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Korg - MICROKEY2-49AIR

Description

KORG's MicroKEY offers an uncomplicated, straightforward design, compact size, and easy connectivity. The second-generation microKEY lineup retains those attributes and adds iPad and iPhone support*, plus a damper pedal jack for improved playability. The microKEY series has evolved to become even more convenient and versatile, making it an ideal choice for first-time and more established players alike. Whether you're producing in the studio, or creating on the go, the microKEY will give you exactly what you need - and nothing you don't. *Via the Apple Lightning - USB camera adaptor sold separately.

Connect wirelessly to iPad, iPhone, Mac, or Windows

The microKEY Air supports Bluetooth Smart "Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI". You can easily connect wirelessly to iPad/iPhone music apps such as KORG Gadget, KORG Module, and GarageBand, as well as any MIDI-capable music production software on your Mac or Windows. Painstaking tuning of the Bluetooth capabilities means high stability and low latency, no strings - or wires - attached.

Compact and playable Natural Touch Mini Keyboard

KORG's Natural Touch mini keyboard has been carefully designed to assure playability while staying compact, and makes it easy to play chords or rapid phrases. Choose between 25, 37, 49 or 61-key configurations to suit your specific playing style and space/travel requirements.

Connect a pedal, and enjoy full control functionality

The 37, 49, and 61-key models provide an assignable switch jack for connecting a damper pedal. You can use the octave buttons in conjunction with the key transpose function to play MIDI's entire range of notes. The 37, 49, and 61-key models also provide pitch bend and modulation wheels.

Lavish array of powerful music software bundled free of charge

The microKEY comes with a serious collection of powerful music software titles including popular special editions of KORG Gadget and KORG Module plus the KORG Legacy Collection M1 Le which includes a plug-in version of the classic KORG M1 instrument. With microKEY Air you won't have to purchase additional software; you can start creating music right away.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Keyboard: Natural Touch mini-keyboard
microKEY Air-25: 25
microKEY Air-37: 37
microKEY Air-49: 49
microKEY Air-61: 61

Controllers
microKEY Air-25: Joystick, arpeggiator button, Sustain / TAP button, Octave Shift buttons
microKEY Air-37/49/61: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Octave Shift button Octave Shift microKEY Air-25/37: -4 +4
microKEY Air-49/61: -3 +3

Connections
microKEY Air-25: USB Type B (x1)
microKEY Air-37/49/61: Assignable switch jack, USB Type B (x1)

Wireless Type: Bluetooth Low Energy (Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification compliant)

Power Supply
Two AA batteries (when connected wirelessly; use alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries)
USB bus power (when connected via USB)

Power Consumption: Less than 100mA

Battery Life: Approximately 30 hours (use alkaline batteries)

Dimensions (W x D x H)
microKEY Air-25: 395 x 131 x 52 mm/15.55" x 5.16" x 2.05"
microKEY Air-37: 565 x 139 x 54 mm/22.24" x 5.47" x 2.13"
microKEY Air-49: 709 x 139 x 54 mm/27.91" x 5.47" x 2.13"
microKEY Air-61: 850 x 139 x 54 mm/33.46" x 5.47" x 2.13"

Weight (without batteries)
microKEY Air-25: 670 g / 1.48 lbs.
microKEY Air-37: 1.0 kg / 2.21 lbs.
microKEY Air-49: 1.4 kg / 2.21 lbs.
microKEY Air-61: 1.71 kg / 3.77 lbs.

Included Items: USB cable, KORG Software Bundle code

Operating Requirements (wireless connection):

Windows
Windows that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or later, and has Windows 8.1 or later (32-bit / 64-bit) [KORG BLE-MIDI Driver is required]

Mac
Mac that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or later, and has OS X10.10 Yosemite or later installed

iOS
iPad/iPhone that Supports Bluetooth 4.0, and has iOS8 or later installed

Operating Requirements (USB connection):

Windows
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or later (32-bit / 64-bit)

Mac
MacOS 10.8 Mountain Lion or later iOS iOS8 or later