The Best Midi Keyboards & Controllers 2024

1. PreSonus - USB MIDI Controller - Black

Windows compatible, Mac OS compatible, RGB LED pads, pressure sensitive pads and note repeat mode; MIDI; USB port

Create beats using virtual instruments with this PreSonus ATOM production controller. USB connectivity offers a quick setup on Windows and Mac systems, while eight assignable pad banks support personalization. Velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads provide versatile audio control during live performances. This PreSonus ATOM production controller includes software with recording, editing and plug-in functionality, delivering studio-quality sound.

2. Roland A‑49 Midi Keyboard Controller Black A‑49‑BK

With the new A-49, the game has changed — this lightweight, slim-line controller features a premium-grade, full-size keyboard that raises the bar in its class.

Roland A‑49 Midi Keyboard Controller Black A‑49‑BK

3. Roland A-49 Lightweight 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller, White

There s no shortage of portable MIDI keyboard controllers on the market, but portability often equates to subpar keyboard action. With the new A-49, the game has changed this lightweight, slim-line controller features a premium-grade, full-size keyboard that raises the bar in its class. Available in pearl white and black finishes, the A-49 is a dream for musicians seeking a simple, easy-to-use MIDI keyboard with pro-quality playing feel. See more

Roland A 49 MIDI Keyboard Controller (White) Pro Playability and Mobile Convenience The Roland A 49 MIDI keyboard controller gives you pro playability and mobile convenience. The A 49 features a high quality, velocity sensitive synth action keyboard in a trim, roadworthy package that weighs in at under six pounds, and offers USB and iPad compatibility, as well as onboard control of Roland SuperNATURAL powered synths. You get robust performance control, with assignable knobs and switches, octave and transpose buttons, sustain and expression pedal inputs, and Roland's way cool bend/mod lever and D-BEAM controller. If you need a compact controller, the Roland A 49 belongs on your short list. All you could want in a compact controller Roland is back at it, flexing its considerable keyboard design mojo with the A 49 MIDI controller. This board gives you everything you could want in a compact controller: a great-feeling keybed, assignable knobs and switches, octave and transpose buttons, sustain and expression pedal inputs, Roland's slick bend/mod lever and even their insanely cool D BEAM controller. Control your SuperNATURAL synths directly The A-49 sports a dedicated SuperNATURAL mode button that unlocks a bevy of sound selection features when hooked up to a Roland SuperNATURAL instrument such as the INTEGRA-7 sound module or the JUPITER 80 and JUPITER 50 synths. It's like they were made for each other. Compatible with three operating systems The Roland A 49 is three OS compatible. That's right. You get compatibility with the Mac, as well as iOS apps on the iPad via the optional Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit. If you're a Windows user, the A 49 comes bundled with SONAR X1 LE DAW software, for straight out of the box music production.

4. Roland - Portable Keyboard with 61 Keys - Black

Pressure sensitive controllers; Ableton Live Lite, SampleTank 3 SE, Miroslav Philharmonik CE, Syntronik Pro-V and T-RackS 4 Deluxe; headphone jack; microphone terminal

Create unique music with this 61-key Roland arranger keyboard. The 128MB of internal memory hold samples, while the USB port supports external storage for recording audio. Use the microphone input jack to sing and experiment with the dedicated vocal effects. This Roland arranger keyboard features over 1,500 tones and 100 drum kits for incredible versatility.

5. Roland - Groovebox - Black

Take control of any music setup with Launchkey 49, Novation’s inspirational MIDI controller keyboard. Create and play with Ableton Live and connect external MIDI gear. Scale and Chord Modes expand your musical vocabulary, velocity-sensitive pads and keys provide expressive control.

Produce full tracks on-the-go with this Roland Groovebox music workstation. The 16 RGB pads and a four-track sequencer are great for creating drum and bass patterns, while the wide range of pro effects offers creative freedom. This expandable Roland Groovebox music workstation lets you import custom sounds and loops, so you can easily craft a unique style.

6. Novation - Launchpad X MIDI Controller - Black

Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls.

Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls. The essential Live controller - Everything about making tracks in Ableton Live is made easier with Launchpad X’s quick, hands-on clip and scene launching and our most playable grid to date. Play your instruments and devices expressively with the 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, then never lose an idea with one-press Capture MIDI control. Launchpad X belongs on the desk of every Ableton Live music maker. Express yourself - Launchpad X gives you everything you need right at your fingertips so you can spend less time clicking a mouse and more time making music. Never worry about being out of key – Dynamic Note and Scale modes let you easily play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies, chords and leads. Our most responsive velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch let you play your instruments dynamically and expressively. Step back from the screen, get hands-on and dive into your tracks. Make it yours - Go deeper and get Launchpad X working the way you want. Use Novation Components to customize MIDI mappings, and control almost anything; four custom modes mean you can design how this essential grid controller works for you – you’re only limited by your imagination. Take control of your performance - Essential performance controls are a single button-press away: stop, solo, mute, record arm and set your levels, pans and sends. Using Launchpad X is a simple as it gets, no drivers to install, just plug and perform. Sound Collective - When you register your Launchpad X, you’ll automatically gain access to Sound Collective. Get new free plug-ins every couple of months from some of the biggest names in the business, along with offers, discounts and more. Launchpad Mini [MK3] & Live Loops in Logic Pro - Live Loops brings cell-based looping playback and performance to Logic Pro. With Launchpad Mini [MK3] as your Live Loops controller, use cells to sketch out arrangement ideas, fast, and record your performances. Setup is automatic: just select your Launchpad from Logic’s Control Surface Setup. There are orientation options in Logic’s settings that allow you to choose vertical or rotated arrangement, to suit your preference. (Logic Pro 10.6 is required.)

7. Samson Carbon 49 MIDI Controller Keyboard

The Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller makes musical performance and production accessible to everyone. For seasoned musicians and young creators alike, the Carbon 49 offers versatile, easy-to-use features in a compact, lightweight controller that's well-suited for the stage and studio. The Carbon 49's semi-weighted keyboard provides musicians with a responsive and expressive platform that is designed to feel more like an instrument than a controller. It comes equipped with velocity-sensitive keys that accurately capture the dynamics of a performance. With 49 keys, the Carbon 49's pitch range is perfect for performing, while remaining highly portable. Easy expansion with dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, you can change the key of any given instrument, as well as expand the keyboard to a full 4-octave range, without using any sub menus or shift keys. With all of these comprehensive features, not to mention Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, the Carbon 49 puts a wide range of musical expression and tone manipulation at your fingertips.

49-key velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard Assignable Data encoder and Volume slider Edit key for adjusting up to 14 control parameters 3-digit, 7-segment LED display provides real-time feedback Includes traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input and USB connections Compact design, perfect for live performance and studio applications

8. Novation - Launchpad Mini [MK3] MIDI Controller - Black

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Launchpad Mini is our most compact and portable 64 RGB pad MIDI grid controller. It gives you everything you need to start performing in Ableton Live - and it'll fit in your bag. Start making and performing tracks with Ableton Live wherever you are, using the huge array of sounds in the box to get you started. Launch your music making - Bright pads make it easier than ever to see your Ableton Live session and launch your sounds. It looks great too; full RGB colors perfectly match your clips and scenes. Seamless Ableton Live integration means Launchpad Mini brings your session to your fingertips, so you can spend more time launching and less time clicking a mouse. Nothing holding you back - You can start making music today with Launchpad Mini. With its hands-on controls, tons of sounds in the box and our step-by-step interactive platform to get you set up, we’ve gone further than ever to make it easy to get started. Launchpad Mini is the grid controller for any Live performer. Welcome aboard - Once you’ve plugged in your Launchpad Mini, you’ll be brought to our online Easy Start tool. Download all the software you want with step-by-step video guides to get you set up with Ableton Live and making music in minutes. Take it everywhere - Good things really do come in small packages. Launchpad Mini is our most compact, portable and lightweight grid controller, so you never have to leave it at home. Take it anywhere you go, so you can launch your sounds whenever inspiration hits. Intuitive Ableton Live integration - Launchpad Mini gives you immediate and tactile access to Live’s performance controls in a way you just can’t get with a mouse. Step back from your computer and see your session and all your sounds on the eight-by-eight grid. Then, control your performance straight from Launchpad Mini with Stop, Solo and Mute controls. Make it yours - Go deeper and get Launchpad Mini working the way you want. Use Drums and Keys modes to play your instruments. Use Novation Components – our online hub for all things Novation – to customize MIDI mappings, and control almost anything; three custom modes mean you can design how this compact grid controller works for you – you’re only limited by your imagination. Sound Collective - When you register your Launchpad Mini, you’ll automatically gain access to Sound Collective. Get new free plug-ins every few months from some of the biggest names in the business, along with offers, discounts and more. Launchpad Mini [MK3] & Live Loops in Logic Pro - Live Loops brings cell-based looping playback and performance to Logic Pro. With Launchpad Mini [MK3] as your Live Loops controller, use cells to sketch out arrangement ideas, fast, and record your performances. Setup is automatic: just select your Launchpad from Logic’s Control Surface Setup. There are orientation options in Logic’s settings that allow you to choose vertical or rotated arrangement, to suit your preference. (Logic Pro 10.6 is required.) Firmware version 2.0 for Launchpad Mini PIP - Firmware version 2.0 introduces the exciting Custom Mode keystroke widget. You can keep creativity flowing while making music by assigning essential DAW shortcuts using Novation Components for a faster, more intuitive workflow and endless creative options.

