M-Audio Keystation 61ES 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Semi-Weighted Keys
The Keystation 61es is a 61-note USB keyboard with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys that is designed to easily integrate in any computer music environment. Class-compliancy with Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Vista (32 bit) delivers true plug-and-play setup. The Keystation 61es is also compatible with many music education and music creation software titles, making it ideal for classrooms and studios alike. More advanced users can control software synths, external sound devices, and more with the assignable slider, and pitch and mod wheels. This sleek, compact keyboard is USB bus-powered and requires no external power supply.88-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI ControllerPitch bend and modulation wheels are ideal for controlling synths, samplers, etc.Easily assign the control slider to different parameters of sound modules or software.61-note velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action61 keys means no constant hitting of an octave switch, an annoyance with smaller controllers. The semi-weighted action gives you a piano feel, and since it's velocity sensitive, your dynamic playing is accurately sent as data.Pitch bend and modulation wheelsThese are ideal for controlling synths, samplers, etc.Volume/assignable control sliderEasily assign the control slider to different parameters of sound modules or software, for further control over your sound.Advanced function button for programmingWhen the Advanced Functions button is pressed, the keyboard goes into "Edit Mode." In Edit Mode, the keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions and entering data. Black keys are used for selecting functions, while the white keys are used for data entry and channel selection.Sustain pedal input (pedal sold separately)Add a sustain pedal, such as the M-Audio SP-1, for piano-like pedal control of your notes' duration.Built-in USB MIDI interfaceEasily interface with most MIDI software using the built-in USB MIDI interface. The standard MIDI "out" jack routes MIDI signals from the keyboard or computer to your external devices.USB PoweredThe 61es grabs power from the USB port on your computer. You can also purchase a 9VDC power adapter.Mac OS X and Windows XP class compliantEnjoy plug-and-play operation with both Mac OS X and Windows XP. Ableton Live Lite music production software is included, so you can make music right away on either platform.What's in the BoxM-Audio Keystation 61es USB Keyboard, USB Cable, User's Manual, Ableton Live Lite Software