K61P Rounds Out The New K-Series USB-MIDI Controllers

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The sophisticated, stylish, and compact Korg K-series controllers are now joined by a new model containing built-in piano sounds. Announcing the K61P USB-MIDI controller, delivering the high-quality grand piano sounds you expect from Korg.

• The K61 USB-MIDI controller keyboard with great-feeling playability, now available with Korg quality piano sounds.
• The sound engine provides twenty-four sounds including a high-quality stereo piano.
• 61-note keyboard featuring full-size keys and offering four velocity curves (one of them is a fixed-velocity setting).
• A total of nine controllers are intuitively arranged in the sleek and stylish design.
• Unique "ClickPoint" can be used as an X/Y joystick (with a Hold function) or as a single-button mouse to control software applications.
• Pitch Bend and Mod wheels allow expressive playing.
• Bundled package includes the "M1 Le," a software recreation of the massively successful M1 Music Workstation. This version can be upgraded to the powerful expanded version included in the complete KORG Legacy Collection - DIGITAL EDITION; available for a special "Preferred Owner" price.
• Included editor software provides an uncluttered, graphical interface that lets you create, save, customize and load controller assignment "scenes."
• Template scene data for popular sequencers and software synthesizers is included.
• USB bus-power or optional AC adapter operation.
• Mac OS X and Windows XP are supported.

K61P Specifications

• Tone Generator: Stereo Sampling, approx. 12 MB PCM ROM, 24 Programs (Grand Piano 1, Grand Piano 2, Standard Piano, Bright Piano, Honky Tonk Piano, Mellow Piano, Harpsichord 1, Harpsichord 2, E. Piano 1, E. Piano 2, Soft EP, Vintage EP, Clav, Vibraphone, Choir, Jazz Organ 1, Jazz Organ 2, Jazz Organ 3, Church Organ 1, Church Organ 2, Church Organ 3, Strings, Slow Strings)
• Max. Polyphony: 60-note
• Controller: 61-key velocity sensitive keyboard (four types of velocity curve), two knobs, two switches, a slider, ClickPoint (different MIDI control change message assign on each X and Y axis, or can be used as mouse)
• Connections: Pedal, MIDI OUT, USB (type B), DC IN
• Power Supply: USB bus powered (when USB connector is used), DC 9 V (AC adapter)
• Current Consumption: USB bus power: 300 mA, AC adapter: 320 mA
• Dimensions: 982 (W) x 221 (D) x 69 (H) mm / 38.66" (W) x 8.70" (D) x 2.72" (H)
• Weight: 3.1 kg / 6.83 lbs.
• Accessories: USB cable, CD-ROM (K-Series editor software for Mac OS X/Windows XP, Template scene data, KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Mac OS X/Windows XP, M1 Le software synthesizer, Demo software)

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[Macintosh]
Supported OS: Mac OS X v.10.2 or later (v. 10.4 supported)
Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port and ability to run Mac OS X v.10.2 or later


[Windows]
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP1 or later
Computer: Computer with USB port and ability to run supported OS (Intel USB chipset is recommended)

For more information, visit their web site at www.korg.com.