BEST 61 Key MIDI Keyboards | Budget 61 Key Keyboards Under $300
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
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Nektar Panorama T6
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M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61
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Arturia KeyLab Essential 61
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Novation Launchkey 61 MK3
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M-Audio Oxygen 61 MKV
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Nektar Impact GXP61
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M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
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Alesis V61
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Alesis V61 MKII (PREORDER)
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Nektar Impact LX61+
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Samson Carbon 61
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BEST 61 Key MIDI Keyboards // Budget 61 Key Keyboards Under $300
In this video I share what I think are the best midi keyboard controllers for a budget. These are all 61 key keyboards under $300. If you're a new producer looking to upgrade to a full sized midi controller. These 61 key models are a great choice! Whether you're an ableton live, fl studio, pro tools, native instruments, bitwig, sonar, or studio one user - you're sure to find a keyboard that pairs well with your setup.
Having a good midi controller keyboard is a crucial part of any home studio setup. I personally recommend at least 49 or 61 keys as anything less than that can be really limiting, especially if you've ever taken piano lessons.
Please let me know if you have any comments or questions! If you’re looking for 49 key keyboards, check out my video: BEST 49 Key MIDI Keyboards // Budget 49 Key Keyboards Under $230
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why no one ever review WORLDE P-61 PRO MIDI Keyboard? i think its worth a look
I'm just waiting for my next paycheck so I can buy my first MIDI Controller Keyboard, and it will be the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 for sure! I was already into this keyboard even before I saw your video, but now I know for sure this will be a great choice! Thanks a lot!
Glad to hear it and glad my video helped! Congrats on your first keyboard!
HE`S BACK!!!!!! thanks for sharing
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Nice bro. Loved to you see u again 💗💗
Thanks bro! Appreciate your support! It’s been too long!
@@jackthemurray but the video is worth the wait
Thank you for this rundown. May I ask Which would you pick between the m-audio oxygen pro 61 vs Arturia Keylab Essential 61 when it comes to the keybed? (feel and sensitivity) Thanks!
I would personally pick the oxygen pro because I’m very used to the m audio waterfall style key beds. If I were to consider the Keylab, I would likely go for the full featured keylab and skip out on the keylab essential as Arturias cheap keyboards have never been my favorite. That’s just me though. Hope that helps!
@@jackthemurray Thank you for your feedback. Helps a lot. :)
@@jackthemurray new to your channel. U just answered my question. Waterfall feels…Yesssssss
Welcome! So glad to hear! Thanks for your comment!
@@jackthemurray since last comment, just went & purchased one. Enjoying it already. Again, Thx
If you want to prioritize the keybed and key feel and response, what are number 1 to number 4 on this list? I was going to buy Nektar T6 since I’m a Pro Tools guy not Ableton, but I see some negative signals from users, some say keys are too heavy ie lower speed, some say quality control issues, some say Nektar support is low or they don’t keep updating the firmware, software (Nektarine), etc. I also don’t have any idea of how GXP61 feels and behaves for MIDI control in comparison to T6. If visual feedback of Nektarine makes up for not having display, and the keybed is good in GXP, then would combination of GXP and a generic knobs/faders like LaunchControl would be as good as having T6?
Hello im from Vietnamese . Oxygen pro 61 How does the keyboard feel? What level is it at? Synth , Semi-weighted , Fully weighted hammer ?
Yooo i was just about to check your channel for a new video. I actually have a question about keyboards. I have this old casio 61 key keyboard. It plays fine but its sounds are terrible and it only has audio out and pedal in, no midi. Is there anyway to still use it with a daw? Like a live audio to midi plugin?
Max! Great to hear from you man! Thanks for sticking with me despite my struggle to stay consistent! It means a lot!
I don't know of any third party plugin that does this, but some DAWS have a built in AUDIO to MIDI feature. For example, in Ableton Live you could record an audio part on an audio track and then drag the clip to an empty MIDI track. When you do that a box will pop up asking you to convert to MIDI. This can be glitchy and isn't always spot on, but for simple MIDI parts it should help. I think the best long term solution would be to get some kind of USB MIDI controller. Even if it's a cheap old one. You should be able to find something online somewhere for even $20. Hope that helps, thanks again Max!
@@jackthemurray no problem. Thanks for your tips!
I was to buy the M-Audio Key Station MK3 which doesn’t have a built in Arpeggiator would I still be able to play arpeggios and a Vinyl Sample sound from my turntable into a Daw if the DAW has its own Built in Arpeggiator?
Yes definitely. You won’t need the keyboard to have its own arpeggiator.
Hello Jack, how do you connect M-Audio Axiom to Logic to use all its DAW functions?
Love from India....
Thank you for information
You are welcome!
Which one has better and comfortable Drumpads? Oxygen pro or Launchkey??
I like the Oxygen Pro personally. But I really recommend you try them out for yourself before deciding if you’re concerned about that kind of thing.
Thank you for sharing, any of the keyboards that you displayed here play midi files or Mp3 from a thumb drive.
Nope! These are all keyboard midi controllers. They do not generate sounds on their own from any media source. Must be connected to a digital device
i'm not a pianist. i'm a composer. but i tire of getting up going to my piano playing some ideas and then going back to my laptop. i want something i can listen to while at my workstation, and then use the same keyboard to enter into musescore or whatever DAW i have up and running. i don't need 1000s of voices, or auto drum rhythms, or auto chords. i just need something with speakers and that i can connect to my laptop. 88 keys not necessary. any recomms...?
