Best selling MIDI controllers
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1. Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 MKIII
The KeyLab Essential 61 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
What our customers think
Pro
- Hatt supplied software
- Is ready to use on the Mac without installing any software
- Without driver
Contra
- Integration into the DAW?
- Buttons a bit noisy
5. Icon V1-X
Expand your V1-M with the V1-X DAW Control Extender to 16, 32, or even 64 channels, depending on your DAW. Each V1-X features eight touch-sensitive, motorized channel faders with 12-bit resolution, eight dual-function rotary knobs, mute, solo, select, and record buttons, as well as an OLED display that shows channel names and various control parameters for each channel. Additionally, it includes an LED level meter housed in a sturdy metal casing and a second CD display for use with compatible DAWs.
The expansion options are entirely dependent on your Digital Audio Workstation. Please consult your DAW's manual to determine how many extenders your DAW allows.
6. 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.
7. 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.
What our customers think
Pro
- Lots of software
- High-quality finish
- Processing and appearance
8. Native Machine MK3
The Maschine MK3 from Native Instruments is a powerful MIDI controller designed for both music production and live performances. With an integrated hardware and software system, the Maschine MK3 offers a comprehensive solution for creating and editing music. The combination of intuitive controls and advanced software allows for quick and efficient production of beats, melodies, and harmonies. The Maschine MK3 features high-resolution RGB color displays that enable precise sample editing and easy navigation through the extensive sound library. The touch-sensitive pads and knobs provide dynamic control, supporting the creative process and facilitating interaction with the music.
- Includes KOMPLETE 13 SELECT with 50 GB of content for extensive sound possibilities
- Two high-resolution RGB color displays for precise editing and navigation
- Touch-sensitive knobs for intuitive parameter control
- 25 professional studio and sound design effects for creative sound shaping
- MASCHINE sound library with 8 GB of samples, one-shots, and drum kits.
What our customers think
Pro
- Hammer Design
- Suitable for live and production
9. Roland MIDIKeyboard
There are truly enough compact MIDI controller keyboards on the market, but often the feel of the keyboard is sacrificed for the sake of a compact design. The A-49 is different – this lightweight, compact instrument features a premium keyboard with full-size keys. Available in pearl white or black, it is a dream instrument for all musicians who value a simple, easy-to-use MIDI keyboard with a professional playing feel.
10. Roland A49 MIDI Keyboard Black with MIDI Cable
The Roland A49 stands out among comparable MIDI controller keyboards with its high-quality, quiet full-size keys and excellent playability. This lightweight and compactly designed keyboard is simple and effective in its operation. In addition to the 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys, it features 2 knobs and buttons for pitch, volume, transpose, and a visual control button. The well-known lever for real-time parameter control is familiar from many models. Additionally, the A49 includes the D-Beam controller. Located at the top left of the keyboard, this sensor can also control parameters in real-time by moving your hand toward or away from it. The sensor optically detects the distance to your hand and converts this into a parameter value, allowing sounds to be altered with just a hand movement. To connect to a computer and use in DAW software, the keyboard's MIDI-OUT port can be utilized. Power supply is straightforward via the USB connection. The two 6.3 mm jack outputs on the back allow for the connection of optional hold and expression pedals. Note: To power the keyboard, please install the corresponding drivers.
Details:
- USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys
- Lightweight and compact
- Ideal for home studio use in DAW
- Two knobs / two buttons
- D-Beam controller for parameter control via hand movement
- MIDI-OUT port
- 6.3 mm jack outputs for hold pedal / expression pedal
- Dimensions: 836 x 182 x 84 mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg
- Color: Black
Included:
- A49 Keyboard
- USB Cable
- keepdrum MIDI Cable 2 m.
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