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Review M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI keyboard. Where to buy it?

M-Audio is a business unit of inMusic Brands that designs and markets digital audio and MIDI interfaces, keyboards and MIDI controllers, synthesizers, speakers, studio monitors, digital DJ systems, microphones and music software. I’ll tell you how this post is built. First I will list the features of this M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 keyboard. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.

  • 61 Speed-Sensitive Keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave switch
  • Transport buttons for DAW control
  • A fader
  • 6.3 mm jack input for optional sustain pedal (not included)
  • USB bus powered
  • MIDI output
  • Plug&Play for Mac and PC
  • Input for external power supply (not included)
  • Includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2
  • Dimensions: 995 x 189 x 68 mm
  • Weight: 4.1 kg

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This MIDI keyboard is usually priced at around €115/£99/$114 and offers 61 speed-sensitive, square-edged keys, with the 5 octaves allowing you to compose or perform the compositions you want.

Function controls include modulation and pitch bend wheels, octave up and down buttons, transport buttons (rec, play, pause, stop, etc) and a volume fader.

In connections, we have a sustain pedal input, which is not included. And it’s USB powered, plus it has an external power supply, which is also not included. It has a MIDI output.

The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet and AIR Xpand!2.

Now that we have seen the features of this M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 keyboard, watch these related videos to learn more.

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M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 vs M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4

The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI keyboard is priced at €115/£99/$114 while the M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4 is priced at €155/£133/$154, with a difference of $40. We’ll see how this compares in the following face-to-face:

  • Both offer 61 full-size keys with sensitivity, those of the square-edged Keystation and the synthesizer-action Oxygen.
  • In function controls, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, octave buttons, transport buttons and a volume fader. When the M-Audio Oxygen offers more functions, such as: 8 sensitive and assignable pads, 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable faders, transport buttons and modulation and pitch bend wheels.
  • In connections, we find that the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 integrates a sustain pedal input, an external power input, MIDI output and a USB connection. The M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4 has an integrated USB connection and a sustain pedal input.
  • Finally, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet and AIR Xpand!2. And the M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4 includes the Ableton Live Lite and SONiVOX Twist Synth licenses.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4
  • 61 speed-sensitive keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave switch
  • Transport buttons for DAW control
  • A fader
  • 6.3 mm jack input for optional sustain pedal (not included)
  • USB bus-powered
  • MIDI output
  • Plug&Play for Mac and PC
  • Input for external power supply (not included)
  • Includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2
  • Dimensions: 995 x 189 x 68 mm
  • Weight: 4.1 kg
  • 61 full-size speed-sensitive synthesizer action keys
  • 8 speed-sensitive trigger pads
  • 8 assignable knobs
  • 9 assignable faders
  • Transport buttons for DAW control
  • Automation for popular DAWs: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and more
  • LCD screen
  • USB powered
  • Plug-and-Play Support
  • MIDI-USB connectivity
  • Input for sustain pedal
  • Included software: Ableton Live Lite and SONiVOX Twist Synth
  • The box also includes: SONiVOX Twist (Software), Ableton Live Lite (Software), USB cable, quick start guide, warranty and safety manual
  • Dimensions: 977 x 243 x 94mm (width x depth x height)
  • Weight: 3.4kg

In this first comparison, we find two MIDI controllers from the same brand, M-Audio, on the one hand, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3, which as we have already mentioned offers 61 sensitive keys, modulation, pitch bend, octaves up/down, transport buttons and a volume fader, a controller with moderate functions, which surely will be enough for many. On the other hand, the M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4 also offers 61 sensitive keys, and more functions such as 8 sensitive and assignable pads, 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable faders, transport buttons, and modulation and pitch bend wheels, which if you want to have more control over the DAW will be better for you.

Having more knobs, faders and pads allows you to be more precise and work faster on your compositions, mixes and so on, so the $40 difference is worth paying.

Here’s a video of the M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4 keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4 review.

