KORG microKEY 25 - 25-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Joystick, Arpeggiator, and USB Power

KORG microKEY 25 - 25-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Joystick, Arpeggiator, and USB Power

The Korg microKEY 25 is a compact master keyboard designed to make creating music anywhere hassle-free. It incorporates 25 velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini keys , dedicated Octave Shift buttons (-4 to +4) , a built-in arpeggiator and an assignable joystick for pitch bend , modulation or other Control Change messages via editing software. It is USB bus powered with a consumption of less than 100 mA , so it does not need an external power supply. Its lightweight design ( 0.65 kg ) and small dimensions ( 395 × 131 × 53 mm ) make it easy to transport and integrate into desktops and mobile setups.

It's class-compliant and works via plug & play with most common operating systems. If you want to work with multiple MIDI applications simultaneously on Windows, Korg offers its USB-MIDI Driver . Using the KORG KONTROL Editor , you can adjust velocity curves, semitone transposition (±12), button behavior, joystick CC numbers, and arpeggiator parameters. Additionally, the microKEY 25 can be connected directly to an iPad using the Camera Connection Kit (depending on the iPad model), expanding mobile production options. It comes with a USB cable and a KORG BUNDLE SOFTWARE PIN card for downloading additional software.

Main features

• Keyboard: 25 Natural Touch mini keys, velocity sensitive.
• Controls: Assignable joystick, Arpeggiator button, Sustain/TAP button, Octave Shift with LED indicator.
• Octave range: from −4 to +4 .
• Advanced settings: Editable velocity and transposition curves (±12); joystick CC assignment and arpeggiator parameters via KORG KONTROL Editor .
• Connectivity: USB Type B (x1) for data and power.
• USB bus powered: consumption < 100 mA .
• Compatibility: macOS and Windows (standard MIDI class; optional Korg driver for advanced use); direct connection to iPad with Camera Connection Kit (25-key model).
• Includes: USB cable and KORG BUNDLE SOFTWARE PIN card.
• Dimensions and weight: 395 × 131 × 53 mm ; 0.65 kg .

Product benefits

• True portability: ultra-compact and lightweight format for desktop production, rehearsals, or travel without taking up space.
• Expressive control in a small space: joystick with pitch bend /modulation and Sustain/TAP button to bring performances and arpeggiator patterns to life.
• Simple installation: plug & play operation, without external sources and with very low consumption.
• Deep customization: Edit velocity curves, transposition, and MIDI mappings with the KORG KONTROL Editor.
• Expanded mobile production: can be used with iPad using a suitable adapter.

Use cases

• Laptop production: Quick control of virtual instruments and plug-ins without taking up your desktop.
• Live and DJ sets: trigger leads, basslines, and effects with the arpeggiator synchronized to the tempo of your session.
• Education and learning: An affordable solution for learning MIDI, velocity curves, and controllers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need drivers? It works as a standard class MIDI device on macOS and Windows (no driver required). For simultaneous use with multiple MIDI applications on Windows, the KORG USB-MIDI Driver is recommended.

Can I connect a sustain pedal? No, the microKEY 25 doesn't have a pedal input; it has a Sustain/TAP button.

Does it work with iPad? Yes, with the Camera Connection Kit adapter (depending on iPad model) on the 25-key microKEY.

Description for projects

Korg microKEY 25 MIDI controller keyboard with 25 velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini keys; controls: assignable joystick, Arpeggiator button, Sustain/TAP button, Octave Shift −4 to +4; USB Type B connection (data and power); USB bus power (<100 mA); dimensions 395 × 131 × 53 mm; weight 0.65 kg; includes USB cable and KORG BUNDLE SOFTWARE PIN card; compatible with macOS and Windows (class-compliant; Korg driver optional); direct connection to iPad via Camera Connection Kit.