Top 10 Best Computer Recording MIDI Controllers
of November 2024
1
Best Choice
Akai Professional
Akai Professional
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software Included (Black)
10
Exceptional
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2
Best Value
Alesis
Alesis
Alesis V49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads, 4 Assignable Knobs and Buttons, Plus a Professional Software Suite Included
9.9
Exceptional
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3
M-Audio
M-Audio
M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 – 88 Key Semi Weighted MIDI Keyboard Controller for Complete Command of Virtual Synthesizers and DAW parameters
9.8
Exceptional
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4
Midiplus
Midiplus
MIDIPLUS AKM320 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, Black, 32-key
9.7
Exceptional
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5
M-Audio
M-Audio
M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 – 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Beat Pads, MIDI assignable Knobs, Buttons & Faders and Software Suite Included
9.6
Exceptional
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6
Alesis
Alesis
Alesis VI61 | 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 16 Assignable Knobs, 48 Buttons and 5-Pin MIDI Out Plus Production Software Included
9.5
Excellent
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7
Novation
Novation
Novation 61SL MkIII, MIDI and CV Equipped Keyboard Controller with 8 Track Sequencer
9.4
Excellent
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8
M-Audio
M-Audio
M-Audio Oxygen 61 IV | 61-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard With 8 Trigger Pads & A Full-Consignment of Production/Performance Ready Controls
9.3
Excellent
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9
ARTURIA
ARTURIA
Arturia KeyLab MKII 61 Professional MIDI Controller and Software (Black)
9.2
Excellent
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10
Nektar
Nektar
Nektar, 61-Key Impact GX61 Controller Keyboard
9.1
Excellent
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AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software Included (Black)
Music Production and Beat Maker Essential - USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production. Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes. The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat and Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synthesizer DAW controls. Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls and more. 1500 plus Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production - Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content.
Alesis V49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads, 4 Assignable Knobs and Buttons, Plus a Professional Software Suite Included
MIDI Keyboard with 49 full-sized, velocity sensitive square-front keys, perfect for playing Virtual Instruments. 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads for beat production and clip launching. 4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons interface with your music software. Seamless, visual feedback via illuminated buttons and knobs. Octave Up and Down buttons let you access the full keyboard range and Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control. Premium Software Included - Includes ProTools, First Alesis Edition, Ableton Live Lite 9 and Eleven Lite, plus Mini Grand, DB-33 and Xpand 2 virtual instrument software by Air Music Tech.
M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 – 88 Key Semi Weighted MIDI Keyboard Controller for Complete Command of Virtual Synthesizers and DAW parameters
Music Production Essential MIDI keyboard controller with 88 full-size velocity-sensitive semi weighted keys for MIDI control of virtual instruments, software samplers and plug-in synthesizers. MIDI Keyboard Must-Haves - Volume fader, transport directional buttons pitch modulation wheels, octave up down buttons and sustain pedal input for expressive performances. Immediate Creativity - Effortless plug-and-play USB connectivity to Mac or PCno drivers or power supply required compatible with iOS devices via the Apple to USB Camera Adapter. Your Music Studio Equipment Centerpiece Slimline design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly and advanced functionality customizes your controls for your recording software. Everything You Need for Pro Music Production - MPC Beats, Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, 6 virtual instruments with 1000 Sounds and 50 expertly curated MPC Kits.
MIDIPLUS AKM320 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, Black, 32-key
32 mini-keys velocity sensitive keyboard. Pitch, modulation, octave, transpose function. Sustain interface Not include sustain pedal. USB B-type to connect computer include USB cable. Plug and play with Windows, Mac devices.
M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 – 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Beat Pads, MIDI assignable Knobs, Buttons & Faders and Software Suite Included
MIDI Keyboard Essentials - 49 velocity-sensitive, semi weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones for playing virtual sampler instruments and virtual synthesizer plugins. Beat Maker Mainstays - 16 RGB backlit MIDI assignable velocity sensitive drum pads with Note Repeat for beat production, clip launching, soundboard triggering and more. Total Command of Your Music Production - 8 assignable knobs buttons and 9 assignable faders for tactile MIDI control of virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAW controls and more. Every Tool You Need Effortless auto-mapping for DAW controls plugin parameters Smart Chord Smart Scale modes Arpeggiator pitch modulation wheels sustain pedal input 5-pin MIDI Output. Complete software production package Included - Pro Tools First M-Audio Edition, MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, 6 virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech and 7 Akai Professional MPC Expansion packs. Follow the included download card to visit the M-Audio website and obtain all supplied software and firmware updates.
