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44key

44key is a compact musical keyboard designed primarily for portability and ease of use in music production, live performance, and education. Devices with 44 keys offer roughly four octaves of playable range, making them smaller than standard 61- or 88-key keyboards while providing more range than many tiny controllers. The format is commonly used for MIDI control or as a lightweight learning instrument.

Design and features vary by model, but 44-key devices typically feature unweighted or semi-weighted keys and

Connectivity and power options also differ across products. Common interfaces include USB MIDI, USB-C, and Bluetooth

Applications and market position: The 44-key format is popular among traveling producers, educators, and hobbyists who

See also: MIDI keyboard, keyboard controller, 25-key controller, 49-key controller, 61-key controller, 88-key keyboard.

velocity-sensitive
input.
Some
models
place
octave-shift
buttons,
transport
controls,
and
pitch/modulation
wheels
within
easy
reach
on
the
top
edge.
While
many
44-key
units
function
solely
as
MIDI
controllers,
others
incorporate
built-in
sound
engines,
small
speakers,
or
additional
audio
interfaces.
MIDI
in
wireless
variants.
Power
is
often
supplied
via
USB
bus
power,
with
some
portable
models
relying
on
batteries
or
built-in
rechargeable
packs.
Most
devices
offer
sustain
pedal
input
and
may
support
basic
aftertouch
on
higher-end
versions.
need
a
balance
between
portability
and
playable
range.
It
sits
between
smaller
25-key
controllers
and
larger
49-
or
61-key
keyboards
in
terms
of
portability
and
keyboard
real
estate.
The
term
44key
is
used
in
product
listings
and
reviews
to
describe
devices
within
this
category.