MIDI Keyboards

MIDI Keyboards can be one of the most beneficial additions to your studio setup. Using these devices not only increases your workflow, but allows you to get more creative with your software.

These keyboards typically connect to your computer via USB and can be assigned to program VST's, DAWS, Synthesizers and samplers.

MIDI keyboards with under 30 keys are ideal for small studio setups and portable applications, such as the highly portable but incredibly versatile Akai MPK Mini MK2 Laptop Production Keyboard. There are also other larger models with over 80 keys, which are ideal for bigger studio spaces or even when used for live performances. MIDI keyboards like the Arturia KeyLab 88 have weighted keys for a more natural piano feel. Also available are models with semi-weighted keys which are ideal for home production.

About MIDI Keyboards

MIDI Keyboards looks much like a traditional musical keyboard, but do not generally have sounds built in of their own. Instead, MIDI keyboards need to be used in combination with a computer and software instruments, or external modules to generate sounds.

Today, nearly all MIDI keyboards will connect your computer via USB connection. Some models will also feature an extra 'MIDI IN' or 'MIDI OUT' port for connection to external hardware such as synthesizers. Typically, a MIDI keyboard is available in 25, 49, 61 or 88 key versions, but nearly all feature an octave shift button so you can access a full-range of notes. MIDI keyboards may also feature a Modulation Wheel and Pitch Bend for added expression. Further knobs, buttons & faders can often be customized to control elements of your software that respond to MIDI input.

A MIDI Keyboard, or Master Keyboard, is a digital device that sends MIDI data to other devices capable of receiving it. The most common use of a MIDI keyboard is to play VST or ‘software instruments’ used on a computer. Other uses include sending program changes to DAW music software, so that you can control a number of parameters without the need to use the mouse, and also for sequencing or playing hardware synthesizer modules. Today, nearly all use MIDI that is transmitted and connects directly via USB.

MIDI Keyboards

SubZero MiniKey 25-Key MIDI Controller

SubZero CommandKey25 Universal MIDI Controller

Akai LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard

Nektar SE25

Korg nanoKEY2 USB MIDI Controller, Orange/Green

M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MKIII USB Controller

SubZero ControlKey25 MIDI Keyboard

SubZero ControlKey49S 49 Key Slim MIDI Controller Keyboard

SubZero CommandKey25 Bag Pack

SubZero ControlKey49 MIDI Keyboard

Nektar SE49 Controller Keyboard

Acorn Instruments MasterKey 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard

Alesis Q49, 49 Key USB/MIDI Keyboard

Arturia Microlab, Orange

Arturia Microlab, Blue

Acorn Instruments MasterKey 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard

Akai MPK Mini MK2 Laptop Production Keyboard, White

M-Audio Keystation 49 MKIII USB Controller

SubZero ControlKey61 MIDI Keyboard

Arturia Minilab MKII, Inverted Keys

Akai MPK Mini MK 2 Laptop Production Keyboard

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32

SubZero MINI Series 3 Piece MIDI Controller Set