Korg K61P 61-Key USB MIDI Controller

Combines powerful controller functions with 24 onboard keyboard sounds, bridging computer music and stand-alone performance needs.

This product is no longer available at zZounds.

Shop our website for related products:

(In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by its manufacturer.)

Korg K61P 61-Key USB MIDI Controller reviews

Rate and Review This Product:

17 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

 

3 People wrote reviews

Read all Korg K61P 61-Key USB MIDI Controller reviews...
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Great midi keyboard with great Piano sounds!"

Feature:
It doesn't include a whole lot and doesn't have as many sliders, knobs and any pads like the Axiom does, but it is functional enough for my needs. Drums can be played using keys just fine! It doesn't get a 10 because a lack of those Axiom features and weighted keys, but really, I'm just being picky and am perfectly satisfied. One gripe is that it didn't come with an AC adapter, only a USB cord.

Quality:
Made from plastic but feels really good. The velocity sensitivity is very nice as well!

Value:
Can't beat the value, it's awesome!

Desirability:
I definitely love the way it looks and sounds.

Sound:
The built-in sounds are great, since I primarily use them for practicing piano. All of them sound pretty good, especially Piano 4 with the reverb turned up x2.

Ease of Use:
Very simple and easy to use, especially with my Macbook and using Garagband.

Support:
Haven't had to use them but they are a big brand, so I'd assume it'd be great.

Overall:
This is an incredible midi keyboard and the built-in sounds are great out of the box. It works perfectly for my dorm, where I produce beats yet still allows me to practice piano without my computer on or at a gig. The sound is definitely good enough to gig with!

Submitted: 1/28/2008

Style of Music: Hip-Hop, Rock, Classical

9 of 9 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?
 
 
* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Good master keyboard with sounds and little weight."

Feature:
Accessories include the PC drivers and the M1le software emulation. Anyway the most useful feature of this keyboard is the weight (3kg), you can carry it wherever you want wthout any efforts.

Value:
I have not found other keyboards with the same characteristics and price (master keyboard with usable sounds below 300 euros).

Desirability:
It looks very simple but it is nice.

Sound:
I think you can use it as a digital piano replacement during rehearsals (it is exactly what I'm doing). I also own a Yamaha P-90 and a Korg M1, the sounds comparison is the following: Piano sounds are better than M1 pianos but obvioulsy worse than P90's. I think you could also use piano sounds during live performances and probably most of the people (not musicians) would not notice the difference with a digital piano. Organ and strings sounds are ok, they are at least at the same quality levels of the two other keyboards. I rarely use the other sounds.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use, anyway you always need the manual pages to remember the hidden functions (transpose, tuning, etc.).

Overall:
Good sounds for this price, very little weight.

Submitted: 11/17/2007

Style of Music: Acoustic, Pop

13 of 15 people (86.67%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?
 
 

Read all Korg K61P 61-Key USB MIDI Controller reviews...

Additional Images:

Main
Main
Top
Top
Rear
Rear

30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Applies On This Item - Buy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!

About This Product!
Description
Multimedia
From Our Catalog
The K61P combines powerful controller functions with 24 onboard keyboard sounds, bridging computer music and stand-alone performance needs.

The sophisticated onboard sound engine includes a high-quality stereo piano that has been carefully sampled to capture all the richness and detail of a grand piano's character. Five additional acoustic pianos are also included, as well as 5 electric pianos, 2 harpsichords, 3 jazz organs, 3 church organs, clavinet, vibraphone, choir and 2 string sounds. Stretch tuning for the pianos, Werckmeister temperament for the organs, and Kirnberger temperament for the harpsichords increase the sounds' authenticity. Chorus and Reverb effects are also included for processing the internal sounds.

As with other K-series models, the K61P features four velocity curves, including a fixed velocity setting for organ and analog synthesizer sounds. Key Transpose and Octave Shift features provide access to a wide note range. Modulation and pitch wheels facilitate real-time control and expressive playing. Stereo outputs and a headphone jack allow the K61P to be played as a stand-alone keyboard and are perfect for teaching, home practice and live performance.

A variety of assignable performance controllers are provided in a logical layout, including two knobs, two switches, a slider and a footswitch jack. They can manipulate numerous functions, allowing powerful hands-on hardware access to virtually any software instrument parameter.

Korg's proprietary ClickPoint controller can function in one of two modes: as an X/Y joystick (with Hold function), or as a single-button mouse for computer control. Users can assign separate MIDI control messages to be sent by the X-axis (left/right) and Y-axis (forward/back) for intuitive control over 2 simultaneous parameters.

Like other K-series models, the K61P comes bundled with Korg's M1 Le software synthesizer, a complete software version of the classic M1 Music Workstation. As a bonus, K-series users can upgrade at a special "Preferred Owner" price to the Korg Legacy Collection -- Digital Edition, which comprises a significantly enhanced version of the M1 software synthesizer, the Wavestation v1.6 software synthesizer and the MDE-X v1.2 multi-effect plug-in.

Mac and Windows editor software is included, making it easy to create, edit, and manage "scenes" on a computer. Template scenes for popular music production programs and software synthesizers are provided as well. Also included are free demo versions of popular software titles: the Korg Legacy Collection, Live 5 by Ableton, Lounge Lizard EP-3, Ultra Analog VA-1, String Studio VS-1 from Applied Acoustic Systems, and Reason 3.0 by Propellerhead.

The K61P can be powered via a USB connection to a computer or via an optional AC adapter.

Audio Samples

Responsive, affordable keyboard control! Solid, full-size keys with 4 velocity curves to suit any style, plus octave shift to cover the entire range. Pitch bend and modulation wheels, along with ClickPoint control for use as X/Y joystick or computer mouse. Assignable controls with full USB MIDI support. The K61P offers the same control, plus 24 onboard sounds for live performance! Includes stereo-sampled grand piano, 5 acoustic pianos, 5 electric pianos, 2 harpsichords, 6 organs, strings, and more. Both come bundled with the M1 LE soft-synth.

what our customers say about zZounds

"zZounds is awesome! The best place online to buy instruments." - customer on June 22, 2009

Free Catalog

First Name Last Name
Address 1 Address 2
City State
Zip Email

Would you like to receive periodic email notices of new items, special buys, and promotions? WE WILL NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH ANYONE ELSE. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Tell us

Is there something you want to tell us? How can we serve you better? Want to see different products? Is this shirt ugly? Let us know!
Sound & Vision Magazine

Sound & Vision offers accessible information on home theater, audio, video and multimedia products.

This is not a free trial offer and you will never get a bill. The subscription is included with your purchase.

Please allow six to eight weeks for subscription to begin. If you'd rather not receive the subscription it can be removed from your cart.