Best 49 Key Midi Keyboards Under $100 (2021) | Best CHEAP 49 Key Midi Keyboards

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[@ChristopherdeVilliers]

I am not used to seeing videos that are so well produced from South Africa. Well done boet!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks tjom!!

[@Your_BoiJnr]

BRO I KNIW RIGHT. I SUFFERED YOH

[@nookcyan]

Alesis 49 MKII is just the same than M-Audio Keystation 49 MKIII, the same product, just different software package.This is not a new controller in the market, but it's good enough.

[@tlight901]

I did wonder about that.

[@Whiteniqqamobin]

What is the DAW for alesis ?

[@mrmontans]

UUhh thank you for saying!!

[@chasec-mw1qf]

So there basically the same

[@KoSLoW27]

I’m disappointed with my brand new keystation 49 the keys are curved in the middle of the device. Middle keys are higher in the middle…i will return this and was thinking to replace by nektar. Is it a mistake ?

[@TWNTYKNOTS]

For my needs, the Carbon 49 was the only option. I needed that MIDI out to drive some other hardware synths I have.

[@Pulse2AM]

I just bought the Carbon 49 because it has a 5 pin midi out which I need, it was on sale for $69.00 - can't beat that. I have a Roland PC-200 MK 2 with semi-weighted keys but there are about 8 keys that are dead after decades of owning it. I could probably fix it but I'd need to spend as much as I paid for the Carbon 49 so I decided not to as there was no guarantee I could fix it.

[@heardlessmusic]

How is it? I'm considering to get one

[@amjan]

It would've been much more informative and accurate to judge the keys when actually playing and making sounds!! Their sensitivity might always differ.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

3 BEST BUDGET 49 KEY MIDI CONTROLLERS (AMAZON US LINKS): 🎹 Nektar SE49 Midi Keyboard ($79) - amzn.to/3lSwZWp 🎹 Samson Carbon 49 Midi Keyboard ($99) - amzn.to/2QvVrkU 🎹 Alesis Q49 MKII Midi Keyboard ($109) - amzn.to/2PxwS6U 3 BEST BUDGET 49 KEY MIDI CONTROLLERS (AMAZON UK LINKS): 🎹 Nektar SE49 Midi Keyboard (68) - amzn.to/3w9EVYm 🎹 Samson Carbon 49 Midi Keyboard (98) - amzn.to/3ro7ygy 🎹 Alesis Q49 MKII Midi Keyboard (72) - amzn.to/2NWhmRw 3 BEST BUDGET 49 KEY MIDI CONTROLLERS (SWEETWATER LINKS): 🎹 Nektar SE49 Midi Keyboard ($79) - bit.ly/3tZakuF 🎹 Samson Carbon 49 Midi Keyboard ($99) - bit.ly/39fBuFu 🎹 Alesis Q49 MKII Midi Keyboard ($109) - bit.ly/3dacosG

[@reymartriint302]

Hi Good day I am a begginer artist from Philippines I just completed the mechanics. I hope to see you successful and more subscribers to come. I love your videos and I learn a lot about recording material but I can't afford those things because I don't have money hoping that you see my comment. I really want to have at least presonus audiobox 96. That's the best gift I will receive on my upcoming birthday (April 14)

[@brokeandtired]

Last time I bought and Alesis V49 it kept throwing its springs on the keys and I had to keep rebuilding mine. Then it shorted for no good reason. Yes it felt nice while it lasted, but it was barely used before it had problems and eventually died.

[@jd_music_gaming2417]

Could you make a comparison between SE 49 and GX 49? I've witnessed many beginner artists who are confused which to pick between, ending up choosing too cheap products not worth.

[@NamNaz]

It's very cool that you always make budget products videos!

[@stevedavies1996]

Thank you for an excellent review, just before reading this I had placed an order for the Nektar SE49 having seen rave reviews on it. So, I immediately cancelled it, I wanted one with a quality keyboard feel, as I play piano, and I need a portable piano to practice chords and scales when I work away from home. Well, I have decided to go for the best at double the price, now getting the Roland A49. Thanks for your advice, much appreciated

[@eraser0artem]

wait, why alesis keyboards looks exactly like m-audio keystation 49 mk3 ?

[@spenny9609]

These are my favourite videos from your channel!!!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@mohammadnadeem5530]

#codewithargentina

[@ilgiarno]

For my needs the Carbon wins, is the only one with the midi port.. I can link it to a second keyboard or an expander

[@ryanwalls213]

Thank you for doing these videos they really help me pick out the stuff I want to get. You made me want to make music!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Awesome!! Glad I can help 🙏🏼

[@vivienk.9368]

Hi Edward, would really like to know if the keybed of the Alesis Q49 is better than the keybed on the M Audio keystation 49 mk3?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The Alesis key-bed is definitely better in my opinion 🙌🏼

[@Daviddd10]

Wow that Samson midi keyboard looks awesome for the price! Thanks for this video

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching!!

