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So often these days, home recording is a one-man-job.
Because as technology improves, and more things can be “faked” with virtual instruments and software modeling…
Jobs that used-to require an entire team of people…
Can now be done with just you, a simple audio interface…and your trusty old MIDI controller.
Of course, some controllers are MUCH better than others…
Which is why in today’s post, we’ll look at 8 of the Best MIDI Controllers on the market to see just how they compare.
Let’s begin…
1. Alesis Q
For basic home studios, that only want something something small, versatile, and easy-to-use…
The first MIDI controller I’ll recommend is the Alesis Q.
Despite its super-low price, it has everything you’d expect from a keyboard controller, including:
While it may not have the fancy features we’ll see in some the later models…
If you don’t use that stuff anyway, it’ll only get in your way. So if you’d rather keep it simple, you’ll love the Alesis Q.
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Click below to see the prices and reviews for each size:
Up next…
2. Akai Professional MPD218
Besides keyboard controllers, the “other” common type of MIDI device you’ll find is the pad controller.
Made popular by the original Akai MPC’s from back in the 90’s…
These pads have since become standards for making drum beats, and controlling almost any type of percussion-based virtual instruments.
While the early MPC’s where intended as full “Music Production Centers“…
The one I’ll show you today: the Akai Professional MPD18…is more of a stripped-down “pad-only” version that offers:
So for a cheap and simple option to pound-out some beats, I highly recommend the MPD218.
Up next…
3. M Audio Oxygen
Rather than needing separate controllers for both keyboard and percussion…
Many people now use these new “hybrid” designs, which combine both functions into a single unit.
Sleek bill license key crack free download. And many versions, such as the M-Audio Oxygen, even feature DAW control/plugin control as well, with a collection of knobs and sliders.
If you’re like most musicians and you hate programming MIDI…the M-Audio Oxygen is also great because it auto-maps to all major DAW’s.
And while most controllers these days have that feature as well, there are very few that have iOS connectivity for iPads, iPhones, and iPods.
But the M-Audio Oxygen does. Check it out…
Up next…
4. Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII
While MIDI controllers typically come in multiple sizes to accommodate different users…
There are some controllers designed specifically for the “mobile-musician”…
Like the Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII, which crams a wealth of great features onto a device so small, it fits your backpack.
In addition to the standard tools, the MPK Mini also offers:
…and comes with the following software:
As you can see, the MPK Minioffers huge value for an incredibly low price. Check it out…
Up next…
5. Korg NanoKey2/NanoPad2
Unlike the MPK Mini, which combines keys and pads onto one device…
The Korg NanoKEY2 and NanoPAD2 are actually two separate devices designed to work in-tandem…
Or in-combination with the “control surface” model in this series: the Korg NanoKONTROL2.
If you like small, you really can’t do much better than this “Nano Series” of controllers, which sit perfectly, right in front of your laptop.
To save even more space, the NanoKEY2 also has a sustain button, eliminating the need for a separate foot pedal.
As you can see, these models save on space (and cost) by eliminating all but the most essential control features. And while that can be bad if you need those features…
It’s great if you don’t, because the simple layout is insanely easy-to-use. Check them out…
Up next…
6. Novation Launchkey
While most MIDI controllers are designed to work with allmajor DAW’s…
The Novation Launchkey is among the few designed for just one.
While its “InControl Technology” does automap to other DAW’s as well…the very best features of this controller are tailored specifically for Ableton Live.
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The pads for example, can be used to trigger loops, call up presets, and conform to just about any control you want.
As a bonus, it includes an entire suite of software including:
While I wouldn’t recommend the Launchkey to everyone, it’s the obvious choice for users of Ableton Live.
Up next…
7. Novation Launchpad Pro
While you might call it the “pad-counterpart” to the Novation Launchkey…
The Novation Launchpad Pro is really an entirely unique control surface, unlike any we’ve covered so far.
Despite its resemblance to MPC’s of decades past…the pads of the Launchpad aren’t really designed to play two-handed rhythms like you would with most pads…
But instead, are used more like buttons, to serve a wide-variety of functions such as:
Just like the Launchkey, the Launchpad is intended primarily for Ableton Live…but also works well with other “electronic DAW’s” such as FL Studio and Reason. Monster girl quest save 100.
Perhaps the greatest bragging right of the Launchpad is: it’s one of the few controllers regularly used by musicians with unlimited budgets…and is even used by many of the top names in music today.
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For two similar options, also check out:
Up next…
8. M-Audio Axiom AIR
So far, all the controllers we’ve seen were designed with the primary goal of “staying small“.
But in larger studios, where that isn’t a high-priority…
“Big” goes from being a problem, to a luxury…because more space also means more features.
And perhaps the best example of a controller “built-big” is the M-Audio Axiom AIR.
The latest generation in a long line of M-Audio Axiom controllers…the Axiom AIR is quite likely the coolest looking controller on the market, and backs up its good-looks with some impressive performance as well.
It has all the standard controls you’d expect from a full-featured MIDI controller, including a wealth of:
And its Hypercontrol automatic mapping technology easily syncs with all major DAW’s.
If you’ve got the space for it, there are few MIDI controllers out there as advanced as the Axiom AIR. Check it out…
Another good option is the Akai Professional MPK.Compared to the Axiom AIR, it has all the same basic features, but offers the added bonus of semi-weighted keys on ALL sizes. (The Axiom AIR 61 is the only semi-weighted version).
And finally, also check out the Novation SL which has more controls than either of the two previous models, and many unique functions specific to Ableton Live.
Music production is raised to the next level with the appropriate tools. To create music in FL Studios, you need a midi keyboard controller, which allows sound control within the FL Studios program. The keyboard is used to program drum patterns as well as instrument patterns, and is easy to set up.
Connect the USB cable to the midi keyboard and the other end into the USB port on the computer hard drive. Allow the computer to find and install the drivers needed to operate the midi controller.
Turn on the keyboard. Some midi keyboards are powered from computers, others require batteries or adapters.
Open the FL Studios program and choose 'Options'; some options will need to be changed for your midi controller to work. Check the box marked 'Enable Midi Remote Control.'
Return to FL Studios and select 'Midi Options' from the menu.
Choose your keyboard, listed in the 'Remote Control Input' section, to enable use of your midi keyboard in FL Studios.
Load an instrument into the Step Sequencer, then press keys on your keyboard. You should hear notes every time a key is pressed.
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