Samson Carbon 61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 61-Key
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Pop your iPad in the built-in stand, and rock out on 61 semi-weighted keys! With USB and 5-pin MIDI out, this controller keyboard is an outstanding value.
Overview
The Samson Carbon 61 USB MIDI Controller makes musical performance and production accessible to everyone. For seasoned musicians and young creators alike, the Carbon 61 offers versatile, easy-to-use features in a compact, lightweight controller that's well suited for the stage and studio.
- Assignable Data encoder and Volume slider
- Edit key for adjusting up to 14 control parameters
- 3-digit, 7-segment LED display provides real-time feedback
- Includes traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input and USB connections
- Compact design, perfect for live performance and studio applications
- Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
- Integrated iPad slot
- iPad and USB bus powered
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Dynamic feel.
The Carbon 61's semi-weighted keyboard provides musicians with a responsive and expressive platform that is designed to feel more like an instrument than a controller. It comes equipped with velocity-sensitive keys that accurately capture the dynamics of a performance. With 61 keys, the Carbon 61's pitch range is perfect for performing, while remaining highly portable.Expand your expression.
With dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, you can change the key of any given instrument, as well as expand the keyboard to a full 4-octave range, without using any sub menus or shift keys. With all of these comprehensive features, not to mention classic Pitch and Mod wheels, the Carbon 61 puts a wide range of musical expression and tone manipulation at your fingertips.Performance control.
Take control of your music software with the Carbon 61's assignable Data encoder and Volume slider. For easy editing, players can use the Edit key to adjust up to 14 performance-related control parameters. Also, the Carbon 61's 3-digit, 7-segement LED displays the behavior of every function in real-time. For added versatility, the Carbon 61 includes traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input… read more and USB connections.Add your iPad.
Designed with the iPad in mind, the Carbon 61 features an integrated iPad slot. When combined with the iPad using Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit, the Carbon 61 is a great tool for making music on-the-go. Use it with your favorite music and synth iPad apps that support MIDI controllers, and for additional mobility, the Carbon 61 can be directly powered by the iPad.Features:
- 61-key velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard- Assignable Data encoder and Volume slider
- Edit key for adjusting up to 14 control parameters
- 3-digit, 7-segment LED display provides real-time feedback
- Includes traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input and USB connections
- Compact design, perfect for live performance and studio applications
- Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
- Integrated iPad slot
- iPad and USB bus powered
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Specs
- Number of Keys: 61
- Key Type: Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive
- Velocity Sensitivity: Yes
- Pitch Bend Wheel: Yes
- Modulation Wheel: Yes
- Octave Shift Buttons: Yes, ±4 octaves
- Assignable Knobs: 1 (Data encoder)
- Assignable Faders: 1 (Volume slider)
- Display Type: 3-digit, 7-segment LED
- MIDI I/O: MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- USB Connectivity: USB Type-B
- Pedal Inputs: 1 (Sustain pedal input)
- Power Supply: USB bus powered
- Compatibility: macOS, Windows, iPad (with Apple Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter)
- Included Accessories: USB cable, Native Instruments Komplete Elements software
- Key Type: Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive
- Velocity Sensitivity: Yes
- Pitch Bend Wheel: Yes
- Modulation Wheel: Yes
- Octave Shift Buttons: Yes, ±4 octaves
- Assignable Knobs: 1 (Data encoder)
- Assignable Faders: 1 (Volume slider)
- Display Type: 3-digit, 7-segment LED
- MIDI I/O: MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- USB Connectivity: USB Type-B
- Pedal Inputs: 1 (Sustain pedal input)
- Power Supply: USB bus powered
- Compatibility: macOS, Windows, iPad (with Apple Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter)
- Included Accessories: USB cable, Native Instruments Komplete Elements software
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 10.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 40 x 12 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SAKC61
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(2 ratings)
Submitted July 16, 2026 by Andre Berry in Running Springs, CA
"Good with 1 caveat."
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First let me say, I love zZounds. I love what it affords working musicians. I think they are super on point with their delivery. I think they have a wonderful selection of products. Just a stellar company. Having said that, I received my Samson Carbon 61 and it's good. The only caveat is I don't feel the "semi weighted action" at all. Not in the slightest. I have an arturia that I needed to replace and I have to say, they don't feel "that" different. Maybe if I think it to be so, they do, but like when you turn an eq knob on the wrong channel and think you're hearing eq changes? They really don't feel different at all, and one is "semi weighted action" and the other is plain ol' plastic keys..Now i do notice a velocity curve difference in that, I seem to have much more variance in dynamics with the Samson, but let's not confuse that with "weighted action." Like I said, I don't want to ever get in bad standing with zZounds and if this review makes that happen please don't publish it. It ain't that big of a deal for me, but in the world of reviews, I like to be honest.
Musical Background:
Professional touring musician
Musical Style:
I am a bassist. I played for David Sanborn the last 10 years of his life. (Check David Sanborn Rin fur Cover live Montreux 2015.
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