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Alesis Q88

The Alesis Q88 is an extended-range piano keyboard designed with 88 sensitive semi-weighted keys for a more realistic feel. It provides a great look and feel that will enhance your playing sessions and compositions. This device comes standard with a pitch bend wheel and modulation one. As a result, it becomes an expressive piano keyboard.…
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Nektar SE 25

The Nektar SE 25 is a small MIDI keyboard controller that is simple, yet powerful—and portable at the same time. It has a sleek design that blends in any music production desk next to the rest of your equipment. Similarly, it can easily be the only device hooked up to your computer. This controller has…
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APC Key 25 by Akai

Akai collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live in the design of the of their benchmark keyboard controllers: APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, and APC mini. As you might as well know, Ableton is a music performance and production software preferred by a great audience around the world. Back in 2009, Akai and Ableton started…
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Alesis Q49

The Alesis Q49 is a medium keyboard controller that belongs to the Alesis Q family of MIDI controllers. It’s pretty straight forward when it comes to design and capabilities. In particular, it has a 49 keynote keyboard. This gives you more space than the Q25, which in turn allows you to play and to control…
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Alesis Q25

The Alesis Q25 is a small-to-medium keyboard controller that belongs to the Alesis Q family of MIDI controllers. It is pretty straight forward when it comes to design and capabilities. For instance, it has a 25-keynote keyboard that allows you to play and control vast MIDI hardware and software. These keys are velocity-sensitive, which makes…
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nanoKEY Studio

Korg‘s nanoKEY Studio is a mobile-friendly MIDI keyboard you can connect via USB or wirelessly to your PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet. It’s a compact but powerful studio that provides a keyboard, trigger pads, knobs, and a square touchpad. This touchpad in particular makes everything even more interesting. Moreover, it lets you express your inspiration…
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microKEY Air

Korg‘s microKEY Air is a Bluetooth MIDI Keyboard and controller available in 25 / 37 / 49 / 61 configurations. With it, you can connect wirelessly to an iPad, iPhone, Mac, or Windows. And you do so with its Bluetooth smart low energy MIDI connectivity. Similarly, you can connect it to music apps. For example,…
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MIDI Keyboard Controllers Under 200 DLS

This entry contains the three best options for some great MIDI keyboard controllers under 200 dls. Think of it: these days it seems all you need to make music is a laptop and a DAW. However, when you’re deep into your music production journey, you might find that adding a MIDI controller to the mix…
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M-Audio Keystation Mini 32

From music production, to sequencing, to playing virtual instruments, the M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 is a simple yet powerful MIDI controller whose design has performance in mind. Its 32 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys and controls come very handily in a range of playable notes and comprehensive expression capabilities. For instance, you can create dynamic performances using…
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Novation Lounchkey Mini MK3

The Novation LounchKey Mini MK3 Music Production Hardware has loads more functionality and control than you might think from such a small unit. For example, the Arp and Chord features are great. Similarly, the Live control is some top-notch stuff. You know what they say: never judge a controller by its size. It punches well…
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