Midi Controllers of 2025
- Best Choice
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini Plus - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 37 Mini Keys, 8 MPC Pads, Sequencer, MIDI/CV/Gate I/O and Native Instruments Sound Package, White Limited Edition
Why we love it
Compact design with full creative control.
Advanced connectivity for diverse music setups.
Includes powerful music production software.
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NektarNektar Impact GX61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
9.7 Light weight9.3 worth the money8.7 for startersWhy we love it
Compact and lightweight design.
Seamless DAW integration.
Great value for beginners.
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs, Music Production Software and Native Instruments Sound Package (NKS Integration)
9.9 Light weight9.5 movability9.1 worth the moneyWhy we love it
Compact and portable design.
Easy integration with popular DAWs.
Responsive and versatile drum pads.
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ARTURIAArturia MiniLab 3 - Universal MIDI Controller for Music Production, with All-in-One Software Package - 25 Keys, 8 Multi-Color Pads - White
9.9 movability9.9 materials Quality9.9 for startersWhy we love it
Plug Play: Easy to set up and use.
Customizable: Create sounds and music just the way you like it.
All in One: Pre mapped and ready to go, with included software and sounds.
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Akai ProfessionalAkai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 - MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built-in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads, Software Suite and Native Instruments Sound Package
9.5 movability8.2 Tech Support8.0 worth the moneyWhy we love it
Portable with built-in sounds and speaker.
Excellent drum pads for precise beat creation.
Versatile USB MIDI functionality.
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M-VAVEM-VAVE 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, Bluetooth Semi Weighted Professional dynamic keybed 8 Knobs and Music Production,Software Included (Black)
9.9 movability9.7 Battery Duration9.3 Simple to useWhy we love it
Compact and easy to carry.
Excellent Bluetooth connectivity.
Affordable and versatile.
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Akai ProfessionalAKAI Professional APC Mini MK2 - USB MIDI Pad Controller for Clip Launching with Ableton Live Lite, 64 RGB Pads, Drum and Note Mode and MIDI Mixer
Why we love it
Complete control over Ableton Live
Easy setup with included Lite version
Bright 8x8 RGB Matrix for creative visuals
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ARTURIAArturia MiniLab 3 — Limited Edition Mint Green 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Multi-Color Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software Included
Main highlights- WITH SOFTWARE INCLUDED: MiniLab 3's offers all the creative software you need. Get thousands of world-class presets spanning dozens of timeless instruments (Analog Lab V); make great-sounding tracks in full (Ableton Live Lite); experience the power of a Concert Grand Model D (UVI Model D); enjoy balanced piano tone (NI The Gentleman). It also includes a 2-month subscription to Loopcloud, and a subscription to Melodics.
- PERFORMANCE-READY PORTABILITY: Portable yet robust, MiniLab 3 is light enough for your backpack, it connects seamlessly to your computer, and is ready to unleash your creativity in seconds. Perfect for recording, performing, or jamming with friends no matter where you are! It even features exclusive integration with major DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reason, Bitwig, FL Studio), so you can control your project entirely with MiniLab 3 and get totally immersed in your music production flow.
- GO WITH YOUR FLOW: MiniLab 3 is an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. It lets you control instruments, mute tracks, punch in your 8 pad drums, and adjust your 4 faders with a flow so fluid you’ll forget you had a mouse. Hook it up, discover fresh sounds, enjoy premium velocity-sensitive keys, and get hands-on with your music like never before!
- ALL THE ESSENTIAL CONTROLS IN A COMPACT CONTROLLER: MiniLab 3 is USB powered with 25 note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard, 2 banks of 8 high quality pads with RGB backlighting, 8 rotary encoders, 4 sliders, Mini display & clickable browsing knob, Built-in Arpeggiator, Hold and Chord modes, 2 touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel, USB-C Port, MIDI Out. Great for beginners, it also fits for pros, and allows you to tweak every aspect of your mix in an instant.
- 5-YEAR WARRANTY: MiniLab 3 is a controller that you can count on, with extensive testing, high-quality components, and a smart design that's built to last. Eco-designed with at least 50% recycled material, it comes with a 5-year warranty, so you can get creative safely in the knowledge that it can go the distance.
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Akai ProfessionalAKAI Professional MIDImix - USB MIDI Controller Mixer with Assignable Faders & Master Fader, 24 Knobs and 16 Buttons, 1 to 1 Mapping With Ableton Live
9.5 Light weight8.0 worth the money8.0 materials QualityWhy we love it
Complete Mix Control: Effortless control of audio levels.
Lightweight, Compact: Portable and robust design.
Mixdown Essentials: Adjust track volume, parameters, effects.
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M-AudioM-AUDIO Oxygen Pro Mini 32 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Beat Pads, MIDI-assignable Knobs, Buttons and Faders, and Native Instruments Sound Package (NKS Integration)
9.3 movability8.7 worth the money8.7 FlexibilityWhy we love it
High-quality build and features.
Versatile for various DAWs.
Great for beginners and experts.