Korg Keystage 61-Key Poly Aftertouch MIDI Keyboard Controller

With incredible touch response, Polyphonic/Channel Aftertouch, and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility, Keystage's new keybed design offers tactile control and instant visual indication via it's parameter-dedicated OLED displays. Boasting a powerful arpeggiator, a host of chord modes, an on-board audio interface, and official integration with Ableton Live, Keystage delivers unparalleled integration and a worry-free experience to inspire your creativity - whether performing on stage or in studio. Features MIDI 2.0 compatible New keybed design with fantastic touch response and Polyphonic/Channel Aftertouch Semi-weighted AT keybed MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility Powerful arpeggiator Chord modes Integrated audio interface Official integration with Ableton Live Powerful software bundle included Inspiration Doesn't Wait for Anyone With Keystage, time-consuming MIDI mapping, guesswork, and wasted inspiration is a thing of the past. When inspiration strikes, you need a way to capture your musical ideas with speed and precision before they disappear - Keystage allows you to do exactly that. Boasting MIDI 2.0 compatibility, Keystage is on the cutting-edge of keyboard innovation. By connecting the keyboard to compatible software, Keystage assigns parameters automatically, and displays their names on the OLED screens. Each screen features a dedicated control for tweaking parameters in real-time - so you always have a clear visual indicator of the parameters assigned and their exact values - inspiring you to make better decisions and follow you intuition, while maintaining your creative focus. Compatible with most DAWs, Keystage offers the convenience of immediate plug-and-play connectivity, and provides comprehensive official integration with Ableton Live and KORG Gadget. Express your Musical Self Keystage's newly developed semi-weighted keybed offers outstanding touch response for an immersive playing experience that encourages players to push the boundaries of their sonic expression. It goes far beyond feel though, supporting both channel and polyphonic Aftertouch and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression), the versatility of Keystage allows you to manipulate a host of sources - delivering the subtle nuance that adds another layer of life to your music and performances. The highly-powerful onboard arpeggiator offers features that far exceed the capabilities of all other MIDI keyboards on the market today. Featuring a vast range of patterns, complimented by in-depth customization options like aftertouch-triggered ratchets, randomization, gating, and more. With a collection of 32 ready-to-use chord sets, Keystage's chord mode can be used out-of-the-box, or fully customized and stored into any of the additional 32 user set slots. You'll never run out of chords - each set can have chord assigned to each chromatic note of an octave, and you can even replay chords in different ways - such as a strumming mode for immersive guitar-like playing. Giving you the all tools to express your musicality to the fullest extent with it's seamless and intuitive workflow. Keystage offers a clean and efficient performing experience, so you never have to worry about cumbersome and frustrating controllers ever again. Official Ableton Live Integration Boasting official integration with the widely-popular Ableton Live DAW, Keystage puts transport and device control right at your fingertips. The first choice for live performance musicians, Live's groundbreaking Session/Arrangement view, smooth clip triggering, looping, and cutting-edge production tools are perfect for a host of musical styles and genres. Through device control, Keystage is able to detect the device currently active in Ableton Live, and then automatically assign to the first 8 parameters. Keystage even reconfigures itself instantaneously when switching devices, making sure your creative flow goes uninterrupted and keeping you in the zone. You get enhanced versatility and greater creative possibilities in your music thanks to Ableton Live and Keystage's MPE compatibility. With Live's powerful Drift synthesizer takes full advantage of MPE for even deeper expression. Keystage even includes a copy of Ableton Live 11 Lite as part of it's software suite - a beginner-friendly version of Live, giving you access to many of the fundamental features and tools to fuel your music creation and jumpstart you performance journey. Take your Performance on the Road So much more than a highly-powerful, feature-packed MIDI controller - Keystage is the ultimate master keyboard for controlling your live rig. With the included direct stereo outputs, you can effortlessly connect Keystage to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to like to the sound system directly, without the inconvenience of needing additional gear. Keystage's semi-weighted AT keybed offers outstanding playability, while remaining impressively lightweight. While it's slim and portable design allows for effortless transportation, it's robust construction guarantees reliability during long sets and transit. With versatile customization options, you can modify Keystage's settings directly from the menu, or conveniently from the remote comfort of your computer via the Korg Kontrol software. The included dedicated expansion plate can be attached at two alternative angles, making it perfect to accommodate sheet music, tablets, and other devices. With Keystage, you've got all the tools to command the stage! Full Size Control and Integrated Audio Interface for your Portable Devices Not only is Keystage capable of transmitting MIDI data to tablets and smartphones, it can also receive audio from your favourite music apps thanks to the integrated plug-and-play USB audio interface, and play it back through it's direct stereo output. Keystage is the ultimate one-creation-station for modern music production on the go. Powerful Software Bundle Keystage includes a bundle of powerful software, giving you access to all the tools required to take your music creation to a new level. KORG Gadget Producer Bundle - The finest all-in-one music production software and plugin collection, Korg Gadget features an intuitive user interface, and offers more than 40 small synthesizers and drum machines called Gadgets that you can combine freely for your music creation. wavestate native LE - Push the Keystage's capabilities to the limits, and explore it's full potential with wavestate native LE, which offers a selection of patches that utilize Poly and Channel aftertouch - all fully compatible with MIDI 2.0. Ableton Live Lite and More - Keystage includes a versatile collection of music software from various manufacturers, including the powerful Ableton Live 11 Lite - allowing you to discover the power of Keystage's official Ableton Live integration. Specifications Keyboard Polytouch Keyboard, 61-Keys Features Velocity Sensitivity, Aftertouch and Polyphonic Aftertouch Velocity Curves: 21 (—10–0–+10) Octave Range: 7 (—3–0–+3) Controllers 8x Pitch Bend Wheel/Modulation Wheel/Parameter Control Knobs VOLUME Knob, SETTINGS Button, WRITE Button, EXIT Button, SHIFT Button, ARP Button, CHORD Button, VALUE ^/Buttons, VALUE Dial, PAGE —/+ Buttons, Transport Buttons, TEMPO Button, OCTAVE —/+ Buttons Display Main Display: Organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) Display Sub Display: 8x Organic EL Displays No. of Scenes: 16 Arpeggiator Rhythm Patterns: 20 Chord Mode Preset Chord Sets: 32 User Chord Sets: 32 Connections USB Port MIDI (IN, OUT Connectors) EXPRESSION Jack DAMPER Jack AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R Jacks) Headphone Jack Audio Outputs AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R): ¼ TS Phone Jack (Unbalanced) Headphones: ¼ Stereo Phone Jack Control Inputs DAMPER (Half-Damper Supported) EXPRESSION USB: Type-B MIDI/Audio Interface MIDI: 1 in/1 out Audio 2ch Out Audio Format: 44.1kHz, 16-Bit Power Power Supply: USB Bus Power or AC Adaptor (9V DC, KORG KA350, Sold Separately) Power Consumption: 4W (with AC Adaptor) Included Items USB Cable (Type-A to Type-B) Expansion Plate Quick Start Guide Precautions Dimensions 979mm (W) x 234mm (D) x 82mm (H) 5kg