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
@akasthurirangan3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. which mic have you used here to record your review .
@tashiramusic2 жыл бұрын
keylab essitial support to fl studio ???
@SteveRayDarrell2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
novation impulse is better
@DaniAlbert Жыл бұрын
You're just reading the company description
@innaro18262 жыл бұрын
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.
@Atman266342 жыл бұрын
Same, which one did you buy?
@innaro18262 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Same. I haven't been able to make a decision for months. XD
@ConflictedYouth Жыл бұрын
What about Akai?
@jaketanner1093 жыл бұрын
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.
@jkoxol_3 жыл бұрын
What can you guys recommend for beginners in music production? I'm also beginning at piano coming from the guitar.
@808ross83 жыл бұрын
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
@cristianabraham3843 жыл бұрын
Nektar impact lx61
@trappindirty24983 жыл бұрын
@Huy Tran lmao try it out
@Simon-is2xd3 жыл бұрын
Have fun, gear doesn't matter in the beginning
@hiddejansen31853 жыл бұрын
Great video, i have the m audio keystation 49 mk3 and it's a really nice keyboard.
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@JSK73 жыл бұрын
Out of the 49 cases you explained, which is the best height product? Could you decide the ranking? Thanks a lot
@no-trick-pony3 жыл бұрын
So.. every keyboard and every feature about them are great
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much 😂👌🏼
@physicalmedia19813 жыл бұрын
Edward i really dont know: it is Worth to upgrade from oxygen to oxygen pro?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
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 👌
@jagdishlalwani3 жыл бұрын
Don upgrade now..as in corona time oxygen is most precious
@UKRwebTV3 жыл бұрын
I would also include Novation Impulse 49 and Novation 49SL MkIII and maybe Roli Seaboard RISE 49
@sonickmoon3 жыл бұрын
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.
@wb32132 жыл бұрын
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💗
@mrblablablabla2 жыл бұрын
Heh, I just got an Impulse. Good to read how reliable it is!
@planttrees22383 жыл бұрын
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
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
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 💪🏼
@lucidx23 жыл бұрын
@@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
@thel-and-lmusic76873 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!!!!!
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏼
@joshuasamuel94 Жыл бұрын
Which one is better for performing live through mainstage?
@TheJoechristian3 жыл бұрын
I'm debating between the Arturia Keylab Essential 49, and the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3. Any preference
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
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 👌🏼
@rollelagrange57083 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@DenimGeans3 жыл бұрын
@@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 😩
@rollelagrange57083 жыл бұрын
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....
@craigmoran8933 жыл бұрын
So all the keybeds are perfect? What about aftertouch? This video is pretty lame.
@sebastianalarcon12042 жыл бұрын
It all depends on what you need them to
@physicalmedia19813 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Good choice! Thank you so much for watching!!
@jubiterr3 жыл бұрын
Is there a big difference between the MkII and the Essential ?
@barsoktay21193 жыл бұрын
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.
@KidTravis2 жыл бұрын
is that NEXUS 2 🤯😭
@PavanKumar-le4qd10 ай бұрын
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
@TheManhoos3 жыл бұрын
but which one is best to buy
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Value for Money - Nektar Impact LX49... Best Overall - Akai MPK 249
@hgdggdffc63333 жыл бұрын
Which one is the best for someone who is a piano player? :)
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
I would go for an 88 key midi keyboard if I were a piano player 👌🏼
@hgdggdffc63333 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic yes sir you're truth :) but my budget is limited In 49 key keyboards which on is better?
@thephilosopher57993 жыл бұрын
@@hgdggdffc6333 your asking which Keybed feels the best?
@hgdggdffc63333 жыл бұрын
@@thephilosopher5799 yes
@LaBeteSiren3 жыл бұрын
@@hgdggdffc6333 alesis v61
@ismaelcortesjr92813 жыл бұрын
I love the MPK 249
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
It is really awesome!!
@ismaelcortesjr92813 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic absolutely and even though is comes with presets . You can fully customize the layout
@iamkharel3 жыл бұрын
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
@jodyafrica44573 жыл бұрын
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?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
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_8183 жыл бұрын
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.
@akphoto2010 Жыл бұрын
If you're not a pianist and you're interested only in music production, wich would you choose?
@zareeninamdar17243 жыл бұрын
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.
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
You can’t go wrong with either, but personally I would go for the Arturia Keylab 👌🏼
@GUTTERWITCH444 Жыл бұрын
Whats the most authentic piano feel i wanna play jazz?
@arti55773 жыл бұрын
Guys the alesis 49 or the m Audio 49 ? i Need help for My decision😬
@JCanucks303 жыл бұрын
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
@mrtalky4603 жыл бұрын
I read about this problem. Upgrade your software and the problem should be solved. Good luck
@seanodonnell12713 жыл бұрын
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 👍🙏
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great idea!! 💪🏼
@seanodonnell12713 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic i would be so happy if you did, but take your time! Youve been posting so much recently 🙏😁
@lordbachus3 жыл бұрын
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?
@francescopagliarini50853 жыл бұрын
Hello, I'm a beginner witch is better? Arturia essential or novation launchkey?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
The NEW Novation Launchkey is better!
@francescopagliarini50853 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic is the best for you or are there other better keyboards
@zareeninamdar17243 жыл бұрын
@@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
@dishow74673 жыл бұрын
Hey! What is better to take - M-Audio Oxygen or Nektar Impact? Thanks!!!❤️
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
The new m-audio oxygen pro is better, but the Nektar is a lot cheaper!
@TheBerfinC3 жыл бұрын
hi, is it better korg microkey or roland a-49 for beginners?
