While a good number of bedroom producers are opting for smaller more portable midi keyboard controllers there are many pianists studio musicians live performers etc who need larger keyboards for performance reasons.
Akai 88 key midi controller.
Akai professional mpk road 88 a hammer action 88 key controller with integrated road case and 4 output usb audio interface designed for the touring professional who demands the best in natural response and creative versatility.
Https youtu be pttoejagsie i recently received an akai mpk 88 controller.
I believe that this and the akai mpk road88 have the best key beds for 88 key midi keyboards currently.
It s bus powered so all you need to connect and power the mpk88 is the supplied usb cable.
The akai mpk88 is a midi controller that sends its midi values over usb.
Arturia keylab 88 essential 88 key midi controller 4 7 out of 5 stars 39.
M audio keystation 88 ii 88 key usb midi keyboard controller with velocity sensitive semi weighted keys including production software for mac pc 3 9 out of 5 stars 796.
The pads are pretty forgiving which is a nice surprise.
Akai professional knows keyboards.
Durability with this keyboard is top notch however the keylab mkii only weighs 32 pounds.
3 offers from 469 99.
I am just getting used to it.
Great feel superior response road worthy toughness.
This is the mpk road 88 a keyboard controller with akai professional s exclusive model a premium 88 key velocity sensitive keybed with aftertouch 4 output usb soundcard midi in out connectors and three variable pedal inputs all neatly integrated into a tough road ready travel case with carrying handle.
It is bus powered so all you need to connect.
Because it is midi compliant the mpk88 works with most midi recording sequencing and performance software for musical performers from keyboard players to producers to djs and even vjs.
88 key midi controller keyboard with full sized semi weighted velocity and aftertouch sensing keys selectable velocity curves key repeat 14 rgb led buttons and expression pedal jack 299 99 or 50 month for 6 months.
Finally i made a real tutorial.
Our mpk and advance series controllers are constant fixtures in studios and on.
There s a lot that can be done with a 49 or 61 key keyboard these days but there is truly nothing like working with the range or composition capabilities of a full 88.