Korg MICROKEY2-61

The second generation of the microKey keyboard series produced by Japanese company Korg introduces native support* for iOS devices such as the iPad and iPhone, includes a new 49-key model and adds a damper pedal input in the 37-, 49- and 61-key models. The new Korg microKey series has evolved to become more affordable and versatile in order to be the ideal choice for all novice musicians who dabble in computer music (PC and Apple) and with music apps in the iOS environment (version 8 or later), as well as providing an excellent solution for professionals looking for MIDI/USB keyboards with a small footprint that are conveniently transportable and can be placed in any use situation. The Natural Touch Mini type keyboard will certainly not make us envy other models with a larger key, as it has been designed paying special attention to touch and response, to offer excellent playability in the execution of chords, glissatos and fast melodic phrases, thanks to a proportion between the white and black keys designed specifically for the purpose. Because of these characteristics, the microKey by Korg series keyboards are an excellent physical extension for playing any type of virtual instrument. Korg microKeys are powered directly via USB and do not require drivers to operate with Windows (version 7 and up) and MacOS (10.8 and later) operating systems, which will automatically recognize them once they are connected.

The 37-, 49-, and 61-key versions of the microKey series come with a jack input for connecting an assignable pedal, so useful for sustain, for example, and two wheels for pitch bend and modulation control. The 25-key version, on the other hand, features a button acting as sustain, a joystick for controlling pitch bend and modulation, and a built-in MIDI arpeggiator. All models in the series are equipped with buttons (+ and -) for octave transposition. For velocity curve programming and other functions you can make use of the Kontrol Editor software that can be downloaded directly from the Korg website:

Korg microKEY-61

Korg provides all users of the microKEY MIDI/USB keyboards with an interesting collection of virtual instruments for Windows, macOS and iOS. From LE (limited) versions of the KORG Gadget and KORG Module apps to the KORG Legacy Collection that includes 5 historical virtual instrument plug-ins developed by Korg itself. Various third-party software and plug-ins available, including a Limited version of Reason and a $50 discount for purchasing a version of Ableton Live. To obtain downloads and serials for these applications and for everything related to free apps and software refer directly to the dedicated website, where you will need to type in the code on the postcard provided:

*Connecting to iOS devices requires the use of the Apple Lightning to USBCamera Adapter. On the other hand, older models with a 30pin connector require the use of the Apple USB/Camera Connection Kit (CCK). NB: These adapters are NOT supplied and can be purchased separately from your Apple retailer.

IMPORTANT: Please note that ALGAM EKO is solely responsible for the hardware, and that with regard to any software and apps that may come with the distributed products, ALGAM EKO CANNOT provide any kind of support, either technical or commercial. ALGAM EKO can nothing even in the authorization procedures of said software, as they can be carried out directly on the websites of the producers of the software itself, with whom the user directly signs a license agreement during installation and/or download.