Best selling MIDI controllers

Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.

1. Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3

Introducing the MPK mini mk3, the third iteration of the legendary best-selling mini keyboard controller in the world that has redefined how a generation of music creators makes music. Here you will find everything the modern producer demands: universal compatibility for instant integration into your favorite host music production application; its compact size makes it the ideal travel companion; its arsenal of pads and assignable controls gives you complete control over every aspect of your production; the new, improved dynamic keybed of Gen 2 ensures that your performance captures every subtle nuance of your expression. For beginners, the MPK mini is a complete package with all the tools you need to create hit songs from the start. For the working professional, the MPK mini is the ultimate musical Swiss Army knife, ready for any musical task. Every song starts somewhere, so break free from all obstacles by starting your next hit with the MPK mini. 

2. Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus

The MPK Mini keyboard line has revolutionized portable music-making for producers and beatmakers around the world. The new MPK Mini Plus builds on this innovation by giving musicians full creative control. Advanced connectivity links all preferred studio devices for complete and enhanced hardware integration in a compact 3-octave design. Despite its small size, the MPK Mini Plus offers extensive controls that manage a variety of functions. Eight velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads with RGB backlighting are not only the backbone for playing dynamic beats and programming drums but also for assigning program changes and triggering additional CC parameters. For the first time in an MPK Mini, there are dedicated transport controls for full integration into the preferred DAW. 

3. 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. 

4. Akai Professional APC Mini MK2

The APC Mini Mk2 Clip Launching Controller for Ableton Live is the ultimate compact solution for music production in any environment. The APC Mini MK2 provides dynamic control over your Ableton Live sessions. It is perfect for creative looping, remixing, and experimentation in the studio or on stage. 

5. 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. 

6. Teenage Engineering EP–133 K.O. II

The EP133 K.O. II is a portable and powerful synthesizer, sampler, and composer. It features a completely revamped sequencer, brand new Punch-In 2.0 effects, and a workflow that allows you to move from idea to track faster than ever before. 

7. novation Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4

The Novation Launchkey Mini 25 Mk4 is a compact MIDI controller designed specifically for creative musicians and producers. With its 25 mini synth-style keys, it offers a user-friendly interface that allows for quick and intuitive creation of melodies and harmonies. The controller is ideal for use in various digital audio workstations (DAWs) and enables seamless integration with popular software such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio. The ability to play chords with just one finger across 30 scales opens up new creative possibilities. Additionally, the Launchkey Mini features a powerful arpeggiator and an eight-step sequencer, making music composition and arrangement easier. The 16 pads support aftertouch and trigger functions, enhancing interactivity and expressiveness while playing.

- Compact design with 25 mini synth-style keys
- 30 scales for playing chords with one finger
- Integrated arpeggiator with an eight-step sequencer
- Seamless integration with popular DAWs
- 16 pads with aftertouch and trigger functions. 

8. Roland SP-404MKII

Roland SP samplers are the kings of performance-based beatmaking, combining their distinctive sound with the ability to create beats anywhere, anytime. The SP-404MKII is the ultimate result of extensive development work and careful elaboration of feedback from the worldwide sampling community. It's faster and better than ever before, featuring a brilliant OLED display, velocity-sensitive new pads, advanced effects, smooth sequencing and sampling, and a huge collection of authentic, inspiring sounds for your music. 

9. Akai Professional MPC One+

The MPC One+ brings a boost of energy to the standalone workflow, enhancing creative pace and efficiency. With the MPC One+, beatmakers, producers, and live performers can enjoy the creative journey like never before. 

10. Arturia KeyStep 37

Overcome creative hurdles and artistic boundaries. Discover new musical horizons with a powerful tool that seamlessly controls your hardware and software instruments simultaneously. This exploration device encourages spontaneous creativity with its musical features. Embark on a musical journey – where will the KeyStep 37 take you?

The same velocity-sensitive 37-key keyboard as the KeyStep Pro, complete with aftertouch and RGB LED feedback. A lightweight and compact keyboard that offers you full and familiar creative flexibility – regardless of your style and skills. At the center of the KeyStep 37 interface, 4 new knobs with screens have been added, providing you with instant access to inspiring new expression tools and MIDI tweaking – total control.

The unique and enhanced chord mode of the KeyStep 37 transforms your single-note melodies and unfinished ideas into musical springboards. Choose from multiple voicings, instrument-like strum effects, and velocity settings to make your music truly sing. With the scale mode, you can map the 3-octave keyboard range of the KeyStep 37 to a scale of your choice. Every note you play will be automatically quantized to the nearest note of the selected scale – never play a wrong note again.

Access the inner workings of your MIDI hardware and software with 16 assignable MIDI CC parameters in 4 switchable banks. With the 4 new knobs, you can change settings for dynamic performances in no time. 

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