M-Audio: Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI

Start creating and performing music with your Mac or PC easy with the world’s best-selling keyboard M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI Controller: The Keystation Series from M-Audio. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for just the right controls or are looking to get started with the right USB MIDI controller, the Keystation 61 MK3 is a simple, powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. It features 61 semi-weighted full-size velocity-sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that expand the range of playable notes, expressive capabilities, and enhance your recording workflow

Musical Control

With Keystation 61 MK3, maximizing your creativity while minimizing the complication is easy: Use the fully assignable octave range buttons; pitch-bend and modulation wheels; volume slider, and transport and directional controls to play, perform, and record with your music software without using a mouse or trackpad. Keystation 61 MK3 also features a 5-pin MIDI output for connecting to your favorite hardware synth and a 1/4” (6.3mm) sustain pedal input that lets you use an external control pedal, such as the M-Audio SP2 (sold separately), for genuine piano sustain

Pure Player Experience

Compact, lightweight and durable, Keystation 61 MK3 is perfect for musicians who want to take command of music software during live performances or for producers who wish to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural feeling keybed to their studio—it easily satisfies both roles. For an easy-to-use and portable setup, Keystation 61 MK3 is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Plus, Keystation 61 MK3 supports iOS connectivity with the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices

Features

• 61 full-size velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys
• USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software, and more
• 5-Pin MIDI Output to trigger external MIDI devices
• Transport and directional buttons let you operate your DAW from the keyboard
• Pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls for expressive performances
• USB-powered and supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PC
• Lightweight design for easy setup and portability
• iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
• Includes Ableton Live Lite, a powerful music performance and creation software
• Includes SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble, a virtual piano instrument that captures a 9-foot CD327 Steinway piano
• Includes AIR Music Tech Xpand!2, a multitimbral all-in-one workstation

Specifications

What’s In The Box

Keystation 61 MK3 Software Download Cards USB Cable User Guide Safety and Warranty Manual

Tech Specs

Power: via USB or DC 9 V, 500 mA center-positive power supply(sold separately) – not required for use with a PC or Mac Dimensions: 39.2” x 7.44″ x 2.68″ (995 mm x 189 mm x 68 mm) Weight: 9.0 lbs. (4.1 kg) Transport and Directional Controls: Mackie Control, Mackie/HUI, or MIDI

Minimum System Requirements

Windows 7 macOS 10.11 Available USB port