

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 (opens in new tab). 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.
