Start creating and performing music with your Mac or PC easy with the world s best selling keyboard controllers: The Keystation Series from M Audio. Whether you re a seasoned pro looking for just the right controls or are looking to get started with the right USB MIDI controller the Keystation 61 MK3 is a simple powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. Keystation 61 MK3 features 61 semi weighted full size velocity sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that expand the range of playable notes expressive capabilities and enhance your recording workflow. With Keystation 61 MK3 maximizing your creativity while minimizing the complication is easy: Use the fully assignable octave range buttons; pitch bend and modulation wheels; volume slider and transport and directional controls to play perform and record with your music software without using a mouse or trackpad. Keystation 61 MK3 also features a 5 pin MIDI output for connecting to your favorite hardware synth and a 1/4 (6.3mm) sustain pedal input that lets you use an external control pedal such as the M Audio SP2 (sold separately) for genuine piano sustain. Compact lightweight and durable Keystation 61 MK3 is perfect for musicians who want to take command of music software during live performances or for producers who wish to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural feeling keybed to their studio it easily satisfies both roles. For an easy to use and portable setup Keystation 61 MK3 is USB powered class compliant and supports USB MIDI connectivity. Plus Keystation 61 MK3 supports iOS connectivity with the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.