Digital pianos, synthesizers, stage keyboards, and MIDI controllers — find the perfect keys for learning, performing, or producing. Covering 2,600+ products.
The keyboard instrument family encompasses everything from concert grand pianos to portable synthesizers and MIDI controllers. The digital piano has revolutionized music education and performance by offering authentic piano feel and sound at a fraction of the cost, size, and maintenance of acoustic instruments.
Today's keyboard market spans an enormous range — from $100 beginner keyboards to $5,000+ stage instruments and professional workstations. The key to finding the right instrument is understanding what features matter for your specific goals: realistic piano feel, synthesis capabilities, portability, or production tools.
Designed to replicate the sound and feel of an acoustic piano. Feature weighted hammer-action keys, high-quality piano samples, and built-in speakers. Ideal for pianists and students.
Electronic instruments that generate sound through oscillators, filters, and modulators. Capable of creating virtually any sound imaginable — from classic analog warmth to modern digital textures.
Professional keyboards built for live performance. Prioritize premium piano sounds, fast patch switching, and durable construction. No built-in speakers — designed for PA systems.
All-in-one production instruments combining synthesis, sampling, sequencing, and recording. Self-contained music production studios in a single unit.
Keyboards that don't produce sound on their own — they send MIDI data to software instruments on your computer. Essential tools for music production and studio work.
Affordable, portable instruments with built-in sounds, rhythms, and learning features. Non-weighted keys make them lighter but less suitable for developing proper piano technique.
This is the most important specification. Weighted hammer action replicates the feel of an acoustic piano — essential for classical training and serious pianists. Semi-weighted offers moderate resistance — good for synth players who want some heft. Synth action (unweighted) is light and fast — ideal for synthesizer performance and organ playing. If you're learning piano, always choose fully weighted 88 keys.
A full-size piano has 88 keys. For piano learning and performance, 88 keys is strongly recommended. For synth and production work, 61 keys covers most needs while saving space. 49-key and 25-key controllers are designed for studio use with software. If you're unsure, 88 weighted keys is the most future-proof choice — you won't outgrow it.
Modern digital pianos use multi-layered samples of acoustic grand pianos, recorded at different velocities and with sympathetic resonance modeling. Higher-end instruments use longer samples, more velocity layers, and physical modeling for more realistic behavior. Listen specifically for the transition between soft and loud playing — cheap keyboards have obvious jumps between velocity layers that sound unnatural.
Polyphony is the maximum number of simultaneous notes the instrument can produce. For piano playing with sustain pedal, you need at minimum 128-note polyphony (sustained notes and new notes add up quickly). Budget keyboards with 32 or 64 polyphony will drop notes during complex passages. For synthesizers, 8–16 voice polyphony is often sufficient since synth sounds rarely require as many simultaneous voices.
Essential connections: USB for computer integration, MIDI (5-pin DIN or USB-MIDI) for external gear, headphone jack for silent practice, and line outputs for amplification. Bluetooth MIDI is increasingly common for connecting to tablets and phones. For digital pianos, audio output quality matters — look for 1/4" stereo outputs. For production work, MIDI over USB is essential for controlling software instruments.
Clavinova, P-Series, MODX, Montage
RD, FP, JUNO, FANTOM Series
ES Series, CA Series, MP Stage
Stage, Piano, Electro, Lead
Kronos, Minilogue, Nautilus
Privia PX, CDP, CT-X Series
Subsequent 37, Grandmother, One
Prophet, OB-6, Take 5