Best midi controller on Reddit
171 reviews from r/Logic_Studio, r/synthesizers, r/ableton and 27 more subreddits
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#1
Arturia
4.5
(41)
"I love my Arturia Keystep 37."
"Cant go wrong with arturia you'll literally become a pro."
"Arturia KeyStep Pro. 49 keys, plenty of MIDI options."
"I’ve got a MiniLab 3 that I love."
"For me, it’s the Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII."
"Keystep pro."
"Keystep pro."
"I really like my Arturia mini lab 3."
"Go for an Arturia Keylab Essential 49. Well built, decent keyboard feel."
"I bought the Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 61-key Keyboard Controller. It’s certainly not the cheapest, but it has a superior keybed."
#2
Novation
4.3
(32)
"Novation Launch Control XL!!"
"For sure the LaunchKey 49!"
"I'm enjoying my novation Launchkey 49 MK4."
"This one is by far my favorite."
"I bought a midi hub RK006... and then a Novation Launch Control XL MKII, which is perfect for the 8 channels format of the M8."
"The novation 25 key mini MK4 is just awesome."
"If you're looking at Abelton, cast your eye over the new Novation Launchkey Mk 4 - various keybed lengths. Tight integration."
"I have the launchkey and it's great! And not too expensive. Highly recommend it."
"The Novation Launchkey MK4 series has rotary encoders which makes it a huge upgrade over MK3."
"I love how nicely the SL MK3 is integrated into Bitwig via the drivenbymoss Script."
#3
Nektar
4.5
(17)
"I have an Nektar LX88, and love it."
"I use Nektar Panorama T6 and am really fond of it."
"I've had a 49 key one for some time and it's amazing."
"If you want the best possible integration for Studio One, including but not limited to controlling plugins and getting proper feedback for every parameter on the controller screen, Nektar is the way to go."
"I have a t4 and it’s solid."
"Nektar is the only choice that makes sense."
"Awesome controller for Reason, great price."
"I just got the nektar gxp61 and it’s got a great price with aftertouch and some nice integrations with logic."
"Nektar impact 25+, it's cheap, has a fair amount of knobs."
"Check out Nektars range of controllers."
#4
Akai
4.0
(15)
"Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3. Less than 100€."
"9 sliders, 24 knobs, 16 buttons for 89€"
"Akai mpk mini plus."
"I've owned a Akai MPK mini with 25 keys and 8 pads for about 10 years."
"You can maybe get a used mpk mini 2."
"For Ableton the APC40 MKii not the new one will give pads to launch clips, faders, knobs and more."
"With the same money you can get a used Akai MPD218, which they say has the best pads."
"I just got the akai mpk mini plus(37keys) to replace my older NI S25 mk1."
"I have the M audio mini because its super small and I have no use for pads. Though if you'd like pads the Akai is a classic choice."
"If you’re looking for a midi controller."
#5
Native Instruments
4.9
(7)
"Komplete Kontrol S61."
"I've loved my Native S61. Been using it for ages now."
"Komplete Kontrol is great."
"My Komplete Kontrol board does everything I want and more."
"Felt like I had to buy it when I upgraded to komplete 14 collectors edt."
"My favorite is the Native Instruments Kontrol s61 mk3."
"The A series is in your budget with a very decent keybed too."
#6
Roland
4.5
(6)
"My default answer for this is Roland TD17."
"Anything Roland"
"My default answer for this is Roland TD17 but I’m not as familiar with other brands’ lineups."
"I personally own a Roland pc 200 mk2 with X support stand for 20 dollars."
"I'm big fan of the Roland A series for controllers."
"I'm using my roland s-1 as keyboard - it got internal battery and i connect it via jack midi."
#7
Korg
3.8
(6)
"Korg NanoKontrol?"
"The smallest midi controller i know of would be a korg nanokey."
"I was able to control the s1 with my korg taktile."
"Korg nano kontrol or nano pad. But for full potential, maybe you can look for a used touchscreen laptop."
"Korg NanoStudio."
