Best Gifts for Keyboard Players in 2023

If you are reading this, then you are lucky to have at least one keyboardist as a friend or family member. Congratulations! That officially makes you cool! It also means that this holiday season, you will be shopping for that musically inclined individual. To simplify your search for the perfect keyboard or keyboard gear, Sweetwater assembled a list of great gift ideas at all different price points.

Best Gifts Under $500 for Keyboard PlayersBest Gifts Under $300 for Keyboard PlayersBest Gifts Under $150 for Keyboard PlayersBest Gifts Under $100 for Keyboard PlayersBest Gifts Under $50 for Keyboard PlayersBest Gifts Under $25 for Keyboard PlayersBest Gifts Under $10 for Keyboard Players

Best Gifts Under $500 for Keyboard Players

Radial Key-Largo Keyboard Mixer

A minuscule mixer with fantastic features

The Radial Key-Largo keyboard mixer is a valuable tool for a gigging keyboardist and a gift they’ll enjoy for years to come. Built tour tough, this minuscule mixer allows users to connect effects and pedals, up to three stereo keyboards, and a laptop to send a keyboard mix to the PA system. Its small size and versatile features make it an indispensable tool for performing keyboardists. Plus, it doubles as a recording interface thanks to its 2 x 2 USB connection! 

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SKB 3i-4214-TKBD iSeries 61-key Narrow Keyboard Case 

It hardly gets better than an SKB

If you’ve heard of SKB, then you know the company makes the most rugged, reliable, and protective cases in the music industry. The 61-key SKB 3i-4214-TKBD iSeries keyboard case will serve a keyboard well with its waterproof, injection-molded, ultra-high-strength design. Set your instrument on the dense, Velex-covered foam blocks and then seal the case with the patented trigger-release latches. In fact, this case is so secure that it can be latched and fully submersed! Contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to confirm if it’s the right fit for your keyboard before ordering. 

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Best Gifts Under $300 for Keyboard Players

Walrus Audio Canvas Stereo Direct Injection Box

A DI box built for exceptional performance 

Walrus Audio is a trusted pedal company at Sweetwater, and the Walrus Audio Canvas Stereo DI box is a phenomenal example of why that is. This pedal will serve as a prized tool onstage, helping keyboardists achieve pristine, natural sound. This box delivers a flat response and also provides dual LI and DI modes, stereo or mono functionality, and a -15dB pad! A keyboardist armed with the Canvas Stereo can connect their gear and rely on its smooth operation and stellar sound quality.

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Roland RPB-400-BK Piano Bench

A comfortable bench that exudes class

Usher in a new era of playing comfort by gifting this Roland RPB-400-BK piano bench. Roland has been making pianos and piano-related products for decades, and the RPB-400-BK is a simple yet elegant testament to the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction. While it will look stunning next to a Roland instrument, this cushioned, comfortable bench will also look amazing next to any keyboard or piano setup. It’s even height adjustable to accommodate a range of player heights and sizes. 

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BOSS RE-2 Space Echo Delay and Reverb Effects Pedal 

One of the coolest pedals around

Effects pedals for keyboards? You bet! The BOSS RE-2 Space Echo delay and reverb effects pedal will put a smile on any keyboardist’s face. Reminiscent of the RE-201 Space Echo, the RE-2 brings that must-have flavor of space echo and tape delay effects to keys. The RE-2 also re-creates the delightful harmonic character of the original preamp, adding sonic interest to the signal. Users will delight in the sounds capable with this pedal — from rockabilly slapback to echoes drenched in character. If you know a keyboardist needing sonic enhancement, then the BOSS RE-2 Space Echo will turn them around!

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Best Gifts Under $150 for Keyboard Players

Korg KR mini Rhythm Machine

Got rhythm? 

It’s not just a glorified metronome — the Korg KR mini rhythm machine offers beats upon rhythms upon grooves. Keyboardists are excellent at being one-man or one-woman bands, and the KR mini makes the perfect companion. With 60 patterns, 120 fills, and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for your keyboardist to create their own beats, the KR mini is as fun as it is functional. Users can even add optional footswitches for hands-off control of their KR mini. 

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Decksaver DS-PC-KEYLAB61MK2 Polycarbonate Cover for Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII 

Ultimate protection with a polycarbonate design

Keyboardists who swear by Arturia KeyLab MIDI controllers will appreciate this Decksaver DS-PC-KEYLAB61MK2 cover for their own KeyLab! With this offering from Decksaver, your keyboardist’s KeyLab will remain protected against bumps, bruises, dirt, dust, and liquids. The polycarbonate construction and low-profile design make this cover perhaps the best choice out there for protecting an Arturia KeyLab MIDI controller. Plus, integrated rear connection ports allow the keyboard to stay connected with the cover installed. Contact a Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you want to ensure the right fit for your keyboard. 

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Best Gifts Under $100 for Keyboard Players

CME WIDI Master Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Interface

Wireless MIDI performance? Let’s go! 

Wireless is the name of the game these days, and the CME WIDI Master interface makes a great gift for keyboardists desiring to go wireless. This adapter replaces MIDI cables, allowing the user to perform or rehearse with complete wireless freedom — and without the need for batteries, as the WIDI Master is powered by MIDI. Equipped with Bluetooth, the CME WIDI Master also connects to smart devices for greater control. Lastly, its ultra-low latency means keyboardists can focus on their playing instead of worrying about annoying lag.

