Midi Knob Controller

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1 Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII 88 Key Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller — Aftertouch, Velocity... Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII 88 Key Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller — Aftertouch, Velocity...
2 AKAI Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC Drum Pads, 6 Assignable Knobs, Note... AKAI Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC Drum Pads, 6 Assignable Knobs, Note... No ratings yet
3 Mackie Big Knob Series, 4x3 Studio Monitor Controller 192kHz USB I/O (BIG KNOB STUDIO PLUS) Mackie Big Knob Series, 4x3 Studio Monitor Controller 192kHz USB I/O (BIG KNOB STUDIO PLUS)
4 Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, 8... Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, 8...
5 Arturia MINILAB MKII Universal MIDI Controller MiniLab MkII Keyboard Controller Features a... Arturia MINILAB MKII Universal MIDI Controller MiniLab MkII Keyboard Controller Features a...
6 Akai Professional MPD232 | MIDI Drum Pad Controller with Software Download Package (16 pads / 8... Akai Professional MPD232 | MIDI Drum Pad Controller with Software Download Package (16 pads / 8...
7 Alesis V49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads, 4 Assignable Knobs and... Alesis V49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads, 4 Assignable Knobs and...
8 Novation Launch Control XL MkII, Ableton Live Controller, Black Novation Launch Control XL MkII, Ableton Live Controller, Black
9 AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8... AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC,... No ratings yet
10 Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 Digital DJ System Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 Digital DJ System
11 Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII 88-key Weighted Keyboard Controller with Wooden Legs Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII 88-key Weighted Keyboard Controller with Wooden Legs
12 Btuty Portable Mini USB 9 Slim-Line Control MIDI Controller Keyboard Controller Btuty Portable Mini USB 9 Slim-Line Control MIDI Controller Keyboard Controller No ratings yet
13 AKAI Professional MIDImix - USB MIDI Controller Mixer with Assignable Faders & Master Fader, 24... AKAI Professional MIDImix - USB MIDI Controller Mixer with Assignable Faders & Master Fader, 24...
14 PreSonus FaderPort 16 16-channel Mix Production Controller PreSonus FaderPort 16 16-channel Mix Production Controller
15 Alesis VI61 - 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 16 Assignable Knobs, 48 Buttons and... Alesis VI61 - 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 16 Assignable Knobs, 48 Buttons... No ratings yet
16 M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 – 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Beat Pads, MIDI assignable Knobs,... M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 – 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Beat Pads, MIDI assignable...
17 AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8... AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8...
18 Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Velocity Sensitive Synth... Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Velocity Sensitive Synth...
19 Donner MIDI Pad Beat Maker with 16 Beat Pads, 2 Assignable Fader & Knobs and Music Production... Donner MIDI Pad Beat Maker with 16 Beat Pads, 2 Assignable Fader & Knobs and Music Production...
20 M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro – 88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Piano Style Weighted Hammer... M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro – 88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Piano Style Weighted Hammer... No ratings yet