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 vs Alesis V61

The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI Keyboard is priced at €115/£99/$114 and the Alesis V61 is priced at €144/£122/$142. We will see their face to face in the next section:

  • Both offer 61 full-size, sensitive keys with square fronts.
  • In function controls, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, octave buttons, transport buttons and a volume fader. When the Alesis V61 offers: 8 sensitive and assignable pads, 4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons, transport buttons and modulation and pitch bend wheels.
  • In connections, we find that the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 integrates a sustain pedal input, an external power input, MIDI output and a USB connection. The Alesis V61 has an integrated USB connection and a sustain pedal input.
  • Finally, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2. And the Alesis V61 includes the Ableton Live Lite software license (download) and xpand!2 by Air Music Tech software license (download).

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

Alesis V61
  • 61 speed-sensitive keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave switch
  • Transport buttons for DAW control
  • A fader
  • 6.3 mm jack input for optional sustain pedal (not included)
  • USB bus-powered
  • MIDI output
  • Plug&Play for Mac and PC
  • Input for external power supply (not included)
  • Includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2
  • Dimensions: 995 x 189 x 68 mm
  • Weight: 4.1 kg
  • 61 full-size keys
  • Square front keys
  • 8 speed-sensitive backlit pads
  • 4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons
  • Octave up and down buttons allow you to access the full keyboard range
  • Pitch and modulation wheels
  • Visual information through illuminated knobs and buttons
  • USB-powered and USB MIDI connectivity for Mac and PC
  • Includes USB cable, Ableton Live Lite software (download) and xpand!2 by Air Music Tech software (download)

A very similar comparison to the previous one, on the one hand, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 with its 61 keys and modulation functions, pitch bend, octave up/down, transport buttons and volume fader. And on the other hand, the Alesis V61, which also offers 61 sensitive and functional keys: 8 backlit and sensitive pads, 4 knobs and 4 buttons both assignable, octave up/down and pitch bend and modulation wheels.

The advantages of the M-Audio are the transport buttons, which are very helpful when recording and generally in the production process. And its volume fader, which is very useful in mixing. And the Alesis V61 has the advantage of its assignable pads, knobs and buttons, which also help to have better control of the DAW in general. Depending on your needs and budget you will make the best decision.

And here’s a video of the Alesis V61 keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Alesis V61 review.

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 vs Akai LPK 25

The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI Keyboard which as we have already mentioned has a price of €115/£99/$114 and the Akai LPK 25 has a price of €42/£37/$42.

  • The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers 61 full-size keys with sensitivity and square fronts. The Akai LPK 25 offers 25 mini keys with sensitivity.
  • In function controls, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, octave buttons, transport buttons and a volume fader. When the Akai LPK 25 offers sustain buttons, arpeggiator, octave up/down and tempo.
  • In connections, we find that the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 integrates a sustain pedal input, an external power input, MIDI output, and a USB connection. The Akai LPK 25 has an integrated USB connection.
  • Finally, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2. And the Akai LPK 25 includes a software editor for PC or Mac.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

Akai LPK 25
  • 61 speed-sensitive keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave switch
  • Transport buttons for DAW control
  • A fader
  • 6.3 mm jack input for optional sustain pedal (not included)
  • USB bus powered
  • MIDI output
  • Plug&Play for Mac and PC
  • Input for external power supply (not included)
  • Includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2
  • Dimensions: 995 x 189 x 68 mm
  • Weight: 4,1
  • Works with virtually all audio software
  • 25 mini-format speed-sensitive keys
  • Arpeggiator
  • Sustain button
  • Octave Up/Down and Tap Tempo buttons
  • Plug&Play USB socket on Mac and PC without drivers
  • Fits neatly into a laptop bag or backpack
  • 4 programmable memory banks
  • Editor Software for Mac and PC included
  • Powered by USB port, no mains power cable required
  • Size: 9,65 x 34,04 x 2,79 cm
  • Weight: 0.635 kg

In this comparison we have already analyzed M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 with its respective functions, and a very portable and minimalist controller, we talk about the Akai LPK 25 that really has only basic functions for controlling a DAW, we find 25 mini keys and sustain buttons, arpeggiator, up/down octaves, and tempo.

The M-Audio offers many advantages, starting with the number and size of keys, and also functions such as modulation and pitch bend wheels, and transport buttons, in addition to the volume fader, a controller with moderate control functions. And the Akai offers a more minimalist controller that as an advantage has to be very portable (since it fits in a suitcase or perhaps even a big pocket) and compatible with practically all DAW, if you are moving or want something very practical, this will be your choice.

And here is a video of the LPK 25 Akai keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Akai LPK 25 review.

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 vs Miditech Midistart Music 25

The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI Keyboard is priced at €115/£99/$114 when the Miditech Midistart Music 25 is priced at €58/£51/$60. Let’s move on to the face-to-face:

  • The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers 61 full-size keys with sensitivity and square fronts. The Miditech Midistart Music 25 offers 25 full-size keys with sensitivity.
  • In function controls, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, octave buttons, transport buttons and a volume fader. When the Miditech Midistart Music 25 offers a modulation and pitch bend joystick and octave up/down buttons.
  • In connections, we find that the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 integrates a sustain pedal input, an external power input, MIDI output and USB connection. The Miditech Midistart Music 25 has a built-in sustain pedal input, USB connection and MIDI output.
  • Finally, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

Miditech Midistart Music 25
  • 61 speed-sensitive keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave switch
  • Transport buttons for DAW control
  • A fader
  • 6.3 mm jack input for optional sustain pedal (not included)
  • USB bus-powered
  • MIDI output
  • Plug&Play for Mac and PC
  • Input for external power supply (not included)
  • Includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2
  • Dimensions: 995 x 189 x 68 mm
  • Weight: 4.1 kg
  • 25 large keys with sensitivity
  • Joystick for Pitchbend and Modulation
  • Octave buttons +/-
  • MIDI output
  • USB port
  • Includes USB cable
  • Magix Samplitude SE
  • Size: 380 x 80 x 240 mm
  • Weight: 2.3 Kg

This comparison is again very similar to the previous one, on the one hand, we have the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 with its functions and features, and on the other hand the Miditech Midistart Music 25, a somewhat minimalist keyboard, which offers 25 full-size keys, a modulation and pitch bend joystick and up/down octave buttons.

Again, the advantages of the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 are the number of keys and features such as transport buttons and a volume fader. And the advantages of the Miditech Midistart Music 25 are its portability and price – it’s one of the most affordable controllers you’ll find with full-size keys, and that gives it an edge over the competition. Just like the last comparison if you’re on the move or want something very practical, this will be your choice.

And here’s a video of the Miditech Midistart Music 25 keyboard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVtlM3EB_k

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Miditech Midistart Music 25 review.

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 vs M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII

The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 MIDI keyboard is priced at €115/£99/$114 when the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII is priced at €205/£177/$203. In the next section you will find the face-to-face:

  • The M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers 61 full-size keys with sensitivity and square fronts. The M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII offers 88 full-size keys with sensitivity.
  • In function controls, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 offers modulation and pitch bend wheels, octave buttons, transport buttons and a volume fader. When the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII offers transport buttons and modulation and pitch bend wheels, plus up/down octaves and a volume fader.
  • In terms of connections, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 features an integrated sustain pedal input, an external power input, MIDI output, and USB connection. The M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII features a sustain pedal input, an expression pedal input, a USB connection, and a MIDI output.
  • Finally, the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2. And the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII includes a license for Ableton Live Lite and the SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble plug-in.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII
  • Sixty-one speed-sensitive keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave switch
  • Transport buttons for DAW control
  • A fader
  • Six-jack input with three mm for optional sustain pedal (not included)
  • USB bus-powered
  • MIDI output
  • Plug
  • Input for external power source (not included)
  • Includes Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Mini Grand, AIR Velvet, and AIR Xpand!2
  • Dimensions: nine hundred ninety-five x one hundred eighty-nine x sixty-eight mm
  • Weight: four with one kg
  • 88 speed-sensitive full-size keys
  • USB MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more
  • Transport and directional buttons to operate with DAWs and software
  • Pitch Bend, Modulation and Octave Controls
  • USB powered
  • Supports Plug-and-Play connectivity with Mac and PC
  • Lightweight design
  • IOS support using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite, a powerful software sequencer for music creation and live performance
  • Includes the SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble plug-in, a virtual piano instrument that captures a 9-foot Steinway CD327
  • USB port
  • 1 MIDI port
  • 6.3mm Expression Pedal Jack
  • Jack for 6.3mm sustain pedal
  • Operates via USB or optional power supply
  • Approximate dimensions: 1346 x 240 x 100mm
  • Weight: 7,30Kg approx.

