Best selling MIDI controllers
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Loupedeck Live
Whether you're producing photo or video content, live streaming, gaming, or browsing the internet – Loupedeck Live is a powerful and customizable console that keeps everything you need right at your fingertips. Loupedeck Live is a natural extension of your keyboard, mouse, graphics tablet, and stylus, optimizing your workflow so you have more time for what matters most – expressing your creativity and connecting with others.
With its seamless and intuitive controls packed into a compact and portable premium housing, Loupedeck Live is designed to meet all your needs – in the studio, on the go, or at home. Equipped with deep native integrations with a wide range of creative and streaming software, creating, composing, editing, and going live has never been smoother.
Loupedeck Live is built to deliver an impressive live streaming experience thanks to its deep integration with Twitch, Streamlabs, and OBS Studio. With the organized layout of the console, you can arrange your functions according to your needs and go live in seconds, effortlessly switch scenes and sources, record gameplay, and save replays.
With the Custom Profile Creator in the Loupedeck software, you can create profiles for any programs using available keyboard shortcuts and macros. Such profiles can be freely created, customized, and shared with other Loupedeck users.
2. novation Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4
The Novation Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4 is a compact MIDI controller designed specifically for creative musicians and producers. With its 25 mini synth-style keys, it offers a user-friendly interface that allows for quick and intuitive creation of melodies and harmonies. The controller is ideal for use in various digital audio workstations (DAWs) and enables seamless integration with popular software such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio. The ability to play chords with just one finger across 30 scales opens up new creative possibilities. Additionally, the Launchkey Mini features a powerful arpeggiator and an eight-step sequencer, making music composition and arrangement easier. The 16 pads support aftertouch and trigger functions, enhancing interactivity and expressiveness while playing.
- Compact design with 25 mini synth-style keys
- 30 scales for playing chords with one finger
- Integrated arpeggiator with an eight-step sequencer
- Seamless integration with popular DAWs
- 16 pads with aftertouch and trigger functions.
3. Akai Professional MPC One+
The MPC One+ brings a boost of energy to the standalone workflow, enhancing creative pace and efficiency. With the MPC One+, beatmakers, producers, and live performers can enjoy the creative journey like never before.
4. Akai Professional MPC KEY 37
The AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 is a standalone keyboard workstation that has everything you need to produce music. The iconic MPC series has been at the heart of beatmakers and producers for over three decades and has evolved into a production platform that combines sampling, sequencing, and synthesis in a lightning-fast workflow, allowing you to focus entirely on the music. The MPC Key 37 combines the familiar 16-pad grid with a 37-note synth-style keyboard, legendary MPC sounds and instruments, as well as all the connectivity options needed for integrating external devices and computers—all in a compact format.
5. Arturia KeyStep
The Arturia Keystep is a portable keyboard controller with an integrated step sequencer for use with both analog and digital devices. The controller features 32 mini keys with aftertouch, USB MIDI, clock sync, DIN sync, and CV/gate outputs. Additionally, it offers a pitch and modulation control panel, octave up/down, a switch for toggling between sequencer and arpeggiator, a transport section, and a tap button.
6. Korg nanoKEY Studio
Mobile and compact MIDI keyboard with Bluetooth connectivity
- Featherlight and compact for easy transport – suitable for use with a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
- Connects to iPad, iPhone, Mac, or Windows via Bluetooth or included USB cable – installation of dedicated drivers and software for Bluetooth operation is necessary.
- X-Y touchpad (for controlling sounds and plug-ins); 12 illuminated keys for extensive functions – octave shift, sustain, touch scale, X-Y pad, pitch/modulation, scene, shift/tap, arpeggiator, chord pad, easy scale, scale guide.
- Illuminated 25-key keyboard with velocity sensitivity; 8 illuminated trigger pads with velocity sensitivity for drum parts and chords; 8 assignable knobs (primarily for controlling sounds, plug-ins, and DAW mixer); 8 scene memories.
- Korg Kontrol Editor software (for Mac and Windows) for customizing the controller and fine-tuning the velocity curve – knobs and pads can be assigned to any parameters.
- Battery operation (2x AAA batteries, approx. 10 hours of operating time) or USB operation (USB cable included); connection: USB Type microB; includes software package – including special editions of the popular KORG Gadget and the M1 Le plug-in from the KORG Legacy Collection.
7. Arturia MiniLab 3
The MiniLab 3 from Arturia is a versatile MIDI controller specifically designed for creative music producers. With its 25 velocity-sensitive keys, it allows for precise and dynamic control of sounds and melodies. The controller is easy to use and does not require extensive music theory or production knowledge, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced musicians. Thanks to its seamless integration with various DAWs, users can control their projects in real time and discover new sounds. The MiniLab 3 offers a comprehensive software and sound suite that enables users to fully unleash their musical creativity. Whether creating beats, melodies, or experimenting with synthesizers, this controller adapts to the individual needs and workflow of its users.
- Pre-configured for all major DAWs, allowing for easy integration
- Provides a complete software and sound suite to support the creative process
- Enables the creation of drum loops and control of MIDI hardware
- Ideal for quickly generating melodies and synthesizer sounds with just the press of a key.
8. ESI Audiotechnik Xkey37
Xkey 37 is the ultimate mobile MIDI keyboard that goes with you wherever the music takes you.
With its ultra-slim, lightweight design, Xkey is made for creative employees wherever inspiration strikes.
inspiration strikes. From the studio to the living room and everywhere in between, Xkey 37
professional features at your fingertips. Simply connect Xkey to your device and play with the best apps and recording
apps and recording software. Xkey 37 is a class-compliant USB MIDI controller that works with all MIDI applications
on almost all operating systems.
9. novation Launchkey 25 MK3
The Novation Launchkey 25 MK3 is an intuitive MIDI controller specifically designed for creative work and performance in music production environments. With its fully integrated functionality in Ableton Live, it offers a variety of inspiring tools that enable effective realization of musical ideas. The combination of Scale and Chord modes, along with a powerful arpeggiator, fosters creativity and opens up new musical possibilities. The Launchkey 25 MK3 is not only optimized for Ableton Live but is also compatible with other DAWs such as Logic, Reason, Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools, making it a versatile tool for music creators. With 25 illuminated keys, custom modes, and a MIDI output, the Launchkey 25 MK3 is the centerpiece of any music production, providing comprehensive control over the creative process.
- Fully integrated MIDI controller for Ableton Live and other DAWs
- Scale and Chord modes to support creative compositions
- Powerful arpeggiator for dynamic melodies
- Custom modes and MIDI output for extended functionality
- Illuminated keys and knobs for intuitive operation.
10. Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3
Introducing the MPK mini mk3, the third iteration of the legendary best-selling mini keyboard controller in the world that has redefined how a generation of music creators makes music. Here you will find everything the modern producer demands: universal compatibility for instant integration into your favorite host music production application; its compact size makes it the ideal travel companion; its arsenal of pads and assignable controls gives you complete control over every aspect of your production; the new, improved dynamic keybed of Gen 2 ensures that your performance captures every subtle nuance of your expression. For beginners, the MPK mini is a complete package with all the tools you need to create hit songs from the start. For the working professional, the MPK mini is the ultimate musical Swiss Army knife, ready for any musical task. Every song starts somewhere, so break free from all obstacles by starting your next hit with the MPK mini.
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