Midi Controllers Reviews

Latest Midi Controllers Reviews

Novation Launch Control mk3
“Continues to strike a balance between features, size, and price”: Novation Launch Control 3 review

By Martin Delaney Published

Novation’s Launch Control 3 update looks basic and minimal, but it successfully packs a lot into a small package

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Expressive E Osmose CE
“An incredibly exciting instrument that's capable of some pretty clever party tricks”: Expressive E Osmose CE review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Expressive E has MPE running through its core, and now we have the opportunity to transplant some of that MPE tech into our DAWs, with the Osmose CE controller

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Akai MPK Mini IV
“Jam-packed with features and functionality that will serve more experienced users well, and simple enough to use that pretty much anyone could pick it up and start making music with”: Akai MPK Mini IV review

By Matt McCracken Published

Akai refines its classic MIDI keyboard and finally ditches the joystick

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Novation Launch Control XL 3
“New look, features and MIDI out – this is a big update we truly rate”: Novation Launch Control XL 3 review

By Martin Delaney Published

Novation’s Launch Control XL Mk 3 features a revamped design, more control and improved connectivity

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Arturia MicroLab Mk3
“A quality, backpack-friendly controller that's under £50”: Arturia MicroLab Mk3 review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Sometimes only the most compact controller will suffice. We check out this latest candidate

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Bitwig Connect 4/12
"If you've been unsure of making the jump to Bitwig Studio, then Connect might just be the sweetener to seal the deal": Bitwig Connect 4/12 review

By Simon Arblaster Published

Bitwig’s first bespoke bit of hardware goes beyond your average audio interface

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Arturia Keylab 88 Mk3
“Delivers streamlined DAW integration with an excellent hammer action keyboard”: Arturia Keylab 88 Mk3 review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Can this latest piano action controller keyboard justify its hefty price tag? Let’s find out

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Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control
“It shows enough promise to become the controller to rule them all”: Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control review

By Andy Jones Published

A very cool and compact MIDI controller that could well become your best desktop friend

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Novation Launchkey 61 & 49 semi-weighted keybed
“A full range of controls for instruments and DAWs, along with a semi-weighted keyboard that’ll please the players”: Novation Launchkey 49 and 61 MK4 review

By Martin Delaney Published

The Launchkeys MK4 in 49- and 61-key versions – is it possible to have it all?

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Novatio Launchkey mk4 standard keys - 37-key
“Launchkeys are a reminder that sometimes a keyboard is still what you need, even with Ableton Live”: Novation Launchkey MK4 25 and 37 review

By Martin Delaney Published

We examine Novation’s Launchkey MK4 synth-action keyboards, available in 25- and 37-key versions

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