In our last comparison we again found two M-Audio MIDI controllers, on the one hand, the Keystation 61 MK3 with the respective functions we have already analyzed before, and on the other hand, the Keystation 88 MKII that in general has the same functions as its rival, with the main difference of the keyboard, which in case of the latter has 88. Therefore, if you want a MIDI controller with a range of one piano, the M-Audio Keystation 88 MKII will be one of the most economical choices you will find.

Here is a video of the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII review.

Where to buy the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

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Review MIDI keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White. Where to buy it?

I’ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of the Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White keyboard. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.

  • 61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
  • 16 Colour illuminated performance pads
  • 9 Faders
  • 9 Rotating control knob
  • LC-Display
  • Category function
  • Pitch and Modulation wheel
  • Chord and Transpose work
  • Transport buttons
  • 5 Expression Control inputs
  • 4 CV Outputs
  • 1 CV input
  • midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) input and output
  • USB port
  • Input for outside power supply
  • Aluminium housing
  • System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
  • body weight: 7 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments), Piano V and Ableton Live Lite

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This keyboard usually has a price around 489.00 €

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Comment:

Between this keyboard as well as the NI competitor I opted for that one for the subjective better quality and thinking I would use it as a versatile midi controller. It really is solid, nicely done and feeling that is general good. The software part is amazing and worth itself the purchase, but I offered it few month later on to obtain the competitor while the midi controller is not therefore great and offer a lot less than the NI, and when I had to buy once again an Arturia keyboard I would certainly buy the cheaper version just for the program.

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Roli Seaboard Rise 25

The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 Whiteis usually 60 € cheaper than Roli Seaboard Rise 25.

And then a video of the keyboard

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White

Roli Seaboard Rise 25
  • 61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
  • 16 Colour illuminated performance pads
  • 9 Faders
  • 9 Rotating control knob
  • LC-Display
  • Category function
  • Pitch and Modulation wheel
  • Chord and Transpose work
  • Transport buttons
  • 5 Expression Control inputs
  • 4 CV Outputs
  • 1 CV input
  • MIDI input and output
  • USB port
  • Input for outside power supply
  • Aluminium housing
  • System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
  • body weight: 7 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
  • New measurement of this Touch Interaction
  • Customizable sensitiveness for optimal experience
  • Touch and shape noise timbres in an astonishingly direct and intuitive way
  • Compatible with standard software and equipment synthesizers as well as using the included Equator computer software Bundle
  • Simulates authentic dynamic range of different instruments
  • Personalise patches using the touch delicate track-pad and 3 touch painful and sensitive faders
  • generate new sonic possibilities by mapping sound parameters to unique gestures
  • Touch and shape sound timbres in an astonishingly direct and intuitive way
  • Built-In MIDI connection over Bluetooth with around 8 hours of constant play
  • Includes pc software licenses for Equator Synth, Strobe2, Bitwig 8-Track, Tracktion Waveform and Seabaord Dashboard

Technical data:

  • 25 Keywaves
  • Pedal input: 6.3 mm Jack
  • USB B-Port (MIDI-Output and energy)
  • USB A-Port (for asking peripherals)
  • Mains power connector: 9 – 12 V DC
  • Integrated battery
  • Full midi compatibility over USB and Bluetooth
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 505 x 210 x 22.86 mm
  • Weight: 2.8 kg

System requirements:

  • OS x 108+ / Windows 7+ / iOS 7+
  • Intel core i5 2.5 GHz or faster suggested
  • 4 GB RAM (minimum, 8 GB suggested)
  • 2 GB available disk room for equator installation
  • USB 2.0 (or later) for USB compatibility

And then a video of the keyboardRoli Seaboard Rise 25

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Roli Seaboard Rise 25 review

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2

The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White is usually 10 € more expensive than Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

