Akai Pro MPK249 MKII 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard $399.Akai Pro MPK225 MKII 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard $249.Akai MPK Mini MKII 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard $99.Akai Pro LPK25 25-Key Portable MIDI Keyboard $57.It does skimp out on the features either: 25-keys, 8 rubber drum pads, 8 fully-assignable control knobs a dedicated note repeat function and more.īut Akai also makes some other fantastic controller options in various sizes.
So to be able to bring one of its pro controllers home for under $100, its major win for anyone looking to get a good quality controller without breaking the bank. AKAI makes really good quality gear (especially the MPK line, I have been using it for years). It is an Amazon best-seller for a reason. When it comes to the $100 range or so, we are still loving AKAI’s MPK Mini MKII 25-Key USB MIDI Controller. Arturia KeyLab 88 Hybrid USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller $799ĪKAI MPK Mini MKII 25-Key USB MIDI Controller:.Arturia KeyLab 49 Hybrid USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller $349.Arturia KeyLab 25 Hybrid USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller $189.Arturia KeyStep 32-Key USB/CV/MIDI Keyboard $119.I happen to be a big fan of the Beat Step Pro sequencer, which recently released with a special black colorway.
The Arturia Keylab starts at $189 and the Essential line will begin shipping in June with preorders coming in at $199 for the 49-key and $249 for the 61-key variant.Īrturia has been doing some fantastic things as of late, even its KeyStep keyboard offers up great value for a mini MIDI keyboard along with full CV control for modular synth users. Whether you go with the KeyLab (25, 49, 61 or 88) or the new Essential model, you’ll be getting a solid keyboard that works with your Mac right out of the box.
Recently the line was updated with “Essential” models and even more sounds packed in. However, not only do you get a solid USB/MIDI keyboard controller, but over 5,000 synths from inside the software included for the price. The Arturia KeyLab products, like the Complete Kontrol, line are tightly connected with Arturia’s Analog Lab software.