Black Friday 2023: the best deals on MIDI keyboardsBlack Friday 2023 is finally here. Well, more accurately it’s tomorrow (24 November), but that doesn’t mean all the biggest music retailers haven’t already started slashing price tags. And if you’re in the market to kit out your home studio with a new MIDI keyboard, there’s no better time in the calendar year to make that purchase.

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Here at MusicTech, we’re making it our sole mission over the next few days to bring you the best deals from the largest and most reputable retailers, in order to save you hours of endless scrolling and get you what you need, right now, for a massive discount. Sound good?
If so, go forth – or scroll down – to see the very best Black Friday MIDI keyboard deals on the web right now. We’ve trawled the likes of Thomann, zZounds, and Guitar Center to pinpoint where the best savings lie. All you need to do is head down and treat yourself. Its nearly Christmas, after all…
Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 MK2 Smart Keyboard Controller – 20% off

If you’re looking for a complete solution with an intuitive interface to browse and play software instruments, there are few options better than the Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 MK2. Loaded with two high-resolution colour screens for enhanced user experience, the S61 MK2 features Native Instruments’ Native Browser, allowing you to browse your entire KOMPLETE and VST instrument library from one place.
The keyboard also sports stellar DAW compatibility, with dedicated controls to operate the transport, mixing and editing functions of your DAW. It’s got a load more handy features for ease and playability, too, and you can for just $599 over at Guitar Center. At a normal retail price of $749, that’s a $150 saving, or 20% off.

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Yamaha PSR-E373 61-Key Portable Keyboard – only $179

Perhaps you don’t have a massive budget to spend, or you’re looking to add a new toy to the gear collection without breaking the bank. If this sounds like you, the Yamaha PSR-E373 should be right up your street. Ideal for beginners and hobbyists, this keyboard is loaded with over 600 high-quality instrument voices and accompaniment styles, but can also be plugged in via USB to control any number of software instruments you have lurking inside your DAW. And you can get yours now for just $179.99 at Guitar Center.

Check deal at Guitar Center

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 – only $96

This Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 is currently just $96 over at Thomann. If you’re pushed for desktop space, this compact unit has everything you need and nothing you don’t, with 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, a four-way joystick for pitch and modulation control, and even 8 MPC pads – perfect if you’re looking to channel your inner Fred again..

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Akai Professional MPK249 Performance Keyboard Controller, 49-Key – save $140

And if 25 keys just ain’t enough for you, why don’t you try this one on for size. The Akai Professional MPK249 Performance Keyboard Controller boasts almost double the number of keys (49), and is loaded with 8 assignable knobs, faders, and switches, and a cool 16 MPC-style pads. This really is the all-in-one MIDI keyboard controller. And over at zZounds, you can save a massive $140, and pick it up for just $329.

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Arturia MiniLab 3 Alpine White – just $106

Black and white keys are conventional, but who says you have to conform? The compact Arturia MiniLab 3 does also come in a more standard black and white aesthetic, but over at Thomann, you can grab one in a striking full Alpine White. Features-wise, it sports 25 velocity-sensitive slim keys, two touchstrips for pitch bend and modulation, octave and transpose buttons, eight velocity and pressure sensitive pads, eight assignable encoders and four sliders. Get yours now for just $106.

Check deal at Thomann

More Black Friday MIDI keyboard deals
Of course, these are just the deals that caught our eye. You can browse the full lineup of Black Friday MIDI keyboard deals at any of the retailers below:

Guitar Center
Thomann
zZounds

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