Unboxing and Exploring the Korg Keystage 49: A MIDI 2.0 Controller, Polyphonic Aftertouch and more

Unbox and dive into the world of music production with the Korg Keystage 49! In this video, we'll take a closer look at its features, including MIDI 2.0 capabilities, MPE, polyphonic aftertouch, and more.
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Learn how to make the most of the Keystage 49, from controlling virtual instruments to unleashing its creative potential in your music production setup.
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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Unboxing
00:23 What's in the box?
00:46 Ports
01:16 Stand
01:40 Software bundles
02:13 Upgrading the firmware
02:36 Controlling softsynths
07:51 MIDI CI
10:23 Custom control pages
15:56 Using it with a DAW
18:15 Using the ARP
21:16 Chord mode
22:54 Poly Aftertouch
25:25 Conclusion

[@coolwav]

Thanks for the overview!

[@ThePJE2011]

First video I’ve come across Ian- thank you for producing it……I have just bought the same Keystage and will use it solely for iOS and play live. The bundle of software is not for iOS, I guess 😞 but bought Gadget 3 and already had Module. Thinking of getting the Odessei app and possibly iWavestate.

[@IanDixonTDL]

Thanks, just got the Wavestate for the PC

[@zzrwood]

Pretty sure that the USB audio/midi is class compliant - therefore you don’t need any drivers… that’s what allows its audio interface to work with an iPad.

[@IanDixonTDL]

You need the drivers for Windows audio but not for midi

[@zzrwood]

@@IanDixonTDL Is that a Windows problem or a Korg problem?

[@IanDixonTDL]

@@zzrwood Its a Windows issue, in the future (later this year) I think Windows will include the driver.

[@leodelosreyes275]

Is that Bluetooth midi compatible?

[@IanDixonTDL]

I don't think it is

[@haywoodjazzpiano3108]

You can use a Bluetooth 5 pin midi dongle 👍

[@IanDixonTDL]

good point, I have one of them and they work well

[@JustAnotherYoutubeHandle666]

The 49 key version can't hold a laptop. I have a 13inch m1 macbook air and even that tiny laptop is too big for the baby sized stand that comes on the 49 key version. Only works with a tablet.

[@IanDixonTDL]

You are right, I use a tablet but now moved my Solina module on to it.

[@kontonapukaczu]

61 key version can hold up to 14" macbook pro i guess - mine 16" is too big, dont feel safe.