The BEST Midi Keyboards For Music Production in 2021 | Finding the RIGHT Midi Controller For You
-Intro :
hey guys today's article we're gonna be doing something a little bit
different which is a brand new article series that I'm starting called size for
the right price this includes all home studio equipment because the whole idea
behind this articles series is trying to find the best equipment for your home
studio setup focusing on MIDI keyboards monitors microphones etc. because I know
for many of us out there we don't have enough space for an 88 key MIDI keyboard
or eight inch monitors and we don't even have our own space for our own home
studio setup but no one keeps in a Glade your music in any way so with this articles
series I hope to help you setup the best home studio that you can set up for your
specific scenario today's video topic is going to be mainly focused on MIDI
keyboards and I'm gonna go through all the sizes from 25 Keys to 49 keys to 61
keys to 88 keys and I've actually picked the top three as well for each of those
MIDI keyboard sizes just to help you make that final decision of the bass
MIDI keyboards out there for the specific size you're looking for in your
specific home studio setup starting off with the 25 key MIDI keyboards. these are
MIDI keyboards that are mainly for people that are on the go that are
portable that are mainly beat makers but aren't to focus on the key size for
piano playing and things like that or you maybe just don't have enough space
in your home studio setup and you're looking for something small to be
productive with and be creative with. these 25 key MIDI keyboards are the best
and the top three for me and the three that I've picked consist of the Novation
launch key mini MK 3 , the Akai MPK mini mk2 and the arterian mini lab indicates you
-25 Key Midi Keyboards :
-Novation Launchkey MK3 :
starting off with an ovation launch key mini MK 3 developed primarily for
Ableton uses and newly updated this pocket powerhouse is just brimming with
features many of which were missing from the previous version including finally
pitch Bend and modulation touch strips are hardware money out on a TRS Jack an
incredibly flexible and versatile appreciator, a cord memory feature and a great deal
sweetening software bundle of course thelaunch key mean MK 3 is an exclusive to
Ableton as plays perfectly nicely with other doors but if you're a live user
it's undoubtedly represents the best solution at this price point.
- Akai MPK mini mk2 :
the next 25 key MIDI keyboard that we're going to be looking at is the Akai MPK mini mk2 as
far as MIDI keyboards go the Akai MPK mini mk2 is an oldie but a goodie still
hanging in there at the top of the sale charts after five years and for good
reason the kiya pitch the mpk mini mk2 perfectly between breadth of features
portability build quality and affordability standout features include
the four-way joystick for pitch Bend and modulation the Bolton appreciates and
note repeat functions generous provisionof knobs and fantastic feeling in PC
style pads equally at home as a small lightweight MIDI controller to slip into
your laptop back when on the move or for controlling software instruments and
plugins in a studio setting the mpk mini mk2 wraps everything up in an affordable
practical package
-Arturia Minilab MK2:
and the final midi keyboard that we're going to be looking at in terms of 25k MIDI keyboard is the
etherium mini lab mk2 if you're looking for a cost-effective
entry into arterials analog lab suite of vintage analog synth emulations look no
further than the mini lab mk2 mini controller like all arteria gear the
mini lab mk2 is a good-looking well built and functional medic controller
whether 16 encoders providing plenty of scope for tweaking the 500 analog lab
virtual vintage synth presets in ships with the encoders automatically assigned
to the most relevant parameters for each sound weighing in at only 1.5 kilograms
its compact footprint means that it passes the laptop bag test easily and
while equally at home at the centerpiece of your studio
it's obviously solidly built enough to withstand being heptad about from place to place
- 49 KEY MIDI KEYWORDS :
moving on to 49 key MIDI keyboards I'm looking at people that have a more
settled home studio setup where you have a decent amount of space on your desk
where you can actually take a 40 90 minute keyboard have fun with it have
decent keys for the first time because like I said 25 key MIDI keyboards don't
have decent keys in terms of size where 49 key MIDI keyboards is the first step
to that you still get all the drum pad you need to be productive and creative
but you aren't as portable unfortunate me you are portable enough to put it in
your car and things like that but in terms of being on the go with a backpack
or something like that 49 keys is not the way to go but if you
are more settled in your home studio like I said earlier 49 keys are probably
the best MIDI keyboard size to go for.
-M Audio Oxygen 49 :
the top 349 mini keyboards that I've picked for this list is M audios oxygen
49 Novation launch key USB 49 and arteria key lab essentials 49 starting
us off with M audios oxygen 49 USB now in the fourth iteration M audios oxygen
MIDI controllers have always been popular all three versions actually the
25:49 and 61 key versions offering a great compromise between features key
range and price compared to the key station 61 with a 49 you may be losing
an octave but you're gaining much more in terms of functionality if hardware
controls are more important to you than an expansive range of keys the oxygen 49
makes 8 great compromise with an impressive array of knobs buttons and
sliders dedicated door transport controls and 8 premium filled drum pads
this compact yet powerful MIDI controller should have you covered
-Novation Launchkey 49 USB
the next 49 key MIDI keyboard on this list is Novation launch keys USB 49 the
Novation launch key 49 mk2 is a lightweight and versatile keyboard
controller purposely built for integration with Ableton Live but useful
for any kind of computer or iOS based production featuring the
velocity-sensitive RGB LED pass from ovations launchpad quick controllers
faders and a bank of eight macro knobs for parameter control the launch key
gives you everything you need to mix tracks to weak effects program beats and
perform live the 16 back there pads provide two-way feedback so integration
with Ableton is seamless whether you're triggering samples playing drums or
launching clips while xlix and action keys that you control all your software
synths and samplers whether you building rap beats adding electronic elements to
indie rock tracks or writing the next EDM hit the launch key 49 mk2 is an
excellent production tool in any home studio set up
-Arturia Keylab Essential 49 :
the final 49 key MIDI controller that I've picked for the top
three list is a serious collab essential 49 the arterial key lab 49 essential is
a universal controller and software package that
features $0.49 action velocity-sensitive keys a clickable encoder nine additional
encoders nine sliders a touch and pressure sensitive pads six transport
control switches for command switches a modulation wheel a pitch Bend wheel this
is really just a great MIDI keyboard the system is designed to provide one-on-one
control of the included analog lab to Sun software Ableton Live lights and UV
I grand piano model D software as well as any MIDI controllable plug-in or door
it can be customized to other software's using the downloadable MIDI controller
Center software what's more the key lab essential utilizes MCU and hqi protocols
for its door command Center which offers seamless control well beyond standard
MIDI allowing you to control your door soft way on any platform
-61 KEY MIDI KEYBOARDS:
moving on to 61 key MIDI keyboards these many keyboards
are more for people that are really settled in their home studio setup I
don't even have a 61 key MIDI keyboard and I'm really settled with a 49
committee keyboard but if you're someone that's plays piano and you really like
into having a lot more keys and things like that
61 Keys is the way to go it's not a very popular MIDI keyboard size out there to
be honest but it's really nice for people that like playing piano and need
more keys to be creative.
