MIDI Devices
A MIDI keyboard or controller keyboard is typically a piano musical keyboard, often with other buttons, wheels and sliders, used for sending MIDI signals or commands over a USB or MIDI 5-pin cable to other musical devices or computers.
MIDI keyboards can come with onboard sounds and speakers, but this is entirely separate from the MIDI signalling portion of the device. The MIDI sound module cannot produce sound itself, it is simply responsible for sending MIDI signals to an external device or software (i.e. CloudPiano).
Our recommendations
Alesis Recital PRO Digital Piano/Keyboard with 88 Hammer Action Keys and SP-2 Universal Sustain Pedal Super Bundle
This 88 key keyboard comes with weighted hammer action keys and adjustable touch response. It's offers realistic feel and even inbuilt speakers for playing using its twelve piano voices. A good choice for those looking to make an investment into a good instrument.
88-Key Foldable Keyboard Piano, Veetop Beginner Digital Piano with Bluetooth, MIDI, Rechargeable Battery, Sustain Pedal, Portable Carrying Bag
This keyboard has a creative foldable design and semi-weighted keys. It can be easily folded in half, which makes it easy to store, re-locate to any flat surface. Only weighs 3.4kg and measures 65 x 15 x 7 cm after folding. Equipped with carrying bag, whether you practice at school, go on a trip, perform outdoors, it can go with you. Play wherever you want!
M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 + Sustain Pedal Bundle - 88 Key MIDI Keyboard Controller + M-Audio SP-2 Universal Sustain Pedal
Another semi-weighted MIDI keyboard controller. This keyboard comes with all you need to get started, for an affordable price.
AKAI Professional LPK25 - Portable USB-powered MIDI Keyboard with 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
If you are looking for a cheap and portable device this may be a great option. However, you are limited to two octaves at a time, although, you are able to switch octaves up and down with the dedicated keys on the device.
