Startone MKL-201
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Startone
MKL-201
Product Info
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The Startone MKL-201 is a solid entry-level keyboard, especially for beginners or those needing a portable, all-in-one solution. It’s got a surprising number of sounds and features for the price, making it a great choice for casual players, students, or anyone wanting a basic keyboard for home practice or light performance.
Product Description
- Startone MKL-201
- Lighting keyboard
- 61 Velocity sensitive keys
- 64-Voice polyphony
- 480 Voices
- 160 Styles
- 140 Songs
- Chorus
- Sequencer
- Pitch adjustment
- Performance memory
- Piano mode
- Sustain
- Metronome
- Spilt
- Layer
- Transpose
- Record & playback
- Loudspeaker with 2x 2.5 Watt
- Headphone socket
- Microphone connection
- Sustain pedal connection
- USB to host (Midi only
- Windows 8 or later
- Mac OS X 10.8 or later)
- Battery operation possible (6x AA
- batteries - not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H) : 946 x 316 x 101 mm
- Weight: 4 kg
- Incl. power supply unit and sheet music holder
- Matching covers: art. #486652# and art. #493056# (not included)
PROS
- • 61 velocity-sensitive keys offer decent expressive control
- • Surprisingly robust build for the price point; feels solid
- • Comprehensive sound library provides a wide range of tones
- • USB MIDI connectivity expands functionality for external software
CONS
- • Polyphony limit will be noticeable with complex arrangements
- • Speakers are adequate but lack bass response for serious monitoring
- • Plastic key action feels budget-friendly, not professional-grade
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Velocity sensitive
Sounds
480 Voices, 160 Styles, 140 Songs
Rhythms
160
Speakers
2 x 2.5 Watt
Weight
4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s noticeably lighter and less nuanced; more akin to a toy keyboard feel, but still allows for some dynamic control.
Yes, it's class-compliant via USB MIDI, but you’ll need a compatible iPad camera connection kit or adapter.
While it excels at those, the range of sounds offers potential for exploring other genres, though some may sound a bit dated or synthesized.
