Best Workstations 2025
Top-rated workstations 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025
Korg Nautilus 88
- • Comprehensive effects and processing
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • May have more features than needed
- • Can be overwhelming for beginners
Korg Nautilus 88Music Workstation with 88 KeysRH3 - hammer action keyboardSound generation: 9 synthesis methods...
Korg Krome EX 73
- • Comprehensive effects and processing
- • Built-in sequencing and recording
- • Heavy and not very portable
- • Very expensive investment
Korg Krome EX 73Music Workstation with 73 KeysLightly weighted "Semi Weighted" keyboard with touch...
Korg Nautilus 61 AT
- • Built-in sequencing and recording
- • Comprehensive effects and processing
- • May have more features than needed
- • Complex interface requires learning time
Korg Nautilus 61 ATMusic Workstation with 61 KeysLightweight "Semi Weighted" keyboard with touch response and...
Korg Kronos 73
- • Built-in sequencing and recording
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • Can be overwhelming for beginners
- • May have more features than needed
Korg Kronos 73Workstation2025 modelWith 73 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouchRH3 Hammer actionGraduated weighted...
Korg Nautilus 73
- • Professional arrangement capabilities
- • Comprehensive effects and processing
- • Can be overwhelming for beginners
- • May have more features than needed
Korg Nautilus 73Music Workstation with 73 KeysSlightly weighted "semi-weighted" keyboard with velocitySound...
Korg Kronos 61
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • Comprehensive effects and processing
- • Very expensive investment
- • May have more features than needed
Korg Kronos 61Workstation2025 modelLightly weighted with 61 keysAftertouchSound generation: 9 sound enginesSeparate...
Kurzweil K2700
- • Comprehensive effects and processing
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • Can be overwhelming for beginners
- • May have more features than needed
Kurzweil K2700Synthesizer Workstation88-Key velocity sensitive hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) with an aftertouch256...
Korg Nautilus 61
- • Complete music production system
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • May have more features than needed
- • Heavy and not very portable
Korg Nautilus 61Music Workstation with 61 KeysSlightly weighted "semi-weighted" keyboard with velocitySound...
Korg i3 Black
- • Built-in sequencing and recording
- • Complete music production system
- • Can be overwhelming for beginners
- • Heavy and not very portable
Korg i3 BlackWorkstationAdjustable touch response64-Voice polyphonyStereo PCM sound generationNew dance music styles...
Korg Nautilus 88 AT
- • Built-in sequencing and recording
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • Very expensive investment
- • May have more features than needed
Korg Nautilus 88 ATMusic Workstation with 88 KysRH3 - Hammer action keyboard with velocity sensitivity and...
Korg Nautilus 61 AT Gray
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • Complete music production system
- • Complex interface requires learning time
- • May have more features than needed
Korg Nautilus 61 AT GrayMusic WorkstationLimited editionLightweight "Semi Weighted" keyboard with touch...
Korg Kronos 88
- • High-quality sounds from all categories
- • Comprehensive effects and processing
- • Very expensive investment
- • Complex interface requires learning time
Korg Kronos 88Workstation2025 ModelWith 88 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouchRH3 Hammer actionGraduated weighted...
How to Choose the Best Workstations
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation