Chamberlain Music supply wide range of MIDI controllers from well-known brands such as: Akai, Alesis, Korg, M-Audio, Nektar, Novation & PreSonus. We have a great selection of MIDI keyboards for schools, home studios, students, and more. Read more…

Chamberlain Music supply wide range of MIDI controllers from well-known brands such as: Akai, Alesis, Korg, M-Audio, Nektar, Novation & PreSonus. We have a great selection of MIDI keyboards for schools, home studios, students, and more.

Whether you are looking for a for an 88 key workstation or a small portable MIDI keyboard to work with when you travel, we have a great selection for you to choose a MIDI keyboard that fits your requirements.

The MIDI controller is a device which can transmit and receive Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) data. These are often used as a simple way to play, record and sequence music to a PC, Mac, or synthesiser. Unlike a standalone keyboard, a MIDI keyboard does need to be connected to an external source to produce a sound. 

Small and portable options

For a travelling musicians or classrooms/studios with limited space, there are a selection of extremely lightweight MIDI keyboards with USB connection so you can connect to your laptop and make music on the go. With these small compact designs, you can fit these MIDI controls into any rucksack or travel bag and take your studio with you.

The Akai LPK25, M-audio Keystation and the Alesis V25 MKII MIDI keyboards are all small and compact options which you can purchase at an affordable price with great modern features which are ideal for any music producer.

Akai LPK25 MIDI controllers

With a Bluetooth option and a USB plug in option, the Akai LPK25 MIDI control keyboards are also a great option if you want to produce music on the go. The small and compact size will fit in any bag and weighing no more than 1lb, you can transport it and take it with you anywhere with no-fuss.

Features:
Plug in and play USB connection for MAC and PC
Requires no driver installation
25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys
4 programmable memory banks

The LPK Wireless also supports Bluetooth MIDI for IOS and MAC OS X USB bus. Alternatively, you can also use battery power. If the controller is plugged into a laptop via USB, then no extra batteries or power is needed.

Alesis USB pad keyboard controllers

Alesis MIDI keyboards deliver high quality performance suitable for the modern musician. At an affordable price you can get a high-quality MIDI keyboard that is great for music production.

The VI25, VI49 and VI61 are great options for music studios or improving a home studio. Ranging from 25 semi-weighted keys to 61 semi-weighted keys, you can choose an option that fits your needs and start creating music. The LCD screen and illuminated buttons provide seamless visual feedback and the pitch and mod wheels also allow for even more creative control.

Also, by purchasing one of these keyboards you will also have free access to the Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition and MIDI editor software. This will help you to get started with an easy way to write, record, produce and perform your own songs. The license never expires and will assist with your music production.

M-Audio OXYGEN USB MIDI controllers

The OXYGEN series keyboard controllers offer innovative advancements in hardware control enabling you to create modern music on stage or in a studio. With features such as note repeat, full velocity control, eight assignable knobs, virtual instruments and an assignable fader for mixing you can be opened up to a world of precise music creation techniques and make your signature sound professional and modern.

With the OXYGEN25, OXYGEN49, and OXYGEN61 to choose from, you can select a keyboard that is the right size for you to create your music. The OXYGEN25 is great to consider if you are planning on making music on the go, whereas the OXYGEN61 is a better choice for a music or home studio.