Bestseller No. 1
Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII 88 Key Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller — Aftertouch, Velocity...
  • 88 note Fatar TP/100LR keybed
  • High quality, aftertouch, velocity sensitive, hammer-action, piano feel keyboard
  • 16 RGB-backlit performance pads
  • Control bank with 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs
  • Please note: stand not included
Bestseller No. 2
AKAI Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC Drum Pads, 6 Assignable Knobs, Note...
  • Beat Production, Anywhere - Ultra-portable, feature-packed and USB powered pad controller with 16 thick fat MPC pads for triggering drums, melodic...
  • Expandable Banks - Easily accessible dedicated controls for three pad banks provides a total of 48 assignable pads
  • Assignable Control - 18 fully assignable 360-Degree potentiometers accessible via three banks for controlling DAW, virtual effect and virtual...
  • Feature Packed - MPC note repeat and full level controls for immersive expressive performances
  • Comprehensive Software Suite Included - Ableton Live Lite, Drum Synth 500 by AIR Music Tech
Bestseller No. 3
Mackie Big Knob Series, 4x3 Studio Monitor Controller 192kHz USB I/O (BIG KNOB STUDIO PLUS)
  • Professional source and monitor selection O choose between 4 sources and 3 monitor pairs O classic Big knob volume control O independent trim on all...
  • Flexible 2x4 USB recording interface O two boutique-quality onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones O high-resolution...
  • Comprehensive feature set for professional studios O flexible source connections including CONVENIENT front panel 1/8” input for your smartphone
  • Includes traction recording software
  • Compatible with all major DAWs on both Mac and Windows
Bestseller No. 4
Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, 8...
  • Compact keyboard controller easily fits backpack and studio production desk (12.4" long, 1.6 lbs)
  • Powered by USB connection to computer, with free virtual-instrument download packages
  • Crammed full of all the features you need to play and edit musical ideas
  • 25-synth-action mini-keys, 8 velocity-sensitive rubber drum pads with two banks, and eight assignable control knobs
  • Dedicated buttons for Note Repeat, Full Level, and Octave Up and Down
Bestseller No. 5
Arturia MINILAB MKII Universal MIDI Controller MiniLab MkII Keyboard Controller Features a...
  • MiniLab MkII is a high quality, feature-packed controller which gives you hands-on access to the sounds in your virtual studio. Breathe new life into...
  • This powerful controller also comes with several critically acclaimed software titles that will have you creating professional recordings in no time....
  • Created with the mobile musician in mind, MiniLab MkII has a slim, compact profile which makes it perfect for transporting to and from gigs, and for...
  • Not everyone has the luxury of a spacious studio, and this is where our reinvented controller really shines. MiniLab MkII has a tiny footprint...
  • Helping you make the most of your virtual instruments and recording software, MiniLab MkII features a great-feeling keybed with 25 slim-keys, 16...
Bestseller No. 6
Akai Professional MPD232 | MIDI Drum Pad Controller with Software Download Package (16 pads / 8...
  • Dedicated 32-step sequencer, 64 parts
  • 16 Thick Fat RGB illuminated velocity and pressure sensitive MPC pads - 64 assignable pads accessible via 4 banks
  • 8 assignable faders, 8 assignable Q-Link knobs, 8 assignable Q-Link buttons - 72 assignable controls accessible via 3 banks
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion and Big Bang Universal Drums
  • iOS compatible using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
Bestseller No. 7
Alesis V49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads, 4 Assignable Knobs and...
  • MIDI Keyboard with 49 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
  • Octave Up and Down buttons let you access the full keyboard range and Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control
  • Premium Software Included - Includes Ableton Live Lite, Xpand 2 virtual instrument software by Air Music Tech and MPC Beats
Bestseller No. 8
Novation Launch Control XL MkII, Ableton Live Controller, Black
  • Assign buttons, knobs and faders to any parameters within Ableton Live to make your own layouts; customize knobs with your own colors; switch between...
  • Create Your Own Layouts - Fully customisable with the included software editor.Plug Straight In - Bus powered and no drivers needed.16 Multi-color...
  • 24 rotary pots with 300 degree motion. 24 multi-colour indicator LEDs - one for each pot. Eight 60mm Faders. 16 assignable multi-colour backlit...
  • We recommend that you update to the latest version as previous versions of Ableton Live do not include the Launch Control integration. Launch Control...