@meukbox9 ай бұрын
Why do you call the Arturia Keylab 61 a 49 key keyboard? Are they exactly the same, except for the missing keys?
@crackflush3 жыл бұрын
Which would be best for hooking up to mpc one?
@Chestnvt3 жыл бұрын
What can you guys recommend for Cubase users? I'm between the Komplete Kontrol, Alesis and Arturia... any advice?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
As a Cubase user, I'm an Arturia Fan!
@mrblablablabla2 жыл бұрын
How would these compare to the Novation Impulse?
@guang_rem3 жыл бұрын
Just come to watch his videos to amaze myself even tho I can't afford any of em😂😂... Awesome video bruh
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching dude!! 🙏🏼
@loki_kore83583 жыл бұрын
Longest ads of my life'
@Kingepticon3 жыл бұрын
Get KZbin Vanced, unless you're using an iPhone. Then I'd say ditch the toy.
@RICHIE114202 жыл бұрын
What about integration with MainStage software, are all the control usable ? Kindly advice
@k_amsique3 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend the m-audio oxygen pro 49?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
I think it's a great NEW midi keyboard!!
@thevoid51173 жыл бұрын
I've heard there's a lot of issues with the software
@k_amsique3 жыл бұрын
@@thevoid5117 Yeah, but I believe that those issues will be fixed in the future
@jagdishlalwani3 жыл бұрын
I don recommend any as they mak bad keys nowdays all keyboard makers don kno how to mak good playble touch keys
@Painx73 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about getting a 25 key but i wanna play tracks with phat chords so i would look into a 49
@leonardfpurba3 жыл бұрын
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 ? 🙏🙏🙏..
@jasoncole77113 жыл бұрын
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.
@jannybravo84293 жыл бұрын
Early vid bro
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Legend!
@jannybravo84293 жыл бұрын
Helpful bro am get the nektar gonna be good with fl studio
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@jannybravo8429 Awesome! It's a great midi keyboard!!
@vincentcote-gamache78573 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering tho witch one works the best with fl studio?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
They all work with FL really well. My fav, are the Arturia Keyboard options 👌🏼
@jamesday50653 жыл бұрын
Why so many adverts? Bit ridiculous
@Kingepticon3 жыл бұрын
Get KZbin Vanced. Welcome to 2017.
@SmartStr33t2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ParkerCharlesGabriel3 жыл бұрын
How well does the AKAI 249 work with Abelton Live? Anyone?!?!
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does, but there are better midi keyboards specifically dedicated for Ableton like the Novation Launchkey MK3 61 - amzn.to/3dbdBll
@rajkamaljangir36183 жыл бұрын
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 ?,
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Midi straight to pc is the most popular... so I would say midi to pc.
@rajkamaljangir36183 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic there is letency issue or not when we connect midi to pc ?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@rajkamaljangir3618 No not at all. Latency will depend on your buffer size set in your DAW. The smaller your buffer size the less latency.
@rajkamaljangir36183 жыл бұрын
@@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
@supergrammar3 жыл бұрын
Do you think the m-audio oxygen is better than the code?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Nope!
@hgdggdffc63333 жыл бұрын
Does nektar impact 49 work well with Abelton?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
It works pretty well yes!
@hgdggdffc63333 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks bro 🍻
@paprita2 жыл бұрын
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 ...
@buenso802 жыл бұрын
@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?
@paprita2 жыл бұрын
@@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 ... 🙂
@francescoferraro253 жыл бұрын
oxygen 49 mkv or arturia keylab ?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
I would go Arturia 👌🏻
@francescoferraro253 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic essentials right?
@marcelocornejo5969 Жыл бұрын
does arturia keylab come w nexus!?
@alysium19673 жыл бұрын
Do any of these have aftertouch?
@haridhanrabha26453 жыл бұрын
M audio keystation 49 mk3 or alesis Q49 do you recommend? Or which one is best?
@ml54443 жыл бұрын
Keystation 49 is crap. Connection issues and bad keys IMO.
@user-jd6rd8cq7k Жыл бұрын
This is one company, Alesis is usually a bit more of a budget option
@Awesome-si5oz3 жыл бұрын
I have a question why people didn’t consider m audio code 49..?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
It is a great midi keyboard and can be on this list, but I'm a bigger fan of the 61 key version.
@Awesome-si5oz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feed back....❤️❤️..
@danielekasaputrao16193 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic how about samson graphite 49?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@danielekasaputrao1619 It's decent.
@jaredonjula53823 жыл бұрын
You say Nektar Impact LX49+ while the one you show us is Impact LX61+. SMH
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
It’s the same keyboard. The LX61 is just a little bigger
@physicalmedia19813 жыл бұрын
Has Alesis Got chord mode?
@hasandogus9202 жыл бұрын
Novation Launchkey 49 mk2 vs m audio 49 mk3 pleasee help meee
@barscakr31043 жыл бұрын
İDONT KNOW RNGLİSH NECTAR İMPACK GX OR M AUDİO KEY STATİON?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
M Audio Key Station 👌🏼
@barscakr31043 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic thx i kiss you
@gerryk93 жыл бұрын
sorry dude, WAY too many ads for a 12 min video
@shaydream31033 жыл бұрын
are they keyboards or midis? lol. Do they require a PC to use or not?
@talibjghori3 жыл бұрын
midis, they require a pc to use
@iLL35718 ай бұрын
No effort put in the video, just steal other's people's content and reviews line by line
@Jenseduca3 жыл бұрын
Not a word about aftertoch, sustain pedal and all that important. Garbage. Go hide and cry
@brooklynboy1000 Жыл бұрын
Arturia SUCKS. octave up and down rubber keys don’t work. Threw it in the garbage. Don’t buy ARTURIA.