-Novation Launchkey S61 :
and the first MIDI keyboard that I've picked for the
top 3 bass 61 committee keyboards out they in 2020 is the Novation launch key
USB 61 mk2 this latest generation of launch keys innovations most focus midi keyboard
controller for Ableton Live it's the quickest and easiest way to produce and
perform electronic music because it's designed specifically for the purpose
just plug in via USB and the keys faders knobs and pads immediately give you
hands-on control of your grid instruments effects and the mixer of
course if you don't use Ableton it will map to other major music software's to
using in control.
-Alesis V61:
the next 61-key midi keyboard that i've picked for the top three list is the alesis v 61 the Lisa's
V 61 is a powerful intuitive MIDI controller that lets you take command of
your computers music software without giving up your capacity for dynamic
performances with 61 full-sized velocity-sensitive keys
octave up-down buttons you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range
and play bass lines chords and melodies.
-Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 :
and the final midi keyboard that 61 keys that i've picked for this top three list that is just fantastic is the Native
Instruments Komplete Kontrol s61 mk2. the complete control a 61 mk2 is a smart
midi keyboard controller that offers pre-mapped control of a nice complete
instruments and any third-party plugins that support the in case standard in
comparison to its predecessor the complete control mk2 also adds two
high-resolution color screens along with 17 additional function buttons is a
tighter door machine integration to making it possible to mix navigate and
edit projects from the hard way you can do so much more from the device itself
with better visual feedback and much deeper levels of integration front and
center of its workflow if you already web to the complete software package
nothing will help you work with it as musically as complete control mk2.
- 88 KEY MIDI KEYBOARDS:
and finally moving on to 88-key MIDI keyboards if you're someone that's
looking to buy an 8080 MIDI keyboard please be a piano player otherwise you
are wasting your time and your money because it's a beat maker you only
really need twenty-five keys if you have a 49 committee keyboard you're pretty
much around in the middle getting everything you need same with the 61 key
MIDI keyboard but that's already a little bit of an overkill and an 88 key
MIDI keyboard for someone that doesn't play piano it just produces and makes
music it's a little bit of an overkill but if you do want it go for it and if
you are a piano player it's definitely the keyboard size you
should be looking at.
- Nektar Impact LX88
but anyway the first 88-key MIDI keyboard that I've
picked for my top three list is the nectar impact alex 88 plus MIDI keyboard
today's buyers of keyboard controllers are spoiled for choice but if you're
looking for a full size 88 note MIDI controller set choices are more limited
one great option is nectars impact Alex 88 + which combines an 88 key semi
weighted USB powered keyboard with extensive duel control via nine sliders
nine buttons eight knobs eight pads and transport controls despite the number of
features the Alex 88 plus is reasonably compact and light enough to be portable
what's more the keys feel good and mechanical noise is quite low the Alex
88 plus one suits everyone and some 88 key users will be after a full weighted
hammer action but at this price it's a bargain and well worth testing
-Arturia Keylab Essential 88 MK2
the next 88 key MIDI keyboard that I've picked for this list is the interior key lab
essential 88 creating music in a digital world can be difficult so many options
so many new things to learn but the key lab essential lets you focus on what's
important eight pads nine rotaries nine faders and an expressive keyboard but so
so much more music is at the heart of this controller every aspect of key lab
essential has been carefully chosen to give you the best possible experience
when creating and performing key lab essential makes navigating inside your
recording software a breeze thanks to the dedicated door command center and
makes browsing your presets and exciting and inspiring experience spend less time
with a keyboard and mouse and more time creating and performing and just playing.
-Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 :
and finally I've left the base for lost the best 88-key MIDI keyboard out there
for any home studio setup any home stereo producer anybody in general
pretty much the holy grail of MIDI keyboards is Native Instruments Komplete
Kontrol SAT 8 mk2 the SAT 8 MK 2 is impressive both technologically and
physically solidly built and elegant in appearance with a keyboard that is a
pleasure to play while focusing one's attention on the SL 8 rather than the
mouse and screen it's a very different way of working that may not appeal to
everyone there are many advantages to this approach not least of which is
speedy navigation though a potential labyrinth of sounds and instant tweak
ability once you get there inevitably you will have to address the computer
and Mouse at times particularly when dealing with anything not encased
compatible but it's worth checking out your instrument armory regular for
updates as more and more products are entering the inka is --fold at the end
of the day this is just a fantastic MIDI keyboard and in my opinion the best of
the best that you could get right now.
- OUTRO :
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