Detail 01
Polyphonic aftertouch and MPE
The controller can transmit expressive performance data beyond standard key velocity.
Product detailSKU #1500000410633
KORGKeystage MIDI Keyboard Controller With Polyphonic Aftertouch - 61 Key
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 61-key MIDI controller built around expressive semi-weighted playing, MIDI 2.0, polyphonic aftertouch, MPE, and integrated audio output.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Producers and performers who want MIDI 2.0 capability.
- Players who use polyphonic aftertouch or MPE.
- Ableton Live users seeking out-of-box integration.
- Laptop- or tablet-based live rigs that benefit from direct stereo outputs.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need more or fewer than 61 keys.
- Users who do not need MIDI 2.0, aftertouch, MPE, or an integrated audio interface.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
MIDI 2.0
Compatible software or hardware can exchange MIDI information bidirectionally with the controller; MIDI 1.0 is also supported.
Detail 03
OLED displays
One main Organic EL display plus eight sub-displays provide parameter feedback.
Detail 04
Integrated audio interface
The Keystage provides 2-channel audio output through direct stereo outputs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your software or hardware supports the MIDI 2.0 features you plan to use.
- 02The audio output format is 44.1 kHz, 16-bit.
- 03Its audio outputs are unbalanced 6.3 mm TS connections.
- 04The controller includes 1 MIDI In and 1 MIDI Out.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Keystage 61 support polyphonic aftertouch?
Yes. It supports both channel and polyphonic aftertouch.
02Does it support MPE?
Yes, MPE is supported.
03Can it be used with Ableton Live?
Yes. Ableton Live integration is provided out of the box.
04What audio connections does it have?
It has unbalanced 6.3 mm TS left/mono and right outputs, plus a 6.3 mm stereo headphone output.
Reference
Full specifications
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