Picked by Elan Harpaz
MIDI gear, ranked by what it is actually worth.
Every guide names a budget pick, a best-value pick and a premium pick, with the price we tracked this week.
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Best Sustain Pedals
Budget$25.00
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PremiumSee priceMini & 25-Key Controllers
Best 25-Key MIDI Keyboard Under $100 in 2026
Budget$59.00
Best value$79.00
Premium$99.0049-Key Controllers
Best MIDI Keyboards
Budget$78.52
Best value$279.99
Premium$599.00Pad Controllers
Best Pad Controllers
Budget$119.00
Best value$219.99
Premium$499.0061-Key Controllers
Best 61-Key MIDI Keyboards
Budget$229.00
Best value$329.99
Premium$749.99MIDI Interfaces & Hubs
Best MIDI Interfaces
Budget$46.99
Best value$49.99
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Audio Interfaces
All 25
Editor's pickFocusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Guitarists
$119.99
-13%MAONO E2 Gen2 Podcast Equipment Bundle Audio Interface Mixer
$129.99
Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Audio Interface
$299.00
Behringer UMC22 Audiophile 2x2
$52.90
TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Streaming Mixer
$499.00
PreSonus AudioBox 96 25th Anniversary USB Audio Interface
$95.07
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
$159.99
MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface
$199.95
Arturia MiniFuse 1 - Compact USB Audio Interface with Creative Software for Recording
$119.00
Audient EVO 4 USB Audio Interface
$158.00
Universal Audio Volt 1 USB Audio Interface
$139.00
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
$309.99
MAONO PS22 Lite USB Audio Interface for PC for Guitar & Vocals Streaming
$69.99
Mackie Audio Interface
$61.05
M-AUDIO M-Track Duo HD Audio Interface 24bit 192kHz for Recording
$99.00
Synido USB C Audio Interface for Recording Music
$39.99
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
$649.99
Shure MVX2U Gen 2 XLR-to-USB-C Audio Interface
$139.00
Audient iD4 USB 2-in/2-out High Performance Audio Interface
$299.99
RØDE X Streamer X Professional Integrated Audio Interface and 4K Video Capture Card with XLR
$224.00
See all Audio InterfacesMini & 25-Key Controllers
All 18
Editor's pickAkai Professional MPK Mini IV 25-Key USB-C MIDI Keyboard Controller
$99.00
Editor's pickArturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller
$119.00
Editor's pickIK Multimedia iRig Keys 2 Mini portable keyboard MIDI controller with 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keys and headphone output
$129.99
-8%Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$78.52
-20%Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$79.00
Korg
$58.00
Akai Professional LPK25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$59.00
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$129.99
Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$159.99
Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus 37-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$139.00
-19%Arturia MicroLab Mk3 Universal MIDI Controller
$55.71
-5%Donner Mini MIDI Keyboard N-25
$37.99
M-AUDIO Keystation Mini 32 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$58.68
Arturia MiniLab 37 MIDI Keyboard Controller
$149.00
M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro Mini 32 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$119.00
Arturia KeyStep Controller & Sequencer
$139.00
Arturia KeyStep Controller & Sequencer
$199.00
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 Controller Keyboard (26154)
$129.00
See all Mini & 25-Key Controllers49-Key Controllers
All 11
Editor's pickNovation FLkey 49 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
$249.99
Editor's pickArturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
$249.00
Editor's pickNovation Launchkey 49 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$279.99
M-AUDIO Keystation 49 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$129.00
Nektar
$89.99
Arturia KeyLab mk3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$479.00
M-AUDIO Oxygen 49 MKV USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$199.00
M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$299.00
Impact LX mk3
$199.99
Novation FLkey 2 49 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
$279.99
Native Instruments S-Series Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 Keyboard Controller
$749.00
See all 49-Key ControllersPad Controllers
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Editor's pickNovation Launchpad X MIDI USB Grid Controller
$219.99
Editor's pickNative Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller
$269.00
Akai Professional MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller
$119.00
Akai Professional LPD8 USB MIDI Pad Controller
$59.00
Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 Drum Controller
$499.00
Ableton Push 3 Desktop Controller Workstation w/Audio Interface
$999.00
-20%Akai Professional APC Mini MK2 USB MIDI Pad Controller
$79.00
Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 MIDI USB Grid Controller
$129.99
Akai Professional MPX8 USB MIDI Sample Pad Controller
$119.00
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 MIDI USB Grid Controller
$399.99
Decksaver Novation Launchpad X Cover (DS-PC-LPX)
$35.79
See all Pad Controllers88-Key & Weighted Controllers
All 10
