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M Audio Keystation 88
4k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Full-sized keyboard, no need to adjust by octaves
Plug and play with most PC and Mac software
Keyboard action is pleasant and tactile
Can be hard to make work if there are compatibility issues
Needs an additional power supply for some devices
Special Features
Pitch and modulation wheels, transport and directional buttons, volume fader, octave up and down buttons, and a sustain pedal
Bundled Software
MPC Beats, Ableton Lite DAW, Pro Tools, Mini Grand, Velvet, and Xpand
Number of Keys
88
Connections
USB-A
Dimensions
2.88 x 8.52 x 54.24 inches
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Akai MPK Mini Mk.3
10k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Good for those without a ton of space
Many complex and advanced features
Plug and play with lots of popular software
Doesn't have a USB-C output and needs an adapter for Macs
First time setup can be confusing
Special Features
Eight drum pads, eight assignable infinite turning knobs, built-in arpeggiator, thumbstick for pitch and modulation control
Bundled Software
MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid, Mini Grand, and Velvet
Number of Keys
25
Connections
USB-A
Dimensions
12.5 x 7 x 2 inches
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Novation Launchkey 61
730+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Available in four sizes
Has multiple chord modes that allow users to make a chord with just one button
Sets up easily with many software systems
Difficult for beginners to use
Not compatible with previous Ableton software
Special Features
Five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device.
Bundled Software
Free software, including Ableton Live 10 Lite, virtual instruments, plugins and sample packs let you start creating straight away.
Number of Keys
61
Connections
USB
Dimensions
3.03 x 37.48 x 10.16 inches
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Arturia MiniLab Mk. II
2k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Good for portable work or working on a laptop
RGB backlights on the drum pads
Great feeling keys
Can be hard to make work with some software
Some feel that the keys are flimsy
Special Features
Eight drum pads, sixteen assignable knobs, pitch and modulation touch pads, octave up and down buttons, and a sustain pedal
Bundled Software
Analog Lite, Ableton Lite DAW, and UVI Grand Piano
Number of Keys
25
Connections
USB-A
Dimensions
14 x 9 x 1.5 inches
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Nektar GX61
1k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Designed with award-winning DAW integration
Supports a large variety of systems
An overall excellent quality midi keyboard
The note velocity is not always constant
Special Features
14 MIDI assignable buttons
Bundled Software
Mac, PC and iOS compatible
Number of Keys
61
Connections
USB
Dimensions
37.99 x 7.76 x 2.76 inches
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Nektar Impact LX25+
1k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Software instruments map automatically to the controls
Doesn't need to be plugged into a computer to be used
The keys are good quality
The keys make a physical noise when pressed
Special Features
Software instruments automatically mapped to controls
Bundled Software
Mac, PC and iOS compatible
Number of Keys
25
Connections
USB
Dimensions
18.34 x 10.5 x 2.34 inches
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AKAI Professional MPK
10k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Uses a thumbstick to control pitch and modulation
Provides virtual instruments and over 1500 sounds
Solid and well-made
The instructions can be difficult to follow
Special Features
1500+ Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production - Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content
Bundled Software
Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes
Number of Keys
25
Connections
USB
Dimensions
7.08 x 12.48 x 1.92 inches
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Korg NanoKey 2
3k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Keys are solid and give tactile feedback
Recommended by industry professionals
Good for portable use and use with smartphones
Keys aren't velocity sensitive
Pitch and modulation functions have some annoying automation
Special Features
Pitch up and pitch down keys, octave up and octave down keys, and a sustain pedal
Bundled Software
Korg Kontrol and Ableton Lite DAW
Number of Keys
25
Connections
USB-A
Dimensions
14.6 x 1.6 x 3.7 inches
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Alesis V49
5k+ Customer Reviews
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Pros & Cons
Can adjust the latency and velocity sensitivity
Built-in LED lights for ambience
Bundled software is almost worth as much as the keyboard
Keyboard can flex in the middle on some stands
Some users say the keys are too stiff
Drum pads occasionally register double hits
Special Features
Eight drum pads, four assignable knobs and four assignable buttons, pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons
Bundled Software
Pro Tools, Ableton Lite DAW, Eleven Lite, Mini Grand, DB-33, and Xpand 2
Number of Keys
49
Connections
USB-A
Dimensions
9.6 x 37.6 x 4.53 inches
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