M-AUDIO / Keystation 61

Easy to use MIDI keyboard.

■MIDI Keyboard

・Easy-to-Use 61-Key USB Keyboard
Keystation 61 is a simple yet powerful MIDI controller ideal for music production and performance. Its 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard and numerous professional features, including pitch bend, parameter-assignable modulation wheels, assignable sliders, octave +/- buttons, and a sustain pedal input, enable expressive performances.

・Lightweight and Durable Design
Keystation 61's lightweight and durable design makes it ideal for studio setup and portability. A single USB cable provides power and MIDI transmission/reception, allowing you to use it immediately on Windows or Mac without installing any special drivers. It's also compatible with iOS devices (requires a separate Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit), allowing you to use a variety of MIDI apps for music production and performance.

・Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble
Keystation 61 includes the Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble, a rich, natural, high-quality piano sound module that recreates the sound of a Steinway 9-foot CD327 grand piano. The breathtakingly realistic piano sound, combined with strings, synths, and more, creates lush soundscapes for recording and performance.

・AIR Xpand!2
Also included is the AIR Xpand!2, a four-channel multi-timbral sound module plug-in with up to 64 voices and approximately 2,000 presets. This high-quality multi-timbral sound module offers simple, intuitive editing and is ideal for a variety of genres.

・Ableton Live Lite
Keystation 61 also includes Ableton Live Lite, one of the world's most renowned and powerful music production software. Ableton Live Lite allows you to intuitively manipulate audio and MIDI, making it the most versatile software for composing, recording, remixing, and improvising performances in the studio or on stage.

Keystation 61 Key Features
61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
USB-MIDI connection for control of various music production software and virtual instruments
Transport and cursor buttons for DAW control from Keystation
Pitch bend, modulation, and octave control for expressive performance
USB bus-powered, plug-and-play compatible with Mac and PC (compatible with Mac OS X 10.9 / Windows 8)
Lightweight body for easy setup and transport
Compatible with iOS devices (requires Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, sold separately)
Includes Ableton Live Lite, powerful performance and music production software
Includes Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble, a high-quality piano sound module that recreates the rich, natural sound of a Steinway 9-foot CD327 grand piano
Includes AIR, a four-channel multitimbral sound module plug-in with up to 64 voices and approximately 2,000 presets Includes ""Xpand! 2""
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 981 x 92 x 238 mm (38.6 x 3.7 x 9.6 in) Weight: Approx. 4.8 kg (11.2 lbs)

■ Operating Environment

Ableton Live Lite
Please check the manufacturer's website below.
https://www.ableton.com/en/live/feature-comparison/

Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble
Please check the manufacturer's website below.
http://sonivoxmi.com/products/details/eighty-eight-ensemble-2#compatibility

Xpand! 2
Please check the manufacturer's website below.
http://www.airmusictech.com/product/xpand2#system_requirements

The included software is available for download after user/product registration on the manufacturer's website.