Product Description
Full Features
61-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action |
pitch bend and modulation wheels |
volume/control slider |
advanced function button for programming |
sustain foot pedal input (pedal sold separately) |
octave +/- buttons to extend keyboard range |
separate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external devices |
powered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (sold separately) |
Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Vista (32 bit) class-compliant for plug-and-play |
includes Ableton Live Lite music production software, so you can make music right away |
Compatibility
MME Mac OS X Core MIDI
Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2)* / Vista (32 bit) |
* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported. |
** M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. |
System Requirements (Mac)
OS 9.2.2 with OMS 2.3.8 (included) |
OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.8, 10.3.6, 10.4, 10.5.1 |
* native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported |
** M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. |
Specifications
size | 39"(L) x 9-3/8"(H) x 3-5/8"(D) |
weight | 11 lbs |
Bundled Software
M-Audio Keystation 61es comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite. This software allows you to compose, mix, and remix music on your computer in an audio and MIDI environment. It contains virtual instruments and acoustic instruments that can be triggered and played from your keyboard.
There are no demos at this time.
Web
Main website for M-Audio products offers a range of video, written, and forum support for M-Audio keyboards.
The website also offers education case studies, access to the latest drivers, and more.
Video/DVD
M-Audio TV on the main M-Audio website. Series of informative videos on using M-Audio keyboards.
Sound Advice. Video series on analog synth programming
Alan Parsons’ Art & Science Of Sound Recording – MIDI. An invaluable video from this series on modern recording that explains the whys and wherefores of MIDI.
Books