1 / 7M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro 61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
The M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro 61 is a USB MIDI keyboard controller with 61 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys and a range of hands-on production controls. Its pads, knobs and faders suit DAW-based composing and beat making, while customer feedback is positive overall but mixed on compatibility and durability.
At a glance
- 61 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones are intended for playing virtual instruments.
- 16 RGB pads with Note Repeat support beat production, clip launching and triggering sounds.
- Assignable knobs, buttons and faders provide physical controls for instruments, effects and DAW functions.
- Auto-mapping, Smart Chord and Smart Scale modes, and an arpeggiator add workflow options.
- The listing describes a software suite with MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Music Tech instruments and MPC Expansion packs.
Reference price: $399.00
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A 61-key range offers more playing space than compact controllers.
- Pads, knobs, buttons and faders put several production controls on the hardware.
- Aftertouch, assignable zones and semi-weighted keys offer additional expressive control, according to the listing.
- USB power avoids a separate power supply for the stated USB-powered operation.
Technical specifications
19 specifications| Brand | M-AUDIO |
|---|---|
| Model | OXYGENPRO61 |
| Keyboard keys | 61 |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Key action | semi-weighted |
|---|---|
| Screen technology listed | OLED |
| Control methods listed | Touch |
| Beat pads | 16 RGB backlit MIDI assignable velocity sensitive drum pads with Note Repeat |
| Assignable knobs and buttons | 8 assignable knobs and buttons |
| Assignable faders | 9 assignable faders |
| Additional playing features | Smart Chord and Smart Scale modes; Arpeggiator; pitch and modulation wheels; sustain pedal input; 5-pin MIDI Output |
| Connection listed | USB |
|---|---|
| USB powered | USB powered |
| Compatible devices | Digital Audio Workstations |
| Supported software listed | Ableton Live |
| Operating platform listed | Windows |
| Weight | 4.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions listed | 26.5D x 96.4W x 8.5H centimetres |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing gives two different dimension sets: 26.5D x 96.4W x 8.5H centimetres and 26.31 x 8.51 x 102.82 cm; it also lists USB under a wireless-connection field, and the screen/control entries identify OLED and Touch without clarifying the control method. Confirm these details for the exact listing before purchase. The included software is described as downloadable using a card, and the listed USB connection is not a wireless capability.
What’s in the box
Included- Software Suite
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Music producers who want a 61-key USB controller with pads and DAW-oriented hardware controls.
- Players who plan to use virtual instruments and benefit from aftertouch, assignable zones or chord and scale modes.
- Beat makers looking for velocity-sensitive pads and tactile control of plugins or DAW functions.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a standalone piano or sound-generating keyboard rather than a MIDI controller for a computer-based setup.
- Shoppers who require settled dimensions or confirmed compatibility with a particular setup without checking the listing details.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
75% 75% - 4 stars
13% 13% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
4% 4%
Customer feedback highlights the controller's functionality, key feel, features and build quality, with some users describing the keys as soft and the build as solid. Feedback is also mixed on compatibility and durability. Those concerns matter for buyers relying on a specific DAW or planning frequent transport, while the reported key and control appreciation is relevant to studio production. The overall rating distribution leans positive, but ratings alone do not explain the mixed experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers report positive impressions of functionality and features.
- Customers praise the key feel and build quality.
Mixed feedback
- Customer feedback is mixed on compatibility and durability.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Oxygen Pro 61 make sound on its own?
The listing describes it as a MIDI controller for digital audio workstations and virtual instruments. It does not establish that it is a standalone sound-generating keyboard.
What controls are listed besides the keys?
The listing describes 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, 8 assignable knobs and buttons, 9 assignable faders, pitch and modulation wheels, an arpeggiator, Smart Chord and Smart Scale modes, and a sustain pedal input.
What software is included?
The listing names MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech and MPC Expansion packs. It says to use an included download card to obtain supplied software and firmware updates.
Are the dimensions confirmed?
No. Two different dimension sets appear in the listing. See the listing-details note and verify the measurements for the exact item before buying.
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