Akai Professional MPK61 (61-Key 16-pad MIDI Controller)

Akai Professional MPK61 (61-Key 16-pad MIDI Controller) Review

Akai Professional MPK61 (61-Key 16-pad MIDI Controller) Feature

• 61-Key 16-pad MIDI Controller
• A Great-playing 61-key Controller with 16 MPC-style Pads Onboard! MIDI Controller s:akai2012
• 61-key USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC-style Pads

The Akai Professional MPK61 USB MIDI keyboard controller makes a perfect addition to your live or home studio setup! You get a very high-quality, 61-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for starters; this makes the MPK61 and your virtual instruments as expressive as you want to make them! While this alone would make the MPK61 worth the price, the addition of 16 MPC-style velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads adds another dimension. The ability to control up to 72 different parameters make it easy to take command of your instruments and audio applications with the MPK61! Akai Professional MPK61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller at a Glance:Take control with an MPC-style interfaceAssignable controls mean maximum flexibility with your instruments and applicationsMPC-style interfaceThe Akai Professional MPK61 features MPC-style Full Level and 12 Level functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds.Assignable controlsThe MPK61 lets you control up to 72 different parameters, with 24 assignable Q-link controls.Akai Professional MPK49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Features:61-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouchEight full-sized, 360-degree rotation pots, each with three banks16 MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive padsEight full-sized sliders with three controller banks eachMPC-style note repeat and all new arpeggiatorEight assignable backlit switches with three controller banks eachMMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttonsLarge, easy-to-read custom LCD displayShips with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition softwareAkai Professional MPK61 — the next generation of USB/MIDI performance controllers!

M-Audio Oxygen 61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller

M-Audio Oxygen 61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Review

M-Audio Oxygen 61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Feature

• bus-powered 61-key USB MIDI controller - east computer connectivity
• 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable sliders - control DAW and virtual instrument parameters
• DirectLink mode - instant controller mapping to DAW functions
• dedicated transport and track slected buttons - streamlined session control

The Oxygen 61 USB MIDI controller delivers next-generation functionality from M-Audio®, the leading innovator in mobile music production technology. Oxygen 61 features eight assignable knobs and nine assignable sliders, plus dedicated transport and track select buttons. DirectLink mode automatically maps these controls to common DAW functions including transport, mixer, track pan and plug-in parameters. Built-in factory presets offer support for popular virtual instruments right out of the box—no complicated setup required. Velocity-sensitive keys and a sleek, compact design round out a portable keyboard that’s perfect for both production and performance. No other MIDI controller in this price range has so much functionality while remaining easy to use.

Featuring eight assignable knobs, nine assignable sliders, dedicated transport controls and track up/down buttons, Oxygen 61 gives you total control over your session—allowing you to stay engaged in the creative flow of recording and mixing music rather than being interrupted by the constant back and forth between QWERTY keyboard and MIDI controller. DirectLink mode automatically maps Oxygen 61 controls to common DAW parameters*—while factory presets provide instant mapping to popular virtual instruments including Xpand!™2, Hybrid™, Velvet®, Strike®, Oddity, ImpOSCar and MiniMonsta. Use the dedicated Select buttons to quickly switch MIDI channels and presets for deep tactile control over multitimbral hardware and software instruments. Interfacing a MIDI controller with your software doesn’t get any easier than this.

Professional Quality

M-Audio pioneered the category of mobile MIDI keyboard controllers, and we continue to be the best-selling name in the game. In fact, M-Audio controllers are used by more professional producers and players than any other brand on the market. Thanks to continued innovation over the course of nearly a decade, you’ll find that the Oxygen 61 controller has a solid, reliable build—and puts as much musicality into the keyboard as it does into the complement of other MIDI controls.

The Oxygen 61 MIDI controller offers out-of-the-box integration with Pro Tools® software—the industry standard DAW found in professional, project and personal studios around the world. With DirectLink, the Oxygen 61 controls instantly map to key parameters in the Pro Tools Mixer, Edit and Transport windows—as well as the powerful suite of virtual instruments bundled with Pro Tools. Together, Oxygen 61 and Pro Tools software provide streamlined workflow in a formidable system with tons of interface options and industry-standard file compatibility.

