MIDI Keyboard Controllers

On stage or on the run, producing or performing, wherever your music takes you, the K-Series studio controllers can go there with you.

While the words portable and affordable describe the Korg K-Series USB-MIDI Studio Controllers, they by no means define them. Each MIDI keyboard controller in the K-series features solid, full-size keys, and a selection of four velocity curves (including a fixed level - great for mimicking organs and early mono synths) that tailor the keyboard response to match any performer.

Available in 25, 49 and two different 61 key versions, the octave shift keys found on all four models in the Korg K-Series provide access to the full range of notes, and the key transpose function lets you reach them comfortably while instantly matching the range of another performer.

Announcing the K61P
The K61P MIDI keyboard controller shares the same great features of the K61 controller, and adds 24 essential keyboard sounds, as well as reverb and chorus. USB or AC powered, the K61P studio controller offers full controller functions and doubles as a sound source, which can be used away from the computer as well. Stereo outputs and a headphone jack make the K61P suitable for any application.

Control Freak
The K-Series is graced with a variety of sophisticated controllers unusual for an instrument in this class. Performers will be happy to see a set of Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, just like in our RADIAS, MS2000B and microKORG synthesizers.

Is a joystick more your style? We've got you covered. Our innovative ClickPoint^TM performs double duty, as either as an X/Y joystick or as a USB mouse to navigate through your softsynths or DAW software. This dynamic controller is a 3-axis, spring-loaded, fingertip joystick-trackball that is difficult to describe, but easy to use.

Two assignable switches can be set to either momentary or toggle operation, and both On and Off values can be set, opening up extended performance possibilities. These switches can even be set as Program Change up and down buttons. A pair of knobs can be assigned independently to any controller, and both transmit the full range of values.

Next to the keyboard you'll also find an assignable slider. And if you run out of hands operating all these controllers, the K-Series also includes an assignable foot switch input on the back panel. Even with all these individual controllers, the stylized K-Series retains a simple, intuitive and uncluttered presentation.

Onscreen Assignments
Using the free editor software that comes with the K-Series, you can create and save custom controller assignments - or scenes - in an easy, visual manner.

This editor software allows you to load the scene that matches your application into the any of the K-Series MIDI keyboard controllers, so that you don't have to reassign the same controllers manually - a real time saver! In addition, a number of pre-programmed template scenes are included, so you can instantly be up and running with many popular software synthesizers and music production programs.

The best-selling synth is now free!
Quite a claim, to be sure. But it's true. The K-Series MIDI keyboard controllers come with our free M1 Le software synthesizer!

The M1 was introduced back in 1988 and went on to become the best selling synthesizer of all time - and defined the workstation category in the process. This software version perfectly reproduces the original M1 while taking advantage of the power and benefits of your computer interface.

The M1 Le contains all of the preset+ sounds and all of the PCM waveforms of the original, and a browser/search function makes it easy to find that "perfect sound." In addition to stand-alone versions for both Mac and Windows, the M1 Le can be used as an RTAS, VST or AudioUnits plug-in instrument.

Want more? A special upgrade offer allows M1 Le owners to purchase the entire Korg Legacy Collection - DIGITAL EDITION at a very special price. Even more? We've included powerful demo versions* of software from Applied Acoustic Systems (Lounge Lizard EP-3, Ultra Analog VA-1, and String Studio VS-1), Ableton Live5, Korg Legacy Collection and Propellerhead Reason 3.0 to give you even more to enjoy right out of the box!

On the go. Or not.
Portability isn't just about size and weight. The K-Series can be powered directly from the same USB connection that allows it to communicate with your computer, so you can grab your K-Series MIDI keyboard controller and a laptop and make music anywhere. For more permanent applications, an optional AC adapter is available. In addition to the power plug and USB port, the rear panel also features a MIDI out port for controlling synthesizer hardware modules and other MIDI devices.

*The software companies and Korg don't offer support service for these software products.
*For version-up information and purchase of full-version, please refer to each manufacturers' website. Specifications subject to change without notice

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