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●The Korg Keystage MIDI Keyboards (49 or 61 keys) are the ultimate keyboard solution for producers and stage artists
●As the first keyboard to take over MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange, Keystage offers unparalleled integration and control, taking your music experience to a whole new level
●The semi-weighted keyboard provides an impressive gaming experience. With polyphony and channel aftertouch as well as MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression), you can add depth and feel to your performances without your fingers having to leave the keys
●Keystage weighs only 4.2 kg on the 49-key version and 5.0 kg for the 61-key version. Its slim and portable design allows for easy transportation
●Keystage comes with an incredible software set that provides all the tools you need to take your music production to the next level: Korg Gadget, Wavestate Native LE, Ableton Live and more

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Experience the full power of MIDI 2.0 with the ultimate poly aftertouch controller!

Keystage is the full MIDI keyboard solution for producers and live musicians. As the first keyboard ever, it supports the Property Exchange function of the MIDI 2.0 standard, giving you intuitive access to all important parameters to take your musical workflow to a whole new level. The keystage is equipped with a newly developed keyboard with outstanding response, polyphonic, channel aftertouch and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility, providing direct control with simultaneous visual feedback on the respective OLED displays. It also features a powerful arpeggiator, an extensive selection of chord modes, an integrated audio interface and official integration with Ableton Live. Whether youre producing in the studio or standing live on stage, the Keystage delivers an unprecedented fully integrated workflow that allows you to focus on your musical creation process.

Dont let your inspiration wait

Say goodbye to time-consuming MIDI mapping, long searching for the right regulator and fleeting inspiration that cant be captured in time. When the muse strikes, your creative ideas need to be captured quickly and accurately – and thats exactly what the keystage allows you! The keystage is the spearhead of current developments in the keyboard segment, as it is the first instrument ever to use the full potential of MIDI 2.0. Simply connect the keyboard to compatible software, and the keystage automatically assigns parameters to its controls and displays their names in the crisp OLED displays. Each of these displays has its own control dial for real-time sound intervention, which means that you can always see the name of the respective parameter and its value. So you never lose track and can instinctively change your sounds without having to interrupt your flow of creativity. Experience the seeming magic of instant plug-and-play connectivity of the Keystage! It is compatible with almost all popular DAWs and also offers official integration with Ableton Live and KORG Gadget.

Express yourself in your music

The keystage helps musicians to a new level of expressiveness. A newly developed, half-weighted keyboard with excellent response gives you a full gaming experience. But keystage goes one step further by supporting both channel and polyphonic aftertouch and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). This versatility allows manipulation of the most diverse sound-shaping parameters by allowing subtle nuances to be transmitted that add extra depth to your music and live performances. The arpeggiator of the keystage is exceptionally versatile and exceeds the capabilities of conventional MIDI keyboards many times over. The huge selection of patterns is thanks to numerous adjustment options, such as B. after touch triggered ratcheting, random functions, gating etc. In addition, the Chord Mode of the Keystage delivers no less than 32 instant inspirational chord sets. These can either be easily used exactly as they are pre-assigned from the factory, or can also be completely changed and then stored on one of the additional 32 user memories. Since each of these sets can assign each chromatic key to an octave its own chord, there are almost no limits to your creativity. The chords can even be reproduced in different ways, such as B. with a strumming mode for realistic sounding guitar strike patterns. The keystage allows you to express your musical personality without any extra effort thanks to its seamless and streamlined workflow. Gone are the days of time-consuming and frustrating controller assignments. The keystage opens up a direct and efficient way to get the most out of your music.

Official Ableton Live integration

The keystage offers official integration with Ableton Live, one of the most popular DAWs in the music industry, allowing direct access to their transport functions as well as control of the devices used. As the industry standard for live performances, Live is an inspiring tool for musicians of all styles thanks to its dual session/arrangement view, comfortable clip triggering, looping and integrated, powerful production tools. The keystage provides deep integration with Ableton Live and allows seamless control of transport functions and devices used. The keystage detects the device selected in Live via the Device Control function and automatically maps its first 8 parameters to its rotary knobs. When switching between multiple devices, the keystage follows dynamically and adjusts its control assignments accordingly in real time. This means that your workflow is not interrupted and your creativity can flow unhindered. Both Ableton Live and Keystage are MPE compatible, giving your music even more flexibility with advanced creative possibilities. The powerful Drift Synthesizer from Live (available from version 11.3) uses MPE to provide even more diverse expressions. In addition, the keystage comes with Ableton Live 11 Lite as part of its extensive software package. Ableton Live 11 Lite is an entry-level version of Live that already delivers many core features of the DAW and is an ideal starting point for starting the world of music production.

