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Arturia - KeyLab Essential 61 mk3- MIDI Controller Keyboard for Music Production, with All-in-One Software Package- 61 Keys, 9 Encoders, 9 Faders, 1 Modulation Wheel, 1 Pitch Bend Wheel, 8 Pads- White

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EXPRESSIVE CONTROLLER WITH A FOCUS ON WORKFLOW Durable, yet stylish, KeyLab Essential mk3 is an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. It combines the immediacy of an advanced controller, the expressivity of a classic instrument, and massive sonic versatility with the included software.
RELIABLE, ECO-DESIGNED KeyLab Essential mk3 is a controller that you can count on, with extensive testing, high-quality components, and a smart eco-friendly design that's built to last, with minimum 40% recycled plastic and fully recyclable packaging. It comes with a 2-year warranty, so you can get creative safely in the knowledge that it can go the distance.
ALL THE ESSENTIAL CONTROLS KeyLab Essential mk3 features 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 faders, 6 transport switches, a vivid display with contextual buttons, modulation & pitch bend wheels, and 8 multi-purpose performance pads. Custom DAW scripts & the MCU HUI-enabled DAW Command Center lets you totally master your creative environment. This great little control hub lets you play, pause, stop, record, toggle your metronome, and fast travel around your project.
ALL THE SOFTWARE YOU NEED Get thousands of world-class vintage & modern presets (Analog Lab V); make great-sounding tracks in full (Ableton Live Lite); experience the charm and power of timeless pianos (UVI Model D & NI s The Gentleman); discover millions of hi-res royalty-free samples (Loopcloud); and expand your keyboard & finger-drumming skills (Melodics).

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RockJam 49 Key Bluetooth Midi Keyboard Piano

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Versatile Sound Library Featuring 140 tones, 128 rhythms, and 50 demo songs, this kids keyboard piano is perfect for exploring different music styles.
Bluetooth & USB MIDI Connectivity Connect wirelessly to smart devices or plug in via USB for virtual instruments and educational software.
Piano Keynote Stickers Easily removable note stickers help beginners improve their keyboard music skills faster.

M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 - 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for Mac and PC with Free Online / App Lessons and Software Production Suite included

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Ultimate Expression 61 full-size velocity-sensitive keys provide a natural feel that captures every subtle nuance of your performance
Your Studio Centrepiece Compact design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly and advanced functionality customizes your controls for your recording software
Premium Software suite included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, Xpand!2, Mini Grand, Velvet and Touch Loops

£ 109.00

£ 149.00

Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs, Music Production Software and Native Instruments Sound Package (NKS Integration), Destroyer Grey

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Music Production and Beat Maker Essential - USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesiser 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 and Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synth DAW controls
Get a Full Month of Splice - Unlock the ultimate sample library, now included with your purchase of any MPK or MPC; Register your product and redeem 30 days of access to Splice Creator plan
1500+ Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production -Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 3 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content
Customize your MPK Mini MK3 - Download the Editor and learn how to manually map the knobs and joystick, adjust the keyboard and arpeggiator, store your own programs, and more

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Novation Launchkey 61 [MK4] – 61 key Semi-Weighted, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord & Scale Modes, 8 Drum Pads, & Arpeggiator — Includes Software Bundle for Music Production

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Powerful Creative Tools Never hit a wrong note with Scale Mode, trigger lush chords from a single key or drum pad, and create and mutate wild arpeggios.
Seamless DAW Integration Launchkey works with all major DAWs, offering intuitive workflows for Ableton Live, Logic, Cubase, Reason, Reaper, FL Studio, and Ardour.
Go Beyond Finger Drumming Launchkey s FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch also serve as step sequencers, clip launchers, chord triggers, and more.
Everything You Need to Create Ableton Live 12 Lite, instruments and effects from GForce, Orchestral Tools, Klevgrand, and free Melodics lessons.
NKS-ready Launchkey now works seamlessly with Native Instruments software, giving you hands-on control via Native Kontrol Standard.

PreSonus ATOM SQ, hybrid MIDI Keyboard/Pad Performance and Production Controller with Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite and Studio Magic recording software bundle

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Includes custom-curated content libraries for ATOM SQ
32 velocity- and pressure-sensitive, RGB LED pads in a unique, staggered layout; intuitive for keyboard players and step sequencer fans
Software bundle includes Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite and Studio Magic plugin suite ($1000+ value worth of additional software instruments, effects and more)
Eight endless rotary encoders can be easily configured to control nearly any software parameter
Expressive arpeggiator for dramatic, easily-performed melodies
USB bus-powered for easy connectivity and maximum portability

Nektar Impact LX25+ USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration

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MIDI controller keyboards compatible with all MIDI software. 25 velocity-sensitive keys, 8 backlit drum pads, 1 fader, 8 knobs, 6 transport buttons, pitch bend, modulation + octave & transpose buttons
Nektar DAW integration for comprehensive control of your DAW and plug-in instruments (supports Bitwig, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic, DP, GarageBand, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One)
Mac, PC and iOS compatible USB class compliant for plug-and-play USB bus powered
Includes license for Bitwig 8-Track DAW software and USB cable. Dimensions 47.62 cm (L) x 26.67 cm (D) x 6.98 cm (H)

