Korg microKEY2-49 Keyboard Controller (USB)
Natural Touch Mini Keyboard
Control That’s Conveniently Simplified. With all of the endless options, configurations, and choices that modern technology offers musicians today, in the end, the simplest solution is often the best solution. An uncomplicated, straightforward design, compact size, and easy connectivity made the first-generation microKEY series a bestseller. Our second-generation microKEY lineup retains those attributes and adds iPad and iPhone support*, plus a damper pedal jack for improved playability. We’ve also added a 49-key model, for the player who needs a few more keys in a still-compact format.
Compact and Playable Natural Touch Mini Keyboard. KORG’s Natural Touch mini keyboard has been carefully designed to assure playability while staying compact, and makes it easy to play chords or rapid phrases. Choose between a 25, 37, 49 or 61-key configuration to suit your specific playing style and space/travel requirements. Connect with a Single USB Cable - Supports Mac, Win, iPad, and iPhone - Since the microKEY is USB bus-powered, you only need a single USB cable to connect it to Mac or Windows. There's no need to install a driver; just connect it to your computer and start playing. The second generation of microKEY now supports easy connection to iPad and iPhone. Add an Apple Lightning - USB camera adaptor and one USB cable and your setup is complete, allowing you to access apps such as KORG Gadget, KORG Module, and GarageBand. (For connection to the iPad/iPhone, use the Apple Lightning - USB camera adapter.) Connect a Pedal, and Enjoy Full Control Functionality - The 37, 49, and 61-key models provide an assignable switch jack for connecting a damper pedal. The 25-key model provides a sustain button that implements the damper function. On all models, you can use the octave buttons in conjunction with the key transpose function to play MIDI's entire range of notes. The 37, 49, and 61-key models provide pitch bend and modulation wheels. The 25-key model provides a joystick that can also control pitch bend and modulation, as well as an arpeggiator function, giving you full control in spite of this model's space-saving dimensions, and providing a wealth of performance expression.
Lavish Array of Powerful Music Software Bundled Free of Charge - With microKEY you won’t have to purchase additional software; you can start creating music right away. The microKEY comes with a serious collection of powerful music software titles including special editions of the award winning and hugely popular KORG Gadget and KORG Module plus the M1 Le (from the KORG Collection) which includes a plug-in version of the legendary best-selling KORG M1 synthesizer. You can upgrade at a special price (US $149) from this M1 Le to the "KORG Collection - Special Bundle." The KORG Collection Special Bundle contains the following classic software titles: the ARP ODYSSEY duophonic synthesizer, the MS-20 analog monophonic synthesizer, the Polysix polyphonic synthesizer, the all-embracing Mono/Poly analog synthesizer, the M1 which was the original music workstation, the Wavestation digital synthesizer, and the MDE-X effect plug-in. Dedicated Editor Software “KORG KONTROL Editor” is provided. By using the dedicated KORG KONTROL Editor for Mac/Windows you can customize the keyboard to your preferences, including fine adjustments to the velocity curve.
Apps for iPad/iPhone:
- KORG Gadget Le (music production studio DAW app)
- KORG Module Le (piano/keyboard sound module app)
Software for Mac / Windows:
- KORG Collection - M1 Le(synthesizer sound module)
- UVI Digital Synsations(synthesizer sound module)
- AAS Ultra Analog Session(synthesizer sound module)
- AAS Strum Session (acoustic guitar sound module)
- AAS Lounge Lizard Session(electric piano sound module)
- Propellerhead Reason Limited(DAW music production software)
- Ableton Live $50 discount coupon (DAW music production software)
- Melodics 40 free lesson(keyboard and finger drumming lesson)
- Skoove free 1 month trial of Skoove Premium (online piano lesson)
- KORG Gadget Le for Mac (DAW music production software)
Specifications
| Keyboard | Natural Touch mini-keyboard microKEY2-25: 25 microKEY2-37: 37 microKEY2-49: 49 microKEY2-61: 61 |
| Controllers |
microKEY2-25: Joystick, arpeggiator button, Sustain / TAP, Octave Shift buttons microKEY2-37/49/61: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Octave Shift buttons |
| Octave Shift |
microKEY2-25/37: -4 – +4 microKEY2-49/61: -3 – +3 |
| Connections |
microKEY2-25: USB Type B (x1) microKEY2-37/49/61: Assignable switch jack, USB Type B (x1) |
| Power | USB bus power |
| Power Consumption | Less than 100mA |
| Dimensions | microKEY2-25: 395 x 131 x 52 mm/15.55" x 5.16" x 2.05" microKEY2-37: 565 x 139 x 54 mm/22.24" x 5.47" x 2.13" microKEY2-49: 709 x 139 x 54 mm/27.91" x 5.47" x 2.13" microKEY2-61: 850 x 139 x 54 mm/33.46" x 5.47" x 2.13" |
| Weight |
microKEY2-25: 0.65 Kg / 1.43 lbs. microKEY2-37: 1.0 kg / 2.21 lbs. microKEY2-49: 1.4 kg / 2.21 lbs. microKEY2-61: 1.71 kg / 3.77 lbs. |
| Accessories | INCLUDED: USB cable, KORG Software Bundle coded |
| System Requirements |
Windows: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or Later (32bit/64bit) Mac OS: Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion or later iOS: iOS8 or later |
Notes from Korg:
- We do not guarantee that the unit will work with every computer that meets these requirements
- All product, company, and standard names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
- Appearance and specifications of products are subject to change without notice.
- We have detected some power supply issues occurring when using a USB-C to USB adapter on Mac's Thunderbolt3 ports.