[@sibytitus2869]

good content and video.... but i don't know why the play head is yellow? i don't know why....please help...i don't know how to turn it back to red colour

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Which midi?

[@kashishtripathi6417]

This was needed thanks

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Glad it helped 🙏🏼

[@mohammadnadeem5530]

#codewithargentina

[@2bc]

I have the arturia minilab mk2 at the moment but i don't use drum pads and knobs so I'm thinking of switching to something like the alesis Qmini or the Arturia Microlab. Anyone have any suggestions? I just want something simple with keys that is light and small for easy storage/on the go use

[@fernandoherranz4095]

Love the Arturia Microlab! Nice key feel for the size and price. It's only 2 octaves but if you're looking for portability and simplicity, IMO you can't beat it for around $80.

[@MARSHM3LL0]

Finally a review for the alesis q49 mk2

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Yep 💪🏼

[@prem-cf7gh]

I not find q49 driver. Please help me😭🙏🙏🙏

[@Aeditta]

Is this good for a beginner piano player ? I’m looking for something to practice at home when I don’t have lessons

[@stunnerstv5535]

How easy is it to use a mini keyboard please

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Very easy. You just plug it in, select an instrument on your computer and play 👌🏼

[@stunnerstv5535]

@@EdwardSmithMusic ok bro thanks ❤️

[@melmothmelmoth]

So no sound test/review?

[@Thenicksamples]

Are there any keyboard stands that you would recommend for 49 key midi controllers?

[@user-wk2gi5cp9y]

why is alesis q49 exactly same to m-audio keystation 49

[@gamerseven9952]

Is m-audio 49 good too?

[@by_antony]

Edward - do you have an opinion on the M-Audio Keystation 49?

[@marknhopgood]

I would like a midi out ( 5 pin din ) on the alesis, so I may have to go for the samson. Shame I couldn't have the alesis software.

[@danieldougan269]

I'm a little disappointed by the lack of launcher pads on these keyboards. Maybe that's just the price point, but those are definitely useful for beats, layers, loops, etc.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Fair enough!

[@prem-cf7gh]

Sir i have alesis Q49 midi keyboard but not have any driver to use it Please help me. To find driver

[@charleshoward4777]

Hey can you hook up a Nekter keyboard to MPC software

[@Mulazim.]

So, what do you think Edward, which one you elect to be best keyboard

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The Alesis is my pick for sure!!

[@KoSLoW27]

I’m disappointed with my brand new keystation 49 the keys are curved in the middle of the device. Middle keys are higher in the middle…i will return this and was thinking to replace by nektar. Is it a mistake ?

[@alishakashyap31]

Does any of these have some great daw ? Like when we buy this , will I great a daw for free in the box?

[@islandtony5009]

Hi there; great video thanks! I'm looking for a 49-61 key MIDI controller for use on stage with my Yamaha piano (fully weighted keys); the controller would be connected to my piano and used for triggering hammond organ patches on the piano (slides etc aren't the greatest on my fully weighted keys) so I'm looking for something that is the closest to an "organ feel". I haven't been able to find any MIDI controllers with waterfall organ keys, but something with a decent action would be ok I think. So out of these the Alesis? Or do you know of a better solution for what I'm after? Thanks again!

[@GospelMusic4Life]

I recently got the nektar gxp61. The key are a little noisy and the corners or the white keys could use some filing so to speak but it can switch patches on my Juno DS88 and actually feels great for playing organ. Not sure what’s available where you are but m-audio would be another brand that has waterfall keys. Other than the keybed noise I’m loving the gxp keybed feel. I had the Nektar panorama t6 which had a similar keybed but seemed to have more spring back when coming up. I did not like that spring back as much.

[@islandtony5009]

@@GospelMusic4Life Cool thanks for all that; I don't think M-Audio has any boards with waterfall keys though; they're all either synth or piano style (unless there are some I haven't found yet)

[@GospelMusic4Life]

@@islandtony5009 Sorry I may be mixing up the waterfall and piano style keys. The ones on the gxp are piano style shape but it can do gliss pretty easy if I play it a certain way. Another option is to get a cheap used piano style and file edges although that’s a little extra work. I usually put 3-4 years insurance on my boards or just put them on my homeowners insurance policy. That way I don’t worry about things breaking.

[@zlobert9877]

Hey im about to buy my first midi keyboard. What is better: Alesis or Nektar? Thanks in advance.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Alesis is better for me!