Alesis Melody 61 Keyboard Piano for Beginners with 61 Keys, Speakers, Tablet/Sheet Music Stand, 300 Sounds and Music Lessons

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Ready to Travel - Melody 61 is lightweight (6.6 lbs 3 kg) and easy to carry, and can be powered via (6) AA batteries (not included) for when you're ready to bring the show on the road
Well-Connected - 1 4" sustain pedal input, 1 8" aux input for connecting a mobile phone or tablet, and a 1 8" headphone output that mutes the internal speakers for private practice
Fun Practice Features - Built-in metronome; Record Mode for revisiting your practice sessions; Accompaniment Rhythm Mode that instantly generates play-along songs from 300 different genres
USB-MIDI Connection - Simply plug the keyboard into a Mac or PC to utilize most recording and educational piano software, like the included premium lessons from Skoove and Melodics

Korg - nanoKEY2 - USB MIDI Keyboard - 25 Key - Black

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Advanced-design keybed offers improved accuracy and velocity-sensitive keys
Compatible with ipad via camera kit
International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

£ 45.48

£ 101.15

Razer Huntsman Mini (Red Switch) - 60% Compact Gaming Keyboard (Linear Optical-Mechanical Switches, Doubleshot PBT Keycaps, Detachable USB-C Cable) US Layout | Black

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Razer optical switches Offers faster, lighter and smoother actuations than mechanical switches and lasts longer as it requires fewer moving parts that operate with less friction. Comes in two variants-linear and clicky
Doubleshot PBT keycaps with side-printed secondary functions Designed for greater durability, they ll never degrade to a shiny finish or have their labelling wear off with intense use. Side-printed secondary functions included for easier reference
Onboard memory and lighting presets Store and activate up to 5 keyboard profiles without the need for software, as you personalize it further with a suite of Razer Chroma RGB lighting effects already loaded into the keyboard
60 percent form factor Ideal for minimalist or smaller setups where desk space is a premium. Its compact build also means it travels well and is easier to position when gaming-allowing you to play more comfortably
Detachable type-C cable Unpack, plug and play with minimal fuss for all your LAN parties and tournaments. A cable latch ensures that it stays securely connected during gameplay

£ 79.89

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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 Controller Keyboard

32 compact keys to control all your instruments and effects

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PAINTAUDIO MIDI Captain NANO 4/MINI 6 Foot Controller Multi-Effects Keyboards Synthesizer USB-MIDI musical software Bias Support all PC/CC/Note commander (MIDI Captain MINI 6)

99 Configuration Pages Can preconfigure up to 99 completely different switch function configuration pages, switching between pages to access different configurations.

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Stream Control Deck, Studio Controller, 15 Macro Keys, Streaming Keyboard, Customizable LCD Buttons, trigger actions in apps and software like OBS,Twitch,YouTube,Compatible with Mac and PC

Custom button icons You can set cool icons for the buttons with your favorite image files, easily personalize them, make the operation more interesting and intuitive, and enjoy the easy visual navigation of customizable icons. Build your own desktop assistant.

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle for the Songwriter & AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Drum Pads

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

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IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O MIDI 25 - MIDI Keyboard, Portable Piano Keyboard, for Mac, iPhone and iPad, 25 Keys, 8 Pads, Music Production Station, Software and Applications

Interface IK Multimedia s iRig Keys I O combines a 25-key Midi controller with an integrated audio interface to give you a compact all-in-one music production workstation that you can take anywhere

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Donner Folding Piano Keyboard, 61 Keys Sensitive Electric Piano, Portable Beginner Digital Foldable Keyboard with Music Rest, Bag, Pedal, DP-06 White

More Compact and Superior Performance the DP-06 portable piano keyboard has 128 tones, 21 demo songs, and 128 rhythm styles to choose from, just inspire you to explore more possibilities.

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Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller, 32 macro keys, trigger actions in apps and software like OBS, Twitch, YouTube and more, works with Mac and PC

32 Customizable LCD Keys instantly trigger unlimited actions with a tap.

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Arturia KeyLab 61 MK3 Black MIDI Controller Keyboard for Music Production, with All-in-One Software Package- 61 Keys, 9 Encoders, 9 Faders, 1 Modulation Wheel, 1 Pitch Bend Wheel, 12 Pads- Black

ALL THE ESSENTIAL CONTROLS KeyLab Essential mk3 features 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 faders, 8 transport switches, a full-color display, pitch bend wheels, and 12 pads. Custom DAW scripts and MCU HUI-enabled Command Center give full control

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Casio CDP-S110BK Digital Piano with 88 Weighted Keys, Black

2 Year Warranty From Casio

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Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 - MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built-in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads, Software Suite and Native Instruments Sound Package

Take MPK Mini Play MK3 on the go and power up with batteries (not included), or connect to USB Mains Plug

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M-Audio Hammer 88 – USB MIDI Keyboard 88 Weighted Keys with Natural Piano Feel, Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, and Software Suite

Perfect feel, ultimate response - 88 fully-weighted, hammer-action velocity-sensitive keys deliver natural piano feel, faithfully replicating every subtle nuance of your performance

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