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Our Top Choice
Williams Legato 88-Key Digital Keyboard
The Williams endeavors to supply the music industry with keyboards that can accommodate both beginner and professional instrumentalists.
Highly portable design. Comes with 5 sounds: piano and electric piano, organ, synth and bass. Includes metronome and speakers that are built into the keyboard.
It doesn’t come with accessories such as a sustain pedal, stand or AC power adapter.
88 – key
Semi-weighted keys
50 x 11 x 3.5 inches
19 pounds
AC main or batteries
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M-Audio Oxygen 49 MK IV Digital Keyboard
M-Audio commands worldwide respect in designing and manufacturing equipment that interfaces between computers and music.
Assignable knobs and faders for efficient control of music software. Compatible with a wide range of DAW software. LCD screen gives you clear and ready feedback.
Its drum pads can be hard to program.
49 – key
Velocity-sensitive keys
32 x 9.6 x 3.7 inches
6.4 pounds
USB bus power
Yamaha Portable Grand Digital Keyboard
For over a century, Yamaha has provided durable and functional musical instruments that meet the needs of artists at every skill level.
Highly touch sensitive keys. Tone variations give an expressive performance. A good choice for beginner. Comes with built-in learning guide. Can connect via USB.
It’s on the expensive side of the price spectrum.
76 – key
Semi-weighted keys
46.38 x 16.25 x 6.38 inches
18 pounds
AC main or batteries
Casio CTK-2400 Digital Keyboard
Casio is renowned the world over for quality personal electronic products that range from watches to calculators.
Allows mixing recorded rhythms for added creativity. Has a step-up lesson system for easy learning. Mesmerizing samples. Voice pad to create your own sounds.
Its power-saving mode is only activated when on batteries.
61 – key
Standard-size keys
37.3 x 12.1 x 3.6 inches
7.9 pounds
AC main or batteries
Alesis Q25 Digital Keyboard Controller
Alesis prides itself in using state-of-the-art technology to design equipment that enables music professionals to create revolutionary tracks.
USB interface for hassle free plug and play setup. Free Ableton Live Lite music software makes it cost efficient. Comes with pitch and modulation wheels.
Its foot-pedal is sold separately.
25 – key
Velocity-sensitive keys
19 x 7.25 x 2.37 inches
4.6 pounds
USB bus powered