[@zlobert9877]

@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks man!

[@sokolnushi2149]

Does the keyboard decide the sound of the keys?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Nope… you VST instrument does that 👌🏻

[@sokolnushi2149]

@@EdwardSmithMusic so basically if I use for example and akai and an alesis using the same vst the sound will be exactly the same.All that changes is the touch in the keys and stuff like that?

[@newmanh]

Great vid. I have an Alesis QX61 and it is awesome. (but I could not easily set its drum pad...)

[@khsjjs6520]

Sir is 49 keys enough to learn piano? I'm beginner''My keyboard has 49 keys and I did just start yesterday

[@AdMBandLeader]

Yes, it's enough. But buy a good one like the Roland model reviewed here.

[@Arjun-md2in]

What about M Audio Keystation 49 MK3 ??

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Also great for under $100 👌🏼

[@kyngomade]

U gotta do an external hard drive video

[@angelopablo7372]

Wow! A very nice budget MIDI keyboards, I can see their tough qualities, thanks Mr. Smith! Btw it's me Elo

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Hey, thanks!

[@kaywoodparsons5307]

good luck intergrading these into your Daw. you will need additional software and key bindings/assigning etc...

[@YoungstarNce]

Does the Alesis Q49 have a velocity sensitivity?

[@baymax001]

Yes

[@YoungstarNce]

@@baymax001 I bought and I liked it

[@MarkCranerium]

Thank you for not making this 20 minutes long. Subscribing.

[@stnbeatz698]

Thanks so much for doing these, man. Super helpful!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching!! 🙏🏼

[@mohammadnadeem5530]

#codewithargentina

[@mohammadnadeem5530]

Best set-up I like it

[@prodbyhapy]

i just watch because your videos are good lol

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@prodbyhapy]

@@EdwardSmithMusic no prob g

[@tfmarketing12]

Thank you sir. Keep up the good work.

[@Poorgamer8812]

Oh and the Samson one isn't velocity sensitive

[@cristiancampero8074]

LIked and subscribed great review

[@Sherifsound.]

*Wow these awesome midis .. I hope I can manage to buy one this year .. I really need one to back to produce again .. nice video keep it up ✌🏽*

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@phuoctho9862]

Hello guy, I’m considering what is the best choice between nektar se49, alesis 49 and m-audio 49keystation ? Thank you so much ! From VietNam with love ♥️

[@followyourpassion8378]

Velocity curves?

[@francisgutierrez9674]

Thank you so much for helping so many with choosing the best one for them!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏻

[@reactionboi1825]

best under budget awsm man you are

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching!!

[@bhargavchavda1478]

Thx for informative video

[@klentmorrisd169]

I have subbed and followed on Spotify 😊

[@stnbeatz698]

When will the winners for the giveaway be announced?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Check the giveaway videos comment section!

[@stnbeatz698]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Oh thanks!

[@assafmusic7911]

Thank you for the video, very useful

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching!!

[@assafmusic7911]

@@EdwardSmithMusic 🙏

[@hungvo-mk4gx]

thank for review video

[@russellandrady]

Thanks

[@NamNaz]

samson looks very good!

[@stunnerstv5535]

Thought I’d be first here

[@annihilator_9777]

dreaming to get the se49 nektar

[@lesgethi7210]

The Alesis is a for sure buy 👌

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The key feel is really good!

[@lesgethi7210]

@@EdwardSmithMusic they sure are for the price

[@keshavrajlahoti8109]

woah thats the video i wanted to see today!! XD u know what i want ;) XD

[@keshavrajlahoti8109]

@Edward what about the giveaway winner for 31k subs? :)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Winner has been announced. Check the "COMMUNITY" tab on my main KZbin Channel Page.

[@keshavrajlahoti8109]

@@EdwardSmithMusic ohh nicee🤗

[@tommygonzales1752]

Great video man. Definitely informed me and I will think about getting one.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Glad I could help 👌🏼

[@learnfromraj]

Best comparison video. You are right ON topic. Short and sweet.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Wow! Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏼

[@liyampeyang5051]

Thank u. Lol from india. 😍😍

[@liyampeyang5051]

Sir. want pad to.

[@duyenphan3674]

I want to buy the one 109$ /49 keys how I can order it

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Check the links in the description 👌🏻

[@shaundcunha7987]

Just say your studio setup video 2020 and helped me a lot. I suggested it to my friend and he liked the video too. The Nektar one is a good value for money . Thank you for such helpful videos.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Glad I could help! Thanks for sharing!

