TOP 10: Best 49 Key Midi Keyboards (2020) | Best 49 Key Midi Controllers For Music Production

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

THE TOP 10 BEST 49 KEY MIDI KEYBOARDS: 🎹 Akai Professional MPK249 - amzn.to/33Yj21Q 🎹 Arturia Keylab Essential 49 - amzn.to/3k1VlLF 🎹 Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 - amzn.to/2IA48a9 🎹 Nektar Impact LX49 - amzn.to/340ucTK 🎹 M-Audio Oxygen 49 - amzn.to/3jZX7NF 🎹 Alesis V49 - amzn.to/3j8e4nT 🎹 NI Komplete Kontrol A49 - amzn.to/3720wrw 🎹 Arturia Keylab 49 MK2 - amzn.to/2SUD7Qn 🎹 M-Audio Keystation MK3 - amzn.to/3k1kiqC 🎹 Roland A-500 Pro - amzn.to/3lN1onT

[@akasthurirangan]

Thanks for this video. which mic have you used here to record your review .

[@tashiramusic]

keylab essitial support to fl studio ???

[@SteveRayDarrell]

hi great video, so the roland a500 pro doesn't need external power, what about the others? Can they be powered via usb only too?

[@joel82045]

novation impulse is better

[@DaniAlbert]

You're just reading the company description

[@soonaag3986]

lol sounded like that

[@innaro1826]

Can't decide between Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 and Arturia KeyLab Essential 49. I'm a beginner at piano, I'm normally a guitar player and I want to learn piano, I found these 2 models that are quite the same price and both of them look pretty interesting, but I can't decide which one should I buy.

[@Atman26634]

Same, which one did you buy?

[@innaro1826]

@@Atman26634 Arturia KeyLab Essential 61, for me it's much much better because it has that Analog Lab with thousands of effects + grand piano thinggy that's quite useful too

[@vishalbelwal]

Same. I haven't been able to make a decision for months. XD

[@ConflictedYouth]

What about Akai?

[@soonaag3986]

What did u choose and are u happy

[@jkoxol_]

What can you guys recommend for beginners in music production? I'm also beginning at piano coming from the guitar.

[@808ross8]

If your on about music production and not keyboards then the best advice I can give u is that there is no rules in music and please don't put a limiter on the master lol

[@cristianabraham384]

Nektar impact lx61

[@trappindirty2498]

@Huy Tran lmao try it out

[@Simon-is2xd]

Have fun, gear doesn't matter in the beginning

[@jaketanner109]

Thanks for the video. When comparing the keybed alone, between the Arturia MKII and the Roland 500, which would you say has the better feel for orchestral MIDI programming...and some minor piano playing? Thanks.

[@physicalmedia1981]

Edward i really dont know: it is Worth to upgrade from oxygen to oxygen pro?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The difference won't be as much as you might have hoped. If you don't think you need an upgrade, save the money or buy another piece of gear you need 👌

[@jagdishlalwani]

Don upgrade now..as in corona time oxygen is most precious

[@planttrees2238]

What about the latency of these products. I've purchased a couple midi keyboards but my problem mostly is the lag between hitting the keys and having the note register in the daw properly. I want to get the novation launchkey mk3 49

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The only way to change your latency is to get any audio interface. Connecting a midi keyboard to a laptop with no audio interface will create latency. With an interface... all midi keyboards won’t have any latency 💪🏼

[@lucidx2]

@@EdwardSmithMusicnot really the ONLY way it Depends on if your running a potato system really and it can't handle lowering the buffer size in the Audio driver , if your in windows and not using Asio drivers then it's automatically gonna be bad lol , so you don't neeeed an Audio interface to get latency down if your computer is halfway decent but if you got the money and need it for something else also go for it

[@KidTravis]

is that NEXUS 2 🤯😭

[@hiddejansen3185]

Great video, i have the m audio keystation 49 mk3 and it's a really nice keyboard.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Good choice!

[@TheJoechristian]

I'm debating between the Arturia Keylab Essential 49, and the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3. Any preference

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Both are amazing. I would probably go with the novation because it’s a lot newer the the Arturia... but both do a great job 👌🏼

[@rollelagrange5708]

same here, becouse keylab comes with analog lab which seems really good but the launchkey has a better integration with ableton, I can't decide!!!

[@DenimGeans]

@@rollelagrange5708 what did you chose at the end and why? I'm in the same boat as you guys! Stuck between Keylab Essential, Launchkey, and Oxygen Pro 😩

[@rollelagrange5708]

In this moment I'm 99% towards the oxygen pro becouse it has aftertouch and it's in the same price range of the other keyboards....

