M Audio Keystation 61es 61 Key Keyboard
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Manufacturer: M-Audio
Model: US71010
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: M-Audio
Label: M-Audio
Special Features: The M-Audio Keystation 61es is a 61-note USB keyboard with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys that is designed to easily integrate in any computer music environment. Class compliancy with Mac OS X and Windows XP delivers true plug-and-play setup. The Keystation 61es is also compatible with many music education and music creation software titles, making it ideal for classrooms and studios alike. More advanced users can control software synths, external sound devices, and more with the assignable slider, and pitch and mod wheels. This sleek, compact keyboard is USB bus powered and requires no external power supply.
Features for M Audio Keystation 61es 61 Key Keyboard:
- Programming Options include: Octave Shift, Transpose, Program Change, Bank LSB, Bank MSB, MIDI Channel MIDI out for USB, Reset all controllers, Wheel assign, Slider Assign.
- 61 note full-size velocity sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard.
- MIDI Out socket. USB to MIDI OUT interface. DC power input for stand-alone use (adaptor not included)
- Function button for programming. Assignable data up/down buttons.
- Powered by USB.
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Customer Reviews
M-Audio Keystation 61es 
2008-03-09
For the money, I think this is a fair deal; although it didn't completely meet my needs. After I bought I decided that I should have gone with the 61-note Axiom model instead. The things I needed that I don't get are 1) spilt-zoned keyboard and 2) a volume pedal jack (for swell in organ and live volume control with everything else, additional controllers (drum pads etc.). Hey, I bought it, so the lack of these features did not detract from the rating which I gave it; i.e., I didn't use the lack of these features to count against it.
I can only give this keyboard 3 stars and here is why. It's mediocre. Does what it does... no more no less. The keyboard feel is not especially great, but not too bad either. It 'gives' too much and the resistance is not at all like that of many Roland/Yamaha/Kurzweil instruments I've played, but it's not bad either.
Again, you get what you pay for and I suppose this would be a great keyboard for some other folks. I think that all-in-all, it's a fair price. 3 stars.... if you need more, pony up for the axiom 61 also sold here on amazon. I wish I had done so... I will soon.
Great value, Amazon delivery was SLOW. 
2008-02-18
Keyboard is a really nice and a great value. Delivery was promised in 5-9 days and was backordered for 30 days. I would have ordered from another vendor had I known.
No frills, job done 
2008-01-15
Yup, it feels a little cheap and plastic-ee. Yes sometimes the keys make an odd noise when they are pressed. Yes, Garage Band identified it immediately and I was able to throw down a quick bass and organ track to make loops I can practice to. I won't get to Carnegie on it but then I wasn't trying to. Perfect for what it is.
Good Midi Keyboard 2008-01-08
Nothing bad to say about this product. The key action is good and it has some nice programmable features. Works great with Session.
Very nice for the price 2007-11-23
Easy to install.
Great for an Audio-Midi home studio.
Keys do not feel like a real piano, but better than most MIDI keyboards.
It is perfect for chords, and easy runs with a MIDI sequencer.
Worked just fine with my MS Vista 32 O.S.
It would have gotten five stars if the Keys were not so "springy".
Plug and Play 2007-09-17
M-Audio Keystation 61e is a 61-note USB keyboard with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys that is designed to easily integrate in any computer music environment. Class compliancy with Mac OS X and Windows XP delivers true plug-and-play setup. The Keystation 61e is also compatible with many music education and music creation software titles, making it ideal for classrooms and studios alike. More advanced users can control software synths, external sound devices, and more with the assignable slider, and pitch and mod wheels. This sleek, compact keyboard is USB bus-powered and requires no external power supply.
Works Great 2007-08-28
Today the M-Audio Keystation 61es arrived (22 August 2007). The Keystation is a 61 key Midi keyboard controller that plugs into the USB port of a computer. So, it's like an electric keyboard except the "brains" of the keyboard are inside of a computer. By itself, the keyboard can not make any sound at all. Once connected to a computer, the keyboard can control a wide variety of generated instrument sounds. Because it is a low powered device, it can run entirely from the USB port of a notebook computer on battery power. This is a great advantage because batteries or a power supply are not needed. Since it is just a keyboard controller, it costs much less than an actual musical keyboard.
My only complaint about the keyboard is that the keys have a spring action that is supposed to mimic the feel of a piano. However, it doesn't feel like a piano and the spring action of the keys requires a considerable amount of pressure. However, the alternative to weighted keys would be a keyboard without any weighted action and those can feel even worse.
Other than this one issue, I find the keyboard to be quite usable. I also ordered the sustain pedal.
Quality product 2007-06-27
For the amount you spend, with this product, you definitely get the most bang for your buck. The keys are solid and of high quality. Currently using the controller with reason & you couldn't ask for anything better. Note* there is a SLIGHT delay on keys, but so mineut it does not affect performance at all. Overall great product.
Great value 2007-06-09
The only thing I wish this keyboard had was a headphone jack so that I could use it without being connected to the computer. Other than that, it works great. I use it with Garage Band and eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method. The sensitivity of the keyboard works just like most high-end devices.
Exactly what i wanted 2007-05-30
The Keyboard was everything I hoped it would be. Easy to setup, and no wall plug mess. Works great with applications like Garage Band and Sibelius. The keys have a nice feel to them too.
