Behringer MOTÖR 61 USB-MIDI master controller

General

Pick up a Behringer MOTOR 61 and you'll have a powerful USB MIDI master controller in your hands. This MIDI keyboard has 61 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, making expressive playing easier than ever. Thanks to the pitch bend and modulation wheel, you can do just about anything with your virtual instruments. The MOTOR 61 also has connectors for a sustain and an expression pedal. Enjoy having full control over your piano, Rhodes and Hammond plugins with the MOTOR 61.

Behringer MOTOR 61 motorised faders

The main attraction of the MOTOR 61 is the 9 motorised faders. These can be used to control DAW mixers, drawbars, soft synths and effect plugins, and they offer a 60mm throw for the ideal hands-on operating experience. The motorisation is useful when accessing different presets and scenes, or when switching between plugins and software. Furthermore, the MOTOR has a variety of pre-installed mappings available, making it a simple plug-and-play device when combined with most accessible DAWs.

MIDI, pads and rotary encoders

A MIDI connection is offered via both USB and old-fashioned 5-pin DIN connectors (in/out/thru). Additionally, touch and velocity-sensitive drum pads offer detailed drum and sample loop options. The eight endless rotary encoders are encircled by LED rings, which work to indicate the state of a given parameter. Furthermore, the built-in hardware arpeggiator produces complex rhythmic and melodic patterns, separate from the software you use. Finally, speaking of software, Behringer offers a free audio and podcasting package plus 150 software plugins that you can download after registering your new MOTOR 61, so you can those creative juices flowing right away! Regardless what your favourite audio software is, start this MOTOR engine and you'll be well prepared.

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