{"id":44563,"date":"2019-11-09T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=44563"},"modified":"2024-06-17T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T19:30:00","slug":"midi-keyboard-101-ultimate-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/midi-keyboard-101-ultimate-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"MIDI Keyboard 101: Ultimate Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-550451495\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-1501218876455-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-1501218876455-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-1501218876455-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-1501218876455-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-1501218876455-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p>A MIDI keyboard\u2014also known as a MIDI controller\u2014is a piano-style device that lets you play and record your DAW&#8217;s software instruments and any other VST synths you have. They typically connect to your computer via USB for easy integration with minimal set-up.<\/p>\n<p>You can then manually change the recorded notes using your DAW&#8217;s MIDI functions. Before you get your first MIDI keyboard, it&#8217;s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basics of MIDI technology.<\/p>\n<h5>What is MIDI?<\/h5>\n<p>Short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, MIDI is a\u00a0standard\u00a0which includes a communications protocol, digital interface, and physical\u00a0connectors for different\u00a0electronic instruments, computers, and other audio devices for playing, editing, and recording music. It was established in 1983, and not much has changed over the years!<\/p>\n<p>A single MIDI link through a MIDI cable can carry up to 16 channels of information, each of which can be routed to a separate device or instrument.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/nord-stage-4-review\/\">Nord Stage 4 Review: The Ultimate Live Performance Keyboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MIDI carries messages including a note&#8217;s notation, pitch, velocity,\u00a0vibrato, panning,\u00a0and clock signals (which set tempo). When you play a MIDI controller, all of the key presses, button presses, knob turns, and slider changes are converted into MIDI data.<\/p>\n<p>As we described earlier, one of the most common applications is to play a MIDI keyboard to trigger a digital sound module to generate sounds.<\/p>\n<p>Other advantages of MIDI include small file size and the ability to easily import and modify MIDI data in a variety of ways.\u00a0A MIDI recording of a performance on a keyboard <em>could<\/em> sound like a piano or other keyboard.<\/p>\n<p>But, since MIDI records the messages and information about notes and <em>not<\/em> the specific sounds, this recording could be changed to any other sound you&#8217;d like, based on whatever virtual instruments you have at your disposal.\u00a0It&#8217;s as easy as changing the instrument on whichever track you&#8217;ve recorded MIDI data.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to remember that <strong>a MIDI recording is not an audio signal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-sustain-pedal-for-keyboards\/\">8 Best Sustain Pedal Options for Keyboard &amp; Digital Piano<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Best MIDI Keyboards for Beginners<\/h3>\n<p>MIDI keyboards range from portable 25-key units that fit in your backpack to full-on 88-note keyboards with weighted keys. And because they&#8217;re technically &#8220;controllers,&#8221; a lot of them also come with extra knobs, drum pads, buttons, and faders which can be used to control DAW or VST parameters.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the top MIDI keyboards also come with handy templates for seamless integration with DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic, and FL Studio, so you can jump into creating as quickly as possible!<\/p>\n<p>While no means a comprehensive list of anything and everything MIDI keyboard, these are some of the best options to get started!<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/KompKM-32--native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-m32-micro-keyboard?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;mrkgcl=28&amp;mrkgadid=3332696469&amp;product_id=KompKM-32&amp;campaigntype=shopping&amp;campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520SKU%2520-%2520Keyboards%2520%26%2520Synthesizers&amp;adgroup=MIDI%2520Controllers%2520-%2520Native%2520Instruments%2520-%2520kompkm-32&amp;placement=google&amp;creative=337614397841&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_pXh3azC5QIVdB-tBh02uga1EAQYAyABEgIdFfD_BwE\">Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44564 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2.jpg\" alt=\"MIDI Keyboard 101- Ultimate Beginner's Guide_2\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-80x51.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-320x206.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-264x170.jpg 264w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-233x150.jpg 233w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-40x26.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-160x103.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-528x340.jpg 528w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-16x10.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-466x300.jpg 466w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-14x9.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_2-385x248.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Komplete Kontrol M32 is one of the best MIDI keyboards for the price. It&#8217;s a compact 32-key unit with some really incredible features, like &#8220;Smart Play&#8221; which allows users to stay in key with over 100 different scales. It&#8217;s deeply integrated into Native Instruments&#8217; own Maschine software, but it can also be used as a generic MIDI controller in any DAW with any VST synth.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes a software suite to so you can get up and running with great sounding instruments from the jump.