Best midi keyboard on Reddit

"Arturia Keylab 88 MkII"

"Arturia Minilab 3 for $99. It is solid, very expressive, and usb-c direct to your Mac."

"The Arturia MiniLab Mk2 is an excellent recommendation, anything like that will be fine."

"I recommend the Arturia MiniLab Mk2! You can find used ones on reverb for around 50-60"

"I have the keylab essential 61 and I love it honestly."

"Arturia minilab 3"

"Arturia makes great controllers."

"I would look at the Arturia lineup of midi controllers."

"Keystep 32 is one of the best small keybed controllers for the value."

"Have you considered an Arturia Keystep, It's a bit more but worth every extra penny."

"I suggest the new Novation launch key for all the features it has."

"One of the best controllers for the mpc is a novation launchkey."

"You can try novation. Check out their website."

"The novation slmk3 is pretty kick ass still."

"For a bit more money and control, check out the Novation 61SLMK3."

"I have a LaunchKey mk3 that I use with Ableton and it’s very good."

"I’m using a Novation Launchkey 49 and it’s been amazing."

"Novation SL is top tier."

"Novation has a good integration with ableton and bitwig live view while akai does not."

"Novation for sure!"

"The AKAI MPK Mini Plus 37-key MIDI keyboard sounds like a great choice for your needs!"

"I’d say either the Akai mpk mini pro or Arturia minilab."

"It's great for its size. It sits well on the table, the keys are well designed for my hands and feels good, and it's pretty."

"I absolutely love my Akai Mini."

"Is incredible."

"I can recommend it. Works both in DAW and DAWless."

"[Akai MPK Mini MK3](https://www.amazon.ae/Professional-Mpkmini3B-Keyboard-Controller-Production/dp/B0886KWVYR/ref=asc_df_B0886KWVYR/?tag=shoppingstd03-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=406805227396&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5199356218117594571&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000013&hvtargid=pla-936376821513&psc=1&mcid=d890c994a8243627aa3a6a9d50821e4c)"

"Is really good"

"I'm really pretty enthusiastic about the Akai."

"Start small with a budget option like the Akai MPK Mini or invest in a mid-tier keyboard for more versatility."

"I have the M-Audio Hammer 88 and I love it."

"I ended up going with the M audio oxygen pro 49."

"The oxygen pro probably has the most features for the price."

"I got an M-Audio 88 key keyboard and it’s perfect."

"It’s been a great midi controller for me and I highly recommend it."

"Is better than all of them for DAW Controls, Controller Features, and Keybed quality."

"Has knobs, faders and pads along with they keys, and they all feel solid."

"Oxygen Pro 61 (my personal pick in your scenario if you don't want/need hammer action)"

"And love it."

"I personally have one 88 keys ( arturia essential mkii) and one 25 keys( korg nanokey)."

"Native Instruments S-series are very nice."

"To my fingers, the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol Mk2 and Mk3 controllers feel the best."

"Take a look at the Native Instruments M32."

"The little NI one is great. S32 I think?"

"I like the Native Instruments one a lot."

"They seem to be very useful, especially for the NKS compatibility."

"And it comes with software for scales and arps."

"It is a solid one."

"I like it a lot."

"I’d go for the native instruments m32, you get a lot of free software."

"Another vote for Nektar."

"Solved all my issues."

"From my experience I would want to have longevity especially with Encoders. Nektar Panorama P series is absolutely Amazing."

"While it’s older, I would still recommend nektar panorama P4 or p6 if your main daw is reason."

"I have one its pretty good, works with Logic."

"Is a pretty solid affordable choice"

"Im really enjoying my Nektar, check em out"

"I think if I were buying now I'd go with something from Nektar."

"Nektar LX88+ is a good one if full size is an option."

"I went with the GX49 because it's got 49 full size keys with minimal bells and whistles and a small footprint."

"I have a Korg Microkey 37 which is a great, compact keyboard."

"Korg Keystage? It has polyphonic aftertouch."

"I wanted something wireless, however, so I debated getting its sister, though not quite so pretty."

"Korg Microkey - the keys feel nice and you can connect it via bluetooth."

"I really like the Korg nanokey studio."

"Depends, I personally cant stand too many controls in my keyboard controller, so something like the Korg Keystage is ideal for me."

"Roland weighted keybeds felt the most like my Baldwin grand piano."

"It’s one of the best keybeds I have ever played on."

"I have a Fantom 08 and love it."

"Roland and Yamaha are great places to start."

"Look for a good condition Roland A49 or Novation Remote SL61 Mk1 on ebay."

"Launchkey Mini. I still go back to this keyboard for the arpeggiator."

"Launchkey. Akai keys and pads are less sensitive and need to be slammed"

"If Ableton, consider a Launchkey Mini; if FL, the FLkey."

"I use a novation launchkey."

"If you miss your DX7, take a look at the Reface DX."

"I have been fine driving my Yamaha PSR E373 keyboard with Ableton."

"I also really like my Reface DX as a midi keyboard."

"The Alesis VI61 is pretty under budget for you."

"Find a used Alesis controller on FBM."

"The drum pads on the alesis are really good, touch sensitive and have the larger piano is super handy. Really cheap too I’d recommend."

"I got the 61 and the Mini to replace my Arturia Keylab Essential Mk2 and Akai MPK Mini Mk3."

"Is great. 37 is a nice medium, go 49 if you can play piano."

"Why live with compromises when you already know the answer?"

"Ableton push, come on, its made by ableton for ableton…… well that is if you can afford it."

"Anything Kurzweil"

"Anything Kurzweil"

"May it fit your needs."

"I love my StudioLogic SL88 Studio."

"The easy recommendation is the FLkey 61. It's plug and play with the software."

"I wouldn't get smaller than that unless you already have a separate mixer."

"I have heard great things about Kawai."

"I’d go for a model with 'ivory feel' keys, it just feels much better to my fingers than standard plastic."

"Other wise if youre looking for a mobile keyboard controller I’d look into the xkey by CME Pro."

"Ik multimedia irig pro 37 is damn nice."