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5 Best MIDI Keyboards For Garageband
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Garageband is one of the best applications for music production, but in addition to the music production software, you need to have a proper MIDI controller as well.
This is where the MIDI keyboard controller comes in handy, and in today’s article, we’ll show you the best keyboard controllers for Garageband to buy.
Note: Deals are subject to change. Keep in mind that the price tag often varies. We recommend going on the vendor’s website to check the price. Some products may be out of stock by the time you’ve made your purchasing decision. So, hurry up and hit the buy button.
What are the best MIDI keyboard controllers for Garageband?
Akai Professional MPK225
Thisultra-portable MPK225 comes equipped with25 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium Akai Professional piano-style keybed. There’s also aMPK225 velocity-sensitive keybed with aftertouch.
Additional features includeonboard Octave Up and Down controls that allow players to access the entire melodic range.
It has a comprehensive production software package for Mac and PC included – Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech & SONiVOX Twist 2.0 (downloads).
M Audio Oxygen 49 IV
This MIDI keyboard controller comes with 49 velocity-sensitive keys, and it also has wheels for pitch and modulation control. 8 trigger pads are also available and you can use them for beat production or clip playback.
Additional features include 8 assignable knobs and 9 faders that are used for virtual instrument control. Of course, dedicated octavebuttonsare also there.
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 comes with 25 semi-weighted keys and it comes with pitch and modulation wheels allowing you to easily adjust your sound.
Thekeyboardhas built-inbuttonsallowing to easily control your DAW.
Thiskeyboardis completelyUSBpowered, so you won’t need any additional cables in order to use it. We also have to mention that thiskeyboardhas 8 touch-sensitive knobs and a four-directional push encoder.
Nektar Impact LX88+
If you need an advanced MIDI keyboard, this is the perfect model for you. The controller comes with 88 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys.
Thekeyboardhas split, layer, and transposebuttons, 9 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons, and 8 encoders.
There are also 9 programmable LED buttons and 8 velocity-sensitive pads for beat creation, as well as 6 dedicated buttons for easy control.
Alesis V49
This keyboard comes with 49 velocity-sensitive keys and 8 velocity and pressure-sensitive back lid pads. There are 4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons available.
Pitch and modulation wheels and octave adjustment buttons are also available.
It’s worth mentioning that thiskeyboardcomes bundled with premium software which is a major plus.
There you go, these are the best MIDI keyboard controllers formusicproduction in Garageband.
We hope that our article was helpful and that you found the perfect MIDI keyboard for your needs.
Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
