Midi Synthesizers of 2025
- Best Choice
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YamahaYamaha MX49 Music Production Synthesizer, Black
Why we love it
No driver installation required.
Seamless live performance capability.
Highly versatile sound customization.
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- Value for Money
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ARTURIAArturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
Main highlights- New creative features: Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator, making composition, songwriting, and beat-making more intuitive than ever.
- More versatile presets: The 2000 presets included with Analog Lab V are no longer limited to vintage sounds; users can enjoy unique hybrids, modern synths, orchestral sounds, and more.
- Expanded software package for beginners & pros: Now includes Analog Lab V, 2 pianos (UVI Model D, NI’s The Gentleman), plus subscriptions to Loopcloud and Melodics.
- Easier controls & interface: RGB-backlit pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, contextual button, and a bright new 2.5” LCD screen for real-time feedback.
- Custom DAW integration: KeyLab Essential 3 features custom scripts for deeper control over DAWs, including Ableton Live Logic Pro X, FL Studio, and more.
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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)
9.9 Light weight9.5 movability9.1 worth the moneyWhy we love it
Compact and portable design.
Easy integration with popular DAWs.
Responsive and versatile drum pads.
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 - MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built-in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads, Software Suite and Native Instruments Sound Package
9.5 movability8.2 Tech Support8.0 worth the moneyWhy we love it
Portable with built-in sounds and speaker.
Excellent drum pads for precise beat creation.
Versatile USB MIDI functionality.
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StylophoneStylophone The Original Pocket Electronic Synthesizer | Synth Musical Instrument | Synthesizer Keyboard | Stylophone Instrument Synth
8.9 worth the money8.9 Flexibility8.7 audio qualityWhy we love it
Compact and portable design.
Easy to use for beginners.
Produces unique, retro sounds.
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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
9.5 Simple to use9.3 worth the money8.2 materials QualityWhy we love it
Compact, space-saving design.
Highly responsive MPC pads.
Versatile connectivity options.
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KorgKorg Volca FM2 Digital Synthesizer w/ 6 Voices and 16-step Sequencer
Main highlights- Warp Active Step, Pattern Chain, and arpeggiator for dynamic performances
- Powerful 6-voice, 6-operator FM synthesizer with classic DX7 algorithms
- MIDI In and Out for expanded connectivity and control with other devices
- Includes built-in chorus and reverb effects for enhanced sound quality
- Ideal for musicians of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals
- Features a 16-step sequencer for intuitive and flexible music programming
- Equipped with a motion sequence function to record knob twists and note data
- Compact and portable design with built-in speakers for on-the-go music creation
- Battery-powered operation for convenient, unplugged performances
- Affordable yet high-quality FM synthesizer for studio and live use
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ARTURIAArturia MiniLab 3 — Limited Edition Mint Green 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Multi-Color Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software Included
Main highlights- WITH SOFTWARE INCLUDED: MiniLab 3's offers all the creative software you need. Get thousands of world-class presets spanning dozens of timeless instruments (Analog Lab V); make great-sounding tracks in full (Ableton Live Lite); experience the power of a Concert Grand Model D (UVI Model D); enjoy balanced piano tone (NI The Gentleman). It also includes a 2-month subscription to Loopcloud, and a subscription to Melodics.
- PERFORMANCE-READY PORTABILITY: Portable yet robust, MiniLab 3 is light enough for your backpack, it connects seamlessly to your computer, and is ready to unleash your creativity in seconds. Perfect for recording, performing, or jamming with friends no matter where you are! It even features exclusive integration with major DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reason, Bitwig, FL Studio), so you can control your project entirely with MiniLab 3 and get totally immersed in your music production flow.
- GO WITH YOUR FLOW: MiniLab 3 is an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. It lets you control instruments, mute tracks, punch in your 8 pad drums, and adjust your 4 faders with a flow so fluid you’ll forget you had a mouse. Hook it up, discover fresh sounds, enjoy premium velocity-sensitive keys, and get hands-on with your music like never before!
- ALL THE ESSENTIAL CONTROLS IN A COMPACT CONTROLLER: MiniLab 3 is USB powered with 25 note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard, 2 banks of 8 high quality pads with RGB backlighting, 8 rotary encoders, 4 sliders, Mini display & clickable browsing knob, Built-in Arpeggiator, Hold and Chord modes, 2 touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel, USB-C Port, MIDI Out. Great for beginners, it also fits for pros, and allows you to tweak every aspect of your mix in an instant.
- 5-YEAR WARRANTY: MiniLab 3 is a controller that you can count on, with extensive testing, high-quality components, and a smart design that's built to last. Eco-designed with at least 50% recycled material, it comes with a 5-year warranty, so you can get creative safely in the knowledge that it can go the distance.
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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
9.9 movability9.9 materials Quality9.9 for startersWhy we love it
Plug Play: Easy to set up and use.
Customizable: Create sounds and music just the way you like it.
All in One: Pre mapped and ready to go, with included software and sounds.
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RolandRoland Tweak Synth (S-1)
Main highlights- Square, sawtooth, sub, and noise oscillators
- Mono, poly, unison, and chord modes and four-voice polyphony
- Jam with the snappy basses and expressive leads you’ve loved for years. Then launch your music into uncharted territory with futuristic wave manipulation, onboard sequencing, and unique performance features designed for modern creators.
- Hands-on panel with familiar synth controls for instant sound shaping and live performance tweaks
- Divine a new world of sound with the S-1 Tweak Synth, a potent micro polysynth inspired by the legendary Roland SH-101.
- D-Motion feature for controlling pitch, mod, and other parameters by physically moving the S-1
- Craft all-new tones with powerful oscillator drawing, oscillator chop, and riser tools
- Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface—no drivers needed
- Authentic SH-101 sound driven by Roland’s evolving Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology
- 64-step sequencer and 64 patterns for on-the-spot song creation