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10 Best computer recording midi controllers of 2026
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ArturiaArturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
9.7Exceptional
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M-AUDIOM-AUDIO Keystation 61 MK3 - Synth Action 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Assignable Controls, Pitch and Mod Wheels, and Software Included
Key specs-
Date First Available:August 1, 2018
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Size:61 Keys
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Number of Keyboard Keys:61
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Item model number:Keystation 61 MK3
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ASIN:B07DDN4PYD
9.6Exceptional
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini IV USB-C MIDI Keyboard Controller for Beginners and Producers - MPC Drum Pads, 360° Knobs, Pitch and Mod Wheels, Production Software, Native Instruments Sound Package, Grey
9.5Excellent
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini MK3-25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs, Music Production Software and Native Instruments Sound Package (NKS Integration)
Key specs-
Date First Available:July 30, 2020
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Size:MPK Mini MK3
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Number of Keyboard Keys:25
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Item model number:MPKMINI3
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ASIN:B0886ZPWC8
9.4Excellent
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini MK3 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs, Music Production Software and Native Instruments Sound Package (NKS Integration), Black
Key specs-
Date First Available:July 30, 2020
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Size:N/A
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Number of Keyboard Keys:25
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Item model number:MPKMINI3B
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ASIN:B0886KWVYR
9.3Excellent
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini Plus - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 37 Mini Keys, 8 MPC Pads, Sequencer, MIDI/CV/Gate I/O, Music Production Software and Native Instruments Sound Package
Key specs-
Date First Available:October 20, 2022
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Top Material:Plastic
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Number of Keyboard Keys:37
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Item model number:MPK Mini Plus
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ASIN:B0BFBDT2D2
9.0Excellent
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini Plus - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 37 Mini Keys, 8 MPC Pads, Sequencer, MIDI/CV/Gate I/O and Native Instruments Sound Package, White Limited Edition
8.9Very Good
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ArturiaArturia MiniLab 3 - Universal MIDI Controller for Music Production, with All-in-One Software Package - 25 Keys, 8 Multi-Color Pads - White
Key specs-
Date First Available:September 27, 2022
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Size:N/A
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Number of Keyboard Keys:N/A
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Item model number:MiniLab 3
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ASIN:B0BGMNKCNT
8.8Very Good
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M-AUDIOM-AUDIO Keystation 49 MK3 - Synth Action 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Assignable Controls, Pitch and Mod Wheels, and Software Included
Key specs-
Date First Available:August 1, 2018
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Size:49 Keys
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Number of Keyboard Keys:49
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Item model number:Keystation 49 MK3
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ASIN:B07DDN6TP6
8.7Very Good
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC Drum Pads, 6 Assignable Knobs, Note Repeat and Full Level Buttons and Production Software
Key specs-
Date First Available:July 15, 2015
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Size:MPD218
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Number of Keyboard Keys:N/A
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Item model number:MPD218
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ASIN:B0116X17JW
8.6Very Good
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