KORG microKEY USB Powered Keyboard

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The microKEY features 37 velocity-sensing mini keys, using the same Natural Touch keybed found on the Korg microKORG XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer/Vocoder and microSTATION Music Workstation. This keybed has been designed with careful attention to the touch and feel. The proportions of the black keys and white "waterfall" keys have been adjusted for optimal playability, and the key touch makes it easy to play chords, glissandos, and rapid-fire phrases. The microKEY accurately conveys the dynamics of your performance to any software package.

Extended Range and Expression

The Octave Shift buttons extend the range of the microKEY by four octaves in either direction - up or down. The Key Transpose allows you to play in any key instantly. Used together, these two features provide access to the entire MIDI note range. For adding tasty expression to your performance, the microKEY is also equipped with both a Pitch Bend wheel and a Modulation wheel.

USB versatility

Your new microKEY serves double-duty as a USB hub. The two USB ports (Type A) allow you to expand your custom control center by adding on a Korg nanoPAD or nanoKONTROL - or any other USB device!

Free Editing Software

Download the free "KORG KONTROL Editor" and customize the microKEY for your production or performance system. Using the editor software, you can set the keyboard to respond to one of eight distinct velocity curves, or set a fixed velocity value. In addition, the range of the modulation wheel can be customized by setting minimum and maximum control change values.

*KORG KONTROL Editor can be downloaded from Korg.com and Korg distributer's website in your country.

Play Today with microKEY's Software License Bundle

The microKEY ships with the following software licenses and discount coupons so you can start making music right away.

Features/Specifications:

• USB MIDI keyboard - thin, lightweight, and USB-powered

• 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys

• Comfortable and easy-to-play Natural Touch keyboard

• Octave Shift and Key Transpose features access the full MIDI note range

• Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels add expression to your performance

• Dual USB ports are ideal for adding Korg's nanoPAD or nanoKONTROL (or other USB devices) to your setup

microKEY Specifications:

• Keyboard: 37 mini keys; Natural Touch, Velocity-sensing keybed
• Controllers: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel; Octave Up, Octave Down buttons
• Connections: USB: Type A (x 2); Type B (x1)
• Power: USB bus power
• Power Consumption: < 500mA
• Dimensions: (W x D x H): 565 x 139 x 54 mm/ 22.24 x 5.47 x 2.13 in.
• Weight: 1.0kg/ 2.21lbs.
• Accessories: USB cable

System Requirements:

[Mac]

• Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X or Apple Macintosh with Intel or PowerPC supported
• Supported OS: Mac OS X10.4 or later

• Supported Computer: Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP/ Vista/7 (Intel USB chipset recommended)
• Supported OS: Windows XP SP3 (32bit), Windows Vista SP2 (32bit, 64bit) or Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit)

*Keyboard operation is not guaranteed with all computers that satisfy these system requirements.

M1 Le Software Synthesizer Features/Specifications:

• Maximum Polyphony: 32 notes (depending on the CPU of host computer)
• Number of Parts: 8
• Number of Presets: 200 presets (100 Programs, 100 Combinations), a user bank (50 Programs, 50 Combinations)
• 144 PCM waveforms (100 multi-sounds, 44 drum-sounds)
• 33 effect types
• Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument
• Real-time MIDI control and automation supported
• Supported Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz ? 192 kHz
• Number of instances available as plug-in: 1
• Maximum four outputs

*M1 Le software synthesizer has no data compatibility with M1 software synthesizer.

System Requirements:

[Mac]

• Computer
      CPU: PowerPC G4/500 MHz or faster, G4/800 MHz or faster recommended, or Intel CPU
      Memory: 256 MB or larger
      Display: 1,024 x 768 ? 32,000 colors or higher
  

• Operating System:
      - Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
      - Audio Interface (1)
      - Stand-alone: Core Audio compatible audio interface (Mac?s on-board sound output port can be used)
      - Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program (2)
  

• Computer:
      CPU: Intel Pentium III/1 GHz or faster, Pentium 4 or faster recommended
      Memory: 256 MB or larger
      Display: 1,024 x 768 ? 16 bit colors or higher
  

• Operating System
      - Windows XP SP3 or later, Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit) or later, Windows 7 (32-bit)
      - Audio Interface (1)
      - Stand-alone: ASIO, DirectSound/MME compatible audio interface
      - Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program (2)