KORG ANNOUNCES MICROKEY

Available from November, Korg's new microKEY is a slim, lightweight, USB powered MIDI keyboard and compatible with all of your computer music software. Serving double-duty as a USB hub, you can use it to create your own compact and customized command center. The two USB ports (Type A) allow you to expand your custom control center by adding on a Korg nanoPAD or nanoKONTROL – or any other USB device!

The microKEY features 37 velocity-sensing mini keys, which have been designed with careful attention to the touch and feel using the same Natural Touch keybed found on the Korg microKORG XL and microSTATION. The proportions of the black and white mini keys have been adjusted for optimal playability. The Octave Shift buttons extend the range of the microKEY by four octaves in either direction – up or down. The Key Transpose allows you to play in any key instantly. Used together, these two features provide access to the entire MIDI note range. For adding tasty expression to your performance, the microKEY is also equipped with both a Pitch Bend wheel and a Modulation wheel.

Using the Korg Control editor software, you can set the keyboard to respond to one of eight distinct velocity curves, or set a fixed velocity value. In addition, the range of the modulation wheel can be customized by setting minimum and maximum control change values.

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