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M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller

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Dada Life

Around 0:27 into this video of Dada Life's studio setup, their 61-key M-Audio Keystation MIDI keyboard controller can be seen.
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Madeon

You can see Madeon's M-Audio MIDI keyboard of choice in a photo he tweeted.
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Diplo

Spotted in Diplo's studio.
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Tiësto

An M-Audio Keystation 61es can be seen in Tiësto's facebook post, "Working in an old school set up tonight! #Studio #Stockholm #ThrowBackSunday."
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Deorro

At 1:22 in this video, Deorro plays chords on his M-Audio Keystation 61es.
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Dzeko & Torres

it stands in their desk, you can see it on the beginning and many times during the duration of the video
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Benga

1:35 into his video with Scion, Benga points out rather specifically that he uses the M-Audio Keystation 61es in his studio.
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Benny Benassi

In this video at 6:46 we can see benny producer his cousin alle benassi using m-audio keystation 61
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Steven Wilson

Steven can be seen using this keyboard (controlling a MacBook Pro running MainStage) on the Anesthetize live DVD, the Octane Twisted live DVD and on the Get all You Deserve live DVD. Steven can be seen playing this keyboard in 5:43 in this concert at Tilburg, Netherlands.
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Scott Storch

In this video we can see scott storch in studio with his keystatio 61-es
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Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi is seen in the studio producing for Indicud using the M-audio keystation 61es in [this post from his site](http://datnewcudi.com/2012/07/01/photo-kid-cudi-in-the-studio-working-on-indicud/).
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Gregori Klosman

Gregori Klosman's midi keyboard controller in the studio is the M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller. "This is really basic. There are no knobs or faders. I like the touch, though. For me - because I used to play piano - I need to feel that kind of piano vibe." Source article [here](http://www.musicradar.com/us/news/tech/in-pictures-gregori-klosmans-paris-studio-600687/5).
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Tori Amos

This image shows an M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller as part of Amos' keyboard setup, shown in back of her.
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Lane 8

In this Instagram video Lane 8 can be seen playing a M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller
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Metro Boomin

M-Audio Keystation seen in background
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Rameses B

In this Video, you can see RamesesB playing on the M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller.
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Univz

"Cosmic lullaby ????"
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Juicy M

in this photo she uses m audio 61 midi keyboard
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TheFatRat

You can see the keyboard behind him through the hole video.
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Sick Luke

The item can be seen different times during the video, i.e. at 2:35.
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16 reviews

olleyollet

178

If your not someone who needs all the knobs and your more into controllers for just keys, this is what I recommend.

This keyboard is amazing. I love its mackie transport controls. This controller is simple and fits on a desk between your computer keyboard and monitor very well as it is a compact unit. If your not someone who needs all the knobs and your more into controllers for just keys, this is what I recommend.

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over 3 years ago
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arhum

2301

Great quality keyboard

No extra buttons or hyped functions. Just a simple keyboard with pitch/mod wheels, volume fader, and octave up/down buttons. And with great quality/value to it... =)

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almost 5 years ago
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kert_mottus

262

Solid piece

Bought it used and works as it should be. The problem for my configuration is (PC, Win7 64x, Reaper DAW) is that after coming back from sleep it doesnt recognize the device, so I have to do a routine of Unlinking the device, On/Off the device, and back on. Other than that the keys feel quite good for being semi weighted, I even made a DIY sustain pedal which works good.

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1 day ago
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djanisimov

130

I love this keyboard

Good combination of price and functionality.

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about 3 years ago
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ornelasedward

309

Really great Midi Keyboard

I basically picked this Midi Controller for its simplistic form factor. It gives me what I need without the un-needed extras. If your in the market for a grear Midi Keyboard without breaking the bank, this is your best bet.

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about 3 years ago
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nick_olman

230

Good feel, but side controls wore out quick

I've been using this keyboard for about 4 years and it's still serving me well. The keys have held up great. About a year after I got the keyboard the volume control starting acting up, sending data while not being moved. About a year after that the pitch bend started doing the same thing. It may just need cleaning, I suppose. In my workflow I only use the keys and mod wheel (which still seems fine), so I just have the pitch bend and volume messages filtered out.

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almost 2 years ago
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chillproductions

284

Nice semi-weighted keys

Nice playing keys. It isn't a full on DAW controller like the Axiom or Oxygen but it works quite nicely.

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almost 4 years ago
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pressurekay

254

Simple & Affordable MIDI Controller

Simple MIDI controller, first one I've ever owned and it has worked well throughout the years of my productions.

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over 2 years ago
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fauzanharun

608

I love the semi weighted key

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about 4 years ago
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hellojohnryan

274

It's "just right"

I use the Keystation for most of my live keyboard needs, mostly because it runs so well with Logic Pro X. It's large enough so I can play most piano parts, yet small enough where it doesn't take up too much room on smaller stages.

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almost 4 years ago
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daliblair

151

Great!

Use it in studio.

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about 4 years ago
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lumitect

220

Most used device in my setup

I love this keyboard it feels semi weighted, working with a almost full sized keyboard like this makes working in the studio feel more authentic, instead of clicking in all the notes in a sequencer/piano roll, it feels more like im making music and not some highschool project. Imho

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about 3 years ago
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d3mz

145

Not Bad at all

A bit stiff on the keys, but delivers dynamic sound. It captures the player's style

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almost 2 years ago
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lopsius

250

The best

May be is a bit of clickbait the title but i thing the relation between price and quality is the best you can find in the stores!

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11 months ago
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andrew_hares

130

M-Audio Keystation 61es

Easy and fast. What else ?

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about 4 years ago
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yasnozar

130

Good

It reliable, but with a strange feature of the MIDI volume for 100, instead of up to 127 positions. For 3 years it is not broke anything

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almost 3 years ago
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