Korg Microkey Air-25 Bluetooth Midi Keyboard Controller

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Featuring a set of 25 velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini-keys, the microKEY Air-25 from Korg is a slim MIDI controller with tap tempo, arpeggiator, and sustain functions. If you wish, you can bus-power this unit via the USB port, but the microKEY Air also features Bluetooth capabilities, allowing you to connect wirelessly to Mac and iOS devices. Hooked up in such a fashion, the keyboard can last up to 30 hours on two AA batteries (alkaline are recommended).

This microKEY Air is armed with an expressive joystick that allows you to transmit pitch-bend, modulation, and control-change commands to enhance your MIDI performances. When the arpeggiator is on, the function of the joystick changes, enabling you to switch between the three different arpeggio types (up, trigger, and down), to control the duration of the arpeggiated notes, and to engage the latch function--thereby allowing you to sound an arpeggio even after you take your hand off the keyboard. A Sustain/Tap button allows you to apply sustain to your performances as a pedal would. However, when the arpeggiator is on, this control transmogrifies into a tap button that allows you to set the tempo of the arpeggio. The Key Transpose feature enables you to pitch the notes up or down in intervals of semitone steps, while octave-shift selectors let you extend the note range of the keyboard by 4 octaves in either direction.

The controller also includes five virtual instruments (Korg Legacy Collection, UVI Digital Synsations, AAS Ultra Analog Session, AAS Strum Session, and AAS Lounge Lizard Session) and two apps (Korg Module Le for iPhone and Korg Module Le for iPad). Finally, purchasing the Korg microKEY Air will allow you to download a limited version of Propellerhead's Reason, or to apply a $50 discount towards Ableton Live.

25 Velocity-Sensitive Mini-Keys Bluetooth Connection with Mac and iOS 30-Hour AA Battery Life Supports Mac, Windows & iOS Expressive Joystick Arpeggiator Feature Sustain, Tap & Octave-Shift Buttons USB-Powered by Computer or iPad/iPhone Includes 5 Virtual Sound Modules Edit Controls via KORG KONTROL Editor

Connectivity
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.8 8 or Later Windows 7 or Later
Packaging Info
Package Weight	2.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	18.2 x 6.6 x 2.8"

USB-powered by your computer, iPad, or iPhone

Bluetooth compatibility with Mac and iOS devices

25-key, velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini-keyboard

Expressive joystick transmits pitch-bend, modulation and control-change commands

Sustain/Tap button can add sustain to notes as a sustain pedal would. When the arpeggiator is on, this becomes a tap button that allows you to set the tempo of the arpeggio by pressing this button several times at the desired interval

Octave Shift and Key Transpose features allow access to the full MIDI note range

Joystick and sustain/tap button command settings can be edited using the Korg Kontrol Editor from the Korg website

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The description says it supports Mac, Win and iOs, but the Bluetooth connectivity mentions only Mac and iOs. Won't it work wirelessly with Windows?

A: Yes, the Korg microKEY AIR-49 is now compatible for MIDI to work wirelessly with a PC that is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and Windows 8.1 or later or with a USB adapter that supports Bluetooth 4.0 Smart. Here is a link to the Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide: https://mans.io/files/viewer/637331/1

Q: 2. What are the power options? Does it operate on USB power?

A: The Korg nanoKey Studio can be powered by AAA batteries or bus powered via USB.

Q: 3. Whether its compatible with windows 7 and cubaseLE?

A: The unit is compatible with Cubase as well as most other software that supports MIDI functionality.When connecting via USB, the unit is compatible with Windows 7 SP1 or later (32-bit / 64-bit) Wireless connectivity for Windows requires Windows 8.1 or later (32-bit/64-bit) KORG BLE-MIDI Driver is required.

Q: 4. Works with fl studio 12 or 20?

A: The Korg nanoKONTROL2 will work as a MIDI controller for fl studio 12 and 20.

Q: 5. One of the reviews says this doesn't work with bluetooth on iOS/iPadOS 14 and newer - is this true?

A: Yes, that is currently true, but Korg may provide an update for Bluetooth compatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 15. The Korg microKEY AIR-61 Bluetooth Midi Keyboard Controller is currently only compatible with iOS 14 and iOS 15 when using a wired connection with an adapter like the Apple Lightning to USB 3.0 Type-A Camera Adapter (B&H # APMK0W2AMA).

Q: 6. Is this unit comparable to the Korg MC-1?

A: The nanoKontrol Studio offers similar functionality to the encoders on the MC-1, however is tailored more toward DAW program control with transport control and dedicated mute, solo and record arm buttons.

