M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller

The M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller was $299 when we checked it on 2026-09-14. It has not moved from that price across 4 checks since 2026-08-18. Best for: Almost everyone: the 88-key controller to buy while MIDI 2.0 sorts itself out.

Simple Software ControlEnter the world of unrestricted computer-based music creation and performance with the Keystation 88 MK3 MIDI keyboard controller from M-AUDIO. Keystation 88 MK3 is a full-featured, powerful MIDI controller engineered for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on Mac or PC. At its heart is an all-new premium keybed delivering a superbly natural, player-centric response and 88 full-size velocity-sensitive keys that guarantee to faithfully capture every subtle nuance of your performance.Premium Virtual Instrument SuiteKeystation 88 MK3 comes loaded with pro-grade virtual instruments from leading developer Velvet and Mini Grand. Whatever your performance demands, the Keystation 88 MK3’s virtual instrument suite guarantees to meet all your expectations with imm

Why we picked it

Best for: Almost everyone: the 88-key controller to buy while MIDI 2.0 sorts itself out.

The most reviewed 88-key controller we track by a wide margin, at 6,762 ratings, and it is a plain, well-understood MIDI 1.0 device.

What we like

+ 6,762 ratings at 4.6, the deepest track record of any 88-key board we track
+ Full-size semi-weighted action at roughly a third of the price of the 2.0 claimants
+ Class compliant, so no drivers on macOS, Windows or iPad
+ Nothing about it becomes obsolete when MIDI 2.0 arrives, because the chain would have fallen back to 1.0 anyway

Watch outs

- Semi-weighted, not hammer action, so trained pianists will feel the difference
- Makes no MIDI 2.0 claim at all, which is the point of including it but is still a fact to weigh
- No aftertouch

M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller price history

4 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-08-18 to 2026-09-14. How our price tracking works

$299.00

Aug 18Aug 31Sep 7Sep 14

$299.00 at all 4 checks we have taken, Aug 18 to Sep 14, 2026.

Every observation (4)

Date	Price	Source
Aug 18, 2026	$299.00	Weekly check
Aug 31, 2026	$299.00	Weekly check
Sep 7, 2026	$299.00	Weekly check
Sep 14, 2026	$299.00	Weekly check

About this item

Music Production Essential - MIDI keyboard controller with 88 full-size velocity-sensitive semi weighted keys for MIDI control of virtual instruments, software samplers and plug-in synthesisers
MIDI Keyboard Must-Haves - Volume fader, transport and directional buttons; Pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons and sustain pedal input for expressive performances
Immediate Creativity - Effortless plug-n-play USB connectivity to Mac or PC-no drivers or power supply required; compatible with iOS devices via the Apple to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately)
Your Music Studio Equipment Centrepiece - Slimline design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly and advanced functionality customizes your controls for your recording software
Everything You Need for Pro Music Production - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, Mini Grand, Xpand!2, TouchLoops and Velvet

Details

Connectivity Technology: USB
Compatible Devices: PC
Color: Black
Material Type: Plastic
Brand Name: M-AUDIO
Model Name: KEYSTATION88MK3
Model Number: KEYSTATION88MK3

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M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller: common questions

Is the M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller worth it?

The most reviewed 88-key controller we track by a wide margin, at 6,762 ratings, and it is a plain, well-understood MIDI 1.0 device. Its Amazon listing shows 4.5 out of 5 stars across 6,791 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.

How much does the M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller cost?

The M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller was $299 when we checked it on 2026-09-14. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.

Is now a good time to buy the M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller?

We have checked the M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller 4 times since 2026-08-18 and the price has not moved from $299. Our record shows no drop and no rise.