Sam Ash

The M-Audio Oxygen 61 MKV is a portable, class-compliant USB MIDI keyboard controller built for musicians, producers, and beatmakers. It combines 61 full-size, synth-action velocity-sensitive keys with backlit trigger pads, assignable knobs and faders, and auto-mapping DAW integration, backed by a software bundle that gets you producing right out of the box.

Key Features (plain text)

• Keys: 61 full-size, synth-action, velocity-sensitive keys with pitch and modulation wheels
• Pads: Two banks of 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive trigger pads with Note Repeat for beat production and finger drumming
• Controls: 8 assignable knobs and 9 assignable faders for controlling plugins, virtual instruments, and mixing
• Smart Features: Smart Chord mode, Smart Scale mode, and a built-in Arpeggiator with Type, Octave, Gate, and Swing controls
• Connectivity: USB bus-powered, class-compliant (no drivers required), 1/4" sustain pedal input
• Workflow: Auto-mapping (M-Audio Direct Link) for transport, panning, volume, record arm, solo, and mute across most DAWs
• Compatibility: Works with Windows, Mac, and iOS
• Software Bundle: Includes MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 synth, Mini Grand piano, plus Melodics and Skoove lesson trials