M-AUDIO Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI Keyboard | 61-Key USB Controller

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• M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 is a full-featured USB MIDI keyboard controller designed for music producers, composers, performers, educators, and home studio musicians who want an extended keyboard range for controlling virtual instruments and DAW software. Its 61 velocity-sensitive keys provide a broad playing surface for melodies, chords, bass lines, piano parts, and expressive instrumental performances. USB connectivity makes it easy to integrate the controller into a computer-based music production environment. Pitch and modulation controls provide additional hands-on performance options, while its streamlined controller design keeps attention focused on playing and creating music. The Keystation 61 MK3 is well suited to virtual pianos, synthesizers, orchestral instruments, software instruments, songwriting, recording, arranging, and live MIDI performance. Its combination of an extended keyboard range and straightforward operation makes it a useful central controller for home studios, classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and professional production environments.
• SEMI-WEIGHTED 61-KEY PLAYABILITY: Enjoy a more natural keyboard feel with 61 semi-weighted keys, giving players a comfortable range for chords, melodies, arrangements and expressive software-based performance.
• VELOCITY-SENSITIVE MUSICAL CONTROL: Capture playing dynamics through velocity-sensitive keys, helping virtual instruments respond more naturally to how softly or firmly you play.
• DAW-FRIENDLY WORKFLOW: Transport and directional controls keep common software tasks close at hand, reducing mouse use while recording, arranging and navigating music projects.
• USB-MIDI & 5-PIN MIDI: Use USB-MIDI with your computer-based setup or connect compatible external MIDI hardware through the 5-pin MIDI output for a flexible production rig.
• EXPRESSIVE HANDS-ON PERFORMANCE: Pitch bend, modulation, volume control and a sustain-pedal input give you practical tools to shape performances without reaching for the computer.