M-Audio Keystation 61es USB Keyboard User Guide

This document describes the features and characteristics of the M-Audio Keystation keyboard line, including 49-, 61-, and 88-note keyboards, USB connectivity, velocity-sensitive keys, and compatibility with PC and Macintosh computers.

Brand: MIDIMAN
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 11
File format: PDF
File size: 272 KB
Published: 04 July, 2012
Updated: 28 September, 2023
Model: KEYSTATION 61
MD5 checksum: 40107DA0A2DD44F34533DBEB740B0384
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About this manual

The M-Audio Keystation line includes 49-, 61-, and 88-note velocity-sensitive keyboards designed for easy integration with PC or Macintosh computers. The Keystation 61es model features semi-weighted keys, a pitch bend wheel, a modulation wheel, volume/control sliders, assignable buttons, and an octave shift function to provide hands-on control for music creation.

What's inside

Introduction
Product Features
What's in the Box?
Connecting Your Keyboard
Using an External Power Supply
Installation in Windows XP and Mac OS X
Other Operating Systems
Getting Started with MIDI Software
Key Names and Octave Buttons
Pitch Bend Wheel and Modulation Wheel

Specifications

Keyboard Note Count	49, 61, or 88 notes
External Power Specs	9V DC output, 250-300mA
Octave Shift Range	+/- 3 octaves from 0 octave shift

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an external power supply for the Keystation?

No, the device is low-power and can be powered via a powered USB port. An external adapter (9V DC) is optional.

Will the keyboard produce sound on its own?

No, pressing keys sends MIDI data. You must configure your music software to read this data and play sound.

How do I reset the octave shift to 0?

Press both the octave '+' and '-' keys simultaneously until both LEDs light up.

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