9. GEMINI G4V 4-Channel USB Midi FX Mixer Controller w/ Virtual DJ Software/Effects

The **Gemini G4V** transforms the standard DJ MIDI device into a dynamic and formidable software performance controller. Within its fully metal enclosure are 2 full-featured physical DJ decks that allow complete control of 4 virtual software decks. The 16 multi-function performance pads and numerous assignable rotary encoders give you the power to toggle, tap, and twist your tracks into an exhilarating and unique performance. The **Gemini G4V** has standard DJ tools including pitch fader, key-lock, cue controls, are augmented by advanced sampling controls, on-the-fly loop move, and auto loop and loop roll modes. The full 4-channel mixer gives you constant access to the Gain, EQ, and dedicated Filter controls on each software deck. A balanced XLR master output, master and booth RCA outputs, and microphone and auxiliary inputs give you all that you could want in when it comes to I/Os. Easily adaptable for use with any of your favorite DJ applications Built-in professional sounding 24-bit PC/MAC audio interface Active LED level monitors, backlit pads and buttons provide visual feedback 2-year Warranty: (1-year Manufacturer + 1–year VMInnovations) **We are an authorized Gemini dealer**

Brand New **Gemini G4V** USB Midi Digital DJ Software Controller! USB/MIDI software controller with built-in professional 24-bit PC/MAC audio interface 4-channel mixer with 3-band EQ, Gain, and Filter control on each channel Pre-mapped FX controls for Virtual DJ 8 multi-function pads and 4 rotary controls per deck Includes quick keys for Hot Cues, Auto-Loop, Sampler, and Manual Loop Touch-sensitive jog wheels Responsive controls with high-resolution 14-bit MIDI Midi mapping functionality over the entire controller Front 1/4” microphone input with Gain control Auxiliary RCA line input Balanced XLR & RCA master outputs, RCA booth output with dedicated volume control, and front 1/4” headphone output Specifications: Type: USB MIDI Controller USB Output Type: Type B Power Supply: AC 100/240V, 60/50 Hz, Output Voltage 5V Power Consumption: 5W, 1.1A (Power Supply) 480mA (USB) Dimensions: 21.02? x 12.60? x 1.77” (534 x 320 x 45 mm) Weight: 11.20 lbs. (5.08 kg) Part Number: G4V Product Condition: Brand New 2-year Warranty: (1-year Manufacturer + 1–year VMInnovations)

10. PreSonus - ATOM SQ - Black

PreSonus ATOM SQ Hybrid MIDI Keyboard/Pad Performance and Production Controller

Music creation made fun, fast, and easy; ATOM SQ is all about creating a groove while in the groove. Just set up a couple of loop points and bang out your beats and melodies on the fly, without getting bogged down in kludgy menu dives, setup, or configuration. A staggered 16-pad layout ensures that both keyboard players and drum programmers will be right at home, and the pads’ pressure sensitivity allows for truly expressive performances. Make ATOM SQ your own—the eight assignable rotary encoders can be mapped to control nearly whatever you like, and RGB LEDs in the pads make for gorgeous, intuitive color-coordination of your samples and loops. Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite are included, so you'll be making beats on day one—and its bus-powered, portable design means you can create nearly anywhere. Keyboards and mice are for spreadsheets and flowcharts. Get an ATOM SQ and sculpt your music by hand.