Korg K61P

Korg K61P

Korg K61P Description:

The Korg K61P is a new instrument that marries the controller features of a K61 with a built-in sound engine that delivers 24 great piano, keyboard and other stage/home piano sounds.

The K61P straddles both worlds - a computer controller and sound source that requires no CPU cycles, which can also be used as a stand-alone keyboard!

The sophisticated onboard sound engine includes a high-quality stereo piano that has been carefully sampled to capture all the richness and detail of a grand piano's character. Five additional acoustic pianos are also included, as well as five electric pianos, two harpsichords, three jazz organs, three church organs, clavinet, vibraphone, choir and two string sounds. Stretch tuning for the pianos, Werckmeister temperament for the organs, and Kirnberger temperament for the harpsichords increase the sounds' authenticity. Chorus and Reverb effects are also included for processing the internal sounds.

As with other K-series models, the K61P features four velocity curves, including a fixed velocity setting for organ and analog synthesizer sounds. Key Transpose and Octave Shift features provide access to a wide note range. Modulation and pitch wheels facilitate real-time control and expressive playing. Stereo outputs and a headphone jack allow the K61P to be played as a stand-alone keyboard and are perfect for teaching, home practice and live performance.

A variety of assignable performance controllers are provided in a logical layout, including two knobs, two switches, a slider and a footswitch jack. They can manipulate numerous functions, allowing powerful hands-on hardware access to virtually any software instrument parameter.

Korg's K61P brings a bank of 24 sounds to the successful line of K-Series Controllers. The K-Series features solid, full-sized keys and a selection of four velocity curves to match every user's style. Available in 25, 49 and 61 key versions, each provide easy access to the full range of notes thanks to a simple key transpose function. Each of the four comes with pitch bend and mod wheels, along with Korg's innovative ClickPoint, which performs double duty as an X/Y joystick or a USB mouse that will let you navigate easily through your soft synths or DAW software. Using the free editor software that ships with each of the K-Series keyboards, you can create and save all your custom controller settings (called Scene mode). As a bonus, each K-Series controller also ships with M1 Le software.

5-octave velocity sensitive keyboard with fast synth action

24 on-board sounds

Octave shift keys provide access to full range of notes

Onboard controllers include pitch bend, mod wheel and ClickPoint

Free editing software lets users create and save custom presets

All K-Series Controllers come with M1 Le software synth

24 on-board sounds

The K61P marries the great controller features of a K61 with a built-in sound engine that delivers 24 great piano, keyboard and other stage/home piano sounds. It straddles both worlds: computer controller and sound source that requires no CPU cycles, which can also be used stand-alone. The sounds include 7 pianos, harpsichords, electric pianos, clavinet, organs, and strings.

5-octave velocity sensitive keyboard with fast synth action

The K61P is the "big boy" among the Korg K-Series USB/MIDI controllers, yet it's still remarkably lightweight. Everything starts with a five-octave, velocity sensitive keyboard with full sized keys and fast synth-style action. Users can select from four velocity curves (including a fixed level), so each player can adjust the K61P to his or her own individual playing style.

Octave shift keys provide access to full range of notes

Though the Korg K61P has only 61 keys (a grand piano has 88), a special octave shift function lets users quickly access the entire range of notes from the lowest bass to the highest treble notes. The goal here was to create a lightweight, full-featured controller that's easy enough to carry with you wherever you go. The five-octave keyboard allowed Korg to accomplish this goal without sacrificing any features. And by powering the K61P with a standard USB connector, you can make music anywhere you can carry your laptop.

Onboard controllers include pitch bend, mod wheel and ClickPoint

The entire K-Series of USB/MIDI controllers has a wide array of controllers that will even make pro users happy. There are pitch bend and modulation wheels, just like on Korg's RADIAS, MS2000B and microKORG keyboards. Is a joystick more to your liking? The Korg K61P comes with ClickPoint, which performs double duty, either as an X/Y joystick or as a USB mouse, which will allow you to navigate through your soft synths or DAW software. ClickPoint is a three-axis, spring loaded, fingertip joystick/trackball that's hard to describe, but easy to use. An assortment of switches, sliders and knobs can be assigned to any function users might choose.

Free editing software lets users create and save custom presets

You can use the bundled editing software to create and save custom controller assignments (called "Scenes"). Simply load in the Scene that matches your particular application into the K25, K49, K61, or K61P and you're ready to go. No need to manually reassign each controller - what a time saver! Pre-programmed template scenes are included that will control many popular soft synths and music production software. As you'd expect, it's fully Mac and PC compatible. How cool is that?

All K-Series Controllers come with M1 Le software synth

All of the K-Series controllers - the K25, K49 and K61, and K61P - come with the best-selling synth of all time! That's right, Korg is throwing in a software version of its best selling synth, the M1, which began the entire workstation concept. This software version reproduces the sound of the classic M1 while also taking advantage of the power of your computer. It contains all the presets and waveforms of the original, while a new browser/search function makes it easy to find the perfect sound. The M1 Le can be used in standalone mode or as an RTAS, VST or AudioUnits plug-in. Of course, it's Mac and PC compatible.

Korg K61P Features:

• 24 on-board sounds
• 5-octave (61-note) full-size keyboard
• Velocity sensitive with four preset velocity curves
• Can be powered directly from the USB connector
• Rear panel MIDI out port
• Simple, uncluttered control panel
• All knobs, switches and sliders are user assignable
• Onboard pitch bend and mod wheel
• Unique ClickPoint functions as joystick or USB mouse
• Convenient octave shift function
• Includes free editor software (Mac/PC compatible)
• Free M1 Le soft synth (Mac/PC compatible)
• Amazingly lightweight design
• Optional footswitch and AC adapter

Korg K61P Specifications:

• Stereo outputs
• Headphone jack
• USB power
• Optional AC adapter
• 61 velocity-sensitive keys
• Pitch Bend
• Mod Wheel
• 2 assignable knobs
• 2 assignable switches
• 1 assignable slider
• X/Y / mouse input controller (Clickpoint)
• 1 assignable pedal input
• Free editor software
• Free M1 Le soft synth! -- Yes, it includes the valuable M1 Le soft synth. What a value!

Onboard Sounds:

• Grand Piano 1
• Grand Piano 2
• Standard Piano
• Bright Piano
• Honky Tonk Piano
• Mellow Piano
• Harpsichord 1
• Harpsichord 2
• E. Piano 1
• E. Piano 2
• Soft EP
• Vintage EP
• Clav
• Vibraphone
• Choir
• Jazz Organ 1
• Jazz Organ 2
• Jazz Organ 3
• Church Organ 1
• Church Organ 2
• Church Organ 3
• Strings
• Slow Strings
• PLUS Reverb and Chorus for each sound!

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