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MIDI Keyboard Market Value

Current market data for 7,429 MIDI keyboards and controllers.

What you'll usually pay

$129 typical price
Most are between$35โ€“$592
Brand new$130
Used$99.99
On sale now7,429

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 23% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in 25-key models, which sit 46% below the market median. High-end value shifts toward 61-key controllers, which command a 119% premium.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

25 1,595 on sale$69.99 ยท 46% cheaper
M-Audio 680 on sale$78.24 ยท 39% cheaper
16 608 on sale$79.99 ยท 38% cheaper
Pad Controller 1,332 on sale$79.99 ยท 38% cheaper
Foot Controller 158 on sale$85 ยท 34% cheaper

Price by number of keys

25
$69.99-46%
16
$79.99-38%
32
$99.5-23%
49
$175+36%
37
$185+43%
61
$283+119%

Why? Price scales with size, ranging from 69.99 for 25 keys to 282.5 for 61 keys.

Price by type

Pad Controller
$79.99-38%
Foot Controller
$85-34%
Keyboard Controller
$112-13%
DAW Controller
$142+10%
Guitar Controller
$147+14%
Control Surface
$204+58%

Why? Specialized hardware like Control Surfaces (203.87) cost more than basic Pad Controllers (79.99).

Price by brand

M-Audio
$78.24-39%
Akai
$99-23%
Korg
$108-16%
Novation
$145+12%
Arturia
$154+19%
Native Instruments
$165+28%

Why? Pricing varies by brand positioning, from M-Audio at 78.24 to Native Instruments at 165.

Price by features

Pad Triggers
$108-16%
Faders
$118-9%
Arpeggiator
$120-7%
Pitch Wheel
$125-3%
Rotary Encoders
$129
Aftertouch
$155+20%

Why? Advanced tactile controls like Aftertouch (154.98) increase cost compared to Pad Triggers (108.48).

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used MIDI controllers?

New units have a median price of 129.99, while used units have a median of 99.99.

Which keyboard size is the most affordable?

25-key keyboards are the most affordable with a median price of 69.99.

How much more do 61-key controllers cost compared to the market average?

61-key controllers have a median price of 282.5, which is 119% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $35โ€“$592, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.