Designed for pro-level producers and beatmakers looking for plenty of space for two-handed performances, the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 is a USB MIDI keyboard controller that combines 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with versatile control hardware, automapping, Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology, and an arpeggiator. It also ships with a suite of creative software (including a MIDI editor, DAWs, and virtual instruments), allowing for immediate music making onstage or in the studio.

The Oxygen Pro 61 features 16 velocity-sensitive backlit RGB pads with Note Repeat for beat production and finger drumming. With eight assignable knobs, nine assignable faders, and a slew of buttons, it's easy to control virtual instruments, plug-ins, and DAW functions. Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels along with a 1/4" sustain-pedal input provide you with additional control over your music and performance. Use the DIN 5-pin MIDI output to interface with hardware synths and sequencers, and select presets to automatically map the Oxygen Pro 61 to your favorite DAW software.

61 Velocity-Sensitive Semi-Weighted Keys    16 Velocity-Sensitive Assignable Pads    Built-In Arpeggiator and Note Repeat    Automapped DAW Instruments and Plug-Ins    Smart Chord and Smart Scale Technology    8 Assignable Knobs, 9 Assignable Faders    Pitch and Modulation Wheels    5-Pin MIDI Output, 1/4" Sustain Input    DAWs and Virtual Instrument Software    Mac and Windows Compatible

The Oxygen Pro 61 is a 61-key, USB-powered MIDI controller that makes it easier to create the music you want. Oxygen Pro controller opens up a world of expression and creativity and makes bringing your production ideas to life more seamless than ever. Taking feedback from users and artists alike, Oxygen Pro controllers are powerful studio and live performance tools, allowing you to keep your focus on creating music rather than programming your software. It doesn't matter if you want to create music on the go or in the studio, the M-Audio Oxygen Pro series is perfectly flexible for your workflow.

It's simple to use the Oxygen Pro 61 controller with any DAW, using automatically mapped controls such as transport, faders, channel controls (record arm, solo, mute, and select), pan controls, and more. Whether you use Ableton, Pro Tools, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic, Studio One, or any other major DAW, just select your DAW and configuration, and the Oxygen Pro 61's controls will be completely integrated. Instantly map to all the virtual instruments included with the Oxygen Pro 61 (Velvet, Mini Grand, Vacuum, Boom, DB3-3, and Xpand!2). These world-class Air Music Tech plug-ins can be fully controlled by the Oxygen Pro 61 and used in real time as you create and mix your music.

With Smart Chord activated, pressing a single key or pad will play a full chord rather than just one note. The key or pad you press will determine the root note in the chord. The rest of the chord's properties are determined by the settings you choose. Smart Chord also has a Custom Mode, which lets you to determine the chord structure that will be assigned to each key by manually playing it. For example, if you select Custom Mode, and play a B⁷ chord, every key will then be assigned to play this chord structure. The note of the key you press will serve as the root of the chord, and all of the parameters can be edited right on the Oxygen Pro 61.

The Oxygen Pro 61 features intelligent Smart Scale technology. With Smart Scale, you can set the keybed so that only notes in the selected scale can be played. This allows you to play within a chosen scale without the risk of playing any undesired notes. You can choose from 16 different scale variations when assigning a scale to the keyboard. Smart Scale is easy to activate and deactivate and allows you to set the scale parameters—so you can create.

Built into the Oxygen Pro 61 are features that are essential to creating modern day pop, electronic, hip hop, and dance music. Note Repeat and the built-in Arpeggiator open up a world of precise music production and live sound techniques to make your music sound professional.

Note Repeat allows you to hold down any of the custom-made M-Audio performance pads to hear a repeated rhythmic pattern at a selectable note division. The Note Repeat feature can be activated momentarily or used in Latch mode. If you choose Momentary, holding the Note Repeat button will make the note played automatically repeat. If you choose Latch, pressing any pad will cause its assigned note to repeat after you release the Note Repeat button. Press the Note Repeat button again to stop it.