And then a video of the keyboard

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2
  • 61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
  • 16 Colour illuminated performance pads
  • 9 Faders
  • 9 Rotating control knob
  • LC-Display
  • Category function
  • Pitch and Modulation wheel
  • Chord and Transpose work
  • Transport buttons
  • 5 Expression Control inputs
  • 4 CV Outputs
  • 1 CV input
  • MIDI input and output
  • USB port
  • Input for outside power supply
  • Aluminium housing
  • System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
  • body weight: 7 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
  • For all of your digital instruments
  • Fatar keyboard with aftertouch and 49 semi-weighted secrets
  • Ergonomic pitch and mod tires plus touch strip
  • Pre-configured mapping for several KOMPLETE instruments and hundreds of NKS-compatible (Native Kontrol Standard) instruments from leading third-party suppliers
  • Full VSTi help
  • Tag-based preset browsing: Find noises quickly and preview them instantly
  • Two high-resolution color displays for browsing, sound tweaking and more
  • Light Guide: RGB lights above each key signal drum cells, key switches, chords, tips and much more
  • Smart Play: Recognise keys and inversions with the Light Guide, play chord sequences and arpeggios using single keys or any key with white secrets only
  • Seamless integration with MASCHINE hardware/software
  • intuitive control of Logic professional X, Ableton Live and GarageBand
  • Two freely assignable inputs for base pedals
  • MIDI In/Out
  • Power supply via USB 2.0
  • Register your hardware to download the KOMPLETE KONTROL computer software and KOMPLETE SELECT for free (11 top-quality software instruments and results): Massive, Monark, The Gentleman, Drumlab, Reaktor Prism, Scarbee Mark I, Retro Machines, Vintage Organs, West Africa, Solid coach Comp, and Replica)
  • System requirements: Mac OS X 10.11 or macOS 10.12 (Intel Core 2 Duo), Windows 7 or later (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2), Internet connection and an images card supporting OpenGL 2.1 or maybe more needed (only for pc software download and activation), 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for large CONTACT instruments), USB 2.0 or more (cable included)

And then a video of the keyboardNative Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2 review

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Nektar Panorama P6

The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White is usually 60 € more expensive than Nektar Panorama P6.

And then a video of the keyboard

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White

Nektar Panorama P6
  • 61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
  • 16 Colour illuminated performance pads
  • 9 Faders
  • 9 Rotating control knob
  • LC-Display
  • Category function
  • Pitch and Modulation wheel
  • Chord and Transpose work
  • Transport buttons
  • 5 Expression Control inputs
  • 4 CV Outputs
  • 1 CV input
  • MIDI input and output
  • USB port
  • Input for outside power supply
  • Aluminium housing
  • System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
  • body weight: 7 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
  • Weighted keyboard with 61 keys
  • With velocity and aftertouch
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • High-resolution 3.5″ TFT display
  • 16 Rotating control knob
  • 9x 45 mm Fader
  • 1x 100mm ALPS Motorized faders
  • 10 Configurable LED switches
  • 28 Freely configurable switches
  • 12 Attack and pressure-sensitive pads
  • 4 LED Mode switch
  • Connectors for sustain and phrase pedal
  • USB slot (computer) + USB Micro B (power motorized faders)
  • Profound connection to all or any popular DAWs incl. Cubase, Nuendo, Factor, Studio One and Logic Pro X
  • Dimensions: 990 x 330 x 101 mm
  • body weight: 7.71 kg

And then a video of the keyboardNektar Panorama P6

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Nektar Panorama P6 review

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White vs Akai MPK 261

The keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White is usually 45 € more expensive than Akai MPK 261, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

And then a video of the keyboard

Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White

Akai MPK 261
  • 61 Velocity delicate keys with aftertouch
  • 16 Colour illuminated performance pads
  • 9 Faders
  • 9 Rotating control knob
  • LC-Display
  • Category function
  • Pitch and Modulation wheel
  • Chord and Transpose work
  • Transport buttons
  • 5 Expression Control inputs
  • 4 CV Outputs
  • 1 CV input
  • MIDI input and output
  • USB port
  • Input for outside power supply
  • Aluminium housing
  • System requirements: Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.8 or later, 4 GB RAM, 2 GHz Central Processing Unit, 7 GB free hard drive space for complete installing of the included pc software, DVD drive, web connection
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 875 x 297 x 53 mm
  • body weight: 7 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes Analog Lab pc software with more than 6500 sounds, Piano V and Ableton Live Lite
  • 61 Semi-weighted keys
  • 16 MPC Pads with RGB lighting
  • 8 assignable knobs, sliders and switches each
  • Inputs for expression and sustain pedal
  • Arpeggiator
  • MPC Note repeat
  • MPC complete level
  • Tap tempo and time division
  • Backlit LCD indicator
  • DAW Integration through comprehensive transportation and parameter control
  • Assignable buttons for keyboard commands
  • 2 x Jack input for expression pedal
  • 1 x Jack input for sustain pedal
  • USB MIDI and 5-Pin MIDI in/ out
  • iOS Compatible with Apple Camera onnection kit (perhaps not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 905 x 311 x 86 mm
  • body weight: 6.85 kg
  • Incl. Software downloads: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials

And then a video of the keyboardAkai MPK 261

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK6CIGqGk8s

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Akai MPK 261 review

Where to buy the keyboard Arturia KeyLab MkII 61 White

Thomann

  • Free Shipping.
  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

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Review MIDI keyboard Swissonic EasyKey 61. Where to buy it?

