
If you’re serious about music and want a keyboard that can do it all, the Oxygen Pro is for you. Some keyboards have very sensitive keyboard aftertouch which will allow you to express the tiniest details. Expression pedals and footswitch inputs on the back of the keyboard for even more control. Look out for pitch and modulation wheels. If you want to use it for performance, it’s better to have more knobs directly accessible to you during the show. The amount of variable control knobs depends on what you want to use it for. Most of the keyboards come with free software. For example, M-AUDIO’s popular model Keystation MK3 comes with 88-keys or you can choose their 49-Key or their Mini 32 MK3.Īll MIDI boards are reliant on a computer and software in order to produce a sound. Most models offer multiple key configurations, so you can pick the best one for your needs and portability requirements. MIDI keyboards come in various sizes, usually with either 25, 49, or 88 keys. But the downside is this can take away its sturdiness.


Some MIDI boards are made for portability which is why they are extremely light and made out of plastic. It provides real-time control and feedback of all virtual instruments. It is a device that you can connect to a computer and all differ in size to transform computer-based plugins into an entirely hands-on playing experience. What is a MIDI keyboard, controller, and MIDI board?