Compatibility

MME

Mac OS X Core MIDI

Minimum System Requirements (PC)

Windows XP (SP3)*

1GHz Intel or AMD**

512MB RAM

Windows Vista 32 (SP1) or Vista 64 (SP1)

1.6GHz Intel or AMD**

1GB RAM

128MB video card

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported. ** CPU may be higher for laptops.

M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than above.

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5.6

Macintosh G4 1GHz**

512MB RAM

G4 accelerator cards not supported

** CPU may be higher for laptops.

M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than above.

Specifications

MIDI Data from variable controllers:	MIDI Control Number RPN/NRPN Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB Pitch Bend GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
MIDI Data from buttons/switches:	Note On Note On/Off toggle MIDI CC On/Off toggle Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets MIDI Machine Control functions GM/GM2/XG SysEx messages
weight:	7.5lbs. (3.4kg)
size:	35.7" L x 9.4" W x 3.7" H

Korg PS60 61-key Portable Performance Synthesizer With Plug-in Editor Bundle

Korg PS60 61-key Portable Performance Synthesizer With Plug-in Editor Bundle Review

Korg PS60 61-key Portable Performance Synthesizer With Plug-in Editor Bundle Feature

• Korg PS60 61-key Portable Performance Synthesizer With Plug-in Editor.
• Double X-Style Keyboard Stand.
• Multi-Purpose Headphones.

Korg PS60 61-key Portable Performance Synthesizer With Plug-in Editor.
Designed for the gigging - or soon to be gigging - musician, the affordable Korg PS60 delivers premium sounds and professional effects in an easy-to-use package. Heavy on hardware, the PS60's new dedicated performance controls keep all the needs of the performer close at hand.
- Instant access to six essential sound categories - Piano, E-Piano, Organ, Strings, Brass, and Synth.
- 440 impeccably voiced, ready-to-play, sounds created by Korg's renowned programmers.
- Korg's latest EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) sound technology.
- Create and save up to 20 split and layered "Performances"- on the fly!.
- Intuitive front panel layout with dedicated hardware controllers for frequently-used functions.
- Nine dedicated knobs provide live control of the master modulation, reverb/delay, and EQ effects.
- Free editing software allows the PS60 to run as a plug-in with your host DAW (AU, VST or RTAS).
- Great-feeling, responsive, semi-weighted 61-key Natural Touch keyboard.

Bundle Also Includes:
- Double X-Style Keyboard Stand.
- Multi-Purpose Headphones.

M-Audio Axiom 61 Advanced 61-Key USB MIDI Controller, 2nd Gen

M-Audio Axiom 61 Advanced 61-Key USB MIDI Controller, 2nd Gen Review

M-Audio Axiom 61 Advanced 61-Key USB MIDI Controller, 2nd Gen Feature

• 61 piano-style, semi-weighted keys>musically satisfying playing experience
• 9 mixer-style faders and 8 smooth rotary encoders>hands-on control over your DAW
• angled top panel and centrally positioned LCD>better ergonomics on stage and in the studio
• DirectLink mode>automatically map onboard controls to DAW mixer parameters-no complex setup required
• Axiom Instrutment Maps>instant access to virtual instrutment parameters for a hardware synth-like experience

The M-Audio Axiom 61 controller combines all the production power and performance you need to ge the most from your music software and MIDI gear. More than jst a "date entry" controller, the Axiom 61 feaures piano-style, semi-weighted keys for a musically satisfying experience. Large dynamic trigger pads make i easy to program beats and trigger one-shot samples-while the knobs, sliders, and buttons deliver complete real-time control over your software. DirectLink mode provides easy, automatic access to common DAW functions including transport, mixer, track pan, and virtual instrutment parameters-no complicated setup required. Axiom 61 also features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any enviroment.