Best Default Midi Keyboard Controllers In April 2024

In this Best Default Midi Keyboard Controllers product guide, we’ll help you make a more informed decision and select the product with the benefits you need.

To help you in your search, we have completed this list of the Best Default Midi Keyboard Controllers.

Top Rated Best Default Midi Keyboard Controllers Of 2024

Rank	Product Name	Score
1	IK Multimedia iRig Keys 25 25-key compact keyboard MIDI controller for Mac/PC Buy Now	9.7 Buy Now
2	Akai Professional LPD8 \| Portable 8-Pad USB MIDI Pad Controller for Laptops Buy Now	9.5 Buy Now
3	Nektar, 25-Key Midi Controller (SE25) Buy Now	9.1 Buy Now
4	Yamaha FC7 Volume Expression Pedal for Keyboards Buy Now	8.8 Buy Now
5	midiplus Midi Controller, (X4 mini),white Buy Now	8.6 Buy Now
6	Akai Professional APC Mini \| Compact USB Bus-Powered 64-Button Clip Launcher / MIDI Buy Now	8.3 Buy Now
7	AirTurn BT200S-2 Bluetooth Pedal Page Turner DAW MIDI App Controller Foot Pedal Buy Now	8.1 Buy Now
8	Nektar, 49-Key Midi Controller (Impact GX49) Buy Now	7.8 Buy Now
9	Studiologic VFP-3-10 Triple Piano-Style Open Polarity Sustain Pedal with Mono and Stereo Connector Buy Now	7.5 Buy Now
10	AirTurn BT200S-6 Bluetooth Pedal Page Turner DAW MIDI App Controller Foot Pedal Buy Now	7.2 Buy Now

1. IK Multimedia iRig Keys 25 25-key compact keyboard MIDI controller for Mac/PC

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9.7/10 our score

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Includes sampletank 4 se mac/pc virtual instrument
Volume/data knob
Usb class-compliant - plug and play
25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys
Back-lit, soft-touch octave up/down buttons

2. Akai Professional LPD8 | Portable 8-Pad USB MIDI Pad Controller for Laptops

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9.5/10 our score

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8 mpc q link knobs for seamless mapping to daw parameters, virtual instruments and effect parameters for hands on control and expressive performances
Works with all popular applications including garageband, logic, sonar, cubase, ableton live, protools, reason, fruity loops, digital performer, and more
13 inch, slim line ultra portable pad controller with 8 backlit velocity sensitive drum pads for triggering samples, loops, controlling virtual instruments and more
4 programmable memory banks provide instant recall of mappings for daws, virtual instruments, effects and more
Lightweight, ultra portable design stows easily in a laptop bag for production capability everywhere , usb powered and plug and play setup for mac and pc

3. Nektar, 25-Key Midi Controller (SE25)

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9.1/10 our score

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6 buttons: octave up/down, pb1/pb2, sustain, part 2
25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
Nectar daw integration currently supports: bigwig, cubase, digital performer, fl studio, garage band, logic, mix craft, unendow, reason, reaper, sonar and studio one
Pb1 & pb2 buttons (assignable to: pitch bend, transpose, vol, pan, track* or patch* change)
3 velocity curves (default, soft, hard)
Part two button: assignable to octave, midi channel, transpose, layer and latch (momentary)

4. Yamaha FC7 Volume Expression Pedal for Keyboards

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8.8/10 our score

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This heavy-duty controller, with "fortissimo function," enables the user to accent certain parts of a performance
The fc7 is a volume controller that allows you to adjust the volume and even the effects of your instrument
Product code: fc7
Brand: yamaha
The durable volume control tool for today's electronic keyboard
5' cable, 1/4" jacks

5. midiplus Midi Controller, (X4 mini),white

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8.6/10 our score

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4 customizable knobs, default setting: t1 (volume), t2 (pan), t3 (expression controller), t4 (reverb).attachment manual cable
3 segment backlit led. capacitive touch sensors to control pitch and modulation. featured with shift for customized functions and octave/transpose
X4 mini midi keyboards which have 49 weighted keys respectively. x mini midi keyboard is hot plug supported. no driver is needed. it is powered by usb and no external power supply is needed

6. Akai Professional APC Mini | Compact USB Bus-Powered 64-Button Clip Launcher / MIDI

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8.3/10 our score

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Jam, compose, create 8x8 midi clip matrix with tri colour lighting seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with ableton live perfect for clip launching, sampling / sample triggering and more
Everything you need comprehensive production software package for mac and pc included: ableton live lite, hybrid 3 by air music tech, and toolroom artist launch packs (downloads)
Complete control ultra portable usb midi controller for ableton live, perfect for mobile music performance and production
Integrated midi mixer 8 assignable faders + 1 master fader instantly map to ableton live's mixer for hands on mix control
Tweak your sound seamlessly map apc mini's controls to virtual effect and instrument parameters for expressive, immersive performances

7. AirTurn BT200S-2 Bluetooth Pedal Page Turner DAW MIDI App Controller Foot Pedal

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8.1/10 our score

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Sturdy: unlike metal cases, our polymer case doesn't interfere with the radio signal and can still withstand the weight of a truck!
Max range: at 150+ feet, airturn leads the industry with maximum operating range.
Customize: 7 default modes cover most apps or assign custom keyboard commands and shortcuts as well as midi commands using the airturn manager.
Endless apps: hundreds of compatible apps for reading music/lyrics/tabs, triggering backing tracks/effects, midi, video/lighting and more!
Max battery life: a rechargeable battery provides 150-200hrs play time with a single charge, you can even use a 9v power supply.

8. Nektar, 49-Key Midi Controller (Impact GX49)

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7.8/10 our score

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14 midi assignable buttons
Mac, pc and ios compatible
Premium midi controller with 49 expressive synth-action keys, on-board pitch bend and modulation wheels for performances
Nektar daw integration for most popular daws
Includes bitwig 8-track daw

9. Studiologic VFP-3-10 Triple Piano-Style Open Polarity Sustain Pedal with Mono and Stereo Connector

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7.5/10 our score

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Provides sustain for keyboards and midi controllers
6, 56-foot cable length, mono and stereo connectors
Solid body construction with rubberized levers
Triple piano-style sustain pedal
Open polarity at rest

10. AirTurn BT200S-6 Bluetooth Pedal Page Turner DAW MIDI App Controller Foot Pedal

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7.2/10 our score

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Endless apps: hundreds of compatible apps for reading music/lyrics/tabs, triggering backing tracks/effects, midi, video/lighting and more!
Max battery life: a rechargeable battery provides 150-200hrs play time with a single charge, you can even use a 9v power supply.
Sturdy: unlike metal cases, our polymer case doesn't interfere with the radio signal and can still withstand the weight of a truck!
Max range: at 150+ feet, airturn leads the industry with maximum operating range.
Customize: 7 default modes cover most apps or assign custom keyboard commands and shortcuts as well as midi commands using the airturn manager.