Only when it’s time to upgrade that it’s better to go for a 61 or 88 key model based on how much you are willing to shell out. For a first model, I would prefer a 25 or a 32 key controller as these will fit well within my budget and are also small enough to fit in the studio or be easy to carry around when I go to performances.
Typically keyboard controllers come with 25, 49, 61 or 88 keys and as the keys increase so does the size and the cost of controllers along with the number of things you can do with it. If I were a beginner looking out to buy my first MIDI keyboard, there are the things I would consider: Considering the wide range of options available, finding an affordable midi keyboard that suits all your requirements at your current level involves a lot of informed decision making and some tradeoffs.
