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M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

61 full-size keys as a no-frills USB controller – a lot of keyboard for the money.

Keys 61
Action light unweighted
Footprint width ~94 cm plus seating
Price range €128 1 dealer · observed 2026-08-24
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3

Where it sits

Its price class holds 7 MIDI controllers between €105 and €220 (EU street prices) – the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 sits in the middle there. At a comparable price the comparison also lists AKAI MPK Mini MK3 and Arturia MiniLab 3.

Strengths & limits

In its favour
  • Full key size – usable for learning apps at the computer
  • Pitch/mod wheels, sustain jack, USB power
Against it
  • Silent without a computer
  • Very light key action, simple build

Price comparison

Price as of 2026-08-24 EU prices – local street prices differ ⓦ affiliate links

Technical data

Action 61 semi-weighted keys
Weight 4,4 kg
Connections USB-MIDI, Sustain
Features Pitch-/Mod-Rad, Transporttasten, Software-Paket
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 – key specs at a glance

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Part of these sets

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Alternatives in the same category

AKAI MPK Mini MK3 €105
The best-selling mini controller: 25 mini keys, pads and knobs for music production.Arturia MiniLab 3 €90
The classy mini controller with an excellent software bundle.Nektar SE61 €82
The honest budget 61 controller: keys, pitch/mod, done.Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 €166–183
The studio controller: 49 full-size keys, faders, pads, DAW integration.

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