Best selling MIDI controllers
Here’s a ranking of the best selling MIDI controllers. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3
The KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 combines everything expected from a controller into a simple, expressive keyboard for production and performance. This includes a comfortable keyboard, tactile DAW integration, and a thoughtful layout that makes creative work easier.
2. novation FL Key 37
FLkey 37 is the ultimate MIDI controller keyboard for complete, hands-on music production in FL Studio. With controls for FL Studio's sequencer, channel rack and mixer, as well as creative scale and chord modes, FLkey 37 lets you play more freely to get more out of your music.
Sequencer mode maps the FLkey 37's pads to FL Studio's step sequencer, allowing you to quickly programme beats. Two pad modes give your rhythms a human factor away from the rigid beat grid: play directly into the Channel Rack or the FPC and trigger slices in SliceX. Need some fresh hi-hat rolls? The Note Repeat function makes it easy for you.
Control the FL Studio on-screen mixer and channel rack controls with your hands. Use the eight knobs to adjust levels and pan positions and record automation runs directly. Access the score log, undo/redo, quantisation, metronome and essential transport controls directly. Browse the presets of your Image Line plug-ins to change instruments and sounds quickly and without a mouse.
Scale mode ensures that you always hit the right note, keeping the music flowing. Three chord modes allow you to play a series of chords with just one finger, creating great harmonies and new sounds in no time at all. Combine the musical tools of FLkey 37 to explore creative boundaries and new ideas you never knew existed.
Easy music production with the most important controls at your fingertips.
Adjust the volume and pan position with eight knobs.
Take control of the step sequencer in FL Studio and programme your beats with ease.
Play directly into the Channel Rack via the FLkey 37's pads.
Choose your scale and always hit the right notes.
Trigger FPC and SliceX via the pads for expressive beats and melodies.
Adjust plug-ins from Image Line and record natural-sounding automation runs using the FLkey 37's eight knobs.
3. 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.
4. M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
Pitch bend, modulation, and octave selection for an expressive performance. iOS-compatible through the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately). USB-MIDI connection for virtual instruments, recording software, and more. Powered via USB, with plug-and-play support for Mac and PC. 61 velocity-sensitive piano keys with a natural playing feel. Transport buttons and arrow keys allow control of the DAW from the keyboard.
5. M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3
The best-selling keyboard controllers worldwide allow you to create and play music on your Mac or PC: the M-Audio Keystation series. Whether you are an experienced professional looking for the right controls or a beginner starting with the right USB MIDI controller, the Keystation 49 MK3 is a simple yet powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC.
The Keystation 49 MK3 features 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that enhance playability, expressiveness, and recording workflow. With the Keystation 49 MK3, you can maximize your creativity while minimizing complexity: use the fully assignable octave range buttons, pitch bend and modulation wheels, volume control, as well as transport and directional controls to play and record with your music software without a mouse or trackpad.
Additionally, the Keystation 49 MK3 includes a 6.3 mm sustain pedal input, allowing you to use an external sustain pedal for an authentic piano sound. The compact, lightweight, and durable Keystation 49 MK3 is perfect for traveling musicians who want to take control of music software during live performances or for producers looking to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural keyboard feel to their studio – it effortlessly fulfills both roles.
For a user-friendly and portable setup, the Keystation 49 MK3 is powered via USB, is class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Furthermore, the Keystation 49 MK3 supports iOS connectivity with the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, enabling you to run and compose audio applications on your iPad and other iOS devices.
6. Akai 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 beat makers 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 brings together the familiar 16-pad grid with a 37-note synth-style keyboard, the legendary MPC sounds and instruments, as well as all the connectivity options needed for integrating external devices and computers—all in a compact format.
7. Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MKIII
The KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 combines everything expected from a controller into a simple, expressive keyboard for production and performance. This includes a comfortable keyboard, tactile DAW integration, and a well-thought-out layout that makes creative work easier.
8. Arturia MiniLab 3 White
MiniLAB 3 is a compact keyboard and pad controller that allows users to make music instantly. With its plug-and-play creative workflow, versatile assignable controls, and 500 curated sounds from the extensive Analog Lab library, MiniLAB 3 is designed to provide beginners and professionals alike with a smooth music workflow, regardless of music genre.
9. Arturia BeatStep
A Compact Universal Genius
BeatStep is an extremely compact and mobile pad controller for controlling MIDI instruments and DAWs, triggering clips in Ableton Live, or playing drum software like EZDrummer or FXpansion's BFD. BeatStep is also musical! With its 16-step sequencer, you can quickly generate musical phrases and send them via MIDI Out to your MIDI synthesizers or through USB to your software on a computer or iPad. Additionally, its CV/Gate interface allows you to control analog synthesizers such as the MiniBrute, MicroBrute, or modular racks.
Step Sequencer
In SEQ mode, the 16 pads correspond to individual sequencer steps, with the 16 knobs defining the pitch of each step. 16 memory slots allow for instant recall of your favorite patterns, while the various pad scale, playback, and division modes enable playful performances. These features, combined with MIDI, USB, and CV/Gate connectivity, create a hardware sequencer that can effectively handle your entire setup, whether it includes analog synthesizers, software instruments, or MIDI hardware.
Controller Mode
The 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads can send MIDI CC messages, program changes, polyphonic aftertouch, bank changes, and note on/off commands. Whether you are firing clips with BeatStep, changing effects in real-time, or controlling the transport buttons of your DAW, the 16 endless encoders, 16 pads, and 16 preset memory slots make BeatStep ready for any studio or live situation. Through the USB interface, BeatStep can also be synchronized to MIDI clock and used as a MIDI to CV/Gate interface. And with a Camera Connection Kit, BeatStep transforms into perhaps the most versatile performance controller for your iPad.
10. Akai MPK Mini MK4
The AKAI Professional MPK mini IV Black is a compact MIDI keyboard controller designed for modern music production. This portable instrument features a third-generation keyboard with 25 velocity-sensitive keys, eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPC pads with RGB backlighting, as well as dedicated pitch and modulation wheels. The controller includes a colorful display, eight assignable knobs, and comprehensive transport controls for direct operation. Advanced performance tools include scale and chord modes, as well as an improved arpeggiator with pattern functionality. With dimensions of approximately 33 cm in width, 16 cm in depth, and 4 cm in height, and weighing around 500 g, this controller offers professional functionality in a portable format. Constructed with durable materials including a plastic housing and rubberized controls, the MPK mini IV ensures reliable performance for music production, composition, and live performances. The device connects via USB-C and is compatible with most popular digital audio workstation programs. The black surface maintains a professional appearance, while the compact design ensures easy transport and setup in various environments. This controller is ideal for musicians, producers, and hobbyists seeking a comprehensive MIDI solution without compromising on portability or professional features.
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