Under $100

Real MIDI gear, not toys: mini controllers, pads and interfaces that clear our usual bar.

Under $100 is mini-controller and accessory territory, but that does not mean the bar drops. Everything here holds the same 4-star, 20-plus-review floor as the rest of the catalog, so a cheap 25-key controller earns its spot the same way a flagship 88-key board does. This is where most people should start if they are not sure MIDI production is going to stick.

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