Best Workstations for Intermediate 2026

• Weight14.6 kg
• Keys73 keys
• Key actionSemi-weighted keys

You get a lot of sound options in one keyboard here. Nine synthesis methods, a 16-track MIDI sequencer, and a 16-track audio recorder mean you can build and record songs without a computer. It suits a player who wants one workstation for the studio or the stage. At 14.6 kg, it is better suited to a fixed setup than to carrying around.

• Weight13 kg
• Keys61 keys
• Key actionSemi-weighted keys

If you want one keyboard that makes many different sounds and can also record and sequence your songs, this one fits the bill. It has 61 keys with velocity, a 7-inch touch screen, and a built-in sequencer and recorder, so you can build a whole track in one place. At 13 kg it is heavy, so it suits a home studio or a fixed setup better than frequent travel.

• Weight23.1 kg
• Keys88 keys
• Key actionWeighted keys

This workstation packs nine different sound engines and 200 voices into one big box. It feels great thanks to real hammer action keys, but it's heavy and has fewer knobs than you might expect. It's perfect for studio work where you need many sounds and deep editing control.

• Weight23.6 kg
• Key actionWeighted keys

The K2700 is a powerhouse workstation – a real throwback to the glory days of Kurzweil. It’s packed with incredible sound engines like V.A.S.T. and FM, making it perfect for sound designers, composers, and players who want a massive palette of sonic possibilities at their fingertips. If you're after a deep, versatile, and unique keyboard sound, this is a serious contender.

• Weight4 kg

This silver workstation packs serious power for dance music with its 64-voice polyphony and stereo samples. It plays well thanks to the joystick and transpose button, but the lack of continuous pedal detection is a real limitation for live setups.

• Weight14.2 kg
• Keys61 keys

This is a workstation for you if you want many sounds in one keyboard. You get nine sound engines, a sampler, and a sequencer with 16 MIDI and 16 audio tracks, so you can play, record, and build songs in one place. It is a good fit if you want one setup for both writing and playing, but at 14.2 kg it is heavy, so plan on a sturdy stand and some help moving it.

• Weight23.4 kg
• Key actionWeighted keys

You get a full 88-key workstation with weighted hammer action, so the keys respond to how hard you play them. It has nine sound engines, a sequencer, and a sampler, so you can build a whole song or live set in one place. It suits keyboard players who want one main instrument for stage or studio work, but at 23.4 kg it is heavy, so plan on a fixed spot.

• Weight28.1 kg
• Keys88 keys

You get a full-size 88-key workstation with several sound engines, including FM-X and AN-X, plus a touchscreen to shape them. It suits you if you want one keyboard for playing, writing and sequencing your own songs. Its 28.1 kg weight means it works best as a fixed setup rather than something you carry around often.

• Weight17.6 kg
• Keys76 keys

You get a 76-key workstation with a 7-inch touchscreen, a ribbon controller, and two synth engines, FM-X and AN-X. It also has over 3,400 performances, more than 200 effects, and a 16-track sequencer. It suits you if you want one board to play, build sounds, and record, and you have room for a heavy unit.