Korg Keystage 49

Korg Keystage 49 Product Details

Description

The Keystage by KORG is the ultimate MIDI keyboard for live and studio applications. Its 49-key semi-weighted keyboard offers velocity, channel and polyphonic aftertouch, as well as MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility. Due to the support of the MIDI 2.0 standard, it is also possible for the Keystage to communicate bi-directionally with software and hardware instruments. In this way, for example, when using MIDI 2.0-compatible instruments, their most important parameters are automatically mapped to the eight knobs of the Keystage. In addition, the names of these parameters as well as their values are shown on the OLED displays below the respective knobs and matched in real time. Since the Keystage is backwards compatible, it can also be used to control classic MIDI devices that do not yet support the MIDI 2.0 standard. The Keystage is compatible with most popular DAWs and also offers particularly deep integration with KORG Gadget as well as Ableton Live. Due to the internal USB audio interface, it can also be easily connected to a computer and sound system without any additional peripherals, which is invaluable especially for live use. Also on board are a sophisticated arpeggiator and an inspiring chord mode that allows you to recall pre-determined chords via individual keys. The slim and lightweight case allows for easy transport, but at the same time has the necessary stability for the often punishing everyday life on stage. Included is a handy accessory tray that can be mounted at two different angles and provides ample space for smart devices or a tablet. The software package, which is also included, includes the KORG Gadget Producer Bundle, wavestate native LE, and Ableton Live Lite, among others.

Features:

• Includes NKS support: This controller unlocks seamless control of over 2,000+ NKS instruments and effects. It enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators’ minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings.
• Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle packed with synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects suited to your genre of choice to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS.
• Korg - Keystage 49
• Versatile MIDI controller with MIDI 2.0 support
• Bi-directional communication with MIDI 2.0 enabled hardware and software instruments
• 49 semi-weighted keys with velocity, channel or polyphonic aftertouch and MPE support
• 8 dedicated knobs with their own OLED displays for manipulating and displaying parameters
• Transport buttons for remote control of almost all major DAWs: Ableton Live (official integration), KORG Gadget (official integration), Logic, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Digital Performer, Pro Tools, Cakewalk, GarageBand
• Integrated USB audio interface (44.1 kHz, 16-bit) with dedicated volume control
• Backward compatible with traditional MIDI devices without MIDI 2.0 support
• Pitch bend and modulation wheel
• Octave button
• Main display: OLED
• 16 scenes
• Arpeggiator with 20 rhythm patterns
• Chord mode with 32 preset sets and 32 user sets
• Removable accessory tray, mountable at two different angles
• Connections: USB (Type B), MIDI IN/OUT, EXPRESSION, DAMPER, AUDIO OUT (L/Mono, R), headphones.
• Power supply: USB or optional 9V power supply (KORG KA-350), not included in delivery
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 814 mm x 234 mm x 82 mm
• Weight: 4,2 kg
• USB cable (type A - type B) as well as comprehensive software package incl. Gadget Producer Suite, wavestate native LE and Ableton Live 11 Lite included in delivery

NKS Support - Free NI KOMPLETE Select: