Tag: MIDI controller

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APC mini by Akai

Akai collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live in the design of the of their benchmark keyboard controllers: APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, and APC mini. As you might as well know, Ableton is a music performance and production software preferred by a great audience around the world. Back in 2009, Akai and Ableton started…
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APC Key 25 by Akai

Akai collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live in the design of the of their benchmark keyboard controllers: APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, and APC mini. As you might as well know, Ableton is a music performance and production software preferred by a great audience around the world. Back in 2009, Akai and Ableton started…
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Alesis Q49

The Alesis Q49 is a medium keyboard controller that belongs to the Alesis Q family of MIDI controllers. It’s pretty straight forward when it comes to design and capabilities. In particular, it has a 49 keynote keyboard. This gives you more space than the Q25, which in turn allows you to play and to control…
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Alesis Q25

The Alesis Q25 is a small-to-medium keyboard controller that belongs to the Alesis Q family of MIDI controllers. It is pretty straight forward when it comes to design and capabilities. For instance, it has a 25-keynote keyboard that allows you to play and control vast MIDI hardware and software. These keys are velocity-sensitive, which makes…
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Launch Control XL

The Launch Control XL is a music production controller by Novation. It has 24 knobs arranged in three rows and lit by a multicolor LED function. The latter helps you to distinguish between your different assignments, which is highly practical. Plus, this controller has eight faders for total control over your levels. Similarly, it has…
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nanoKONTROL Studio

Korg‘s nanoKontrol Studio is a MIDI controller, compact yet powerful, that you can easily set up on your computer. In other words, it’s a a versatile, on-the-move, piece of equipment. You can connect it, via USB or Smart Bluetooth, to your iPad or iPhone and its music apps. Similarly, you can connect it to your…
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nanoKEY Studio

Korg‘s nanoKEY Studio is a mobile-friendly MIDI keyboard you can connect via USB or wirelessly to your PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet. It’s a compact but powerful studio that provides a keyboard, trigger pads, knobs, and a square touchpad. This touchpad in particular makes everything even more interesting. Moreover, it lets you express your inspiration…
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microKEY Air

Korg‘s microKEY Air is a Bluetooth MIDI Keyboard and controller available in 25 / 37 / 49 / 61 configurations. With it, you can connect wirelessly to an iPad, iPhone, Mac, or Windows. And you do so with its Bluetooth smart low energy MIDI connectivity. Similarly, you can connect it to music apps. For example,…
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ATOM by PreSonus

One of the most versatile and powerful pad controllers out there is ATOM by PreSonus. Its USB bus-powered platform gives you the ability to take it anywhere. And not only that, but you take it anywhere with minimal effort. In addition, it enables you to produce right out of your backpack with your laptop. Moreover,…
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MIDI Keyboard Controllers Under 200 DLS

This entry contains the three best options for some great MIDI keyboard controllers under 200 dls. Think of it: these days it seems all you need to make music is a laptop and a DAW. However, when you’re deep into your music production journey, you might find that adding a MIDI controller to the mix…
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