Korg Unveils microKEY USB Powered Keyboard/Controller

Korg unveils its new microKEY USB Powered Keyboard and MIDI Controller. For computer-based musicians on a budget seeking portability and power without sacrificing keyboard feel and function, the microKEY is an ideal way to create a compact and customized MIDI command center. Unlike its competitors, the microKEY features a built-in two-port hub to connect other controllers, computer peripherals or Korg nanoSERIES controllers for added flexibility and control of all the users’ software. Free editing software and a number of included software bundle licenses and discount coupons make the microKEY even more cost effective.

Weighing only 2.21 pounds, measuring (W x D x H): 22.24" x 5.47" x 2.13" and running on USB power, the microKEY is well suited for the on-the-go laptop musician as well.

The microKEY ships with the following software licenses and discount coupons so users can start making music right away:

1. A license to download the “M1 Le,” a limited edition of Korg’s M1 software synthesizer (included in the Korg Legacy Collection – Digital Edition) that brings to users’ computers the sounds of the ground-breaking M1 Music Workstation. Users may also choose to upgrade to the “M1 software synthesizer,” “Wavestation v1.6 software synthesizer,” or “MDE-X v1.2 multi-effect plug-in” bundles.

2. A license to download Toontrack’s software drum sound module “EZdrummer® Lite,” giving users access to numerous high-quality drum sounds. Visit www.toontrack.com for details.

3. A discount coupon for Ableton’s “Live,” “Live Suite,” and “Live LE” DAW software, widely popular for its sophisticated functionality. For details on this software, please refer to www.ableton.com or www.h-resolution.com.

4. A license for “Lounge Lizard Session,” the physical modeling sound module from Applied Acoustics Systems, famed for its richly expressive electric piano sounds. For details on this software, please visitwww.minet.jp/aas/lounge-lizard-session.

The Korg microKEY keyboard and MIDI controller will be available November 2010 with U.S. MSRP TBD.

For more information, please visit www.korg.com.