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March 22, 2024
Gift Guide: Gifts for Keyboardists
Find gifts fit for any keyboardist's budget with fun mini synths, effects pedals, headphones, and more in our gift guide. With gifts starting at $25, you'll be sure to find one that fits anyone from beginners to seasoned pros.
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Gifts for Beginner Keyboardists
For the beginner keyboardist who's just learning how to play, a portable keyboard is not only fun, it's also a great educational tool. Lighted keyboards like Yamaha's EZ-300 have contemporary built-in songs that let you follow the lights to play along, while built-in accompaniment moves at your pace -- super-encouraging for students more in tune with "Bad Romance" than "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
Looking for a full-size 88-key beginner digital piano? Korg and Kawai offer full-size digital pianos that offer MIDI connections to a world of online teaching applications. The Korg Liano features high-quality onboard Bluetooth speakers that hook up to your smartphone to create a simple and compact learning solution.
Looking for a full-size 88-key beginner digital piano? Korg and Kawai offer full-size digital pianos that offer MIDI connections to a world of online teaching applications. The Korg Liano features high-quality onboard Bluetooth speakers that hook up to your smartphone to create a simple and compact learning solution.
Yamaha EZ-300 Full-Size Lighted Personal Keyboard, 61-Key
$199.99
- No Credit Check6 x$33.33
- No Credit Check4 x$50.00
Casio CT-S200 Casiotone Portable Electronic Keyboard with USB
$139.00
- No Credit Check6 x$23.17
- No Credit Check4 x$34.75
Korg Liano Digital Piano, 88-Key
$349.99
- 8 x$43.75
- No Credit Check6 x$58.33
- No Credit Check4 x$87.50
Shopping for someone who doesn't have space for a big keyboard? One of these mini synths is perfect for players looking to maximize their sound design palette in a minimal footprint.
Moog Mavis Desktop Analog Synthesizer
$299.00
- 8 x$37.38
- No Credit Check6 x$49.83
- No Credit Check4 x$74.75
Novation Bass Station II Analog Synthesizer Keyboard, 25-Key
$499.99
- 8 x$62.50
- No Credit Check6 x$83.33
- No Credit Check4 x$125.00
Arturia MicroFreak Keyboard Hybrid Synthesizer
$349.00
- 8 x$43.63
- No Credit Check6 x$58.17
- No Credit Check4 x$87.25
Cre8Audio West Pest Desktop Synthesizer
$249.99
- No Credit Check6 x$41.66
- No Credit Check4 x$62.50
Every keyboardist needs a way to amp their sound! Most portable keyboards, digital pianos, and synthesizers have a headphone jack so you can plug in for practicing solo. We recommend the AKG K72 headphones, or get lost in music with a luxurious pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M70x headphones for hours of pristine jamming.
When it's time to perform outside, your keyboard's built-in speakers can only do so much -- but a powered PA speaker like the Electro-Voice ZLX-15-G2 or Bose S1 Pro all make fantastic keyboard amplifiers.
When it's time to perform outside, your keyboard's built-in speakers can only do so much -- but a powered PA speaker like the Electro-Voice ZLX-15-G2 or Bose S1 Pro all make fantastic keyboard amplifiers.
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Monitor Headphones
$299.00
- 8 x$37.38
- No Credit Check6 x$49.83
- No Credit Check4 x$74.75
Electro-Voice ZLX-15-G2 2-Way Passive, Unpowered Loudspeaker (1x15")
$549.00
- 8 x$68.63
- No Credit Check6 x$91.50
- No Credit Check4 x$137.25
Bose S1 Pro Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker System
$699.00
- 12 x$58.25
- 8 x$87.38
- No Credit Check6 x$116.50
- No Credit Check4 x$174.75
Gifts for the Keyboardist with Everything
Can you ever have too many musical instruments? From melodicas to mini synths, every keyboardist can use more gear to play with. The palm-sized Artiphon Orba 2 makes a fantastic stocking stuffer for musicians of any experience level, and tabletop synthesizers like the Moog's Mavis or DIY eurorack synth projects like Cre8Audio's NiftyBundle make a welcome addition to any rig.
Arturia BeatStep Pro Controller and Sequencer
$249.00
- No Credit Check6 x$41.50
- No Credit Check4 x$62.25
Cre8Audio NiftyBUNDLE Eurorack Synthesizer Kit
$269.99
- No Credit Check6 x$45.00
- No Credit Check4 x$67.50
Hohner Performer 37 Melodica (with Case)
$109.99
- No Credit Check6 x$18.33
- No Credit Check4 x$27.50
Guitarists are known for collecting effects pedals, but keyboardists tend rely on on-board effects for their tones. If your keyboard doesn't have much in the way of FX selection -- or your hands are too busy tweaking knobs -- a multi-effects pedal like a Zoom MS-70CDR MultiStomp or Line 6 HX Effects can be a great addition to your rig.
Shopping for a keyboardist who sings and plays at the same time? A vocal effects unit can add a whole lot more to their performance!
Creating whole songs and phrases out of looping audio or vocals opens up improvisational ways to expand your rig. Boss's RC-600 Loop Station pedal is more than just a 5-track looper -- this Loop Station has tons of effects with real-time modeling, rhythm patterns, USB MIDI and more.
Shopping for a keyboardist who sings and plays at the same time? A vocal effects unit can add a whole lot more to their performance!
Creating whole songs and phrases out of looping audio or vocals opens up improvisational ways to expand your rig. Boss's RC-600 Loop Station pedal is more than just a 5-track looper -- this Loop Station has tons of effects with real-time modeling, rhythm patterns, USB MIDI and more.
Zoom MS-70CDR MultiStomp Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
$149.99
- No Credit Check6 x$25.00
- No Credit Check4 x$37.50
Line 6 HX Effects Guitar Processor
$649.99
- 12 x$54.17
- 8 x$81.25
- No Credit Check6 x$108.33
- No Credit Check4 x$162.50
Boss RC-600 Loop Station Pedal
$599.99
- 12 x$50.00
- 8 x$75.00
- No Credit Check6 x$100.00
- No Credit Check4 x$150.00
Whether they're recording live performances or lessons, every musician can use a portable recorder like the TASCAM DR-07X stereo or Zoom R12 multitrack recorder. Or, turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable recorder with the Shure MV7, or an audio interface with MIDI connections like the MOTU M4.
TASCAM DR-07X Stereo Handheld Recorder and USB Audio Interface
$149.00
- No Credit Check6 x$24.83
- No Credit Check4 x$37.25
Zoom R12 MultiTrak Digital Recorder
$299.99
- 8 x$37.50
- No Credit Check6 x$50.00
- No Credit Check4 x$75.00
Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Audio Interface
$189.00
- No Credit Check6 x$31.50
- No Credit Check4 x$47.25
Every keyboard needs a good gig bag. We love Gator ProGo keyboard bags -- they have thick padding to protect your board, huge side pockets, and sturdy backpack straps and carry handles.
... And if you've still got no clue what to get? You can't go wrong with a zZounds gift certificate in any amount -- and leave the gift-choosing to them!
... And if you've still got no clue what to get? You can't go wrong with a zZounds gift certificate in any amount -- and leave the gift-choosing to them!
Gator G-PG-61SLIM ProGo Gig Bag for Slim 61-Key Keyboards
$299.99
- 8 x$37.50
- No Credit Check6 x$50.00
- No Credit Check4 x$75.00
