
Non Live users may face a setting up processĪs time has gone on, the demands of the typical home studio owner have grown. Put simply, the MPK Mini has everything you’ll need, from decent quality keys, endless rotary knobs, and eight sought-after MPC-style pads for creating beats. In the mini corner, for the sheer number of features crammed into such a light, compact footprint, MusicRadar’s choice is the Akai MPK Mini Mk3.

Best cheap MIDI keyboards: MusicRadar's Choiceīudget MIDI keyboards fall into two main categories - the more portable devices with 25 keys and the larger, desk-based options with 49 or more keys. So without further ado, let's dive into our choices. Thankfully the cheapest option in this guide comes in at only $49/£39 and we have plenty of the best MIDI keyboards under $100/£100, so even producers on the tightest budget can add one to their set up. Each one is ideal for beginner music makers or even producers looking to add a bit of portability to their setup.

To aid in your quest for a suitable budget MIDI keyboard, we've identified some of the best available from respected brands such as Akai, Alesis, Nektar and Arturia.
