Checked September 2026

Korg
Korg microKEY Air review
MIDI controllers
A Bluetooth MIDI keyboard that also works over USB and runs on two AA batteries. Best for wireless mobile music making with iPad and laptop. Price not published on the developer's site.

Key features
- Available in 25, 37, 49 or 61 keys
- Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI
- USB bus-powered operation
- Two AA batteries, about a month at an hour a day
- Damper pedal jack on 37, 49 and 61-key models
- Works with KORG Gadget, Module and GarageBand
Pros
- Wireless connection to iPad, iPhone, Mac or Windows
- Long battery life
Cons
- Mini keys
Korg microKEY Air alternatives
Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOSA 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported- $139.99once
Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Sources: www.korg.com