I suggest you purchase a M-Audio Oxygen MKV 61 key MIDI keyboard controller for $229 USD:

https://www.guitarcenter.com/M-Audio/OXYGEN-61-MKV-61-Key-USB-Midi-Controller-1500000352042.gc

Those 9 faders, 8 knobs, and 4 drum pads will come in very handy when inputting MIDI automation.

I have a very old M-Audio Evolution MK-449C MIDI keyboard controller. I use it just about every day and it still works fine even though it is over 10 years old. It is the 49 key version.

JonD has his new M-audio Oxygen 49 keyboard here also. It has 49 keys as well as everything you see in the 61 key version. Mine does not have the drum pads.

Personally I would select a keyboard that has faders and knobs over one that does not include them. In fact you may want to consider the 49 key version as you, like myself, are not keyboard players. YMMV


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