Korg Keystage 61It's aMaster Keyboard USB MIDI 2.05-octave, featuring 61 velocity and tone-sensitive keysPolyphonic Aftertouch.Compatible with MIDI 2.0and the MPE,Korg Key stageIt's the firstMIDI controllerOn the market to adopt theMIDI-CI Property ExchangeTo communicate with connected hardware and software tools.Keystage 61offers immediate control and visual feedback of parameters thanks to 8 OLED screens, each with a dedicated rotary potentiometer. Includes aarpeggiator, mode for playing chords, aIntegrated audio interfaceWith Jack outputs and official integration withAbleton Live.

Korg Keystage 61 is a USB MIDI 2.0 keyboard controller,oneMaster KeyboardLatest generation for music producers, musicians and performers, which adopts the innovations introduced by the standardMIDI 2.0.Key stage, available in 49 and 61-key versions, is the firstMIDI keyboard controllerOn the market to support theexchange of ownership between instruments(hardware and software), for immediate and unparalleled integration and control compared to the past.

Creative inspiration meets expressive innovation: Aftertouch Polyphonic, compatibilityMPE. Equipped with keys with excellent touch response, sensitive to velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch, with relative compatibilityMPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression), Korg Key stageIt offers direct control and immediate visual feedback thanks to its 8OLED screens dedicated to parameters, each with a dedicated rotary potentiometer. Includes a powerful arpeggiator, a series of chord playing modes, an integrated audio interface with Jack outputs and official integration with DAW software Ableton Live.

Korg Key stage: ithe link between past and future 

The keyboardsKorg Key stageThey are fully compatible with the traditional MIDI standard, therefore universally usable with all previous generation hardware and software devices.

Inspiration can't wait

Say goodbye to complex, time-consuming MIDI mappings. When inspiration strikes, you need to capture your musical ideas quickly and accurately.Korg Key stageAllows you to do just that.

A MIDI controller at the forefront of keyboard innovation, being the first to truly harness the potential of theMIDI 2.0. Simply connect the keyboard to compatible software, and Keystage automatically assigns parameters and even displays their names on its ultra-intelligible OLED screens. Each screen is paired with a knob for real-time adjustments, meaning you’ll always see the assigned parameters and their exact values. Make informed decisions and tweak your instruments without interrupting your creative flow.

Experience the magic of instant plug-and-play connectivity with Keystage. It's compatible with most DAW software and offers unmatched official integration with…Ableton LiveAndKorg Gadgets.

Express Yourself Musically with Keystage 61

Korg Keystage lets musicians reach new levels of musical expression, thanks to a newly designed semi-weighted keyboard with excellent touch response. Keystage goes beyond simply pressing a note, because it supports both channel and polyphonic aftertouch, includingMPE(MIDI Polyphonic Expression). This versatility allows you to play, control and manipulate a wide range of software and hardware sound sources, managing the most subtle sonic nuances.

Keystage’s arpeggiator is powerful and offers features that go far beyond what any other MIDI keyboard on the market has to offer. The large selection of patterns is complemented by customization options, including aftertouch-activated ratchet, randomization, gating, and more.

Furthermore, theChord modeKeystage provides a suite of 32 ready-to-use chord sets. These can be used as is or customized. You can also save them to one of 32 user-defined slots. Since each set can have a chord assigned to each chromatic note in an octave, you’ll never run out of chords! The chords can even be played in a variety of ways, including strumming to simulate rhythm guitar.

Korg Key stageAllows you to express yourself musically with a seamless and streamlined workflow. Gone are the days of dealing with cumbersome and complex controllers. Keystage ensures an efficient musical experience.

Official integration with Ableton Live

Keystage offers certified integration withAbleton Live, one of the industry’s most popular DAW software, giving you both transport and device control. Keystage can detect the instrument or effect currently active in Live and automatically adapts (maps) to its first 8 parameters! When you change devices, Keystage dynamically reconfigures in real time for a seamless, distraction-free experience.

Is Ableton Live and Keystage are compatible with MPE, for greater flexibility and creative possibilities. For example, the powerful synthesizerDriftingLive (available since version 11.3) uses MPE control to offer even more expressive capabilities.

Additionally, Keystage comes bundled withAbleton Live 11 LiteAs part of its software suite: a beginner-friendly version of Live, offering many of the same features to help you get started on your journey into music creation and live performance.

The Future of Played Music is in MIDI 2.0

MIDI 2.0 is one of the most exciting developments in electronic music production in decades. But what exactly is it? TheMIDI AssociationExplains on its official website that MIDI 2.0 means two-way MIDI communication. Until now, messagesMIDI 1.0Were going in one direction: from a transmitter to a receiver. Thanks to the new messagesMIDI-CI(Capability Inquiry), MIDI 2.0 devices can communicate with each other and self-configure to work together.

The MIDI Master Keyboard Korg Key stageUse messages fromMIDI-CI Property ExchangeTo communicate with other devices. It retrieves information such as the Control Change (CC) parameters that should be connected and the appropriate names to display for each parameter. This means that Keystage can communicate with a wide range of MIDI 2.0 compatible devices and exchange information in both directions. This exciting feature extends not only to software plug-ins, such as those included with Keystage, but also to hardware devices!

Since theProperty Exchange MIDI 2.0It is compatible with MIDI DIN cables, Keystage offers opportunities for integration with existing devices, opening the way to new and exciting possibilities on the horizon. Furthermore, backwards compatibility is not an issue you can control and communicate with devices that do not support MIDI 2.0 using regular MIDI 1.0.

Perfect to take on stage

Keystage isn't just an incredibly powerful and feature-rich MIDI controller; it's the master keyboard you've always wanted to control your live setup. Featuring stereo audio output, simply connect the keyboard to your computer, tablet or smartphone and then directly to your sound system, without the need for additional equipment that only takes up precious space.

The AT semi-weighted keyboard not only offers exceptional playability, but also makes Keystage surprisingly lightweight, weighing just 4.2kg for the 49-key version and 5kg for the 61-key version. Its slim, portable design allows for easy transport, while its sturdy construction ensures durability.

Keystage also offers flexible customization options. You can change settings directly through the menu or adjust them conveniently using the software.Korg ControlOn your computer.

Keystage includes a dedicated expansion plate that is ideal for tablets, other devices or accessories. On the 61-key model, you have the flexibility to adjust the position of the plates to two different positions, providing a stable and solid surface on which to place your laptop.

Full-size keyboard and integrated audio interface

Thanks to the USB Type-B port, Keystage not only transmits MIDI data to your tablet or smartphone, but also receives audio from music apps via its integrated audio interface and sends it to your speaker system via its stereo output.

Rich software package with Korg Keystage 61

In addition to Ableton Live LITE, in the accompanying software via download you will findi Korg Gadgets: an all-in-one music production software and also a collection of plug-ins. The intuitive user interface provides over 40 instruments (synthesizers and drum machines) called "Gadgets", which you can freely combine for music production. Keystage includes the "Package Korg Gadget Producer": this is a version that has most of the features and gadgets that the software has. Korg Gadget 2 offers. The following gadgets are not included: Kamata, Stockholm, DeeMax, Lexington, Ebina and Otorii.

The integration between Korg Gadget and Keystage is deep and makes it possible to automatically sync Gadget parameters to Keystage, as well as having extended control of the transport functions that will make using Gadget even easier and faster.

Wavestate native LE

Explore the full expressive potential of Keystage with WaveState Native LE and its numerous patch presets that take advantage of Poly and Channel Aftertouch, all fully compatible with MIDI 2.0 (currently only in the standalone version).Wavestate Native LEIt is a partially limited version of wavestate native, which is a virtualized version of the hardware synthesizer of the same name. Do you know what the limitation of…Wavestate Native LE? That you will not be able to open more than one instance of this plugin in your project.

Characteristics Korg Keystage 61

• MIDI 2.0 compatible USB controller


• Polytouch MIDI Keyboard


• 61 keys, 5 octaves


• Keys sensitive to velocity, aftertouch and polyphonic aftertouch


• 21 velocity curves, 7 octave ranges (-3, 0, +3)


• 16 Memorable Scenes

Controls and displays

• Pitch bend wheel


• Modulation wheel


• 8 rotary potentiometers for parameter control


• Main display and 8 OLED sub displays

Arpeggiator with 20 rhythm patterns

Chord Mode:32 Users and as many Presets

Connections

• USB Type B for audio/MIDI connection to PC and Mac computers


• Stereo audio interface out at 44.1 kHz, 16-bit


• NB: Drivers required in Windows environment


• MIDI DIN IN and OUT


• Jack input for expression pedal


• Ingress Jack for Damper Pedal (Half Supported)


• Stereo audio output (L/MONO, R jacks)


• Headphone output

Diet

• Via USB


• Via AC adapter (9 V DC):Korg KA350(NOT included)

Consumption:

• 5V/500mA or less (when connected via USB)


• 4W when connected to the mains

Dimensions and weight: 979×234×82mm; 5 KG.

Included in the package:USB cable (Type A-Type B), storage expansion

Accessories (sold separately)

• Korg KA350: AC adapter


• XVP-20: Volume/expression pedal


• EXP-2: foot controller


• DS-1H: Damper pedal


• PS-1 or PS-3: pedal switch