Korg NAUTILUS 61 Workstation Keyboard

Quick Product Summary

The Korg NAUTILUS 61 is a powerful professional music workstation designed for live performers, producers, composers and serious keyboard players who want an enormous range of sounds and creative tools in one instrument.

With nine dedicated sound engines, a responsive 61-note semi-weighted keyboard, sequencing, sampling, audio recording, extensive effects and a 7-inch TouchView display, the NAUTILUS 61 delivers flagship-level workstation capability in a comparatively portable format.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Korg
Model	NAUTILUS 61
Type	Music Workstation Keyboard
Keyboard	61-Key Natural Touch Semi-Weighted
Velocity Sensitive	Yes
Sound Engines	9
Display	7-Inch Colour TouchView TFT
Internal Storage	60GB SSD
Condition	New
Main Appeal	Professional sounds, sequencing, sampling and live performance tools
Best For	Live performance, studio production, songwriting and composition
Skill Level	Intermediate to Professional

What Makes the Korg NAUTILUS 61 Special?

The NAUTILUS goes far beyond a conventional synthesizer. Its nine independent sound engines cover acoustic and electric pianos, organs, analogue-style synthesis, PCM instruments, physical modelling and VPM synthesis, giving players an exceptionally broad sonic palette.

The 61-key model combines this workstation power with a relatively compact and portable design, making it especially attractive to gigging musicians who need professional sounds and deep production features without moving to a full 88-note weighted keyboard.

Why Choose the Korg NAUTILUS 61?

Nine Dedicated Sound Engines

Rather than using a single synthesis method for every sound, the NAUTILUS employs specialised engines optimised for different instrument types. This allows acoustic pianos, electric pianos, organs, synths and modelled sounds to behave with greater realism and character.

Huge Range of Performance-Ready Sounds

From concert grands and vintage electric pianos to pads, leads, strings, brass, organs, guitars, basses and cinematic textures, the NAUTILUS provides a huge selection of sounds suitable for stage, studio and composition.

Built-In Sequencing and Recording

The integrated MIDI and audio sequencing environment allows ideas to develop without requiring a computer. Musicians can arrange complete tracks, record performances and build sophisticated productions directly from the keyboard.

Sampling Capability

Powerful sampling tools allow users to record, edit and integrate their own audio material into performances and productions, considerably expanding the creative possibilities of the instrument.

Extensive Effects

A comprehensive effects architecture provides everything from EQ, compression and modulation to delays, reverbs, amp modelling and creative processing, allowing sounds to be shaped extensively inside the workstation.

Designed for Live Performance

Set List functionality gives performing musicians fast access to the sounds and combinations required during a show. The large touchscreen and dedicated controls make it easy to navigate between patches and adjust important parameters on stage.

Why Choose a Professional Music Workstation?

A workstation combines the functions of several pieces of musical equipment into one keyboard. Instead of relying on separate synthesizers, samplers, sequencers and recording systems, players can access sounds, create arrangements and prepare live performances from a single instrument.

For gigging musicians, this can significantly simplify a live setup. For songwriters and producers, it provides an immediate hardware environment where ideas can be developed without opening a computer-based DAW.

The NAUTILUS is particularly suitable for musicians who want deep creative control while retaining the immediacy of a dedicated hardware instrument.

Who Is the Korg NAUTILUS 61 For?

Live Keyboard Players

The combination of high-quality sounds, Set Lists, splits, layers and performance controls makes the NAUTILUS an excellent centrepiece for a professional stage rig.

Producers and Songwriters

Built-in sequencing, sampling, audio recording and extensive sound design capabilities allow complete arrangements to be developed directly from the keyboard.

Synth Enthusiasts

Multiple synthesis technologies provide considerable depth for musicians who enjoy creating and programming their own sounds.

Studios and Educational Environments

Its broad instrument library and all-in-one architecture make the NAUTILUS useful for production studios, teaching environments and rehearsal spaces where versatility is essential.

