Adding a synthesizer keyboard to your arsenal can greatly improve the quality of your production. With so many electric keyboards on the market today it is difficult and time consuming to find the “right one”. Here we provide some tips on what you should look for in a synthesizer for music production as well as recommend the best keyboards on the market today.
Computer Compatibility
Many budget keyboards, those less than $100, do not have the ability to sync with your recording software as they do not have the outlets to do so. With USB technology becoming so prevalent and easy to use, it is best you look for a synthesizer that can connect to the USB port on your computer.
Quality Sound Bank
Another thing to look for with your synthesizer is the ability to upload your own sounds to its sound bank. Since you will eventually get tired of the “bank sounds” that come with the keyboard, you will want to load new sounds into it. If the keyboard permits, this can easily be achieved through a USB hub or memory disk.
Step Sequencer
Although a step sequence is not required, it is a nice feature to have as you can easily lay you drum patterns and even the whole song structure down within your keyboard.
Below we have listed the synthesizers which have the above qualities and where you can purchase them for the lowest price. They are also all popular models for producing hip hop and pop music.
Top 3 Keyboards for Music Production
