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 2020
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- Deep and intuitive Ableton Live control - including device Macro control, track select, record, capture MIDI, clip and scene launch, stop/mute/solo, volume,...
- Creative arpeggiator – easy to use but deeply controllable: change rhythm, beat, pattern, octave, Gate and more
- Fixed chord Mode – play a chord with one finger - assign a fixed chord shape to the keys and it’ll transpose as you move up and down the keyboard
- Total Control Wherever You Go: USB MIDI keyboard controller with 25 velocity-sensitive keys and octave up / down buttons to access the full melodic range –...
- Express Yourself: Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation MIDI control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and...
- Plug & Play: No drivers required, USB powered and ultra portable design lets you create anywhere
- Portable and Compact - MIDI Controller
- The most responsive keyboard experience in its category
- 500 of the V-Collection 8 presets / 21 Keyboard Instruments and Synthesizers / fully mapped right out of the box
- Lightweight, compact and robust ultra portable MIDI mixer / DAW controller seamlessly maps all mixer settings to your DAW with a single push of a button
- 8 individual line faders and 1 master fader for controlling track volume, virtual instrument parameters, effect settings and more
- 24 knobs, arranged 3 per channel for controlling EQ, bus sends, virtual instrument parameters, effect settings and more
- Low-profile, multi-function control surface
- New track select and marker advance parameters
- Supports numerous software titles including major DAW programs
- Pro Music Production Wherever You Go USB MIDI keyboard controller with slimline footprint and 32 mini piano style velocity sensitive keys for a natural feel
- Customisable Response Mini keys with selectable velocity curves match any playing style inc’l traditional piano, synthesizer, key based beat making; pitch...
- Immediate Creativity Simple plug and play connection to your Mac or PC no drivers or power supply required
- MIDI Keyboard with 61 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
- 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
- 13 inch, slim line ultra portable pad controller with 8 backlit velocity sensitive drum pads for triggering samples, loops, controlling virtual instruments and...
- 8 MPC Q link knobs for seamless mapping to daw parameters, virtual instruments and effect parameters for hands on control and expressive performances
- 4 programmable memory banks provide instant recall of mappings for daws, virtual instruments, effects and more
- Fl studio music production essential - dedicated USB MIDI hardware controller for the FL studio DAW platform with seamless plug-and-play connectivity
- Workflow revolution - 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads for creation of patterns in the step sequencer and recording notes/ Synth parts on a pad-based MIDI...
- Beat production simplified – transform fire into a beat maker essential with a MPC style 16-pad layout in drum Mode
Last updated on 2020-05-25 / Affiliate links / Images via Amazon Product Advertising API
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