The Arturia MIDI keyboards are one of the best MIDI controllers out there in the market.
They offer supreme sound output with professional-level key structures and controls to make your music-creation journey more fun.
1. Arturia KeyLab Essential 61
Priced at just 300 dollars, the Arturia Keylab Essential 61 is one of the best MIDI keyboards out there and not just the best Arturia Keyboards. It has RGB lighting with 9 faders and multipurpose performance pads. You can play Ableton Lite and Arturia Analog Lab 2, which is an award-winning collection.
2. Keyboard Arturia MiniLab MKII Inverted Edition
A sub-hundred-dollar MIDI keyboard that also happens to be a limited-time edition. This MIDI keyboard is a portable device with plenty of potential. The USB-powered keyboard has touch-sensitive keys and comes with Ableton Live Lite software. The MIDI keyboard weighs just 1.5kg, making it easy to carry around. It also has rough strips for pitch bend and modulation. Also present are 16 encoders, of which two are clickable, and 2 benches with 8 touch and force-sensitive pads.
3. Arturia Keylab 61 MKii 61-key 61-key Keyboard Controller
The Arturia KeyLab 61 is a MIDI keyboard controller with a gorgeous design. The 61 keys of the Arturia controller offer easy access and manoeuvrability. The keys’ response is accurate, and the included software works like a charm for newbies as well. The DAW compatibility is generous, and it connects with Arutia Analog 3 software with some ease.
4. Arturia KeyLab 49 MKii USB MIDI Keyboard
The Arturia Keylab MKII is a fun MIDI keyboard with the ability to connect with your DAW seamlessly. There is plenty of software and plugins to make music and make it in a fun way. The DAW command centre is unlike most as it offers quick controls over the DAW functioning. Priced at around 350 pounds, it offers value for money for young producers and composers.
5. Keyboard Arturia KeyLab Essential 49
The Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 is an excellent MIDI keyboard with 49 velocity-sensitive keys. It also boasts eight velocity-sensitive touchpads, 1 clickable encoder, 9 rotary controls, and 9 faders. This white keyboard has a classic design with an all-white chassis and a nominal weight of just 3 kg.
It comes packed with Ableton Live Lite software and Arturia Analog Lab 3 software, which makes music on your PC that much more convenient. The KeyLab essential hones in on the ability to provide convenience and ease of use. Beginners will especially love the familiar feel of this excellent keyboard.
6. Arturia KeyLab 88
The Arturia Keylab 88 is a true heavyweight in every aspect. The price itself is a whopping thousand bucks. The KeyLab 88 boasts a Fatar keyboard, which is known for its long-lasting performance and excellent touch response.
The downside with such a large chassis and features is that the keyboard must be charged with a 5-volt DC supply. The Arturia KeyLab 88 comes with Arturia Lab 3 software worth a hundred and fifty bucks. Its convenient user interface is prime for ease of use. It has over 6000 presets to select from.