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I can use it for its own onboard sounds, and as a MIDI keyboard controller for other devices and software. I'd prefer to use a synth for double duty.

But guess what? So is essentially any synthesizer or keyboard instrument on the market that has a USB port (or MIDI DIN ports so long as your interface has those as well.) They make no sounds on their own, and are only capable of sending MIDI messages to control other software or hardware. Why? Because they take up a lot of space, and have one purpose. Personally, I've come to the realization that I'm not crazy about dedicated MIDI keyboard controllers. Speaking of software, some MIDI controllers come bundled with software that can include light versions of various DAWs, software virtual instruments, and/or other plug ins, loop packs, etc. If not, and even if so, you are free to do your own mapping. This means, the mapping is already done if you're using a MIDI keyboard controller with software made by the same company. Some MIDI keyboard controllers come with pre-mapped selections, especially those that are sold with or intended to be used with their own branded software. that can be "mapped" to the controls via CC MIDI messages to controls within your soft synths. They all typically include, in addition to the keys, any number of knobs, sliders, pads, etc. Although Arturia tends to be more solidly built (using more metal than most). Most MIDI keyboard controllers are rather affordable, and to be honest, there isn't a huge range in terms of build quality.

Those devices basically have one primary purpose, to send MIDI messages into your computer via USB MIDI for the purpose of controlling virtual instruments and/or any other hardware synths you may have connected to your computer that utilize MIDI. If the former, then what you're looking for is more often referred to as a MIDI keyboard controller. Are we looking for a QWERTY keyboard to use with your laptop?.Are we looking for a keyboard as in like piano keys to use to control virtual instruments in your DAW?.Keyboard - That can mean a lot of things.