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    THE Top 10 Best Selling MIDI Controllers in 2021

    Even if you're not a keyboard player, when you set up a home recording studio, a MIDI controller is really useful. But which one? Here are 10 of the best.

    January 4, 2021

    Even if you are not a keyboard player, when you are putting together a home recording studio then a MIDI controller is a really useful addition.

    Why do you need a MIDI controller? Because it is absolutely perfect for building up bass lines, entering melodies, even creating and tweaking drum tracks. You can find out even more in complete guide to what is MIDI. Then you might also want to read further about whether you need a keyboard in your home recording studio – even if you are not a keyboard player.

    So which MIDI controllers are hot right now? Below are the current TOP 10 Best Sellers on Amazon. Not surprising, the list is dominated by Akai and Novation. These are  the top MIDI brands.  You will see that many of the keyboards also have knobs, pads and buttons. So perfect even if you are totally challenged on the keyboard playing front.

    In fact, some of the top selling MIDI controllers are not actually keyboards at all, but really innovative and intuitive control surfaces. So if you know you want to up your MIDI game, then any of this top 10 are worth exploring further.

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    [Newly Updated]: Top 10 MIDI Controllers in 2021

    Bestseller No. 1
    AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8...
    AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8...
    • Music Production and Beat Maker Essential - USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual...
    • Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution,...
    • The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat & Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and...
    Buy on Amazon
    SaleBestseller No. 2
    midiplus, 32-Key Midi Controller, 32-Key (AKM320)
    midiplus, 32-Key Midi Controller, 32-Key (AKM320)
    • 32-note velocity sensitive mid-size key keyboard. Pitch Wheel. Modulation Wheel. Octave Buttons(Up & Down). Transpose Buttons(Up & Down).
    • Sustain Switch interface (sustain pedal does not include). USB B type: USB connect to Computer
    • ATTACHMENT: USB cable
    $41.99 −$4.19
    Buy on Amazon
    Bestseller No. 3
    Alesis V49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads, 4 Assignable Knobs and...
    Alesis V49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads, 4 Assignable Knobs and...
    • 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
    Buy on Amazon
    SaleBestseller No. 4
    Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, 8...
    Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, 8...
    • 25 keys
    $199.00 −$84.56
    Buy on Amazon
    Bestseller No. 5
    Alesis Qmini - Portable 32 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Velocity Sensitive Synth Action...
    Alesis Qmini - Portable 32 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Velocity Sensitive Synth Action...
    • Music Production and Beat Maker Essential – USB powered MIDI controller with 32 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual...
    • Complete Control - Octave / Transpose buttons for access of the full piano range; Pitch bend and modulation buttons; Assignable volume knob for tactile control...
    • Universal Compatibility - Complete compatibility with any music production app that accepts a MIDI controller including Ableton Live, ProTools, Cubase, Logic,...
    Buy on Amazon
    Bestseller No. 6
    Nektar, 49-Key Midi Controller (SE49),Black white Grey
    Nektar, 49-Key Midi Controller (SE49),Black white Grey
    • All the features and expressive control you need to start making music with your computer, and at a price that delivers amazing value for money
    • 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys with a choice of velocity curves to adjust the keyboard response to your playing style
    • Compatible with any DAW or MIDI music software on OSX, Windows and Apple iOS
    Buy on Amazon
    SaleBestseller No. 7
    AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Velocity-Sensitive Drum Pads for Laptops (Mac &...
    AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Velocity-Sensitive Drum Pads for Laptops (Mac &...
    • Production in your Pocket - 13-inch, slim-line ultra-portable pad controller with 8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads for triggering samples, loops,...
    • Loose the Mouse - 8 MPC Q-Link knobs for seamless mapping to DAW parameters, virtual instruments and effect parameters for hands-on control and expressive...
    • Customized Production Experience - 4 programmable memory banks provide instant recall of mappings for DAWs, virtual instruments, effects and more
    $69.00 −$10.00
    Buy on Amazon
    SaleBestseller No. 8
    AKAI Professional LPK25 - USB MIDI Keyboard controller with 25 Velocity-Sensitive Synth Action Keys...
    AKAI Professional LPK25 - USB MIDI Keyboard controller with 25 Velocity-Sensitive Synth Action Keys...
    • Production in your Pocket - 13-inch, slim-line laptop performance keyboard with 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys for playing melodies, bass lines,...
    • Full Range Performance - Dedicated octave up and down buttons to increase the keyboard to the full melodic range plus a sustain button for expressive...
    • Packed with Features - On-board arpeggiator steps through chords automatically and generates inspiring melodic ideas quickly
    $69.00 −$10.00
    Buy on Amazon
    Bestseller No. 9
    Wave by Genki Instruments | Wireless MIDI Controller With Greater Control and Precision | Connects...
    Wave by Genki Instruments | Wireless MIDI Controller With Greater Control and Precision | Connects...
    • GAIN MORE CREATIVE CONTROL USING YOUR HANDS, UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES — Wave is the ring that lets you easily control sound, shape effects and send commands...
    • MADE BY MUSICIANS - FOR MUSICIANS - At Genki Instruments, we believe that people should never have to change the way they express themselves in order to fit the...
    • SEAMLESS INTEGRATION TO ALL MAJOR DAWs, IPHONE & ANDROID APPLICATIONS - Wave is built to enhance the tools you already have. Use Wave on top off your...
    Buy on Amazon
    Bestseller No. 10
    ammoon EasyControl.9 World Portable Mini USB Slim-Line Control Midi Controller
    ammoon EasyControl.9 World Portable Mini USB Slim-Line Control Midi Controller
    • ♬【Midi Controller: 9 midi control groups】: 9 knobs + 9 sliders + 9 buttons
    • ♬【Total Control】: 1 rotary knob for tone adjustment; 1 slider for volume adjustment; 2 assignable buttons: used as MIDI CC switches; 2 buttons for sending...
    • ♬【Advanced functionality】: 4 programmable memory banks; 6 transport buttons: Rew, Play, FF, Loop, Stop, Rec, customises your controls for your recording...
    Buy on Amazon

    Last updated on 2021-04-10 / Affiliate links / Images via Amazon Product Advertising API

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