[@FailFactory0]

I'm a beginner I want to make beat....akai midi keyboard is good for me

[@uchoobe1876]

Let's goooo

[@sharonthankachan7134]

Helpful 🙂❣️

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Awesome! Glad I could help 🙏🏼

[@ultimativanonym1572]

A - D - D - I - T - I - O - N

[@Sonictrainkid]

i want a cheep midi keyboard that feels close to Roland D50 on the keys

[@Lillybrown23]

Great video ^.^ 👍🏾 I will need a smaller one got less storage >_

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@keshavrajlahoti8109]

i feel the best midi keyboard is arturia key lab in 49 keys and mini lab for 25 keys :)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Arturia do make awesome midis!!

[@ireadysucks3026]

I was going to get the key lab essential, but it was around $70 out of my budget, and since I don’t really have a way of getting money, it was just out of reach.

[@keshavrajlahoti8109]

@@ireadysucks3026 bro save up for a while and get the key lab. It is worth the wait

[@acalex8295]

Thank you for your video, Help me to get nektar 61 keys or 88 keys am in Tanzania!.

[@hopeministry4207]

Omg I'm first again

[@Nehemiahn1]

Perfecto

[@nomorel7884]

Wish they were under $100 in South Africa....

[@mmomindewan3859]

why about M Audio

[@sensisaeed]

You can start with the minimum

[@bahutu802]

Great review, thank you very much! Such a shame though that both the Nektar and Alesis DON'T have a MIDI output (so technically, they aren't 'midi keyboards' at all). For the digital producer this might not matter and the OS probably will display it as 'MIDI device', but traditionally MIDI is the 5-pin connection to interface with other hardware. So it's not possible to play hardware synths or sequencers without going through the computer, which introduces latency and eliminates mobility unless you're carrying a laptop around. It's especially sad because almost all other 49-keys-keyboards WITH midi are like twice the size so take up a lot of desk space... the space which you'd rather like to use for the other hardware you're connecting it to... So st*pid...

[@Pulse2AM]

I just bought the Carbon 49 because it has a 5 pin midi out which I need, it was on sale for $69.00 - can't beat that. I have a Roland PC-200 MK 2 with semi-weighted keys but there are about 8 keys that are dead after decades of owning it. I could probably fix it but I'd need to spend as much as I paid for the Carbon 49 so I decided not to as there was no guarantee I could fix it.

[@lorainenyaga6309]

Hey, i wanna set up a studio for 1000 dollars. Kindly help with what is best in the market. Thanks

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The PERFECT $1000 Home Studio Setup: ◾ Studio Monitors ($300) - amzn.to/3w40aKW ◾ Headphones ($150) - amzn.to/3svPRx4 ◾ Midi Keyboard ($220) - amzn.to/31wdKZK ◾ Microphone ($99) - amzn.to/2QEQwy7 ◾ Audio Interface ($170) - amzn.to/3m1AZEe Use the rest of you budget for accessories. If you do purchase any of these product, please use the links above. I would really appreciate it!

[@lorainenyaga6309]

Thanks a lot. Am watching you from Kenya 🇰🇪. Starting my musical journey.

[@lilrubii6434]

Why does this guy have a jacket on indoors

[@I_am_FRANCO]

That's a style to make the video more attractive

[@malikroger1453]

I'm ready for that giveaway love your videos just started and getting the set up from your starter pack video today

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sadatanam1090]

Waiting for your 40k subs giveaway....long way...but Hoping that this patience has a good result...

[@Sulphur16]

I know your accent is south African, I was wondering why you had the money in dollars instead of R😂

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I live in the United States now...

[@Sulphur16]

@@EdwardSmithMusic ohh cool man😁

[@darrengordon-hill]

Came for home studio info, subbed for magic tricks (0:15)

[@TheRahul525]

Tq

[@DominarBeats]

thank you very much giveaway for midi keyboard

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

You're welcome!

[@biboygascon4925]

IT'S A BUDGET MIDI KEYBOARD AND STILL WE CAN'T AFFORD IT

[@zeko6665]

+1

[@emaheiwa8174]

Work harder

[@zeko6665]

@@emaheiwa8174 man i live in iraq the 1h from working for 2$ so...

[@emaheiwa8174]

@@zeko6665 In south america life is hard too. It takes more effort but everything is possible 💪🏻

[@I_am_FRANCO]

That's why I want to benefit from the fact that I'm a teenager I could just show some sad faces to my parents and get all what I need before I enter my twenties

[@sapomabeats3485]

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[@cristiancampero8074]

I wish I had one of these. My school had these and we would plug them in our laptops and play on them.

[@KESLR.]

Woww

[@slowster2945]

Surely, there's no need to taste the product? :'D

[@Falconjoebeats]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@georgeabraham7256]

Couldn't get the guy at cashcrusaders to let go of the Worlde BlueWhale to beat the price of a new Alesis.. Oh well..