"Korg also has the nanokontrol 2 but again, no experience with it."
#8
Behringer
4.2
(5)
"Very sturdy feature packed midi keyboards."
"Behringer Swing would be a good start."
"It's a got great features as a midi controller - options I couldn't find on much more expensive controllers."
"I love the motorized faders."
"Behringer bcf2000 and bcr2000"
#9
M-Audio
4.5
(4)
"I’ve been using the M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini for a few years now and honestly, I love it."
"M-Audio Hammer 88 if you need 88 hammer weighted keys."
"I was really happy with my M-Audio Oxygen 49."
"M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 is a good solid basic controller."
#10
Ableton Push 2
5.0
(3)
"I’m selling my Push2 if you’d be interested in it."
"Push 2"
"Try to look for a used push2. Basically will be all you need."
#11
Ableton
4.7
(3)
"Dude, just get a Push 2/3. You’ll be getting this and so, so much more."
"Can’t see past a push. There is nothing better for this task."
"2nd hand push!"
#12
Midi Fighter
4.3
(3)
"For general control of values I use a midifighter twister, it is great and super customisable."
"I prefer midi fighter twister."
"I've got a Midifighter Twister all mapped how I like it."
#13
Oxi One
5.0
(2)
"I would get an Oxi One"
"Oxi One if you want to be programmatically entering in patterns."
#14
TouchOSC
5.0
(2)
"Touch OSC all the way."
"I recommend TouchOSC for parameter control."
#15
Arturia KeyStep 37
4.5
(2)
"I went with a Keystep 37 and I’m realizing it’s a fairly comprehensive solution for both."
"Have you considered a Keystep 37?"
#16
Novation Launch Control XL
4.5
(2)
"Love my Launch Control XL"
"I also use a novation launch control xl."
#17
Icon
4.5
(2)
"UF8 + UC1 or Icon V1-M are AMAZING choices!"
"You can’t go wrong with Icon Platform M+"
#18
Akai APC Mini
4.0
(2)
"Apc mini mark 2 should work nicely."
"We have a AKAI APCmini in our kit that works pretty good."
#19
AKAI
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had the AKAI MPK 249 for a while and am very satisfied."
#20
Intuitive Instruments
5.0
(1)
"I have the intuitive instruments exquis, sounds like exactly what you are looking for."
#21
Novation Impulse 49
5.0
(1)
"You should look the Novation Impulse 49 or the Samson Graphite 49."
#22
Samson Graphite 49
5.0
(1)
"You should look the Novation Impulse 49 or the Samson Graphite 49."
#23
Studiologic
5.0
(1)
"I don't think you could go wrong with the Studiologic SL88 Studio 88-key Keyboard Controller"
#24
Yamaha
5.0
(1)
"Used Yamaha P-series is a good place to start if you need a built-in sound engine"
#25
Doepfer
4.0
(1)
"I know of exactly one - the Doepfer D3m waterfall controller."
#26
Faderfox
4.0
(1)
"Faderfox pc12 plus faderfox mx12."
#27
Samson
4.0
(1)
"Honestly the Samson graphite 49 was pretty great."
#28
FaderFox
4.0
(1)
"FaderFox UC4"
#29
Electra
4.0
(1)
"Maybe this midi controller as it has a lua scripting engine: [https://www.electra.one/]"
#30
Arturia Keylab Essential 49
4.0
(1)
"What about the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 or the Arturia MiniLab 3?"
#31
Arturia MiniLab 3
4.0
(1)
"What about the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 or the Arturia MiniLab 3?"
#32
CP
4.0
(1)
"It really is the best mini key experience you can have in terms of feel"
#33
ROLI
4.0
(1)
"Thing is tiny, battery powered, changes between 5x5 for notes and 4x4 for drums."
#34
Monoprice
4.0
(1)
"I’ve never felt the need to upgrade from my midi controller from monoprice."
#35
Panorama
3.0
(1)
"I have the Panorama P6 (the keyboard). While the integration with bitwig is perfect"
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