<\/a><\/div>Production powerhouse<\/a><\/h3>From its arsenal of beat pads to its dynamic keys, this midi keyboard offers the best tools for the trade.<\/div><\/div>Top Pick<\/div><\/div>Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\nThis MIDI keyboard controller was designed with the modern music producer in mind. Boasting eight MPC-Style MIDI beat pads and eight mini rotary knobs, this pick places both rhythmic and sonic control in the hands of its user. The keyboard’s Note Repeat and omnidirectional joystick conveniently enable sample triggering and dynamic pitch control. The Mini MK3’s 25 velocity-sensitive keys have synth action and rest in Akai Professional’s Gen 2 enhanced dynamic key bed, guaranteeing responsiveness in any playing style. All of these features, plus the Mini MK3’s Complete Music Production Starter Kit, mean that you’ll have the right tool for whatever you’re making.<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/p>\n
\n- MPC-style MIDI beat pads are velocity-sensitive<\/li>\n
- The omnidirectional joystick is an innovative control for pitch and modulation<\/li>\n
- The robust build makes it durable for traveling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
\n- The only connectivity is USB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>Portable package<\/a><\/h3>Lightweight and feature-filled, this mini, midi keyboard ensures the next big hit can happen anywhere.<\/div><\/div>Runner Up<\/div><\/div>Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\nThe Keystation Mini 32 MK3 from M-Audio is constructed from the perspective that the best ideas often happen on the go. Weighing only one pound, this keyboard’s low-profile, ultra-portable footprint means that it’s ready to answer the muse whenever it calls, all without sacrificing expressive range with 32 natural feeling keys. But if 32 keys aren’t enough, the Mini 32 MK3 comes equipped with an octave shift that expands its range by an additional four octaves, either up or down. Some of the keyboard’s other outstanding performance features are its pitch-bend, modulation, and sustain buttons, all of which emphasize its plug-and-play design. And the Mini 32 MK3 really is designed to be your plug-and-play solution as it requires no drivers to function and, with the appropriate adapter, even supports iOS connectivity.<\/p>\n
Pro:<\/p>\n
\n- Lightweight and low-profile<\/li>\n
- Plug-and-play design<\/li>\n
- Supports iOS connectivity and works with iPad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
\n- iOS connectivity requires a separate adapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Midiplus AKM320 32-Key MIDI Controller<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>Affordable and effective<\/a><\/h3>This keyboard offers simple and intuitive functionality at a reasonable price.<\/div><\/div>Best Budget Buy<\/div><\/div>Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\nThe AKM320 has been designed by Midiplus to offer the basic features of the MIDI keyboard controller at an affordable price. Its key bed has 32 synth-action keys that are velocity-sensitive and adjustable with pitch and modulation wheels. The AKM320 surprisingly also includes both octave and transpose buttons for when creative expression demands more range. The other notable features of this controller are the inclusion of a sustain pedal input and its USB interface, both of which emphasize a plug-and-play construction. If budget is your primary concern, the AKM320 is a good choice to keep your creative tools simple, intuitive, and cost-effective.<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/p>\n
\n- Pitch and modulation wheels<\/li>\n
- Octave and transpose buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
\n- Keyboard action can feel flimsy to stronger users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Arturia Keylab 49 Essential Controller Keyboard<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>Put on your fancy pants<\/a><\/h3>This keyboard controller comes with all the features the most demanding creatives would want or expect.<\/div><\/div>Best Premium<\/div><\/div>
Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n This MIDI keyboard controller was designed with the modern music producer in mind. Boasting eight MPC-Style MIDI beat pads and eight mini rotary knobs, this pick places both rhythmic and sonic control in the hands of its user. The keyboard’s Note Repeat and omnidirectional joystick conveniently enable sample triggering and dynamic pitch control. The Mini MK3’s 25 velocity-sensitive keys have synth action and rest in Akai Professional’s Gen 2 enhanced dynamic key bed, guaranteeing responsiveness in any playing style. All of these features, plus the Mini MK3’s Complete Music Production Starter Kit, mean that you’ll have the right tool for whatever you’re making.<\/p>\n Pros:<\/p>\n Cons:<\/p>\n Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n The Keystation Mini 32 MK3 from M-Audio is constructed from the perspective that the best ideas often happen on the go. Weighing only one pound, this keyboard’s low-profile, ultra-portable footprint means that it’s ready to answer the muse whenever it calls, all without sacrificing expressive range with 32 natural feeling keys. But if 32 keys aren’t enough, the Mini 32 MK3 comes equipped with an octave shift that expands its range by an additional four octaves, either up or down. Some of the keyboard’s other outstanding performance features are its pitch-bend, modulation, and sustain buttons, all of which emphasize its plug-and-play design. And the Mini 32 MK3 really is designed to be your plug-and-play solution as it requires no drivers to function and, with the appropriate adapter, even supports iOS connectivity.<\/p>\n Pro:<\/p>\n Cons:<\/p>\n Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n The AKM320 has been designed by Midiplus to offer the basic features of the MIDI keyboard controller at an affordable price. Its key bed has 32 synth-action keys that are velocity-sensitive and adjustable with pitch and modulation wheels. The AKM320 surprisingly also includes both octave and transpose buttons for when creative expression demands more range. The other notable features of this controller are the inclusion of a sustain pedal input and its USB interface, both of which emphasize a plug-and-play construction. If budget is your primary concern, the AKM320 is a good choice to keep your creative tools simple, intuitive, and cost-effective.<\/p>\n Pros:<\/p>\n Cons:<\/p>\n\n
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M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>Portable package<\/a><\/h3>
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Midiplus AKM320 32-Key MIDI Controller<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>Affordable and effective<\/a><\/h3>
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Arturia Keylab 49 Essential Controller Keyboard<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div>Put on your fancy pants<\/a><\/h3>
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