Korg MicroKEY 37 USB Powered Keyboard
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Korg MicroKEY 37 USB Powered Keyboard
Slim, lightweight, USB powered and compatible with all of you computer music software.KORG microKEY USB POWERED KEYBOARD
The perfect choice for controlling your computer music software – in production or in performance The microKEY is slim, lightweight, USB powered and compatible with all of you computer music software; use it to create your own compact and customized command center.
Main features
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
Natural Touch mini keyboard
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 the Support section of the Korg website.
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.
1. M1 Le (license)
Included is a license for the "M1 Le"*, a limited edition of the M1 software synthesizer (included in the Korg Legacy Collection - Digital Edition) that brings to your computer the sounds of the ground-breaking M1 music workstation. (This software can be downloaded for use.)
2. EzDrummer Lite (license)
Included is a license for Toontrack's software drum sound module "EzDrummer Lite"*, giving you numerous high-quality drum sounds. (This software can be downloaded for use.) You'll be able to immediately start enjoying realistic drum sounds played from your microKEY.
*Please be aware that neither the software manufacturer nor Korg can provide support regarding the use of this software. For details on upgrading the demo software or purchasing the full version, please refer to www.toontrack.com
3. Ableton "Live" series (discount coupon included)
Included is a discount coupon* for Ableton's "Live," "Live Suite," and "Live LE" DAW software, widely popular for its sophisticated functionality.
* For details on this software, please refer to www.ableton.com
4. Lounge Lizard Session (license)
Included is a license* for "Lounge Lizard Session," the physical modeling sound module from Applied Acoustics Systems, famed for its richly expressive electric piano sounds.
* For details on this software, please refer to www.applied-acoustics.com/loungelizardsession/overview or www.applied-acoustics.com/korg-microkey/.
Specs
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
[Windows]
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 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)
Windows
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)
*1: Audio interface with a low latency will be needed to play software synthesizer in real time.
*2: Audio Units or VST or RTAS compatible (for Mac), or VST or RTAS compatible (for Windows) host application program will be needed to use as plug-in.
*Please be aware that no technical support is provided by the software manufacturers or by Korg for any of the demonstration software provided with the microKEY. For information about upgrading the demo software or purchasing a full version, please refer to that company’s website for further details.
*This product uses applied technology from ART Teknika's CONSOLE.
*Mac, the Mac logo and the Audio Units logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*The "Built for Mac OS X" graphic is trademark of Apple Inc., used under license.
*Windows XP, Vista and 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
* Appearance and specifications of these products are subject to change without notice.
Important Note
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