10 Best 88 Key Midi Controller of December 2025

• Superb Playability - Lightweight, ultra-portable performance keyboard controller with 88 full-size velocity-sensitive keys that deliver natural piano feel
• Plug & Play - Class compliant and USB powered specification provides seamless USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more
• Expressive - Octave up and down buttons increase the keyboard to the full melodic range and on-board pitch bend and modulation wheels provide a platform for immersive, expressive performances
• Core Control - Conveniently located transport and directional buttons provide easy-to-use interface for DAW and Virtual Instrument control
• Free Lessons – Over 60 app based lessons from Melodics included
• Pro Production Software Package for Mac & PC Included – ProTools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite and Eleven Lite, Plus Eighty-Eight from SONiVOX and XPand!2 from AIR Music Tech

M-Audio

• 61 Premium midi controller with 61 expressive synth-action keys, on-board pitch bend and modulation wheels for performances
• Nektar DAW Integration for most popular DAWs
• 14 MIDI assignable buttons
• Mac, PC and iOS compatible
• Includes Bitwig 8-Track DAW. NOTE: Refer the User Guide before use.

Nektar

• 88 key piano keyboards with a single channel DAW controller
• Easy DAW setup with Mackie Control and HUI protocol
• Backlit LED touch fader reacts in real-time with DAW
• Class-compliant with Windows 7, 8 & 10 (32-bit & 64-bit), Mac OS X (IntelMac) and iOS
• Built-in presets for Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Ableton Live

Icon Pro Audio

• Ultimate expression | 61 full size velocity sensitive, semi weighted keys provide a natural feel that captures every subtle nuance of your performance
• Total control | volume fader, transport and directional buttons for easy control of your software, plus ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons and sustain pedal input for expressive performances
• Immediate creativity | easy plug and play connection to your MAC or PC: No drivers or power supply required; compatible with ios devices via the Apple to USB camera adapter (sold separately)
• Your studio centrepiece | compact design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly and advanced functionality customizes your controls for your recording software
• Premium software suite included | protools first, ableton live lite, eleven lite, velvet, hybrid 3, loom, vacuum pro, eighty eight ensemble, xpand 2

M-Audio

• MIDI Keyboard with 61 full-sized, velocity sensitive square-front keys, perfect for playing Virtual Instruments
• 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads for beat production and clip launching
• 4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons interface with your music software. Seamless, visual feedback via illuminated buttons and knobs
• Octave Up and Down buttons let you access the full keyboard range and Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control
• Premium Software Included - Includes ProTools | First Alesis Edition, Ableton Live Lite 9 and Eleven Lite, plus Mini Grand, DB-33 and Xpand!2 virtual instrument software by Air Music Tech

Alesis

• 88 fully weighted, hammer action velocity sensitive keys deliver natural piano feel, faithfully replicating every subtle nuance of your performance
• Driverless class compliant and USB powered specification provides seamless USB midi connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more
• Conveniently located pitch bend, modulation, volume and octave controls for immersive, expressive performances
• Expanded control options for inputs for sustain, expression and soft pedals included
• Includes free 3 month subscription to Skoove; The easiest way to learn piano with interactive piano lessons for beginners and advanced players
• Comprehensive performance software package for MAC and PC included; air “mini grand” acoustic grand piano, air “velvet” vintage electric piano instrument, air “db 33” tonewheel organ simulator and sonivox “eighty eight ensemble” authentic piano instrument
• Dual keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press. Clean, professional editing with included Hammer 88 Controller Editor.

M-Audio

• Unmatched playability with Roland's own PHA-4 keyboard
• Built-to-last with wood and premium materials for years of dependable performance
• Eight RGB-lit assignable knobs, eight RGB-lit pads, and three pedal inputs
• Three customizable zones, onboard arpeggiator, and chord memory
• Thin design with shallow depth fits today's studio environments
• Control application for deep customization and instant recall
• USB-C connectivity and bus power
• MIDI 2. 0 ready

Roland

• 88-note USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
• Analog Lab Software - Mac/PC
• 9 Rotary Knobs
• 9 Faders
• 8 Pads

Arturia

• 88 note, velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
• 8 hyper-sensitive backlit pads
• Mac, PC and iOS Compatible
• Software instruments automatically Mapped to controls
• Includes Bigwig 8-track DAW

Nektar

• 88 full size semi-weight velocity keys
• 9 editable knob controllers with back light
• 8 groups of adjustable velocity curve

Midiplus