Korg Microkey Air 37

The microKEY Series: The Korg Spirit, in Air Version for a Lighter Studio

With the microKEY range, Korg developed a very clear approach to the master keyboard: offering convincing playability in a reduced format, easy to transport and quick to set up. The microKEY Air version continues this philosophy, adding one feature that changes everything daily: the freedom of wireless MIDI. As a result, you can rethink your home studio layout, record from a couch, or improvise a keyboard take without repositioning all the connections.

This generation focuses on a stable Bluetooth connection and low latency thanks to precise wireless performance tuning. And when you prefer a classic setup (or when battery power is not desired), the USB connection remains available, simple and immediate.

A Master Keyboard Designed for Producers, Beatmakers, and Mobile Musicians

The Korg microKEY Air 37 is aimed at those who want a compact MIDI controller without sacrificing expressiveness. Its 37 mini-format keys allow comfortable chord playing while maintaining a reduced width, ideal on a small desk, in front of a laptop, or next to a pad controller.

In production, it is an excellent companion for programming drums, laying down basslines, recording pads, or controlling virtual instruments in your DAW. In mobile setups, it becomes a formidable tool with iPad or iPhone: launch a music app, connect the keyboard, and play without placement constraints. On Mac and Windows, it also integrates with any MIDI-compatible software for composing, editing, and performing with ease.

Wireless or USB: Flexible Connectivity, Quick Start

The main advantage of the microKEY Air is its operation with Bluetooth MIDI "Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI." This technology is designed for music: it prioritizes transmission stability and aims for fast response to maintain good playing feel, even without cables. You can thus control music applications on iPad/iPhone (such as KORG Gadget, KORG Module, or GarageBand) as well as control any MIDI-compatible production environment on a computer.

When you choose the wired connection, the microKEY Air switches to USB bus-powered mode: a single cable is enough to connect and power it. No driver is needed, the goal being to start quickly without complex configuration. The second generation also supports connection to iPad/iPhone via USB using an Apple Lightning USB camera adapter and a USB cable, convenient when you want a stable wired connection or to save batteries.

A Natural Feel in Mini Format

Korg has particularly worked on the playing comfort of its mini keyboard with natural touch. The idea is not just to reduce size but to maintain a musical sensation that facilitates performance. Velocity allows you to nuance your parts (pianos, synths, drums), while dedicated controls (Pitch Bend, Modulation) provide the expected expression on leads, strings, or electronic sounds.

Battery Life Designed for Real Life

In wireless mode, power relies on only two AA batteries. With about one hour of use per day, Korg announces a battery life of up to approximately one month, making the microKEY Air particularly relevant for quick sessions, impromptu takes, and setups where USB port access is not always convenient.

Technical specifications

Arpeggiator	No	Touch	Lightweight
Bluetooth	Yes	Key format	mini
Bluetooth Midi	Yes	Transposition	Yes
Compatibility	PC, Mac, iOS, Mac OS 10.8 or higher, Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 oder höher	Inputs	234, USB, Sustain pedal, USB Midi
Controller	Pitchbend, Modulation, Octave up/down	Outputs	234, USB, USB Midi
Provided software	EZdrummer Lite, Korg M1 Le, Lounge Lizard Session	Color	Black
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Power supply	USB, Rechargeable battery, IPhone & iPad compatible
Category	Master keyboard	Weight	1 kg
Number of keys	37	Dimensions (mm)	565 x 139 x 54

Wheels	Pitch Bend and Modulation	Power via USB	yes
Control keys	Octave Up/Down	Software	Korg Bundle Code
Wireless compatibility	iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC computers	USB cable	included
USB connection	possible	Dimensions	565 x 139 x 54 mm
Number of USB ports	2