KORG microKEY Air 61 - 61-Key Natural Touch Controller Keyboard with Bluetooth LE and USB

KORG microKEY Air 61 - 61-Key Natural Touch Controller Keyboard with Bluetooth LE and USB

The KORG microKEY Air 61 is a 61-key , velocity-sensitive, Natural Touch MIDI controller that combines USB and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE MIDI) connectivity for wireless connection with computers and mobile devices. It features pitch and modulation wheels , Octave buttons (range -3 to +3), and an assignable damper/pedal input for added expressiveness. It runs wirelessly on two AA batteries (approx. 30 hours with alkaline) or directly from the USB bus. Its lightweight and compact size— 850 × 139 × 54 mm (3.3 × 5.3 × 2.1 in), weighing only 1.71 kg (3.3 lbs )—makes it ideal for the studio, stage, classroom, or mobile production. It comes with a USB cable and the KORG Software Bundle code to complete your workflow.

Main features

• 61 Natural Touch mini keys with velocity response for comfortable playing in tight spaces.
• Dedicated controls : Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel and Octave Shift (−3…+3).
• Dual connection : USB Type-B (class-compliant) and Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI (compatible with the Apple BLE-MIDI specification).
• Assignable Switch/Damper pedal input for sustain or other MIDI functions.
• Flexible power supply : USB bus or 2xAA in wireless mode; consumption < 100 mA per USB.
• BLE battery life of approximately 30 hours with alkaline batteries; configurable Auto Power-Off to save energy.
• Extended Compatibility : iOS/macOS with Bluetooth 4.0+; on Windows 8.1/10/11, BLE connection requires the KORG BLE-MIDI Driver . Via USB: Windows 7 SP1+ and macOS 10.8+.
• Includes : USB cable and KORG Software Bundle (instruments/effects and utilities).

Product benefits

• Go wireless whenever you want : play and produce via Bluetooth LE MIDI with low latency on iPad/iPhone, Mac or Windows (with driver).
• Real Expressiveness : Dedicated wheels and assignable pedal for more natural line playing.
• Plug-and-play : class-compliant operation via USB, without complex installation.
• Portability : Lightweight body and long battery life for sessions outside the studio.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a driver on Windows to use Bluetooth? Yes, BLE connectivity on Windows requires installing the KORG BLE-MIDI Driver . USB connectivity does not require this.
• Does it work with iPad/iPhone? Yes, connect via Bluetooth LE MIDI (iOS 8 or later, device with BT 4.0) or via USB using the appropriate Apple adapter.
• Can battery life be saved? Yes, the microKEY Air features Auto Power-Off after inactivity (adjustable in the KORG KONTROL Editor).

Description for projects

KORG microKEY Air 61 MIDI Controller: 61-key Natural Touch mini keyboard with responsive keys; controls: pitch wheel, modulation wheel, octave buttons (range −3…+3); connectors: USB Type-B (x1) and Assignable Switch/Damper jack ; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE-MIDI) wireless connection; power supply: USB bus or 2×AA (alkaline or Ni-MH); battery life approx. 30 h (alkaline); consumption <100 mA (USB); dimensions 850 × 139 × 54 mm ; weight 1.71 kg ; wireless compatibility: iOS 8+ / macOS 10.10+ (BT 4.0), Windows 8.1/10/11 with KORG BLE-MIDI Driver ; USB compatibility: Windows 7 SP1+ / macOS 10.8+ / iOS 8+; includes USB cable and KORG Software Bundle code.