Experts recommend Arturia Keylab 88 MKII more than Nektar Panorama P6
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Arturia Keylab 88 MKII over Nektar Panorama P6, but both MIDI Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Arturia Keylab 88 MKII received 2 recommendations: from Keyboard Kraze (5 Jan 2025) and Sweetwater (15 Apr 2024). By contrast, Nektar Panorama P6 received only 1 recommendation from Prime Sound (1 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | higherhz.com  | guitarandmusicinstitute.com  | Gearank  | Keyboard Kraze  | Sweetwater  | Equipboard  | Music Radar  | Music Critic  | Prime Sound  | The Guitar Junky  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | - | $999 |  Arturia Keylab 88 MKII The Arturia Keylab 88 MKII is a highly praised MIDI controller keyboard that offers a realistic piano playing experience, versatile control options, and a wide range of connectivity, making it a valuable tool for musicians and producers in both studio and live performances. | - | - | - | 9 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 38 | N/A | $600 |  Nektar Panorama P6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Jan 2025 Keyboard Kraze ranked Arturia Keylab 88 MKII as #9
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 13 Arturia Keylab 88 MKII Best 88 Key MIDI Controller... ... ... Source: keyboardkraze.com - On 15 Apr 2024 Sweetwater ranked Arturia Keylab 88 MKII as #10
Rank MIDI Controller ... ... #10 out of 12 Arturia Keylab 88 MKII ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 1 Nov 2024 Prime Sound ranked Nektar Panorama P6 as #5
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Nektar Panorama P6 Best Weighted Keys Contollers... ... ... Source: primesound.org
After counting and adding up the 88 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Arturia Keylab 88 MKII outranks Nektar Panorama P6. This is not to say that Nektar Panorama P6 is a bad option. Like Arturia Keylab 88 MKII, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Arturia Keylab 88 MKII is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Nektar Panorama P6 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | higherhz.com | guitarandmusicinstitute.com | Gearank | Keyboard Kraze | Sweetwater | Equipboard | Music Radar | Music Critic | Prime Sound | The Guitar Junky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software. | - | - | - | - |
- | - | - | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $99 |  Akai MPK Mini MK3 The Akai MPK Mini MK3 is a highly regarded MIDI controller that offers a range of features and functionality, including 25 mini-sized keys, programmable knobs, and a compact and lightweight design, making it a reliable and versatile option for musicians and producers. | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Akai Pro MPK249 The Akai Pro MPK249 is a MIDI controller keyboard with 49 semi-weighted keys, a range of controls, and excellent build quality, making it a reliable choice for musicians and producers. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $109 |  Arturia MiniLab MkII The Arturia MiniLab MkII is a compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller with 25 mini-sized keys, 16 assignable knobs, and USB connectivity, making it a versatile option for musicians and producers on-the-go. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
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Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by strongmocha.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Doom Squad Music | 68 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Nektar Panorama P6.
From Seller:
- 88 note Fatar TP/100LR keybed
- High quality, aftertouch, velocity sensitive, hammer-action, piano feel keyboard
- 16 RGB-backlit performance pads
- Control bank with 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs
- Please note: stand not included
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From Seller:
- Nektar's most advanced MIDI Controller. 61 semi-weighted full-size velocity sensitive keys + aftertouch. Amazing number of controls available includes 100mm ALPS motorized touch-sensitive high resolution fader.
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