The Keystation 61e is a 61-note USB keyboard with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys that is designed to easily integrate in any computer music environment. Class compliancy with Mac OS X and Windows XP delivers true plug-and-play setup. The Keystation 61e is also compatible with many music education and music creation software titles, making it ideal for classrooms and studios alike. More advanced users can control software synths, external sound devices, and more with the assignable slider, and pitch and mod wheels. This sleek, compact keyboard is USB bus-powered and requires no external power supply.

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 OSX and Windows XP class compliant for plug-and-play

Specifications

• Dimensions/weight: 104 x 29 x 12.7 cm - 5 kg

Compatibility

• MME
• Mac OS X Core MIDI

System Requirements

• PC
  • Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2 Home or Professional Edition only)
• Mac
  • OS 9.2.2 with OMS 2.3.8 (included)
  • OS X 10.1.5 or greater
  • native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported

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