M-Audio Keystation 49 mk3vsM-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
Summary
M-Audio Keystation 49 mk3 and M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3: 2 M-Audio controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | M-Audio Keystation 49 mk3CurrentView details → | M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | M-Audio | M-Audio |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 61 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | M-Audio synth-action | M-Audio semi-weighted |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 1 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 0 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, AIR Xpand!2 | Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, Xpand!2, Velvet, Mini Grand, Skoove |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 813 × 188 × 67 mm | 995 × 189 × 68 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 4.1 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Keystation 49 mk3 – 49 Keystation 61 MK3 – 61
- Key action: Keystation 49 mk3 – Synth-action Keystation 61 MK3 – Semi-weighted
- Keybed: Keystation 49 mk3 – M-Audio synth-action Keystation 61 MK3 – M-Audio semi-weighted
- Bundled software: Keystation 49 mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, AIR Xpand!2 Keystation 61 MK3 – Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, Xpand!2, Velvet, Mini Grand, Skoove
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Keystation 49 mk3 – 813 × 188 × 67 mm Keystation 61 MK3 – 995 × 189 × 68 mm
- Weight: Keystation 49 mk3 – 3 kg Keystation 61 MK3 – 4.1 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and pads (0).

