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Authentic organ action for real performance feel
The DK61’s five-octave waterfall keybed delivers the responsive touch organists rely on. Each key has a smooth return and balanced resistance, perfect for expressive playing and fast movement across the keyboard. This action captures the experience of traditional tonewheel organs, giving your performance a natural flow.
The keyboard’s velocity function can be turned off for classic playing response or left on for dynamic control when using synths and other instruments. Built to encourage confidence under your hands, it feels instantly familiar for any seasoned player.
Real drawbars for natural sound shaping
Nine physical drawbars give you the same hands-on control used in classic organ setups. You can blend harmonics, shape your timbre, and shift between subtle layers or powerful bursts of sound without breaking your flow.
These drawbars send precise MIDI data, working seamlessly with software such as VB3 and other virtual organ instruments. Each movement translates directly into musical expression, helping you stay connected to your sound instead of your screen. With additional knobs for drive, volume, and reverb, you can shape your tone just as intuitively as you would on vintage hardware.
Flexible connections and simple control layout
The DK61 keeps things simple so you can focus on playing. It connects through USB or standard five-pin MIDI, making it compatible with most setups. It can draw power straight from your computer, phone, or USB charger, so you will not need a separate power supply.
It also supports sustain, expression, and halfmoon switches, giving you full control over rotary speeds and dynamics. Transpose, program change, and MIDI channel selection switches make it easy to adapt your configuration quickly. Every function is clearly laid out, so you spend less time setting up and more time performing.
Vintage design with reliable modern build
The DK61’s design brings together classic styling and modern construction. Its wooden side panels and metal chassis evoke the look of vintage organs while ensuring durability for touring and studio use. Weighing just 8kg, it is light enough to carry between rehearsals or gigs yet strong enough to withstand years of performance.
Each detail, from the drawbar caps to the buttons, has been built to last and feel comfortable under your hands. This combination of traditional aesthetics and dependable modern engineering makes the DK61 a reliable partner for any musician looking for authentic control and lasting quality.
Features
- 61-note C-to-C waterfall keyboard with fast action and optional velocity response
- Custom keybed developed in collaboration with PULSE for authentic organ feel
- Nine physical drawbars for intuitive tone shaping
- Dedicated controls for rotary speaker, vibrato, chorus, and percussion effects
- Assignable knobs for volume, drive, and reverb adjustment
- Program change buttons for patch navigation
- Switches for upper manual, lower manual, and pedalboard part selection
- Transpose function with ±7 semitone range
- Select MIDI channel directly from onboard controls
- USB powered and capable of MIDI over USB and traditional 5-pin MIDI OUT
- Connections for sustain pedal, expression pedal, and footswitch or halfmoon controller
- Compatible with HMS-20-BK mounting brackets and CFS-12 dual rail footswitch
- Fully integrates with VB3 organ plug-in on desktop and mobile platforms
- Supports standard MIDI CC messages for compatibility with a wide range of software
- Solid metal and wood construction with vintage-inspired design
- Includes 30 percent discount code for VB3 software (not bundled)
- Functions as a versatile MIDI controller for organ emulation, synths, and DAW setups
- Distinctive wood-panel chassis stands out from typical plastic controllers
Specifications
- Design: Single Manual MIDI Controller With 61-Note 5 Octave C-C Waterfall Velocity Keyboard With Fast Action
- Power: USB Powered And USB-MIDI Capable
- Connections: USB Type B, MIDI OUT, Sustain Pedal, Footswitch Or Halfmoon (Selectable), Expression Pedal
- Mounting: Halfmoon-Ready (HMS-20-BK) Mounting Brackets
- Drawbars: 9 Real Drawbars
- Knobs: Volume, Drive And Reverb
- Program Controls: Program Change Up And Down Switches
- Onboard Controls: Rotary Speaker, Vibrato, Chorus And Percussion
- Manual Selection: Upper Manual, Lower Manual And Pedalboard
- Transpose: -7 / +7
- MIDI Channel Selection: Available
- Velocity: ON/OFF Switchable
- Construction: Solid And Vintage Design With Metal And Wood
- Weight: 8 kg / 17.64 lbs
- Dimensions: 90 x 10.6 x 35.5 cm / 35.43 x 4.17 x 13.98 inches
- Product Code: DK61