Korg KEYSTAGE49 49-Key Midi 2.0 Poly Aftertouch Keyboard/Controller

Creative inspiration meets expressive innovation

Experience MIDI 2.0 Unleashed - the ultimate Poly Aftertouch Controller
Keystage is the ultimate MIDI keyboard solution for producers and stage performers. As the first keyboard to adopt the MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange, Keystage puts unparalleled integration and control at your fingertips, taking your music-making experience to a whole new level.

Featuring a new keybed design with outstanding touch response, Polyphonic / Channel Aftertouch and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility, Keystage offers hands-on control and instant visual feedback through its parameter-dedicated OLED screens. It features a powerful arpeggiator, an array of chord modes, an integrated audio interface, and official integration with Ableton Live.

Whether producing in the studio or performing live, Keystage offers an unparalleled integrated and distraction-free experience to keep your musical creativity flowing uninterrupted.

Specifications

• Keyboard

  • Keystage-49: Polytouch keyboard*, 49 keys
    *Features velocity sensitivity, aftertouch, and polyphonic aftertouch

• Velocity Curves

  • 21 (—10–0–+10)

• Octave Range

  • 7 (—3–0–+3)

• Controllers

  • Pitch bend wheel
  • Modulation wheel
  • Parameter control knobs × 8
  • VOLUME knob
  • SETTINGS button
  • WRITE button
  • EXIT button
  • SHIFT button
  • ARP button
  • CHORD button
  • VALUE ^/ buttons
  • VALUE dial
  • PAGE —/+ buttons
  • Transport buttons
  • TEMPO button
  • OCTAVE —/+ buttons

• Display

  • Main display: organic EL (electro-luminescence) display
  • Sub display: organic EL displays × 8

• Scenes

  • No. of scenes: 16

• Arpeggiator

  • Arpeggio rhythm patterns: 20

• Chord Mode

  • Preset chord sets: 32
  • User chord sets: 32

• Input/Output Jacks and Ports

  • USB port
  • MIDI (IN, OUT connectors)
  • EXPRESSION jack
  • DAMPER jack
  • AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R jacks)
  • Headphone jack

• Audio Output

  • AUDIO OUT (L/MONO, R): 6.3 mm TS phone jack (unbalanced)
  • Headphones: 6.3 mm stereo phone jack

• Control Inputs

  • DAMPER (half-damper supported)
  • EXPRESSION

• MIDI/Audio Interface

  • MIDI: 1 in/1 out
  • Audio: 2 ch out
  • Audio format: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit

• Power Supply

  • USB bus power or AC adapter (9 V DC, Korg KA350, sold separately)

• Power Consumption

  • 5 V/500 mA or less (when powered via USB)
  • 4 W (when using an AC adapter)

• Dimensions (W × D × H)

  • Keystage-49: 814 × 234 × 82 mm/32.05" × 9.21" × 3.23"

• Weight

  • Keystage-49: 4.2 kg/9.26 lb.

• Included Items

  • USB cable (Type A-Type B)
  • Expansion plate
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Precautions

• Accessories (sold separately)

  • Volume/expression pedal (XVP-20)
  • Foot controller (EXP-2)
  • Damper pedal (DS-1H)
  • Pedal switch (PS-1, PS-3)
  • AC adapter (KA350)