AKAI MPK mini MK3
I have one, and it's awesome, and it has an arpeggiator control too so if you're a fan of arps, that keyboard is worth buying
Good budget MIDI keyboard
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- KVRist
- 397 posts since 14 Jan, 2026 from United Kingdom
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- KVRian
- 1366 posts since 2 Mar, 2018
But they are among the most pricey of keyboards, so I wouldn't call it a "budget" option.TonOfSounds wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 2:20 am I also agree with novation launchkeys, and you dont need the full 88 keys usually
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- Beware the Quoth
- 35446 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
Erm, no, not even close.mixyguy2 wrote: Mon Jun 22, 2026 11:35 amBut they are among the most pricey of keyboards, so I wouldn't call it a "budget" option.TonOfSounds wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 2:20 am I also agree with novation launchkeys, and you dont need the full 88 keys usually
https://www.thedjshop.co.uk/music-produ ... ers/88-key
https://www.thomann.co.uk/master_keyboa ... _keys.html
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"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
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- KVRist
- 397 posts since 14 Jan, 2026 from United Kingdom
It also doesn't cost much either, I think I got it for about £50-60.Hipster Bales wrote: Sun Jun 21, 2026 6:49 pm AKAI MPK mini MK3
I have one, and it's awesome, and it has an arpeggiator control too so if you're a fan of arps, that keyboard is worth buying
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- KVRAF
- 35674 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
It's a bit more expensive than 80 pounds, but... https://www.thomann.co.uk/arturia_minilab_37_white.htm
I'm very happy with my Keylab 49 mk3, and also had a MiniLab mk1 once, which had great keys. Shitty encoders though, but, they're supposed to be much better with the mk3.
I would rather not get the Novation Launchkey. I had one (49 keys mk4), and, it didn't convince me. Neither the keys nor the encoders.
I'm very happy with my Keylab 49 mk3, and also had a MiniLab mk1 once, which had great keys. Shitty encoders though, but, they're supposed to be much better with the mk3.
I would rather not get the Novation Launchkey. I had one (49 keys mk4), and, it didn't convince me. Neither the keys nor the encoders.
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- KVRist
- 179 posts since 5 Jan, 2008 from Atlanta
Wow I consider Launchkeys great starter controllers.
Arturia would be a competitor but can't say what is really better except maybe the pads or if you own Analog Lab or something.
Alot depends on what you are using it for (DAW, plugins). I know Launchkeys work great with Ableton but don't know about other DAWS but I heard they work decent there.
Arturia would be a competitor but can't say what is really better except maybe the pads or if you own Analog Lab or something.
Alot depends on what you are using it for (DAW, plugins). I know Launchkeys work great with Ableton but don't know about other DAWS but I heard they work decent there.