Korg Keystage 61 MIDI Controller Keyboard

Polytouch Keyboard with Polyphonic Aftertouch
The heart of the Keystage is its newly developed, highly responsive Polytouch semi-weighted keybed. Developed in collaboration with Ashun Sound Machines, this keybed delivers velocity sensitivity, channel aftertouch, and full polyphonic aftertouch. Unlike standard controllers, polyphonic aftertouch allows you to modulate individual notes within a chord independently, giving you the power to apply vibrato, open filters, or swell volume on specific notes simply by pushing deeper into the keys. The advanced sensor system does not compress, ensuring keys never feel mushy and your touch response remains completely linear.

Seamless Bidirectional MIDI 2.0 Integration
Say goodbye to tedious manual mapping and breaking your creative stride. The Keystage utilises MIDI-CI Property Exchange messages to conduct bidirectional dialogues with compatible virtual instruments, software, and hardware synthesisers. Upon connection, the controller automatically maps its eight parameter knobs to your software’s key controls and displays their exact names and values on dedicated, crisp organic EL sub-display screens. As you switch tracks or load different plug-ins, the interface dynamically reconfigures itself in real time, keeping you completely focused on the music.

Integrated Studio-Grade Audio Interface
Simplifying both your studio and stage setup, the Keystage functions as a complete USB audio and MIDI interface. Connecting via a single USB-B cable to your computer, iPad, or smartphone, the controller receives high-quality audio from your host device and routes it directly to unbalanced stereo line outputs or the dedicated headphone jack. This allows you to perform live or monitor your digital audio workstation without carrying external soundcard units, delivering an elegant all-in-one solution for modern music production.

Main features:

• Polytouch semi-weighted keybed featuring velocity sensitivity, channel aftertouch, and highly expressive polyphonic aftertouch
• Universal compatibility with MIDI Polyphonic Expression and MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange for advanced physical playability
• Eight dedicated parameter control knobs with independent organic EL displays showing parameter names and values in real time
• Official deep integration with Ableton Live and Korg Gadget, putting complete transport and device control at your fingertips
• Onboard arpeggiator engine featuring 20 rhythm patterns and extensive customisation including aftertouch-triggered ratchets and gating
• Inspiring chord mode loaded with 32 preset chord sets, 32 user slots, and a realistic guitar-like strumming playback engine
• High-quality built-in USB stereo audio interface offering clean playback from your digital workstation or virtual synthesiser
• Sturdy, flat-mountable expansion support plate designed to securely hold tablets, iPads, or small laptops at multiple viewing angles
• Premium visual design constructed with elegant wooden side panels, a matte finish, and a highly portable, lightweight chassis
• Out-of-the-box Native Kontrol Standard support for immediate pre-mapped control over more than 1,800 third-party plug-ins

Package Includes

USB cable (Type A-Type B)
Expansion support plate
Quick Start Guide
Precautions

Tech Specs:

• Keybed Options: 61 keys
• Keyboard Type: Polytouch semi-weighted keyboard
• Expressiveness: Velocity sensitivity, channel aftertouch, and polyphonic aftertouch
• Velocity Curves: 21 curves (range of -10 to +10)
• Octave Range: 7 octaves (range of -3 to +3)
• Physical Knobs: 1 x Master VOLUME knob, 8 x Parameter control knobs
• Primary Wheels: Pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel
• Top Panel Buttons: SETTINGS, WRITE, EXIT, SHIFT, ARP, CHORD, VALUE Up/Down buttons, VALUE dial, PAGE —/+ buttons, transport buttons, TEMPO, OCTAVE —/+
• Display Types: 1 x Main organic EL (electro-luminescence) display; 8 x individual organic EL sub-displays
• Creative Modes: Arpeggiator (20 rhythm patterns); Chord Mode (32 preset sets, 32 user sets)
• Scenes: 16 user-writable scene memories
• Digital Ports: 1 x USB Type B port
• MIDI Connections: MIDI IN, MIDI OUT (5-pin DIN connectors)
• Analogue Audio Outputs: AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R): 6.3 mm TS phone jack (unbalanced)
• Headphone Output: Stereo 6.3 mm headphone jack
• Control Inputs: DAMPER jack (half-damper supported); EXPRESSION jack
• Built-in Audio Interface: USB MIDI/audio interface (1-in/1-out MIDI, 2-channel audio out)
• Audio Playback Format: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit
• Power Supply: USB bus power or Korg KA350 9 V DC AC adapter (sold separately)
• Power Consumption: 5 V / 500 mA or less (when powered via USB); 4 W (when using AC adapter)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 979 × 234 × 82 mm
• Weight: 5.0 kg
• Discover Korg Keystage MIDI 2.0 Keyboard Controller: https://www.korg.com/za/products/computergear/keystage/