44 Results for "MIDI Controller"

Akai APC64 Review – Standalone Sequencer and Ableton Controller

We check out what's what in our Akai APC64 review - how does it compare to Push 3 and the Launchpads? What is the standalone mode like?

Weekend Workshop: How to use a MIDI Controller – Our Guide

Ever wondered how to use a MIDI Controller? You'll be playing chords, hitting pads, and turning knobs in no time with our guide on how to set it up!

Introducing the Arturia KeyLab Essential MK3 controller keyboards

With the new Arturia KeyLab Essential MK3 series, the level of integration has been improved all around so you can focus on the music.

First Look: Ableton Push 3 standalone – Live 11 Suite in a box!

Ableton Push 3 is here! In this First look, we look at everything that's new, everything that's better, and how the standalone workflow works.

Akuto Studio Chord Machine AKT-0.1: Futuristic finger chords

Play chords in the most achingly stylish way ever on the Chord Machine from Akuto Studio. Could this be more hipster than an OP-1?

Logue CL-1: The ultimate MIDI controller for Ableton Live?

The Logue CL-1 is an impressive controller that instantly maps to your instruments and effects in Ableton Live. Let's find out more!

SoundForce SFC-8 Jupiter-8 controller is now ready to ship

The SFC-8 MIDI controller for virtual Jupiter-8 plugins is now ready to ship. We also saw the new uDCO oscillator and the S-LD LinnDrum module.

MEGA Synth DEALS: Our picks from the CyberWeek discounts

It's CyberWeek which means there are deals to be had and synths to be bought at fabulous prices. Here are the best offers I've seen so far.

AKAI Professional updates the LPK25 and LPD8 mini controllers

After 13 years, AKAI has decided that it was time to refresh the compact LPK25 and LPD8 controllers with a new keyboard, new pads, and a new look.

ΔMIDI 001:model D a hardware controller for software Minimoogs

The 001:model D is a hardware MIDI controller designed to give you intuitive hands-on control over Minimoog Model D based virtual instruments.

Artiphon Orba 2: An entire studio in half a grapefruit

Orba 2 expands on the original concept of music-making in the palm of your hand by bringing in sampling and massively increasing the length of loops.

MidiQuintet: Curious joystick based MIDI controller

Artist and designer Gilou has revealed a playful MIDI controller that gives you 5 fingers worth of control in a box inspired by the Matti Suuronen Futuro house.

MIDIQUE KNTLR9: Stainless steel premium MIDI Controller

KNTRL9 has 9 faders and 27 rotary knobs cast from stainless steel, housed in a solid walnut or oak case with an aluminium front panel. As MIDI Controllers go this is one beautifully made device.

SOMI-1: A new wearable motion tracker by Instruments of Things

New creative technology for performance and production. We take a look at the new SOMI-1 motion tracking controller system from Instruments of Things.

SoundForce SFC-Mini V3: Updated MIDI controller for software Minimoogs

SoundForce has updated their SFC-Mini hardware controller designed to give hands-on control over software Minimoogs such as the Arturia Mini V.

Behringer to clone their own BCR2000 MIDI controller and a Theremin

More proposals from the Behringer think-tank include a $99 Theremin and the resurrection of the BCR2000 controller from their era of innovation.

Embodme Erae Touch MPE & MIDI 2.0 controller: pre-orders go live!

The Embodme Erae Touch consists of 18 fully map-able, RGB-lit touch points with support for Midi Polyphonic Expression (MPE) and MIDI 2.0 and will ship with a free synth by Wave Casual.

Wooden legs for my Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII MIDI Controller? Yes please!

The Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII is a chunky beast of a controller with a fat weighted keyboard but it lacked something to stand on - until now! Here are some stylish wooden legs that are just the job.

Novation Launchkey MK3: Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and sharp corners

Novation has another go at the MIDI controller with this updated range of their Launchkey keyboards. Following the ideas in the Launchkey Mini MK3 you have a choice of 25, 37, 49 and 61 key versions.

Noise Machine: Teeny tiny wireless MIDI controller

Noise Machine is a super-portable wireless MIDI controller that fits in the palm of your hand and manages to offer 7 octaves and modulation. Let's check it out ahead of its Kickstarter campaign.

Hickory and Dickory: tactile hardware control for your FabFilter plug-ins

Both Hickory and Dickory look (and probably feel) like actual analogue hardware, giving MIDI control over FabFilter's plug-ins - or any other EQ plug-ins that accept MID input.

Pen2Bow app turns the Apple Pencil into a legitimate iPad MIDI controller

Developer Dimos Gaidatzis created Pen2Bow, an EUR 9 app that turns the Apple Pencil into a violin bow MIDI controller. The algorithm detects linear and circular motion, generating four MIDI streams.

NAMM 2018: DEK innovative MIDI controller by Soundwell

DEK is an innovation and smart grid-based MIDI controller that can automatically detect lock into the key of a song and let you play along. Is that worth 2499 of your hard earned dollars?

NAMM 2018: Native Instruments open up NKS to effects plug-ins

NKS took one step closer to being a "standard" by supporting effects plug-ins for the first time. Native Instruments also hosted their first Native Summit to talk about the future of sound.