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MIDI 2.0: The musical future starts right here

MIDI 2.0 is one of the most exciting developments of the last decades in the field of electronic music production. But what exactly is this about? The MIDI Association declares on its official website that MIDI 2.0 stands for communication in two directions. To date, MIDI 1.0 data has always been transmitted in one direction: from a transmitter to a receiver. MIDI 2.0, on the other hand, works bi-directionally, making a monologue a dialogue. With the new MIDI-CI Messages (Capability Inquiry), MIDI 2.0 devices can interact with each other and automatically configure themselves to work together. The keystage uses MIDI-CI Property Exchange Messages to communicate with other devices. For example, it retrieves information about the Control Change parameters (CC) and their names. This means that the keystage can communicate with a variety of MIDI 2.0 compatible devices and exchange information in both directions. This impressive feature also applies not only to software plug-ins included with the keystage, but also hardware devices! As MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange is compatible with traditional MIDI DIN cables, the keystage opens up new possibilities for seamless communication with existing devices, paving the way to new and exciting possibilities in the future. In addition, the keystage is backwards compatible. It can also communicate with devices that are not yet compatible with MIDI 2.0 via MIDI 1.0 if required.

Perfect for use "on the road"

The keystage is not only an incredibly versatile MIDI controller packed with tons of features—its the ultimate master keyboard for your live setup youve dreamed of! With a stereo output, the keystage can be easily connected to your computer, tablet or smartphone and also directly to a sound system without the need for additional devices that would take up valuable space. The half-weighted keyboard with Aftertouch not only delivers an exceptionally good gaming experience, but also allows the keystage to be surprisingly low weight, which weighs just 4.2 kg in the 49-key and 5.0 kg in the 61-key version. Its slim design ensures easy transportation while being built to withstand the rigors of larger gigs and when travelling. The keystage also offers flexible customization options. Its settings can be changed either directly via the menu or even more conveniently via the KORG Kontrol software on your computer. The keystage comes with a special expansion plate that can be attached at two different angles and is ideal for storing tablets or other devices. With the 61 model, the shelf can even be attached to two different positions, which is why a laptop can be placed securely and stably. With the keystage, you have everything at hand to make every stage your own!

Tactile control and integrated audio interface for your mobile devices

Thanks to its plug-and-play USB port, the keystage not only transmits MIDI data to your tablet or smartphone, but also receives the audio signals of your music apps via its integrated audio interface. These audio signals can then be output to your speakers via the stereo outputs of the keystage. The keystage also comes with a removable accessory tray for secure storage and optimal visibility for your connected mobile device, making it the ultimate all-in-one solution for contemporary music production on the go.

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VERSATILE SOFTWARE BUNDLE: The keystage comes with an extensive software package that gives you all the tools to take your productions to a new level.

KORG Gadget Producer Bundle

KORG Gadget is a worldwide popular all-in-one software and plug-in collection for music production. The intuitive user interface offers over 40 small synthesizers and drum computers called "gadgets" that can be freely combined to produce complete tracks in this way. The box contents of the keystage includes the "Korg Gadget Producer Bundle": This is a version that offers most of the features and gadgets found in KORG Gadget 2 software. * The deep integration of the keystage within KORG Gadget allows instant synchronization of the parameters from gadget with the keystage as well as advanced control of transport functions, making gadget easier and faster to use.

*Kamata, Stockholm, DeeMax, Lexington, Ebina and Otorii gadgets are not included in the Producer Bundle.

wavestate native LE

Explore the full potential of the keystage and unleash its capabilities with wavestate native LE, a software instrument that is fully MIDI 2.0 compliant(*) and offers numerous patches that use both poly and channel aftertouch. (*)Only the stand-alone version supports MIDI 2.0. wavestate native LE is a slightly limited version of wavestate native, the fully compatible software counterpart to the wavestate hardware synthesizer. wavestate native LE offers the same functionality as wavestate native, but only one instance of the plug-in can be used per DAW project. Plus, the standard version of wavestate native is available for users of wavestate native LE at an upgrade price of just $99.00. Learn more about the wavestate native LE upgrade here.

Ableton Live 11 Lite and more

The keystage comes with a wide range of music software products from different manufacturers. This includes the powerful DAW software Ableton Live 11 Lite, where the official integration of the keystage is particularly impressive.

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