I’ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of the Swissonic EasyKey 61 keyboard. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.

  • 61 Comprehensive size velocity keys
  • Aluminum housing with part panels made from plastic
  • Pitch fold and modulation wheel
  • LED Show
  • 1 Slider for volume control
  • 1 Programmable encoder
  • Octave key for the expansion regarding the ambitus
  • 1 pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) connector
  • 1 midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) out
  • USB powered
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, XP (at the time of SP1), Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 980 x 210 x 68 mm
  • body weight: 5.74 kg
  • Incl. 1 m USB cable and Thomann Studio Starter Kit LE (software package with DAW software, software synthesizers and effects plug-ins)

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This keyboard usually has a price around 99.00 €

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

I’m an amateur musician, so I knew forehand that I ended up being buying an entry level Midi Keyboard corresponding to my abilities and spending plan.

I use Swissonic exceptionally for the past 2 months

I’m trying to learn tips through this controller as well as for this purpose seems fine..Well built and accurate with regards to sensitiveness in playing.

But I think it does not have of features to your belated mapping abilities that almost all DAW’s offer nowadays.

I utilized to play with a budget mini keyboard having additionally 8 pads and 8 knobs. Although the mini keyboard lacked of quality and finally died, was undoubtedly alot more responsive to all of the DAW’s parameters.

I guess you simply can not have it all because of this amount of money!!

Comment:

I don’t expect much with this keyboard because of its price. My Roland midi died and I have been cost by it three times this cost 7 years ago.

To my shock and pleasure this is every bit as effective as my Roland for velocity sensitiveness and general feel. It really works completely with Reaper on my 7 yr old windows pentium 2 laptop with no latency, it works completely with my old midi devices such as for example my Roland JP 8080.

I know like my last keyboard it doesn’t have many knobs or features but the suits me fine as I won’t be gigging with this particular.

It is a tremendously solidly build keyboard gives me personally the confidence that it will last quite a long time. Interestingly good for an excellent cost.

Swissonic EasyKey 61 vs Akai MPK mini Mk2

The keyboard Swissonic EasyKey 61 is usually 11 € more expensive than Akai MPK mini Mk2, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

And then a video of the keyboard

Swissonic EasyKey 61

Akai MPK mini Mk2
  • 61 Comprehensive size velocity keys
  • Aluminum housing with part panels made from plastic
  • Pitch fold and modulation wheel
  • LED Show
  • 1 Slider for volume control
  • 1 Programmable encoder
  • Octave key for the expansion regarding the ambitus
  • 1 Pedal connector
  • 1 MIDI out
  • USB powered
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, XP (at the time of SP1), Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 980 x 210 x 68 mm
  • body weight: 5.74 kg
  • Incl. 1 m USB cable and Thomann Studio Starter Kit LE (software package with DAW software, software synthesizers and effects plug-ins)
  • 25 Synth-Action keys
  • 4-Way joystick for powerful pitch/modulation adjustment
  • 8 MPC pads with note repeat
  • Arpeggiator
  • 8 Assignable control pods for mixing, plugIn-control and much more
  • 6.3 mm jack input for sustain pedals
  • Power supply via USB, power adapter not required
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 317 x 181 x 44 mm
  • Weight: 748 g
  • Including software program (downloads): Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Wobble and Akai professional MPC Essentials

And then a video of the keyboardAkai MPK mini Mk2

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Akai MPK mini Mk2 review

Swissonic EasyKey 61 vs Akai LPK 25

The keyboard Swissonic EasyKey 61 is usually 55 € more expensive than Akai LPK 25.

