Ketron Event 61

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Ketron Event 61

Ketron

Event 61

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 566155
Brand: Ketron
Model: Event 61
Price: $5,167.80

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The Ketron Event 61 is a serious contender for gigging musicians and entertainers needing a self-contained performance solution. It’s packed with sounds, styles, and recording capabilities, making it a powerful tool for creating complete arrangements on the fly—ideal for solo performers or those who want to build a full band sound without extra gear.

Product Description

  • Ketron Event 61
  • Entertainer Keyboard
  • 61 Semi-weighted
  • velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch
  • 464 Voices with 3 different sounds each
  • 62 Drum kits and 580 live drums
  • Dual/Layer
  • Split
  • Over 400 styles
  • 4 Nanks with unlimited registrations each
  • 216-Voice polyphonic
  • 7" Touch screen display
  • 15 Sliders with LED indicator
  • 8 Pots
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • Audio and MIDI recording
  • Audio player with 5+1 multitracks
  • 2 Separate players
  • Effects: DSP (reverb
  • chorus
  • flanger
  • overdrive
  • distortion
  • tremolo
  • autopan
  • equaliser
  • etc.)
  • 3-Voice vocalist for mic input 1
  • 240 GB SSD (80 GB for system)
  • SD card slot (up to 512 GB)
  • 1 GB user sample memory
  • Bluetooth audio input
  • WiFi network connection to Ketron app
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 925 x 365 x 125 mm
  • Weight: 13 kg
  • Colour: Black

*Connections:*

  • Main stereo output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack L/R + R
  • Aux 1 and Aux 2 output: L/R
  • Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Sustain pedal
  • Volume pedal
  • Foot switch
  • MIDI In1 / In2 / Out / Thru
  • Line input: L/R 2 x 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Microphone input 1: XLR
  • Microphone input 2: 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 x USB to device
  • USB to host
  • HDMI output
PROS
  • • Excellent voice library with layered sounds provides diverse sonic textures.
  • • Intuitive touchscreen and extensive controls offer deep performance customization.
  • • Robust SSD storage ensures fast loading and ample user sample space.
  • • Comprehensive style and registration system supports complex arrangements.
CONS
  • • Semi-weighted keys lack the feel of fully weighted action for piano players.
  • • Premium-priced, positioning it out of reach for many casual musicians.
  • • Limited portability due to its substantial weight and size.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive with aftertouch
Sounds 464 Voices (3 variations each), 62 Drum Kits, 580 Live Drums
Sequencer Audio and MIDI recording, 5+1 Multitrack Audio Player, 2 Separate Players
Speakers Not specified, likely internal stereo speakers (typical for workstations)
Weight 13 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The aftertouch is present but subtle; it's more of a performance nuance than a deep modulation tool, unlike some high-end synth workstations.
Yes, it’s generally responsive, but smaller fonts and densely packed menus might require some practice to navigate quickly under pressure.
Absolutely, the SD card slot provides straightforward access for loading user-created content, expanding the keyboard’s sonic possibilities.

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