M-Audio Oxygen 61 MK5
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M-Audio
Oxygen 61 MK5
Product Info
Article Number:
518882
Brand:
M-Audio
Model:
Oxygen 61 MK5
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Oxygen 61 MK5 is a solid entry-level MIDI keyboard – a great starting point for bedroom producers, songwriters, or anyone just dipping their toes into music creation. The included software makes it immediately useful, and the assignable controls offer some room for customization, even if the build quality reflects its budget-friendly price.
Product Description
- M-Audio Oxygen 61 MK5
- USB-MIDI Controller Keyboard
- With 61 velocity-sensitive keys
- 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with note repeat function
- 8 assignable knobs
- Preset and DAW buttons for automatically assigned instruments and plug-ins
- 9 assignable faders for controlling plug-in parameters
- Smart Chord & Smart Scale mode
- Arpeggiator with control for type
- octave
- gate and swing
- Transport buttons for DAW control
- LC display
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Sustain pedal input
- USB 2.0 (bus-powered)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 977 x 243 x 94 mm
- Weight: 3.4 kg
- Incl. Software package (download): Ableton Live Lite
- MPC Beats
- 2 virtual instruments from AIR Music Technology (Hybrid
- Mini Grand)
- 5 MPC Beats Expansion Packs and MIDI Editor software
- Incl. USB cable and Quickstart guide
PROS
- • Velocity-sensitive keys offer expressive playing feel.
- • Smart Chord/Scale modes simplify music creation for beginners.
- • Comprehensive software bundle provides immediate creative potential.
- • Assignable knobs & faders enable detailed DAW/plugin control.
CONS
- • Plastic build feels budget-oriented; lacks premium feel.
- • Limited key travel impacts nuanced piano playing.
- • Transport controls are basic; advanced DAW integration is absent.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61 velocity-sensitive keys
Key Type
Synth-action keys
Pads
8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads
Knobs/Faders
8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable faders
Connections
USB 2.0 (bus-powered), Sustain Pedal Input, Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel
Weight
3.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably lighter and faster, ideal for synth sounds and sequencing, but lacks the resistance and feel of a weighted piano – not ideal for serious piano practice.
No, it requires a USB connection for power and MIDI data; Bluetooth functionality isn't supported on this model.
The pads are responsive for basic triggering, but their sensitivity and velocity range aren’t optimized for intricate finger drumming patterns – they're more suited for simple loops and samples.
