MIDI Controllers

M-Audio’s CTRL49 takes the Akai Advance control keyboard concept and adds DAW control.

A fully-weighted master keyboard at this price is unheard of. Is the KeyLab 88 too good to be true?

ROLI’s new instrument further develops the technology of their revolutionary Seaboard Grand — at a much more affordable price.

With its familiar interface and enormous potential for expressive control, is the ROLI Seaboard the future of the keyboard?

I tested CME’s first Xkey 25-note compact keyboard for our March 2014 issue. Now they've added an extra octave and released the Xkey37.

NI turn their hybrid expertise to keyboard design with an innovative controller for Komplete and Maschine.

As their name implies, Korg's new MIDI keyboards are all about hands‑on control.

At first glance, the Max49 seems much like other controller keyboards, but it’s got a surprise up its sleeve...

Miniature controller keyboards can be incredibly useful for making music on location. The new Korg MicroKey family of velocity...

The Graphite is Samson’s first foray into the world of keyboards — and it’s an impressive debut.

The Impulse controllers are cost-effective, yet seem generously specified — so where’s the catch?

Looking for a compact controller keyboard costing not much more than a bag of chips? Look no further...

Are Akai's mini MIDI controllers the perfect partners for your laptop?

After an extensive programme of selective breeding, Novation have created the Nocturn 25 — an affordable, touch-sensitive controller keyboard.

The Axiom Pro showcases M-Audios controller keyboard know-how and debuts their brand-new Hyper Control technology, which is designed to make adjusting software parameters quicker and easier.

The tiny MPK25 goes beyond knobs and buttons alone, offering MPC-style drum pads for added versatility.

The updated SL range rejoices in touch-sensitive knobs and sliders, and in Novations ingenious Automap technology.

Long-term players in the controller keyboard game, Fatar have brought all of their expertise to bear on the Numa — so is it as sophisticated as it is stylish?

The CME UF80 offers a weighted, hammer-action 88-note keyboard at a knockdown price. Is it too good to be true?