Story & Context

Korg has been a major force in professional workstation keyboards for decades, with instruments such as the M1, Trinity, Triton, OASYS and KRONOS becoming important tools for performers and producers.

The NAUTILUS continued this lineage by bringing much of Korg's high-end workstation architecture into a streamlined instrument focused on sound quality, production and performance. Its use of multiple dedicated synthesis engines reflects technology developed through generations of Korg flagship keyboards.

Korg NAUTILUS 61 vs 73 and 88-Key Models

NAUTILUS 61

The 61-key version is the most compact option and uses a semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard. It is particularly well suited to synth playing, organ parts, live performance and musicians who regularly transport their instrument.

NAUTILUS 73

The 73-key version provides additional playing range while retaining a keyboard action suited to general workstation and synthesizer performance.

NAUTILUS 88

The 88-note model is aimed more towards pianists, offering a full-range weighted keyboard for players who prioritise acoustic and electric piano technique.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Keyboard	61-Key Natural Touch Semi-Weighted Keyboard
Velocity Sensitivity	Supported
Sound Generation	Nine Independent Sound Engines
SGX-2	Premium Piano Engine
EP-1	Electric Piano MDS Engine
CX-3	Tonewheel Organ Engine
HD-1	High Definition PCM Synthesizer
MS-20EX	Analogue Modelling Synthesizer
PolysixEX	Analogue Modelling Synthesizer
AL-1	Analogue Modelling Synthesizer
MOD-7	VPM / Waveshaping / PCM Processor
STR-1	Plucked String Physical Modelling
Display	7-Inch Colour TouchView TFT
Sequencer	16-Track MIDI Sequencer plus Audio Recording
Sampling	Open Sampling System
Internal Storage	60GB SSD
MIDI	MIDI In, Out and Thru
USB	USB Connectivity
Audio Outputs	Main L/R plus Individual Outputs
Headphone Output	Yes
Damper Pedal Input	Yes
Assignable Pedal / Switch Inputs	Yes
Approximate Weight	13kg

Power Requirements

The Korg NAUTILUS 61 operates from mains power using its supplied AC power cable.

What's Included?

• Korg NAUTILUS 61 Workstation Keyboard

• AC Power Cable

• Quick Start Guide / Documentation

• Factory Packaging

Condition Overview

Brand New

This Korg NAUTILUS 61 is supplied as a new instrument, making it an ideal choice for players who want a fresh, unused workstation backed by the reassurance of purchasing from an established UK musical instrument retailer.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Korg NAUTILUS 61 is an exceptionally capable workstation for musicians who want one keyboard to cover an enormous range of professional duties.

Its nine sound engines give it considerably more depth than a conventional sample-based keyboard, while the sequencing, sampling, recording and performance tools make it equally comfortable in a studio or on stage.

For players who want the power of a serious Korg workstation in the portable 61-key format, the NAUTILUS remains a highly impressive all-in-one instrument.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Korg NAUTILUS 61 suitable for professional live performance?

Yes. Its extensive sound library, Set List functionality, splits, layers and dedicated performance controls make it highly suitable for professional stage use.

Does the standard Korg NAUTILUS 61 have aftertouch?

No. The original standard NAUTILUS 61 does not feature keyboard aftertouch. Korg later introduced separate NAUTILUS AT models equipped with aftertouch.

Can the NAUTILUS 61 record complete songs?

Yes. Its integrated MIDI sequencing and audio recording capabilities allow detailed arrangements and complete productions to be created directly within the keyboard.

Can I create my own sounds?

Yes. The multiple synthesis engines, sampling system, modulation options and extensive effects architecture provide considerable scope for custom sound design.

Is the 61-key version suitable for piano playing?

It can perform piano sounds extremely well, but its semi-weighted 61-note action is designed more for versatile workstation and synthesizer performance. Pianists wanting a full weighted piano-style action may prefer the 88-note NAUTILUS.