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MIDI Controllers

The 6 Best Keytars (2026) – Synths and MIDI Controllers

August 27, 2024 By Jimmy

A keytar is that cool little lightweight synthesizer you see that is help like a guitar and almost played like one. They were highly used by famous musicians in the disco era and much to anyone’s surprise, they still are! Are you looking to start rocking a keytar? You wouldn’t be the only one! Matt […]

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The 7 Best MIDI Drum Pads (2026)

August 22, 2024 By Jimmy

MIDI drum pads are now better and more affordable than ever. They help you quickly add extra spice to a beat or track! My top recommended MIDI drum pad is the . It’s a budget-friendly and popular choice, featuring 16 drum pads and 6 assignable knobs. My second recommended MIDI drum pad is the . […]

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The 7 Best MIDI Guitar Controllers (2026)

June 18, 2024 By Jimmy

Many are familiar with MIDI controllers for virtual instruments and synths by linking the sounds from your DAW to the controller. MIDI guitar controllers perform the same function, but resemble a guitar. Choose between a guitar-shaped MIDI controller or a MIDI pickup that transforms your guitar into a MIDI controller. Play a variety of sounds […]

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What is MPE and What Difference Does it Make? (Including List of Controllers)

June 16, 2024 By Jimmy

MPE stands for MIDI Polyphonic Expression and is a new, standard protocol for electronic music production. While MIDI-based, MPE allows musicians to edit data from each individual note and not just from a single channel. For this reason, MPE is seen as a more immersive, acoustic-like approach to MIDI. MPE was created to meet the […]

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The 7 Best MIDI Controllers With Weighted Keys (2026)

June 15, 2024 By Jimmy

MIDI keyboards are crucial for any music studio. For piano players, the key weight and type are essential to replicate the feel of an analog piano on a music workstation. MIDI keyboards with weighted keys offer top-tier playability and a realistic piano feel for dynamic performances. No matter your preferred key size, there’s a suitable […]

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MIDI Controllers for iPadĀ (2026) (Best Controllers, How to Connect Them)

June 5, 2024 By Jimmy

iPads are excellent for both music production and live performances. Some musicians use iPads as complete music workstations, eliminating the need for a laptop. However, if you want to use an iPad this way, it helps to include a MIDI controller. I’ll explain how to connect a MIDI controller to your iPad and suggest a […]

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The 7 Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers For FL Studio (2026)

June 1, 2024 By Jimmy

MIDI keyword controllers are great for aiding fluidly and capturing your ideas and performances in the studio or on stage. You need a good controller to get the most out of FL Studio. Luckily, many great MIDI controllers work great with this popular DAW. With so many choices, it might be a hard task to […]

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The 7 Best 88-Key Midi Keyboards (2026)

May 31, 2024 By Jimmy

The piano remains one of the most popular instruments. With electronic music’s rise, integrating keyboards and computers is now essential in any musician’s studio. Using a full 88-key piano paired with MIDI controllers offers the best of both. With so many keyboards available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. That’s why I’ve created a […]

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