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Namely, the new MPC Beats software is immediately available out of the box, along with AIR’s Hybrid soft synth, Mini Grand, Velvet and a variety of MPC expansion packs.īerlin-based Native Instruments is one of the most recognised music technology brands in the world. As with all of these keyboard controllers, you can manually map the MPK Mini to any DAW of your choice, but it’s worth checking out the bundled software that comes with this product. The MPK Mini Mk3 gives you a visual aid with a small OLED display, which will provide you with real-time parameter values as you manipulate them. A quirky joystick in the top left lets you play with modulation and pitch, with a toggle for the arpeggiator just beneath. The Mk3 features 25 mini keys, eight classic MPC-style velocity-sensitive pads for triggering and finger-drumming and eight endless rotary encoders to control parameters on your instruments and effects.

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$119.99/£89 for 61-key Type: Keyboard controller Keys: 49 Connectivity: USB (MIDI and power), Sustain/Footswitch input Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 Image: AkaiĪs the brand’s best selling MIDI keyboard, Akai’s MPK Mini has every right to be on this list – especially with the recent unveiling of its MPK Mini Mk3. Price $180 Type: Keyboard controller Keys: 49 Connectivity: USB (MIDI and power), 5-pin MIDI, Sustain input Providing far more than just a standard controller keyboard, the Launchkey MK3 is another win for Novation.” The seamless Ableton Live integration is a standout feature too, while the other features work flawlessly in all the other DAWs as well.

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If you’re compositionally jaded or have fallen out of love with your setup, launch the Launchkey’s Chord and Arpeggiator modes, and you’ll soon be in full flight once more.

Its keys are incredible, and the whole unit feels premium. In our review, we said: “If you’re in the market for a well-built, feature-packed keyboard controller, we compel you to consider the new Launchkey. The Arpeggiator and Chord Modes from the Launchkey Mini are found on the Launchkey 37, too, and it comes bundled with Ableton Live 10 Lite and more to get you up and running immediately. It’s also built with more tactile controls for navigating your DAW and instruments, as well as the addition of a small screen giving you real-time parameter information.

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Price: $109.99/£100 Type: Keyboard controller Keys: 25 Connectivity: USB (MIDI and power), 3.5mm TRS MIDI out, Sustain pedal input.Ĭertainly an upgrade on the Launchkey Mini (above), Launchkey 37 Mk3 is a more ergonomic controller with full-size keys, RGB pads and real mod and pitch wheels. Launchkey Mini Mk3 is great for anyone with limited studio space or looking for a budget option for playing small parts in a live performance.

The Shift key will also let you dictate what the RGB pads represent, which is particularly useful in Ableton Live’s Clip View. By holding Shift and adjusting controls on the Launchkey Mini, you’ll notice that you have control over these modes with arpeggio timings, swing and key. These modes let you trigger multiple notes simultaneously, either as a user-defined chord structure or as an arpeggio that can be held infinitely. The Arp and Fixed Chords mode are a blessing, too, letting you get a bit more experimental than you would expect to get with 25 keys. Combine this with the transport controls and modulation and pitch Touch Strips, and you’ll realise that getting hands-on with your DAW and plug-ins is pretty swift with Launchkey Mini. It’s built with 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, eight assignable knobs and 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys. The third iteration of Novation’s Launchkey Mini series is primed for Ableton Live, but can easily be mapped to other DAWs.

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49.

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READ MORE: Best freeware for music-making: Top free apps, DAWs, plug-ins, instruments and moreĬovering all your needs from portable keyboards for mobile production to a MIDI powerhouse for a compact studio, here are our favourite MIDI keyboards for under $300.

Although all of the controllers on this list have a keyboard at their heart, many also offer assignable pads, knobs and sliders in abundance with an appealing price tag. Fortunately, you can get some affordable MIDI keyboard controllers that will give you more than just some extra notes. Sure, all you need to make music now is a laptop and a DAW, but there may come a time when keys ‘A’ through to ‘ ’ on your laptop keyboard feel like a barrier to your burgeoning creativity.

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