Binding: Electronics
Brand: M-Audio
EAN: 0612391710101
Label: M-Audio
Manufacturer: M-Audio
Model: US71010
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: M-Audio
Special Features: The M-Audio Keystation 61es 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 61es 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.
Studio: M-Audio
Sales Rank: 768
MPN: US71010

Features:

• Programming Options include: Octave Shift, Transpose, Program Change, Bank LSB, Bank MSB, MIDI Channel MIDI out for USB, Reset all controllers, Wheel assign, Slider Assign.
• 61 note full-size velocity sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard.
• MIDI Out socket. USB to MIDI OUT interface. DC power input for stand-alone use (adaptor not included)
• Function button for programming. Assignable data up/down buttons.
• Powered by USB.

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Accessories:

• M-Audio MobilePre USB Mobile Preamp and Audio Interface
• Musicians Gear Lo-Z Microphone Cable, 20 Foot
• Gator GK-261R 61-Note ATA Keyboard Case
• Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones
• Musicians Gear Instrument Cable 1/4" Straight, 20 Foot

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
M-Audio 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.

From the Manufacturer:
The Keystation 61es 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 61es 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.

Bundled Software
Ableton Live Lite 5 delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live 5—the revolutionary, multi-award winning music production solution that allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use.




Rating: - good utility
I use this instrument daily (with my iMac garage band sofeware) for choir practice to make sure I stay on pitch. I like that I can use garage band to easily alter the pitch of the keyboard. Usually I set A (abvove middle c) to 440 mHz for modern music, but I may set it to 435 for Baroque music. I also like having a keyboard that is light weight and I can store it under a bench. Right now I have the keyboard on my ironing board next to my computer. The ironing board is adjustable and gives it ... Read More

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Rating: - lead paint verified by M-Audio
I have to give this product the lowest possible rating, because of the lead paint.
I contacted M-Audio for clarification on the lead warning, and they replied that the external paint does indeed contain lead; the warning is NOT just based on internal circuitry with lead content.

When M-Audio switches to a lead free paint, I will re-evaluate. Until then, parents beware.

Lead is a known neurotoxin. From reading some of the comments about the lead warning here, especially ... Read More

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Rating: - Best investment ever!
I got this keyboard when I was visiting family in the U.S. and needed something to practice and write my music on.
This is the only keyboard I found with semi-weighted keys which comes in 3 sizes (49, 61 or 88 keys)
the touch feel is great! it also has on board controls for volume, velocity, pitch bend and advanced controls.
it comes with a USB or MIDI inputs as well as an analog output and AC input if you don't want to use the USB.
they keyboard itself is very light-weighted and is ... Read More

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Rating: - Wash hands to avoid cancer
This is by far the cheapest and most full featured controller in this price range BUT it comes with a warning sticker about how you need to wash your hands after each use to avoid getting cancer or causing birth defects! Screw that.

I think this is despicable business practice and I only wish I could do more to hurt M-Audio's reputation than this.

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Rating: - great product
comes with everything you need to make a great song. I enjoy mine for hours.

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