[@meukbox]

Why do you call the Arturia Keylab 61 a 49 key keyboard? Are they exactly the same, except for the missing keys?

[@arti5577]

Guys the alesis 49 or the m Audio 49 ? i Need help for My decision😬

[@barsoktay2119]

I have a question. If I use one of these controllers without MIDI outputs and use an interface will it reduce latency? I mean when there's 2 USB devices on the computer one being MIDI controller and the other is an interface.

[@GUTTERWITCH444]

Whats the most authentic piano feel i wanna play jazz?

[@francescopagliarini5085]

Hello, I'm a beginner witch is better? Arturia essential or novation launchkey?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The NEW Novation Launchkey is better!

[@francescopagliarini5085]

@@EdwardSmithMusic is the best for you or are there other better keyboards

[@zareeninamdar1724]

@@francescopagliarini5085 THERE IS ONE THING ABOUT THE LAUNCHKEY MKIII. People usually tell that if you play piano or are used to regular keys, dont buy it. It has a weird feel to the keybed. If you have a higher budget, get the novation SL MKIII. But if u are okay with the keybed then get it. I honestly think that the Arturia Essential is great. It's not only affordable but it is reliable and comes with the Analog lab software which comes with Arturia midi keyboards

[@JSK7]

Out of the 49 cases you explained, which is the best height product? Could you decide the ranking? Thanks a lot

[@joshuasamuel94]

Which one is better for performing live through mainstage?

[@jodyafrica4457]

Can you give me some advice on the Alesis V49 vs the Akai Mpk mini 3? I'm a guitarist and if like to start making beats and music on FL studio. I don't have experience playing piano so I figured the 49'Key would give a better base to learn?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would always go for a 49 key midi keyboard. With 25 keys, you will feel like an upgrade is needed in a few years, but with a 49 key you'll never have to upgrade and waste money.

[@moonwalker_818]

49 key is big enough to play chord progressions/melodies a 25 key is not tbh . Unless you play small basic chord progressions then the 25 should be fine.

[@no-trick-pony]

So.. every keyboard and every feature about them are great

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Pretty much 😂👌🏼

[@hgdggdffc6333]

Which one is the best for someone who is a piano player? :)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would go for an 88 key midi keyboard if I were a piano player 👌🏼

[@hgdggdffc6333]

@@EdwardSmithMusic yes sir you're truth :) but my budget is limited In 49 key keyboards which on is better?

[@thephilosopher5799]

@@hgdggdffc6333 your asking which Keybed feels the best?

[@hgdggdffc6333]

@@thephilosopher5799 yes

[@LaBeteSiren]

@@hgdggdffc6333 alesis v61

[@k_amsique]

Do you recommend the m-audio oxygen pro 49?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I think it's a great NEW midi keyboard!!

[@thevoid5117]

I've heard there's a lot of issues with the software

[@k_amsique]

@@thevoid5117 Yeah, but I believe that those issues will be fixed in the future

[@jagdishlalwani]

I don recommend any as they mak bad keys nowdays all keyboard makers don kno how to mak good playble touch keys

[@Aharshreality9281]

I love the MPK 249

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

It is really awesome!!

[@Aharshreality9281]

@@EdwardSmithMusic absolutely and even though is comes with presets . You can fully customize the layout

[@iamkharel]

im still trying to see if i get the mpk249 or Alesis VI49. Although ive owned the Akai MPC 3000, now the mpk2 mini, and work with the mpc software, i dont mind working with new stuff. Im so interested in the maschine mk3 and its software.. Ugh! Decisions, decisions! lol

[@wb3213]

I bought a Novation Impulse 49 about 7 yrs ago and that thing is still going strong but these options are tempting me to get a new one💗

[@mrblablablabla]

Heh, I just got an Impulse. Good to read how reliable it is!

[@mrblablablabla]

How would these compare to the Novation Impulse?

[@crackflush]

Which would be best for hooking up to mpc one?

[@TheBerfinC]

hi, is it better korg microkey or roland a-49 for beginners?

[@JCanucks30]

My Oxygen 49 had a major malfunction with the drum pads, where they would trigger randomly despite not being pressed. And eventually the port for a sustain pedal stopped working. Not sure if i just have bad luck or its common with the oxygen 49

[@mrtalky460]

I read about this problem. Upgrade your software and the problem should be solved. Good luck

[@swapacoco]

does arturia keylab come w nexus!?

[@hgdggdffc6333]

Does nektar impact 49 work well with Abelton?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

It works pretty well yes!