  • HUI compatibility for mixer control in DAWs including Cubase, Logic Pro and Pro Tools. HUI is not supported in Pro Tools First. Note: Due to the...
Bestseller No. 9
AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8...
  • Beat Maker Essential - 13" pad controller for music production with 8 RGB-backlit responsive MPC drum pads for triggering samples, loops, virtual...
  • Hands-On Control - 8 assignable Q-Link knobs for seamless mapping to DAW parameters, software instruments, and insert effect plugins for tactile...
  • Customized Production - 4 programmable preset slots for instant recall of mappings for DAWs, virtual instruments, effects and more. Create, edit, load...
  • Portable Design, Robust Build - Lightweight beat maker that adopts the sturdy build of standalone MPCs. The slim-line design stows easily in a laptop...
  • Versatile Performance - The Laptop Pad Controller is perfect for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators on the go. The sleek design fits...
SaleBestseller No. 10
Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 Digital DJ System
  • All-in-one Digital DJ System with 10.1" Touchscreen Display
  • rekdbox/Serato DJ Pro Software Suppt
  • Nexus Perfmance Options
  • 16 Perfmance Pads
  • Onboard Effects
Bestseller No. 11
Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII 88-key Weighted Keyboard Controller with Wooden Legs
  • This bundle includes the Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII and the Arturia Wooden Legs for KeyLab 88 MkII
  • 88 note Fatar TP/100LR keybed
  • High quality, aftertouch, velocity sensitive, hammer-action, piano feel keyboard
  • 16 RGB-backlit performance pads
  • Control bank with 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs
Bestseller No. 12
Btuty Portable Mini USB 9 Slim-Line Control MIDI Controller Keyboard Controller
  • 🎹9 MIDI control groups: 9 knobs + 9 sliders + 9 buttons.
  • 🎹4 programmable memory banks.
  • 🎹6 transport buttons: Rew, Play, FF, Loop, Stop, Rec.
  • 🎹Plug and Play USB 2.0 cable, no need of driver installation.
  • 🎹Comes with editor software.
Bestseller No. 13
AKAI Professional MIDImix - USB MIDI Controller Mixer with Assignable Faders & Master Fader, 24...
  • Complete Mix Control - Lightweight, compact and robust ultra-portable MIDI mixer / DAW controller seamlessly maps all mixer settings to your DAW with...
  • Mixdown Essentials - 8 individual line faders and 1 master fader for controlling track volume, virtual instrument parameters, effect settings and more
  • Assignable Control - 24 knobs, arranged 3 per channel for controlling EQ, bus sends, virtual instrument parameters, effect settings and more
  • Get Hands-On - 16 buttons arranged in 2 banks provide mute, solo and record arm functionality per channel
  • Effortless Ableton Live Integration - Instant 1 to 1 mapping with Ableton Live (Ableton Live Lite included)
Bestseller No. 14
PreSonus FaderPort 16 16-channel Mix Production Controller
  • Mix with precision via 16 100 mm touch-sensitive motorized faders and 89 buttons covering 104 different functions, all in a compact chassis that...
  • Features 16 high-definition Scribble Strip displays so you can identify channels at a glance.
  • Contains complete recording-transport controls, general session controls, marker navigation controls, channel controls, and automation controls.
  • Innovative Session Navigator provides quick control over Track and Timeline Scrolling, Zooming, Master fader control, and much more.
  • Faders also have alternative modes to control plug-ins, bus sends, and pan position.
Bestseller No. 15
Alesis VI61 - 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 16 Assignable Knobs, 48 Buttons and...
  • MIDI Keyboard with 61 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys with after touch. USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out offer flexible MIDI connectivity
  • Manipulate plugins and virtual instruments with hands-on controls. With VI61, you can open and close filters on virtual synthesizers, adjust volume...
  • 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat production and clip launching. Pitch and modulation wheels deliver...
  • 48 assignable buttons and 16 assignable knobs interface with your music software. Seamless visual feedback via LED screen and illuminated buttons and...
  • Production software included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech (downloads). USB-powered and plug-and-play support for Mac...
Bestseller No. 16
M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 – 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Beat Pads, MIDI assignable Knobs,...
  • MIDI Keyboard Essentials - 61 velocity-sensitive, semi weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones for playing virtual sampler instruments and...
  • Beat Maker Mainstays - 16 RGB backlit MIDI assignable velocity sensitive drum pads with Note Repeat for beat production, clip launching, soundboard...