Editor's pickM-AUDIO Hammer 88 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$549.00
Editor's pickStudiologic SL88 MK2 88-key MIDI Keyboard Controller
$599.95
M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$299.00
Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black
$999.00
Studiologic SL88 GT MK2 – Premium 88‑Key Master MIDI Keyboard with TP/400 Wooden Keybed
$999.95
Nektar Impact GXP88 - USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black
$299.99
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$399.00
M-AUDIO Hammer 88 Pro Weighted MIDI Controller
$899.00
Impact LX mk3
$339.99
Roland A-88MKII 88-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller
$1399.99
See all 88-Key & Weighted ControllersMIDI Interfaces & Hubs
All 9
Editor's pickCME U6MIDI Pro 3-in-3-out MIDI Interface
$49.99
Editor's pickCME WIDI Master Blue Limited Edition Bluetooth MIDI Adapter
$59.99
Roland UM-ONE Mk2 USB MIDI Interface
$46.99
CME WIDI Jack Premium Bluetooth MIDI Interface
$49.99
iConnectivity Interface with 4 in x 4 Out 5-pin DIN-MIDI Ports (mioXM)
$249.00
Yamaha Wireless USB to Host MIDI Adapter
$59.99
-11%Kenton THRU-5 1 MIDI in to 5 MIDI thru
$179.87
Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD Audiophile 4x4
$139.00
iConnectivity mio 1-in 1-out USB to MIDI Interface for Mac and PC
$39.99
See all MIDI Interfaces & Hubs61-Key Controllers
All 9
M-AUDIO Keystation 61 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$229.00
Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$329.99
Novation FLkey 2 61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
$329.99
Arturia KeyLab mk3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$599.00
Novation 61SL MkIII 61-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard and Sequencer
$749.99
M-AUDIO Oxygen 61 MKV USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$249.00
M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro 61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$349.00
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
$299.00
Impact LX mk3
$229.99
See all 61-Key ControllersMixers
All 8
Editor's pickYamaha AG06MK2 Black 6-Channel Live Streaming Loopback Mixer/USB Interface with Steinberg Software Suite
$239.99
Professional Audio Mixer
$129.99
TC Helicon GoXLR MINI Online Broadcast Mixer with USB/Audio Interface and Midas Preamp
$189.00
Behringer XENYX X1204USB Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps and Compressors
$239.00
Behringer XENYX 1204USB Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps and Compressors
$209.00
8 Channel Professional Audio Mixer Console Sound Board with 48V Phantom Power
$119.98
XTUGA 8 Channel Audio Mixer
$99.99
Donner DAM1000 10-Channel Analog DJ Audio Mixer Sound Board
$189.99
See all Mixers
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Guitarists, Vocalists, Podcasters or Producers to record and playback studio quality sound
Observed
Best for: One microphone and one guitar, with the most reviewed interface we track.
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV 25-Key USB-C MIDI Keyboard Controller, Black
Observed
Best for: A beatmaker on a $100 budget who wants drum pads, knobs, wheels and a screen in one 25-key board that also talks to hardware.
Novation FLkey 49 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
Observed
Best for: A beatmaker who works only in FL Studio and wants the Channel Rack, Mixer and transport under the hands from the first session.
Novation Launchpad X MIDI USB Grid Controller
Observed
Best for: Ableton Live or Logic Pro users who want to launch clips and finger-drum on the same grid.
CME U6MIDI Pro 3-in-3-out MIDI Interface
Observed
Best for: Two or three pieces of MIDI gear that need to route to each other, not just to a computer.
PreSonus FaderPort DAW Controller (FaderPort V2)
Observed
Best for: Riding one track at a time with real fader feedback, in whatever major DAW you already run.
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
Observed
Best for: A beginner who wants pads, knobs, and a bundle of real sounds from day one.
M-AUDIO Hammer 88 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
Observed
Best for: Someone who wants real hammer-action piano feel and doesn't need pads or DAW control.
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
Observed
Best for: The producer who wants full-size keys and the deepest hands-on Session View control at a fair price.
PreSonus FaderPort 8 DAW Controller
Observed
Best for: Producers who mix in Logic Pro and want eight tracks under their hands, with names on screen and faders that follow automation.
Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller, White
Observed
Best for: Producers who want the keybed the Reddit thread rated highest, with faders and arp/chord tools built in.
Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller, 25707
Observed
Best for: Beatmakers who want a full 16-pad drum kit under their fingers and a sampler built around it, running inside the DAW they already use.
About mid1
mid1 (mid1.com) is an independent MIDI gear recommendation site written by Elan Harpaz. It publishes 13 buying guides across 11 categories and 122 product pages, sorting every category into a budget pick, a best-value pick and a premium pick, and it records its own weekly price snapshot for 122 products so it can say whether today's price is actually a good one.