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-keyboard-amp\/\">The 10 Best Keyboard Amp Options for Studio &amp; Live Sound (Any Budget)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/MPKMiniWT--akai-professional-mpk-mini-mkii-keyboard-controller-white-with-reverse-keys?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;mrkgcl=28&amp;mrkgadid=3303550499&amp;product_id=MPKMiniWT&amp;campaigntype=shopping&amp;campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520SKU%2520-%2520Keyboards%2520%26%2520Synthesizers&amp;adgroup=MIDI%2520Controllers%2520-%2520Akai%2520Professional%2520-%2520mpkminiwt&amp;placement=google&amp;creative=285723450452&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLjwha7C5QIVHh-tBh0TMwwxEAYYAyABEgIjfPD_BwE\">Akai MPK Mini MKII<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44565 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3.jpg\" alt=\"MIDI Keyboard 101- Ultimate Beginner's Guide_3\" width=\"500\" height=\"299\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-80x48.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-320x191.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-284x170.jpg 284w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-251x150.jpg 251w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-40x24.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-160x96.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-20x12.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-17x10.jpg 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-15x9.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_3-385x230.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Akai&#8217;s MPK series is a phenomenal entry point into the MIDI keyboard world. The\u00a0MPK Mini MkII is small enough to fit in your backpack, with 25 velocity-sensitive keys, Octave Up\/Down buttons, and a 4-way thumbstick for pitch-bend and modulation.<\/p>\n<p>It also comes loaded with get 8 velocity-sensitive MPC-style drum pads, and 8 additional Q-Link knobs which you can customize to control whichever parameters you choose. The MPK Mini has other great features as well, like an onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/akai-mpc-one-review\/\">Akai Professional MPC One Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/Xkey--cme-xkey-25-key-mobile-keyboard-controller\">CME Xkey<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44566 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-302x170.jpg 302w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-266x150.jpg 266w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-40x23.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-160x90.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-16x9.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_4-385x217.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Xkey is one of the sleekest slim and portable MIDI keyboards available. If you&#8217;re looking for fashion\u00a0<em>and\u00a0<\/em>function, the Xkey excels at both.<\/p>\n<p>At .14&#8243; thick, the 25-key controller provides all 128 levels of velocity sensitive, pitch bend and modulation buttons, octave up and down buttons, and a sturdy aluminum frame.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/ImpactLX88P--nektar-impact-lx88-keyboard-controller\">Nektar Impact LX88+<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44567 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5.jpg\" alt=\"MIDI Keyboard 101- Ultimate Beginner's Guide_5\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-225x225.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-18x18.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-16x16.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-606x606.jpg 606w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-14x14.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-10x10.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-9x9.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_5-385x385.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the opposite end of the portable MIDI keyboard spectrum is the full-size 88-key Nektar Impact. It&#8217;s one of the best values for full-size MIDI controllers, and comes preloaded to seamlessly integrate with\u00a0Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Reason, SONAR, Studio One, FL Studio, and Reaper.<\/p>\n<p>Other features include 8 pads, 8 knobs, 9 faders, pitch bend and modulation wheels, and of course, 88 semi-weighted keys.<\/p>\n<p>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/humbucker-vs-single-coil-pickups\/\">Humbucker vs Single Coil Pickups<\/a><br \/>\nSEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-small-tube-amp-options\/\">10 Best Small Tube Amp Options for Home Use in 2022<\/a><br \/>\nSEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/9-best-acoustic-guitar-pickups\/\">Best Acoustic Guitar Pickups for Any Playing Style in 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/KeyStep--arturia-keystep-controller-and-sequencer\">Arturia KeyStep<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44568 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"301\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-80x40.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-320x161.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-299x150.jpg 299w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-40x20.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-160x80.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-20x10.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-598x300.jpg 598w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIDI-Keyboard-101-Ultimate-Beginners-Guide_6-385x193.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most versatile MIDI controllers, the KeyStep is a compact keyboard controller and a polyphonic sequencer in one.<\/p>\n<p>The KeyStep comes with a 32-note &#8220;Slimkey&#8221; keyboard for better playability than other units with undersized keys. There are also capacitive pitch and mod strips, which are easy to play but don&#8217;t include moving parts that can get damaged in transit.<\/p>\n<p>KeyStep&#8217;s major advantages, though, are its advanced functions: Chord Play allows you to play a chord and subsequently trigger it with single keys across the keyboard. 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