Keystage 61 empowers musicians to reach new heights of musical expression. A newly developed semi-weighted keybed with excellent touch and response provides an immersive playing experience. Keystage goes beyond feel alone, with support for both channel and polyphonic aftertouch as well as MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). This versatility lets you manipulate a vast array of sources, transmitting nuanced subtleties that add an extra layer of richness to your music and live performances. Keystage 61's arpeggiator is extraordinarily powerful and offers features that go well beyond what any other MIDI Keyboard out there has to offer. The vast selection of patterns is complemented with unparalleled customization options including aftertouch-triggered ratchets, randomization, gating and more. Chord mode In addition, Keystage 61's chord mode benefits from a suite of 32 inspiring, ready-to-use chord sets. These can be used out of the box or fully customized and saved into any of the extra 32 user set slots. Because each set can have one chord assigned to each chromatic note of an octave, you can be sure you won't run out of chords! Chords can even be replayed in different ways, including a strumming mode for realistic guitar-like playing. Keystage 61 allows you to express your musical self effortlessly thanks to a seamless and streamlined workflow. Gone are the days of dealing with cumbersome and frustrating controllers. Keystage 61 ensures a clean and efficient musical experience. Official Ableton Live integration Keystage 61 offers official integration with Ableton Live, one of the most popular DAWs in the industry, putting both transport and device control at your fingertips. As the go-to choice for live performance musicians, Live's innovative dual session/arrangement view, smooth clip triggering, looping and powerful production tools cater to countless musical styles. Keystage 61 offers deep integration with Ableton Live, providing seamless control over Live's transport functions and device control. Device control allows Keystage 61 to detect the device currently active in Live, and then automatically maps to the first 8 parameters. When switching devices, Keystage 61 dynamically reconfigures itself in real time for an uninterrupted and fluid experience which keeps you in the zone. Includes NKS support: This controller unlocks seamless control of over 2,000+ NKS instruments and effects. It enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators’ minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings. Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle packed with synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects suited to your genre of choice to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS. Installation process Choose your Komplete Select bundle, with the voucher you got through the KORG License Center. If you haven’t received a voucher code, please follow these steps Go to the KORG License Center Enter the code from the “License Card” included with your KORG Controller Find Komplete Select and copy the voucher code Download Native Access where you’ll find all your Komplete Select plugins Install Komplete Kontrol software to set up your controller Install Kontakt Player to use your instruments Contact Korg support for any technical assistance
