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Synthesizer Midi Controllers of 2025
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ArturiaArturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 — 88 key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Analog Lab V Software Included, Black
9.9Exceptional
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ExpressiveExpressive E Touché MIDI/CV/USB Control Surface for Software and Hardware Synthesizers
9.8Exceptional
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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)
Key specs-
supported software:MPC Beats
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hardware interface:USB
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connector:USB
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musical style:Electronic
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number of keys:25
9.7Exceptional
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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
9.4Excellent
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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
Key specs-
supported software:MPC Beats
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hardware interface:USB
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connector:USB
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musical style:Electronic
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number of keys:37
9.1Excellent
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Akai ProfessionalAKAI Professional APC Key 25 MK2 - 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for Clip Launching with Ableton Live Lite, 40 RGB Pads and 8 Rotary Knobs,Black
Key specs-
supported software:Ableton
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hardware interface:USB
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connector:USB
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musical style:Electronic
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number of keys:25
9.0Excellent
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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
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supported software:Ableton Live, Logic Pro
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hardware interface:USB Type C
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connector:USB
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musical style:Electronic
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number of keys:25
8.9Very Good
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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
8.7Very Good
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PAINTAUDIOPAINTAUDIO MIDI Captain Foot Controller Multi-Effects Keyboards Synthesizer USB-MIDI musical software Bias with Time Engine Function Support all PC/CC/Note commander 10 Foot Switches
8.6Very Good
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NovationNovation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 — Portable 37 Mini-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, Drum Pads, and Arpeggiator. Includes Music Creation Software Bundle
8.5Good
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