These are controllers. controllers don't have or produce sound. Controllers merely play notes and allow you to do certain things as it pertains to manipulating those notes. Sounds like you want an actual workstation keyboard. Workstation keyboards have their own built in sounds/synth. Most come with some kind of sequencer and ability record directly into the unit. Some come with speakers, however most professional keyboard/workstations don't come with build in speakers. You have to connect them to some kind of audio system or you have to use headphones.
Hello my dear🎉
Nekar impact lx61 or M-Audio better?
The nektar Lx is really good
The M-Audio is better
But
The nektar T4/T6 is the best simply because not only can you control your daw but you can also control third party plugins of all (Arturia plugins, Komplete plugins other third party plugins you can basically control all your VSTs with that controller especially using the nektarine Software
Personal preference!
which of these has like a synth feel to it
What about compatibility with iPhone lighting port? Considering in using iPhone with sound software generator...
You’ll want to make sure you find a keyboard that specifically supports IOS devices. Most the keyboards in this video don’t advertise this. Your best bet is probably the MPK Mini or similar, as they’re known for this kind of thing. Thanks for commenting!
@@jackthemurray Thank you very much for your support. I really appreciate your suggestion 🙂👍🏻
Need your opinion :
"M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61" OR "NEKTAR Impact LX61+" ?
thnx
Oxygen pro for me!
@@jackthemurray thank you ! Do you think there is another choice in this range?
@@jackthemurray "Oxygen Pro 61" or "Novation Impuls 61" ? thnx a lot
I like the Oxygen, but I’ve used the impulse for years and know that one better. Both would be good, if you have a chance to try both I recommend it!
@@jackthemurray ok. But i must choice one 🙂
Wich midi piano has an experience like a realistic piano ? Not for studio. Just to play piano at home but im not a begginer player .
The keyboards in this video are not ideal. You’ll want to find an 88 key weighted digital piano style keyboard. I’d recommend something made by Roland. Maybe the FP-10, FP-30X, or similar.
@@jackthemurray tks 🙂
Any suggestions for a 61 Keyboard with Built In Speakers and MIDI compatibility?
Depends on your price range. Likely something from Roland or Yamaha if you’re looking for built in sounds. Casio may also have an option with MIDI included. But just depends on what you want to spend.
Thank you. I went to see some in person this past weekend but they only had one Yamaha option. My price range is flexible. I’m willing to pay for what I’m looking for which I haven’t found yet 🥲
Are you looking for piano sounds only? Or a wide range of synthesizer/sample sounds? And what’s the budget range? I can share some options
I’m looking for a piano to:
- practice jazz scales with (I’m a singer)
- make instrumental music
(using the drum pads to sample and produce music)
- play live during performances
- play in my studio (without a computer connection)
- make beats (with computer connection)
Ideally this would be a piano with built in speaker and midi capabilities. I am willing to buy a separate midi controller (I.e. 25 key) if needed but it must be compatible with the larger keyboard. No budget.
Thanks a lot! I‘d just purchase one with Aftertouch. Which ones of these have Aftertouch? Nektar T6, M-Audio Oxygen Pro. Which of these two is better? I know that Nektar works very well with Logic … and from the optical point of view I like the AKAI MPK 61 best, but that‘s beyond your price range!
I literally just purchased an Akai MPK261. I own 4 other pieces of Akai gear so I had really good experience with them. However the keyboard had to be returned less than a week later as one of the keys wasn't working properly. This was a complaint I saw when looking into it. Didn't think I'd actually experience it but I did. Very disappointing
@@johnsuggs7828 Well, I‘d also be disappointed if a new keyboard didn’t work properly. But generally the AKAI keyboards are of the best, I think!
@@vewilli If that one key worked, i would have kept it. I liked the 16 pads, the feel of it and the aftertouch (which i want always but seldom use). Until this, I've not had ANY problems with Akai's gear
@@johnsuggs7828 Don‘t they exchange it, it‘s new?
@@vewilli To be honest, I didn't need it. I wanted it but didn't need it. And when the key malfunctioned, I just gave up on it. My feelings on it was soured.
Guitar Center did offer to exchange it, but I would have had to wait 3 days as it wasn't in any of the stores. They would have had to order it and have it shipped.
what about the Native Instruments Kontrol A61?
I’ll make note to include it in future iterations!
What About the NOVATION Impulse 61 ?
I’m a fan of those. I’ve overseen 4 in use in a school setting for 6 years with no failures.
HAd too many m_audio's fail me. Nektor is the way....for a Reason user like me ☺
Which M Audio keyboards failed you and what was the cause of the fail (or what failed exactly)? I’m curious to know. Thanks!
@@jackthemurray been awhile, don't know the models, they are discontinued but they were the budget models and the Oxygen line. I do remember one of them was the silver oxygen 61 key. From what I remember drifting from the wheels. Also sending out random midi info. Drove me nuts.
Affected recording and couldn't be fixed by opening them up. After the 3rd one going bad moved to the Nektar GX61. no problems. Getting a T6 soon.
Gotcha, thanks for sharing! The Nektar stuff has always seemed super cool. Wish they made an ableton controller!
@@jackthemurray yeah its rather odd they haven't
Would help a lot if you had been given all these to actually see for real and review their build qualities instead of reading off spec sheets of their features.
I agree. I hope some day I can afford to make content like that
All under $300?
At the time of making the video, yes. Prices always subject to change.
Alesis is absolute garbage. Every single one i have had has failed in one way or another
Thanks for sharing!
only talk only talk .....no demo sounds ......
They’re midi controllers… they don’t have sounds. you want demo sounds on midi controllers??