Play, record and mix from one keyboard. The iCON Pro Audio Artist 61X is the 61-key model of the Artist X MIDI keyboard controller series, built for artists, producers and engineers who want a responsive keybed plus real hands-on control of their DAW.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Keyboard players, composers and producers who want two-hand playing room without a full 88-key footprint. Works for home studios, music students, film and jingle composers and live keyboard players who also record.
What’s in the box
- Artist X MIDI keyboard controller
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Quickstart guide
Specifications
| Keys | 61, velocity-sensitive |
|---|---|
| Controls | LED touch fader, dual-function encoder with 11-segment LED ring, pitch and mod wheels, octave and transpose buttons, 18 assignable LED buttons, transport buttons |
| DAW protocols | Mackie Control, HUI, User Define |
| Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0), class compliant |
| MIDI | MIDI Out, 5-pin DIN |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain and expression, 1/4-inch; sustain polarity reversible |
| Power | USB bus power, or 5V/2A DC |
| Current draw | 100 mA or less |
| Compatibility | macOS 10.11 or later (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows 10/11, iOS/iPadOS 11 or later |
| Weight | 3.37 kg |
| Dimensions | 1004 x 189 x 72 mm (L x W x H) |
| Body | Metal, Kensington lock port |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 2.0), MIDI Out 5-pin DIN |
| Faders | 1 LED touch fader |
Good to know
- This is a MIDI controller – it makes no sound by itself. Use it with a DAW, a virtual instrument app or a sound module via MIDI Out.
- Sustain and expression pedals are not included.
- Firmware updates and velocity curves are handled with iCON’s iMAP software over USB-C.
FAQ
Do I need drivers?
No. It is class compliant on Mac and Windows – plug in the USB-C cable and it is ready.
Will it work with an iPad?
iCON lists iOS/iPadOS 11 or later as compatible. You will need a suitable USB-C connection to your iPad.
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