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Korg KDM-3 Digital Metronome

A multifunctional metronome with wonderful onboard features

Every musician needs a reliable metronome, and the Korg KDM-3 digital metronome is a superb choice for keyboardists. Both traditional and modern players can get behind the sleek look of the KDM-3 and revel in the onboard features, which include a tempo range of 30 to 252 bmp, 19 beat patterns, eight metronome sounds, a 1/8-inch headphone output, and more! Plus, this metronome can cover various genres, like rock, classical, jazz, Latin, and more. A powerful onboard speaker will surely cut through the most passionate performance and keep any keyboardist performing at their best. 

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Switchcraft SC600 Dual Adapter Box 

A versatile adapter box

The Switchcraft SC600 Dual Adapter Box is what every keyboardist needs under the tree this year. The SC600 features two independent adapter sides, each boasting a 1/8-inch stereo jack, a 1/4-inch stereo jack, two 1/4-inch mono jacks, and two RCA jacks. That makes this box incredibly versatile, even allowing it to function as a splitter that sends audio from one source to as many as three other destinations! Gigging keyboardists, as well as recording keyboardists, will find many uses for this box and won’t have to spend money buying tons of separate converters. 

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Best Gifts Under $50 for Keyboard Players

Mackie MTest-1 7-in-1 Cable Tester

An essential tool for gigging keyboardists 

For keyboardists who gig constantly or record all the time, a Mackie MTest-1 cable tester might be just what the doctor ordered. A cable tester will help them diagnose issues with their signal and avoid plugging unsafe cables into their prized gear. Powered by a single 9-volt battery, the MTest-1 can ride in their gig bags while on the road. It can test seven standard cable connectors, and it sports universal signal probes for testing almost any cable! 

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Nektar Impact GX Mini 25-key MIDI Controller 

An exciting, portable mini USB MIDI controller 

What keyboardist wouldn’t want a mini keyboard? The Nektar Impact GX Mini is a phenomenal tool for keyboardists looking to take their music making on the go. This mini keyboard is a USB MIDI controller with 25 keys, three velocity curves, a joystick, Oct Up and Oct Down controls, and Part 2 buttons that further expand the functionality of the unit. Users can easily pack this in a backpack for composing on the go and access the included Bitwig 8-Track DAW to create fully fleshed-out tunes. 

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Best Gifts Under $25 for Keyboard Players

Hosa WTI-508 Hook-and-loop Cable Ties

For keyboardists who crave organization

You may not think of it immediately, but gigging keyboardists and even home studio recordists use cables to hook up their music gear. This 50-pack of Hosa WTI-508 hook-and-loop cable ties makes an excellent gift for keyboardists needing an extra organizational hand. These cable ties help keep cables coiled with care, protecting your cables from damage from unwinding, kinks, or getting caught in gig bag zippers. This way, a keyboardist will always have their cables neatly organized and in excellent working order. No more failed cables at gig time! 

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Best Gifts Under $10 for Keyboard Players

D’Addario PW-ECT-10 Elastic Cable Ties

Keep cables organized and protected

You can snag another deal on cable ties with these D’Addario PW-ECT-10 cable ties. D’Addario knows a thing or two about cables, and these elastic ties will safely secure them in a simple, quick, and effective manner. These make a great stocking stuffer and store easily along with a keyboardist’s other gear. Plus, the 10 cable ties present in this pack are more than enough to handle the needs of your everyday keyboardist. Or, you can grab more than one pack to keep that keyboardist stocked up! 

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MusicNomad MN230 Microfiber Dusting & Polishing Cloth

Dust, begone! 

A MusicNomad MN230 Microfiber Dusting & Polishing Cloth is one of the best gifts to use as a stocking stuffer! It also makes an excellent gift for keyboardists who otherwise have every piece of gear they need. This cloth is packed with 90,000 cleaning microfibers per square inch and will keep any keyboard or piano dust-free and glistening. It’s even multifunctional — one side traps dust, and the other side is for use with cleaning and polishing agents. When dusting is over, this cloth easily tucks away into gig bags or piano benches. 

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Can’t Decide? Give a Sweetwater Gift Card!

Sweetwater Gift CardsChoosing the perfect gift has never been easier than instant digital delivery and the freedom to choose from over 63,000 music products. A Sweetwater e-Gift is the fastest way to get the giving going. You choose the dollar amount, and the music maker in your life — or maybe even you — gets exactly what they want. The perfect gift is just a few clicks away!

If you can’t make up your mind, then we have the perfect gift solution: a Sweetwater Gift Card! These can be purchased as either a digital card or as a physical card that you can use as a stocking stuffer.

For a digital card, simply click on the “Send as an e-Gift” button below, fill out your information, and choose the amount you want to place on the card. You can then email the gift card to your lucky giftee that day or choose a later date — you have up to a year to send it! Send a personal message with your gift card to make it even more special. Your giftee can pick from any of our 63,000 products, and they don’t have to spend it all on one purchase.

For a physical gift card, choose the “Send a Gift Card” option, choose the amount and the message, and we’ll handle the rest by mailing the card to either you or your recipient.

Whichever you choose, we are confident that the convenience will make this holiday season less stressful all around! These are the easiest way to make the season a little brighter.

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Put a Smile on Their Face with These Gifts!

Even if you know nothing about gifts for keyboardists, chances are that they’ll be thrilled you’re showing support for their passion. And if you’re not sure what to get the keyboardist in your life, then give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700. Many of us play keyboards ourselves, so we can suggest what we would want to receive.
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