The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 is a MIDI keyboard controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or Windows computer. It features 61 full-size, semi-weighted, and velocity-sensitive keys for a realistic, pianistic feel. The Keystation 61 MK3 also sports a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, while providing expressive capabilities as well.

Assignable transport and directional controls allow for playing, performing, and recording with music software without using a mouse or trackpad. If you've got your own sustain pedal, you can plug it into the Keystation 61 MK3 via its 1/4" sustain pedal input.

Lightweight and durable, the controller is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. A 5-pin DIN MIDI output facilitates use with your favorite, compatible synth, so it can receive messages from the Keystation 61. Additionally, the unit supports iOS connectivity using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately), enabling one to perform and compose with audio apps on an iPad or another iOS device.

The Keyboard comes with a variety of software, including DAWs such as Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite. Also included is AIR Music Technology Xpand!2, a multitimbral all-in-one virtual instrument that lets you stack up to four individual sounds to create your own unique-sounding patches.

Keyboard sounds can be achieved via three included AIR Music Technology soft-synths: The Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds, and the Velvet, which gives you five vintage electric piano sounds. Additional software includes Skoove and Melodics. You also get 2GB of Touch Loops material to foster your creativity. The keyboard comes with a USB type-A to USB Type-B cable.

61 Full-Size, Velocity-Sensitive Keys    Semi-Weighted Keys for Realistic Feel    Transport & Directional Buttons    Volume Fader & Pitch Bend Controls    Modulation & Octave Controls    MIDI over USB / USB Powered    Sustain Pedal Input & 5-Pin MIDI Output    Class Compliant, No Driver Required    iOS Compatible via Optional Cable    DAW and Virtual Instrument Software

61 full-size velocity-sensitive keys, semi-weighted for a naturalistic piano feel

USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software, and more

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 a Mac or PC

5-Pin MIDI output for use with your favorite, compatible MIDI gear

Relatively compact at 39.2 x 2.7 x 7.4" for convenient integration with most project or professional studios

iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit

Ableton Live Lite music performance and creation software

Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition with Unlimited Busses, Elastic Time/Pitch, Offline Bounce, and 1GB of cloud storage

AIR Music Technology Mini Gran, Velvet, and Xpand!2

Skoove software with hundreds of online piano lessons for beginner, intermediate, or advanced players

Melodics desktop app for teaching users how to play MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums

2 GB of Touch Loops for chopping up and mixing samples, including synth pad loops, vintage drums, and more

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which music stand is included in the box of the Korg pa1000?

A: A basic attachment music stand is included, no image available.

Q: 2. I'm a beginner ... is it possible to use it with Roland S-1 as a keyboard? is there any usb to midi adapter for this?

A: The only way to use the Akai MPK Mini Mk3 25-Key MIDI Controller (White) is by using a computer in conjunction with any USB device that has a MIDI output, such as the Focusrite 4i4 (B&H # FOSCAR4I44G). When set properly, you can route the MIDI data from the computer to the S-1 via the MIDI out port on the device/interface with most MIDI-capable DAWs.

Q: 3. Does this have an auxiliary output jack that you can plug into headphones or a boom box?

A: No, the Keystation 88 is a MIDI keyboard controller which has digital ports for USB and MIDI, but it does not have any analog inputs or outputs to connect a boom box or headphones. You can connect headphones to your computer for monitoring. If you want a more traditional keyboard that is a similar size and in the same general price range, you may like the Alesis Concert 88-Key Digital Piano with Full-Sized Keys (B&H # ALCONCERT) which has a stereo output for headphones, but no aux input. The Artesia PE-88 Portable Digital Piano / Arranger Keyboard (B&H # ARPE88) which has headphone and line outputs, stereo aux input and a microphone input. We do have more options for other models listed with our portable keyboards. Please contact us by phone or through live chat on the website for further assistance.

Q: 4. Nowhere on the specs of the Roland E A 7 there is mention of a sequencer how do you write your own styles?

A: Styles can be edited or created using the Style Composer function. Please feel free to download the Operation Manual from Roland for more information. https://a href= http://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/E-A7_r_e01W.pdf target= _blank static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/E-A7_r_e01W.pdf/a

Q: 5. Can I use it with V220? If I can't, let me know what should I do to use with V220

A: It uses USB power.

Q: 6. Will this work with Garage Band?

A: Yes, the Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 25-Key MIDI Controller is compatible for use with GarageBand.

Q: 7. isd it possible to transpose a smf in sequencer mode??

A: Yes you can transpose with your SMF in sequencer mode.

Q: 8. Can I integrate this in home studio based on a Mac Mini m2(2023 NOT Pro), which I intend to use with Apollo solo thunderbolt?

A: Yes, the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller is compatible with the operating system on a Mac Mini M2 model.

Q: 9. do have musis stand of korg pa 900?

A: No, we do not have a replacement music stand for the Korg Pa900 but you should be able to get it directly from Korg.

Q: 10. Does this keyboard come with the software and all of the necessary cables and power cords

A: Yes. The Native Instruments Kontrol S61 MK3 61-Key Smart Keyboard Controller comes with Komplete Kontrol and Komplete 14 Select software, as well as a USB-C cable. The keyboard will be powered directly from a computer via USB or USB hub, or power can be suppled from a USB wall charger or portable battery bank.