KORG microKEY2 49 - 49-key Natural Touch keyboard controller with pitch/mod wheels and pedal input

KORG microKEY2 49 - 49-key Natural Touch keyboard controller with pitch/mod wheels and pedal input

The KORG microKEY2 49 is a compact USB-MIDI keyboard controller featuring 49 Natural Touch mini keys for comfortable playability in small studios, classrooms, or mobile setups. It features a pitch wheel , modulation wheel , and octave shift buttons (range -3 to +3 ), plus an assignable pedal/damper input for added expressiveness. It’s USB bus -powered (no adapters or batteries required), class-compliant , and runs on Windows , macOS , and iOS (with the appropriate Apple adapter), so creating is as simple as a single cable. Measuring 709 × 139 × 54 mm (28.5 × 5.3 × 2.1 in) and weighing 1.4 kg (3 lbs), it’s lightweight and durable. A USB cable and KORG Software Bundle code are included to complete your production environment.

Main features

• 49 Natural Touch mini keys with optimized feel for fast chords and phrases.
• Onboard controls : Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel and Octave Shift (−3…+3).
• Pedal input ( Assignable Switch/Damper ) for sustain or other assignable functions.
• Simple connectivity : USB Type-B (class-compliant), no driver installation required.
• USB powered (consumption < 100 mA); no batteries required.
• Wide Compatibility : Windows 7 SP1 or later (32/64-bit), macOS 10.8 or later, and iOS 8+ via Apple Lightning–USB Camera Adapter (or USB-C to USB on iPad with USB-C).
• Included Software : Access to the KORG Software Bundle and KORG KONTROL Editor for adjusting velocity curves and mappings.
• Portable format : 709 × 139 × 54 mm; 1.4 kg .

Product benefits

• Ready in seconds : plug in via USB and play; no drivers required.
• Real expressiveness : dedicated pitch/modulation and sustain wheels per pedal.
• Large register in a small space : five octaves in a lightweight, easy-to-transport body.
• Full integration : Works with major Mac/Windows DAWs and iPhone/iPad apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can it be used with an iPad/iPhone? Yes, using the Apple Lightning–USB Camera Adapter (or USB-C to USB on an iPad with USB-C).
• Is it compatible with sustain pedals? Yes, it has an assignable pedal/damper jack on the 37/49/61-key models.
• Does it include software? Includes a KORG Software Bundle code and the KORG KONTROL Editor to customize your keyboard.

Description for projects

KORG microKEY2 49 MIDI Controller: 49-key Natural Touch mini keyboard; controls: pitch wheel, modulation wheel, octave buttons (range −3…+3); connections: USB Type-B (x1), Assignable Switch/Damper jack; USB bus-powered (< 100 mA current draw); class-compliant system; OS compatibility: Windows 7 SP1 or later (32/64-bit), macOS 10.8 or later, iOS 8+ with Apple adapter; dimensions: 709 × 139 × 54 mm; weight: 1.4 kg; includes USB cable and KORG Software Bundle code.