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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