Top 10 Synthesizer Keyboards (April 2024)

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 – ⭐ Best Overall Synthesizer Keyboard

MPKMINI3B by Akai Professional

Music Production and Beat Maker Essential - USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production
Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes
The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat & Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synthesizer / DAW controls
Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls and more
1500+ Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production - Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content

MPK Mini Play by Akai Professional

Standalone Piano Style Keyboard - Portable mini keyboard and USB MIDI controller with 25 velocity-sensitive synthesizer action keys, pitch/mod joystick control, plus 128 sounds and 10 drum kits
Play Anywhere - Built in speaker, 1/8-inch headphone output and battery powered specification (3 x AA batteries – not included) for performing and producing on the go
Beat Maker Essential - 2 banks of 8 ultra-responsive backlit MIDI drum pads with Note Repeat and Full Level functions for drum machine style performance and music production
Tweak, Customize - 2 banks of four knobs (8 total) to tweak internal sounds or software parameters; In standalone mode control chorus, reverb, filter, EQ and envelope controls
The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series
Pro Software Suite - Includes ProTools First, Akai Pro MPC Beats, AIR Music Tech Hybrid 3 and SONiVOX Wobble (downloads)

MX49BU by YAMAHA

Class Compliant USB Audio/MIDI for true "plug and play" connectivity without installing any drivers
Motif Sound Engine: layer, zone, switch, cycle, randomize and control up to 8 elements within a single voice
Virtual Circuit Modeling re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage effects and signal processors
128 notes of polyphony ensures dropout-free performance playing live or with full 16-track sequences
Record/playback stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI data via a single USB cable without any external devices

DU05151 by Stylophone

Keystation 88 MK3 by M-Audio

Music Production Essential – MIDI keyboard controller with 88 full-size velocity-sensitive semi weighted keys for MIDI control of virtual instruments, software samplers and plug-in synthesizers
MIDI Keyboard Must-Haves - Volume fader, transport & directional buttons; pitch & modulation wheels, octave up & down buttons and sustain pedal input for expressive performances
Immediate Creativity - Effortless plug-and-play USB connectivity to Mac or PC—no drivers or power supply required; compatible with iOS devices via the Apple to USB Camera Adapter
Your Music Studio Equipment Centerpiece – Slimline design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly and advanced functionality customizes your controls for your recording software
Everything You Need for Pro Music Production - MPC Beats, Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, 6 virtual instruments with 1000+ Sounds and 50+ expertly curated MPC Kits

JD-XI by Roland

Warm and rich analog soundsCrytal clear digital timbresVocoder and effectsEasy programming

AMS-MININOVA by Novation

Hugely powerful mini-synth with Nova sound engine
Vocoder with unique VocalTune, pitch correcting effect
Tweak and warp your sounds in real-time
256 awesome onboard sounds; additional free soundpacks downloadable on registration, including the 30 Giorgio Moroder-inspired patches
Layer up to 5 effects per voice. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products.

MICROKORG by Korg

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System
Synthesizer Program: Multi Timbral=2 (max, Split/Dual Mode)
Voices: 4 voices. Power Supply- DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Arpeggiator: 6 types. Outputs: L/MONO, R, Headphones
Compatibility : Windows - 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000 SP2, XP. Mac OS - OSX10.6.8 or later

REFACE CP by YAMAHA

Vintage Keyboard Sound Engine with six incredibly detailed vintage keyboard types
Five stomp box-style effects with direct control
128-note polyphony ensures dropout-free performance
HQ mini keyboard (37-keys) allows fast, natural performance with premium feel and response
Built-in speaker system lets you play any place, any time!