[@hgdggdffc6333]

@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks bro 🍻

[@VinceCG]

I'm wondering tho witch one works the best with fl studio?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

They all work with FL really well. My fav, are the Arturia Keyboard options 👌🏼

[@TheManhoos]

but which one is best to buy

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Value for Money - Nektar Impact LX49... Best Overall - Akai MPK 249

[@RICHIE11420]

What about integration with MainStage software, are all the control usable ? Kindly advice

[@francescoferraro25]

oxygen 49 mkv or arturia keylab ?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I would go Arturia 👌🏻

[@francescoferraro25]

@@EdwardSmithMusic essentials right?

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

How well does the AKAI 249 work with Abelton Live? Anyone?!?!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Yes it does, but there are better midi keyboards specifically dedicated for Ableton like the Novation Launchkey MK3 61 - amzn.to/3dbdBll

[@sonickmoon]

Thanks for the video mate. Since u mentioned the Roland... curious to know what u thought of the nektar panaroma T4..or why u missed it in ur list...🤔 Cheers.

[@leonardfpurba]

How about Nektar Impact LX61+ ? is that have good enough integration with logic x ? Wanna use it for playin instrument software also as DAW controller surfaces.. Any advice from you brother ? Anyone ? 🙏🙏🙏..

[@jasoncole7711]

I'd recommend the Nektar Panorama T4 or T6 instead of the Impact. I returned an Impact because I didn't get on with the velocity sensitivity. On the Panorama you can adjust it.

[@haridhanrabha2645]

M audio keystation 49 mk3 or alesis Q49 do you recommend? Or which one is best?

[@ml5444]

Keystation 49 is crap. Connection issues and bad keys IMO.

[@ЕжиКкоторыйлюбитбенды]

This is one company, Alesis is usually a bit more of a budget option

[@supergrammar]

Do you think the m-audio oxygen is better than the code?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Nope!

[@dishow7467]

Hey! What is better to take - M-Audio Oxygen or Nektar Impact? Thanks!!!❤️

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The new m-audio oxygen pro is better, but the Nektar is a lot cheaper!

[@UKRwebTV]

I would also include Novation Impulse 49 and Novation 49SL MkIII and maybe Roli Seaboard RISE 49

[@akphoto2010]

If you're not a pianist and you're interested only in music production, wich would you choose?

[@zareeninamdar1724]

hey there! Thanks for the video, was very helpful. Just one question - Should I get the Arturia KeyLab 49 MKII or the Akai MPK249? I want the one with better build and it should last me pretty long.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

You can’t go wrong with either, but personally I would go for the Arturia Keylab 👌🏼

[@PavanKumar-le4qd]

Arturia keylab/essential vs Roland A49/500/800pro Which is best for keys My first priority is key action... Don't care about other features and controls

[@alysium1967]

Do any of these have aftertouch?

[@Chestnvt]

What can you guys recommend for Cubase users? I'm between the Komplete Kontrol, Alesis and Arturia... any advice?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

As a Cubase user, I'm an Arturia Fan!

[@lordbachus]

Your review is called "BEST"midi controllers, and then you forget to put the high end controllers in your list? the 3 keyboards with most tactile feedback due to a large screen, which also have the best integration with your software? I am talking about the Novation Sl MK3, teh NI komplete kontrol S49 and the Nektar panorama P4... next to that all 3 of them have aftertouch and both the Novation as the NI one have the best fatar keybed available. What is your reasoning not to put these in your top 10?

[@Painx7]

I was thinking about getting a 25 key but i wanna play tracks with phat chords so i would look into a 49

[@paprita]

Hi Edward, great video, I hope it will help me to chose ... my first idea was to buy a Roland A-500 Pro as I do believe Roland is the only one pro brand among those you presented which has decades of experience in keyboards (my first Roland was in 1991, a D10 Synth ... 🙂 ) ... however apparently this model is 10 years old and I'm not sure it's the best choice compared to newer models like M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKV (for instance) ... what do you think about this? Is the current A-500 Pro the same as it was 10 years ago or Roland renew it? Thanks Edward if you give me an answer ...

[@buenso80]

@Paolo Poli Did you end up purchasing the a500 pro, and did you figure out , if Roland ever made newer versions of this particular model?

