These are the best MIDI controllers under $200 for beginners and pros in 2023. They can be used to control FL Studio, Studio One, Logic Pro, Ableton, Garageband or any other DAW.
1Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII 25-Key USB MIDI Controller
The MKII packs 25 slender, velocity-sensitive keys, a brand new four-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation manipulation, eight backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads plus two banks, and eight assignable control knobs.
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2Arturia MiniLab MkII 25 MIDI Controller
Minilab Mk II is a high quality, portable and compact feature-packed controller which gives you hands-on access to the sounds in your virtual studio. Breathe new life into your sounds by playing, tweaking, tapping and twisting its rugged controls.
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3Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note USB Keyboard Controller
Launchkey Mini makes it easy and fun to produce music in Ableton Live. All the controls work as soon as you plug it in. You can also easily tweak your instruments using eight high-quality knobs, and sketch out ideas on a 25-note mini keyboard with a fast synth-style action that makes it really nice to play.
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4Novation Launchpad Mini Controller
Launchpad integrates immediately and seamlessly with Ableton Live, without any setup whatsoever. Use the grid to start and stop loops, arm tracks, and also control volumes, pans, and sends. Just plug in and start making music.
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5Nektar IMPACT LX25+ MIDI Controller
The Impact LX25+ MIDI controller is compact and portable yet jam-packed with intelligent and expressive performance control. With Impact LX25+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity. The 25 note velocity sensitive keyboard is a synth action, full-size, piano-style keys with a medium tension.
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6Alesis 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
The Alesis V61 is a powerful, intuitive MIDI controller that lets you take command of your computer’s music software without giving up your capacity for dynamic performances.
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7MIDIPLUS AKM320 32 Key USB MIDI Controller
AKM320 is MIDI keyboard controller of 32 mini keys with velocity sensitive, and its basic functions are complete and easy to understand the mode of operation. Interface design is simple and clear, and its body is light and thin.
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8Arturia KeyStep 37 Key USB Midi Controller
The KeyStep 37 combines a flexible 37-note keyboard with intuitive sequencing, instant chord generation, and creative real-time MIDI controls that let you discover and interact with music like never before!
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9AKAI Professional LPK25 USB MIDI Controller
Measuring in at just 13 inches, LPK25 is a full-featured plug-and-play 25-key USB MIDI keyboard controller designed to escape the boundaries of your studio. Weighing in at 450g, LPK25 easily fits into a laptop case, backpack, or messenger bag, providing core keyboard-production functionality courtesy of 25 synth-action velocity-sensitive keys perfect for playing chords, pads, bass-lines and lead parts.
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10Presonus Atom Midi Pad Controller
Produce, play virtual instruments, and trigger samples and loops with unsurpassed expressiveness and flexibility. Selectable pad velocity curves and pressure thresholds customize the pads’ response for maximum expression. Equipped with 20 assignable buttons and 4 endless rotary encoders.
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