The built-in Arpeggiator will affect anything you are playing on the keys, in any virtual instrument in your DAW. When the Arpeggiator is activated, the keyboard will repeatedly play the pressed keys in sequence. The arpeggiator's timing and rhythm is based on the keyboard's time division setting and either the keyboard's or your DAW's tempo setting. Each note in the arpeggio will be the length you've selected for the time division setting. For example, if you select 1/4, each note in the arpeggio will be a quarter note. This powerful tool can operate in Latch or Momentary mode, making it easy to unleash your creativity.

With great feel in a lightweight chassis, the Oxygen Pro 61 controller provides a new level of creative inspiration. The M-Audio PrecisionTouch keybed adds professional semi-weighted action with advanced high-speed keybed scanning technology for an ultra-expressive playing experience.

This custom keybed also features Channel Aftertouch, giving you added expression and control. Channel Aftertouch enables you to affect the sound of a virtual instrument plug-in by continuously scanning how much pressure you apply to any key as you release it. This makes creating the mood, dynamics, and emotion you want to deliver in your music—natural and fast, or slower as you please.

• 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones
• 16 RGB, backlit, assignable, velocity-sensitive pads with Note Repeat for beat production, clip launching, and more
• Eight assignable knobs and buttons for controlling virtual instruments, mix plug-ins, DAW controls, and more
• Nine assignable faders for controlling virtual instruments, plug-ins, DAW faders, and more
• Preset and DAW button for automapped DAW controls and plug-in parameters
• Smart Chord mode enables playing of enharmonic or custom chord voicings
• Smart Scale mode eliminates undesired notes, making it easy to craft a perfect song
• Arpeggiator with type, octave, gate, and swing controls
• Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels and 1/4” sustain pedal input
• USB-MIDI connection and DIN 5-pin MIDI output for controlling external MIDI gear
• Intuitive layout featuring an OLED screen for quick control edits
• Includes MIDI editor software and a complete software production package

• Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition DAW
• AKAI MPC Beats DAW
• Ableton Live Lite DAW
• AIR Music Hybrid 3.0 virtual synthesizer
• AIR Music Velvet virtual electronic piano
• AIR Music Mini Grand virtual acoustic piano
• AIR Music Vacuum virtual monophonic synthesizer
• AIR Music Boom virtual drum machine
• AIR Music DB-33 virtual tonewheel organ

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which interface will be good for recording poetry?Presonus 96, Steinberg ur 22c or arturia minifuse1 or Tascam hr 22

A: You can use any of the interfaces you mentioned as long as it is compatible with your computer's operating system and the microphone that you will be using.

Q: 2. Will this work with vMix?

A: Some users have reported Vmix working with the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, but there is no official driver support.

Q: 3. Will this work with an iPhone? (I see it only mentions iPad, but since it seems to supply its own battery power, I'm thinking it should work with iPhone too, no?)

A: This product is not designed for use with an iPhone. It can be used to connect to your Mac or Windows computer, or iPad* via USB, to record with mics, instruments, and more. A

Q: 4. Hi, does the supplied AC power adapter also work in countries with their mains power rated at 220-240v (volts)?

A: Yes, the MOTU UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface supports 100-240 VAC power sources.

Q: 5. Can i connect Bluetooth headphones to it ?

A: No. This interface has no bluetooth capibilities. Wired connections only.

Q: 6. I have the Adobe Creative Cloud and I work on an HP workstation. Does this supply 16 separate channels of audio to Adobe Audition over a single USB cable? Would I need a special adapter to record the separate channels of audio?

A: No special adapters are needed. And it will supply all 16 separate channels of audio. 8 on XLR connectors and 8 on 1/4" TRS connectors. Make sue all required drivers are installed.

Q: 7. Does anyone know whether or not this will work with current Silicon macs? I have the Mac Studio M2 Max.

A: Yes, it is compatible with Silicon Chip Macs.

Q: 8. Bus power

A: If you are asking Does the 18i8 use USB buss power? , the answer is no, it uses a separate AC power supply.

Q: 9. is this plug and play with davinci resolve?

A: If the UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface is compatible with your computer and Davinci Resolve is compatible with your computer then they will both work together.

Q: 10. Is this plug and play with Davinci Resolve studio?

A: The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface will work for audio input and output in DaVinci Resolve Studio, and the analog audio outputs on this interface offer excellent connectivity option for professional surround sound monitoring.