  • Total Command of Your Music Production - 8 assignable knobs & buttons and 9 assignable faders for tactile MIDI control of virtual instruments, effect...
  • Every Tool You Need – Effortless auto-mapping for DAW controls & plugin parameters; Smart Chord & Smart Scale modes; Arpeggiator; pitch & modulation...
  • Complete software production package Included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional MPC...
Bestseller No. 17
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8...
  • Music Production and Beat Maker Essential - USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production,...
  • Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable...
  • The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat and Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples...
  • Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls...
  • 1500 plus Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production - Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments and 2GB...
SaleBestseller No. 18
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Velocity Sensitive Synth...
  • Software Included: Analog Lab V with 2000 synth sounds, Ableton Live Lite, and UVI Grand Piano model D
  • 49 key velocity sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
  • Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 30mm faders, 6 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, 8 touch...
  • Perfect Analog Lab integration: Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls. Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU,...
  • KeyLab Essential is built to make music accessible, to streamline the production process, and to help you find your sound as quickly and intuitively...
SaleBestseller No. 19
Donner MIDI Pad Beat Maker with 16 Beat Pads, 2 Assignable Fader & Knobs and Music Production...
  • 【16 Colorful Beat Pad Record 48 Custom Sound Sources】 The MIDI drum pad STARRYPAD's 16 soft silicone backlit pads can trigger drums, samples,...
  • 【Exclusive Equipment, Stamped with Your Personality】The drum pad machine STARRYPAD has an assignable custom group with 2 fader, 2 knobs, and 3...
  • 【Powerful Compatibility】The beat machine comes with a standard USB C power supply and data interface for easy plug and play. (Tips: if you want to...
  • 【Your Exclusive Lighting Engineer】The midi controller pad STARRYPAD lights up the stage with 7 dazzling colors. Use playing instructions to...
  • 【Boost Your Rhythm Game】Worried about a weak sense of rhythm? Tap Tempo is directly synchronized with DAW to help you quickly grasp the BPMs of...
SaleBestseller No. 20
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro – 88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Piano Style Weighted Hammer...
  • Traditional Piano Feel - 88 velocity-sensitive, graded, hammer action weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones for playing virtual sampler...
  • Studio Equipment Must Haves - 16 RGB backlit MIDI assignable velocity sensitive drum pads with Note Repeat for beat production, clip launching,...
  • Total Command of Your Music Production - 8 assignable knobs & buttons and 9 assignable faders for tactile MIDI control of virtual instruments, effect...
  • Every Tool You Need – Auto-mapping for DAW & plugin parameters; Smart Chord & Scale modes; Arpeggiator; pitch & mod wheels; 3 foot switch pedal...
  • Complete software production package Included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Music Tech’s Velvet, Mini Grand, Hybrid 3, and Touch Loops

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FAQ:

Q: What is a MIDI pad and knob controller?

A: So, get ready for some serious finger drumming with our round-up of the best MIDI pad and knob controllers. What does a MIDI pad controller do? A MIDI pad controller replaces a piano-style keyboard with velocity and pressure-sensitive pads to give you a more suitable approach to making beats and grooves with MIDI gear and software instruments.

Q: What is an example of a MIDI controller?

A: Examples are keyboard controllers, electronic drums, drum pads, knobs, buttons, faders, etc. MIDI controllers don’t generate sounds. What they generate are MIDI messages.

Q: What’s the best drum pad MIDI controller for beginners?

A: What’s the best drum pad MIDI controller? The Akai MPD232 is the best drum pad controller with not only pads but sliders, knobs, and a sequencer, too, giving an overall fantastic MIDI controlling experience. And if you just want the pads, then try the MPD226 or MPD218 for a more focused feature set.

Q: What are toggle and momentary MIDI messages in a MIDI controller?

A: In a MIDI Controller, buttons can either transmit a Toggle or a Momentary MIDI message. If a button is set to transmit a Toggle MIDI message, when you press it, it transmits a value of 127 but it doesn’t transmit a value of 0 until you press it again.