Q: 7. Will this plug into a 2019 apple iPad Pro?

A: Yes, you can connect the Novation Impulse 25 to your iPad Pro using the USB cable included with the keyboard and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (B&H # APMLUCADP).

Q: 8. What is its weight?

A: The Korg nanoKEY Studio - Mobile MIDI Keyboard weighs 1.04 Lbs. without batteries.

Q: 9. Hi, can operate with Zoom F8 nanokontrol wonder ?

A: Unfortunately the Zoom F8 is not able to support a MIDI controller. Currently there are no external control options.

Q: 10. How can I install it in Pro Tools 10?

A: The unit is compatible with any software that supports MIDI input. This would include ProTools software.

crazy keys guy	15/09/2024
[2.5 lb] bh delivered it quickly. i needed the new bluetooth feature. works GREAT. the 5 octave version rocks, i wish korg made a microkey 88 key version. within a short distance, this could be someone's skinny keytar, but for me it just means i can trigger the killer organs and pianos in korg module and my imini app, which is an amazing minimoog sim, and i would know, long time moog fanatic. this keyboard and the imini gives you a minimoog, a polyphonic mini with programmable presets, that you can play on battery on the band bus. the microkey air runs on 2 AA batts, brilliant. key action is excellent and even. AND this time they gave us a sustain pedal input, which in korg module also lets you trigger the leslie effect! totally a great buy, worked perfect outta the box. 5

Edward	12/09/2024
[2.5 lb] The Korg nanoKontrol Studio is one of the USB MIDI keyboards certified for use with a Sound Device MixPre 10ii recorder. It connects to the USB-C port of the MixPre, and is automatically recognized and configured. The faders and start/stop controls are marked and permanently configured, as are the record and mute buttons. The dials control the trim, low cut frequency and pan settings, depending on the selected scene. It's all very straight-forward for real time control, superior in every way to the tiny knobs and endless menus of the MixPre. 5

tree	06/09/2024
[2.5 lb] There is a small delay I am still trying to workout but overall the midi is great! I just started making beats and this is perfect for everything I want to do. The automapping is the key and makes everything so convenient. The product came with a sample trial of ableton live so that is what I am currently working with! 5

Jean	22/08/2024
[2.5 lb] I bought at B&H a M-AUDIO 32 minikeys, Irig 37 minikeys and Axiom 32 minikeys. Why? Because I'm a PRO and need every day a small keyboard on the backpack to make music on the road (actually, on the plane). Well, I could talk about what is good/bad in each on this little keyboards BUT after tried ALL them (a lot of times) I discovered the 37 AIR Korg. I am very happy with the keyboard touch (velocity response) and the keyboard size. It's all about the Korg - it fells like a PRO keyboard in a mini shape :) 5

Grant	15/08/2024
[2.5 lb] With loads of individual controls this controller has lots of scope, with standard Korg mediocre build quality. Having only owned it for a short time I can't speak to the durability but I've put ti through alot in a month as it's still working well. I was not able to get the Bluetooth functionality working (something to do with 64bit bluetooth, but I have other bluetooth controllers I'm not willing to possibly lose to get this functionality). 5

Sebastian	06/07/2024
[2.5 lb] Just what I needed for my mixpre-10, wish it had meters as well. 5

Renato	03/07/2024
[2.5 lb] great controller and super easy to setup. Another big-hit for Korg! The best thing: comes loaded with very decent music software that you turn your computer into a dream synthesizer machine. Latency is almost 0% and definitely a must to have in your studio. 5

Tedd	27/06/2024
[2.5 lb] I love this panel. The design and layout of the controls is sensibly straightforward and easy to get the hang of, and the jog wheel is a huge benefit. If you're using it with Pro Tools, Logic Pro or any other DAW, for the price point this is a terrific way to get hands on control and speed up your workflow. If you're a video editor don't get your hopes up; at the moment I haven't been able to get it to work with Resolve or Premiere Pro on my Mac running OS Catalina 10.15.5, but PC users may have more luck. I mainly intended to use it for audio work though, so this wasn't a dealbreaker for me. Overall very happy with this. 5

Joao	03/06/2024
[2.5 lb] It is a great product. Connected to my Iphone or Ipad using the Bluetooth there is no perceptive delay, the response is very fast. I use a few apps to produce sounds and create music. Some of them: Garage Band, Music Studio, Korg Module Le and others. It is important to first download the app Bluetooth MIDI Connect (BLE-MIDI) to be able to connect the Keyboard using the BlueTooth. I have a few keyboards of different sizes (from nanokey, Microkey 25, 49 to full size). I enjoy this one because is very portable to travel or carry around with no need of extra cables to connect. 5