10 Best Budget Midi Controller of December 2025

• Low-profile, 25-key USB-MIDI keyboard, ideal for use with laptop and netbook computers
• Advanced-design keyed offers improved accuracy and velocity-sensitive keys
• Sustain button – ideal for entering piano parts!

Korg

• MIDI Keyboard with 25 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

• Weight: 15 lbs Dimensions: 34 in x 19 in x 5 in
• Maintains the radial curve of a real hammond pedalboard
• Compatible with all brands of keyboards including hammond, nord, mojo, etc.
• LCD menu with midi channel change, volume pedal on/off, volume pedal cc value
• Hinged from the rear to provide an authentic Hammond pedal feel

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• [Pretty Convenient] 1.1lb, 14.6 x 7.4 inch- born for standout mobility. It is convenient for taking anywhere you go for inspiration. Everything needed for creating is all included in the compact size, USB powered, easily plug&play
• [Velocity sensitive] 25 mini keys have 3 velocity-sensitive to meet requirements, respond precisely. Easy to shift the range +/- 4 octaves for richer perform. Pedal connectable, livening your creation up to be more touching
• [Dazzling Music Light Show] 8 force-sensing drum pads(total 16 virtual pads) set toa 8 RGB backlit with a distinct visual identity. Provide the audience with a colorful vibrant music scene
• [Multiple User-defined] Pitch&modulation Touch Bar sensing precisely, adjust smoothly. Up to 8 assignable sliders, 8 anti-slip 360 degrees rotate knobs ensure limitless music control, give you more freedom
• [Fashionable Look] Elegant white panel with imitation wood sides has firm&comfortable hand feel. It is suitable for any occasion and budget-limited students, beginners, midi lovers

Vangoa

• 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

• Premium MIDI Controller with 49 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

Nektar

• Compact USB powered design lets you create anywhere
• 25 expressive velocity sensitive, Synth action mini keys
• 4 backlit velocity sensitive drum pads; 4 backlit assignable knobs
• Dedicated octave, pitch bend, modulation, and sustain buttons
• Includes xpand 2 virtual instrument software by air music tech

Alesis

• X2 mini MIDI keyboards which have 25 velocity sensitive mini keys respectively. X mini MIDI keyboard is hot plug supported. No driver is needed. It is powered by USB and no external power supply is needed.
• 3 segment backlit LED. Capacitive touch sensors to control PITCH and MODULATION. Featured with SHIFT for customized functions and OCTAVE/TRANSPOSE.
• 4 customizable knobs; Default setting: T1 (Volume), T2 (Pan), T3 (Expression Controller), T4 (Reverb). ATTACHMENT: Owner's manual, USB cable

Midiplus

• 32-note velocity sensitive mid-size key keyboard. Pitch Wheel. Modulation Wheel. Octave Buttons(Up & Down). Transpose Buttons(Up & Down).
• Sustain Switch interface (sustain pedal does not include). USB B type: USB connect to Computer
• ATTACHMENT: USB cable

Midiplus

• Smart PAD is designed for performance with Ableton Live (not include)． In this manual, you will find instructions on how to connect the Smart PAD and use its basic features with Ableton Live - Professional Smart PAD Manual Mapping．
• Smart PAD can also be used in "generic mode" as a controller with other virtual DJ applications that use MIDI protocol.
• ATTACHMENT:  Owner's Manual, One standard USB Cable.
• NOTE: Refer the User Manual before use.

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