The M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk3 is a powerful and intuitive USB/MIDI controller for use with DAWs and playing virtual instruments during recording or production on your Mac or PC. This MIDI controller has 61x velocity-sensitive and semi-weighted keys. Numerous useful controls enhance musical expression and improve your recording workflow. Octave selection buttons, a pitch-bender and modulation wheel, and transport buttons let you utilise your music software without ever having to reach for the mouse. The Keystation 61 also includes a 6.3mm sustain pedal input for an external pedal.
Natural Feel Despite its rugged design, the Keystation 61 Mk3 is lightweight, making it perfect for touring musicians or producers who need an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural feel for their studio. Keystation 61 Mk3 is class-compliant, supports USB-MIDI connections and is easily powered via the USB input. Using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (not included), Keystation 61 Mk3 is iOS compatible and can be used with audio apps on the iPad or any other iOS device.
Software Package The Keystation 61 Mk3 comes with a comprehensive software package. Choose between the 2x audio workstations Ableton Live Lite and Avid Pro Tools First, whilst with Mini Grand and Velvet you get 2x high-quality virtual pianos and a multi-timbral all-in-one workstation with Xpand!2. A 2GB Touch Loops sample library completes the picture and opens a world of audio manipulation to the user.
The main features of the M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk3 include:
Great product. Well built. Only criticism is the lack of clarity regarding Logic Pro X installation. But after a mere 2 minutes of Googling, I discovered it uses the Mackie Control MIDI setup.
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