And then a video of the keyboard

Swissonic EasyKey 61

Akai LPK 25
  • 61 Comprehensive size velocity keys
  • Aluminum housing with part panels made from plastic
  • Pitch fold and modulation wheel
  • LED Show
  • 1 Slider for volume control
  • 1 Programmable encoder
  • Octave key for the expansion regarding the ambitus
  • 1 Pedal connector
  • 1 MIDI out
  • USB powered
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, XP (at the time of SP1), Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 980 x 210 x 68 mm
  • body weight: 5.74 kg
  • Incl. 1 m USB cable and Thomann Studio Starter Kit LE (software package with DAW software, software synthesizers and effects plug-ins)
  • USB-MIDI Controller functions with almost any audio software
  • 25 Velocity sensitive mini keys
  • Arpeggiator
  • Sustain button
  • Octave down and up along with faucet tempo keys
  • Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC requires no driver installation
  • completely fits in a new laptop bag or in a backpack
  • Four programmable memory banking institutions
  • computer software editor for Mac and PC included
  • Power supply via USB Bus – no importance of one more power supply
  • Dimensions: 9.65 x 34.04 x 2.79 cm
  • body weight: 0.635 kg

And then a video of the keyboardAkai LPK 25

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Akai LPK 25 review

Swissonic EasyKey 61 vs Swissonic EasyKey 49

The keyboard Swissonic EasyKey 61 is usually 30 € more expensive than Swissonic EasyKey 49, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

And then a video of the keyboard

Swissonic EasyKey 61

Swissonic EasyKey 49
  • 61 Comprehensive size velocity keys
  • Aluminum housing with part panels made from plastic
  • Pitch fold and modulation wheel
  • LED Show
  • 1 Slider for volume control
  • 1 Programmable encoder
  • Octave key for the expansion regarding the ambitus
  • 1 Pedal connector
  • 1 MIDI out
  • USB powered
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, XP (at the time of SP1), Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 980 x 210 x 68 mm
  • body weight: 5.74 kg
  • Incl. 1 m USB cable and Thomann Studio Starter Kit LE (software package with DAW software, software synthesizers and effects plug-ins)
  • 49 Full-size velocity sensitive secrets
  • Aluminium housing with side synthetic panels
  • Pitch flex- and modulation wheel
  • LED Display
  • 1 Fader for volume control
  • 1 Programmable rotary encoder
  • Octave key to transpose the pitch associated with the whole keyboard
  • 1 Pedal connector
  • 1 MIDI Out
  • Powered by USB
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, XP (SP1 and greater), Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Mac OS X
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 825 x 210 x 68 mm
  • Weight: 4.77 kg
  • Incl. 1 m USB Cable and Thomann Studio Starter Kit LE (software packet with DAW software, computer software synthesizers, as well as impacts plugins)

And then a video of the keyboardSwissonic EasyKey 49

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Swissonic EasyKey 49 review

Swissonic EasyKey 61 vs Arturia Keystep

The keyboard Swissonic EasyKey 61is usually 12 € cheaper than Arturia Keystep, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

And then a video of the keyboard

Swissonic EasyKey 61

Arturia Keystep
  • 61 Comprehensive size velocity keys
  • Aluminum housing with part panels made from plastic
  • Pitch fold and modulation wheel
  • LED Show
  • 1 Slider for volume control
  • 1 Programmable encoder
  • Octave key for the expansion regarding the ambitus
  • 1 Pedal connector
  • 1 MIDI out
  • USB powered
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, XP (at the time of SP1), Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 980 x 210 x 68 mm
  • body weight: 5.74 kg
  • Incl. 1 m USB cable and Thomann Studio Starter Kit LE (software package with DAW software, software synthesizers and effects plug-ins)
  • 32x Velocity-sensitive keys (Slimkey)
  • With aftertouch
  • Integrated polyphonic step sequencer
  • Up to 64 actions and 8 simultaneous records per step
  • 8-Mode Arpeggiator
  • Chord Play mode
  • Transport buttons
  • Pitch and modulation touch fader
  • Colour: White
  • Power connector
  • USB
  • MIDI In / Out
  • CV / gate output
  • Sync input and output
  • Sustain pedal input

And then a video of the keyboardArturia Keystep

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Arturia Keystep review

Where to buy the keyboard Swissonic EasyKey 61

Thomann

  • Free Shipping.
  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

Also look at these models with a similar price and features:

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