[@paprita]

@@buenso80 Hi, I discovered that Roland A-500, still sold today, is the same of 10 years ago which is, in my opinion, a bit too much ... there is another boundary which I didn't considered before, the physical space on my desk below PC screens ... so, at the end of the story, I moved to a simple (and cheaper) Icon ikeyboard 5X, for its dimentions but also for the half weight keyboard, very nice to be played because of its soft (but not too much) touch ... and now I'm happy with this choice ... 🙂 ... and, by the way, if I had a bit more physical space I would chose the Novation Impulse 49 ... 🙂

[@thel-and-lmusic7687]

Thanks my friend!!!!!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏼

[@HansHelmwind]

Novation Launchkey 49 mk2 vs m audio 49 mk3 pleasee help meee

[@guang_rem]

Just come to watch his videos to amaze myself even tho I can't afford any of em😂😂... Awesome video bruh

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much for watching dude!! 🙏🏼

[@craigmoran893]

So all the keybeds are perfect? What about aftertouch? This video is pretty lame.

[@sebastianalarcon1204]

It all depends on what you need them to

[@seanodonnell1271]

Edward, would u be able to make a video on how much money you can make from Spotify/Distrokid for streams? That would be so helpful 👍🙏

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Sounds like a great idea!! 💪🏼

[@seanodonnell1271]

@@EdwardSmithMusic i would be so happy if you did, but take your time! Youve been posting so much recently 🙏😁

[@barscakr3104]

İDONT KNOW RNGLİSH NECTAR İMPACK GX OR M AUDİO KEY STATİON?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

M Audio Key Station 👌🏼

[@barscakr3104]

@@EdwardSmithMusic thx i kiss you

[@Awesome-si5oz]

I have a question why people didn’t consider m audio code 49..?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

It is a great midi keyboard and can be on this list, but I'm a bigger fan of the 61 key version.

[@Awesome-si5oz]

Thanks for feed back....❤️❤️..

[@danielekasaputrao1619]

@@EdwardSmithMusic how about samson graphite 49?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

@@danielekasaputrao1619 It's decent.

[@physicalmedia1981]

Has Alesis Got chord mode?

[@physicalmedia1981]

I'm gonna buy arturia keylab essential 49, because it is very cheap at thomann, sounds amazing and it's perfect work horse for any home studio setup...also Love your Nektar...keep doing videos 👍

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Good choice! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@jubiterr]

Is there a big difference between the MkII and the Essential ?

[@loki_kore8358]

Longest ads of my life'

[@Kingepticon]

Get KZbin Vanced, unless you're using an iPhone. Then I'd say ditch the toy.

[@jannybravo8429]

Early vid bro

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Legend!

[@jannybravo8429]

Helpful bro am get the nektar gonna be good with fl studio

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

@@jannybravo8429 Awesome! It's a great midi keyboard!!

[@rajkamaljangir3618]

Hi, brother , I have some questions, nobody answered my question, I hope you will,,, 1. Which connection is better to connect midi ? Midi to audio interface or midi to direct computer ?,

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Midi straight to pc is the most popular... so I would say midi to pc.

[@rajkamaljangir3618]

@@EdwardSmithMusic there is letency issue or not when we connect midi to pc ?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

@@rajkamaljangir3618 No not at all. Latency will depend on your buffer size set in your DAW. The smaller your buffer size the less latency.

[@rajkamaljangir3618]

@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks brother, and which midi should I use for logic Pro,, I like both - 1. arturia keylab essential 49 and,, 2. M audio oxigen 49

[@iLL3571]

No effort put in the video, just steal other's people's content and reviews line by line

[@jamesday5065]

Why so many adverts? Bit ridiculous

[@Kingepticon]

Get KZbin Vanced. Welcome to 2017.

[@ken33935]

Akai the original Japanese company was long dead

[@SmartStr33t]

Would be useful to have an idea of price differences. Also any kind of idea about features that set each of these apart. Could do a ranking, or at least your favourite and why. E.g. the M-Audio Keystation doesn't have any pads or faders, so it's more of a simple midi controller. And do any of these keyboards have any common issues, e.g. the wheel sticking or whatever? Also stop calling it a 49 kimiddy keyboard.

[@jaredonjula5382]

You say Nektar Impact LX49+ while the one you show us is Impact LX61+. SMH

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

It’s the same keyboard. The LX61 is just a little bigger

[@gerryk9]

sorry dude, WAY too many ads for a 12 min video

[@shaydream3103]

are they keyboards or midis? lol. Do they require a PC to use or not?

[@talibjghori]

midis, they require a pc to use

[@Jenseduca]

Not a word about aftertoch, sustain pedal and all that important. Garbage. Go hide and cry

[@brooklynboy1000]

Arturia SUCKS. octave up and down rubber keys don’t work. Threw it in the garbage. Don’t buy ARTURIA.