Korg Keystage 61 Poly Aftertouch Controller

Creative inspiration meets expressive innovation

Experience MIDI 2.0 Unleashed - the ultimate Poly Aftertouch Controller

Keystage is the ultimate MIDI keyboard solution for producers and stage performers. As the first keyboard to adopt the MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange, Keystage puts unparalleled integration and control at your fingertips, taking your music-making experience to a whole new level.

Featuring a new keybed design with outstanding touch response, Polyphonic / Channel Aftertouch and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility, Keystage offers hands-on control and instant visual feedback through its parameter-dedicated OLED screens. It features a powerful arpeggiator, an array of chord modes, an integrated audio interface, and official integration with Ableton Live.

Whether producing in the studio or performing live, Keystage offers an unparalleled integrated and distraction-free experience to keep your musical creativity flowing uninterrupted.

Specs
Keyboard
Features velocity sensitivity, aftertouch and polyphonic aftertouch
Velocity curves: 21 (—10–0–+10)
Octave range: 7 (—3–0–+3)

Controllers
Pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, parameter control knobs × 8, 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: organic EL displays × 8

Scenes
No. of scenes: 16

Arpeggiator

Arpeggio rhythm patterns: 20

Chord mode
Preset chord sets: 32
User chord sets: 32

Input/output jacks and ports
USB port, MIDI (IN, OUT connectors), EXPRESSION jack, DAMPER jack, AUDIO OUT
(L/MONO, R jacks), headphone jack

Audio output
AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R): 6.3 mm TS phone jack (unbalanced)
Headphones: 6.3 mm stereo phone jack

Control inputs
DAMPER (half-damper supported)
EXPRESSION

MIDI
IN, OUT

USB
Type B
MIDI/audio interface
MIDI: 1 in/1 out
Audio: 2 ch out
Audio format: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit

Power supply
USB bus power or AC adapter (9 V DC, : Korg KA350, sold separately)
Power consumption 5 V/500 mA or less (when powered via USB)

Included items
USB cable (Type A-Type B), expansion plate, Quick Start Guide, Precautions

Accessories (sold separately)
Volume/expression pedal (XVP-20)
Foot controller (EXP-2)
Damper pedal (DS-1H)
Pedal switch (PS-1, PS-3)
AC adapter (KA350)

*Specifications subject to change without notice*