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.

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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

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SubZero MINIKEY 25-Key MIDI Controller

Akai LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard

SubZero CONTROLKEY49S 49 Key Slim Midi Controller Keyboard

Alesis Q25, 25 Key USB/MIDI Keyboard

Acorn Instruments MasterKey 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard

Akai MPK Mini MK 2 Laptop Production Keyboard

Akai MPK Mini MK2 Laptop Production Keyboard, White

Alesis Q49, 49 Key USB/MIDI Keyboard

Novation LaunchKey Mini MK2 MIDI Controller Keyboard

Arturia MiniLab Universal MKII MIDI Controller, Deep Black

Akai MPK Mini Play Standalone Keyboard and MIDI Controller

Arturia KeyStep USB Keyboard with Polyphonic Step Sequencer

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32

SubZero MINI Series 3 Piece MIDI Controller Set

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49

Novation Impulse 25 Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

Novation LaunchKey 49 MK2 MIDI Controller Keyboard

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61

iRig Keys I/O 25

Novation Impulse 49 Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

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