Alesis VI61 | 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 16 Assignable Knobs, 48 Buttons and 5-Pin MIDI Out Plus Production Software Included
MIDI Keyboard with 61 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys with after touch. USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out offer flexible MIDI connectivity. Manipulate plugins and virtual instruments with hands-on controls. With VI61, you can open and close filters on virtual synthesizers, adjust volume levels in your mix, activate effects, and much more. 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat production and clip launching. Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control. 48 assignable buttons and 16 assignable knobs interface with your music software. Seamless visual feedback via LED screen and illuminated buttons and knobs. Software Included - Includes ProTools First Alesis Edition, Ableton Live Lite 9 and Eleven Lite, plus Mini Grand, DB-33 and Xpand2 virtual instrument software by Air Music Tech.
Novation 61SL MkIII, MIDI and CV Equipped Keyboard Controller with 8 Track Sequencer
Bring MIDI hardware and CVGate synths together. Easily integrate hardware with your DAW. The perfect controller for Ableton Live music-making software. Internal 8 track pattern based sequencer. 1 routable clock for the whole system. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products..
M-Audio Oxygen 61 IV | 61-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard With 8 Trigger Pads & A Full-Consignment of Production/Performance Ready Controls
Compact, ultra-portable performance keyboard controller with 61 full-size, synth-action velocity-sensitive keys and on-board pitch bend and modulation wheels for expressive performances. 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads for beat production and clip launching 8 assignable knobs and 9 assignable faders for manipulating virtual instruments, DAW parameters and plugins - on-board LCD screen provides instant parameter feedback. Dedicated octave up and down buttons increase the keyboard to the full melodic range and transport buttons let you control your DAW without reaching for the mouse. Innovative DirectLink automatically maps controls to popular DAWs including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase and more. Class compliant, plug-and-play functionality and USB powered specification for simple user-friendly setup. Comprehensive production software package for Mac and PC worth over 100 included Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist and AIR Music Tech Xpand2.
Arturia KeyLab MKII 61 Professional MIDI Controller and Software (Black)
Get in Command The original Arturia KeyLab made waves by giving musicians and producers in-depth command of their MIDI environment, while KeyLab MkII streamlined its functionality by giving you instant access to the features you use most often. Workflow That Works Every aspect of KeyLab MkII has been carefully crafted to keep distractions to a minimum, and provide time-saving shortcuts that will keep your mind in the game. KeyLab MkII features three distinct modes that you can instantly switch between for insanely efficient workflow. Analog Lab Mode Its Analog Lab mode gives you ultimate control over this powerful included software, automatically mapping KeyLab MkIIs controls to specific functions and parameters within Analog Lab. The Category buttons let you immediately refine your search for the right sound, while the jog wheel gives you precise control over preset browsing and selection. The Live button can be used to activate Split mode and set the split point. DAW Mode The DAW mode quickly switches control to elements within your recording software. In this mode, the central jog wheel lets you move the playback cursor the Next and Prev buttons let you shift focus on tracks by 1 or 8 channels at a time. Analog Lab Included Analog Lab gives you the best of 21 instruments that made music history, all in one convenient place. Analog synthesizers. Digital synthesizers. Acoustic pianos. Electric pianos. Organs. Strings machines.
Nektar, 61-Key Impact GX61 Controller Keyboard
61 Premium midi controller with 61 expressive synth-action keys, on-board pitch bend and modulation wheels for performances. Nektar DAW Integration for most popular DAWs. 14 MIDI assignable buttons. Mac, PC and iOS compatible. Includes Bitwig 8-Track DAW. NOTE Refer the User Guide before use..