Controllers

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

Akai and Ableton have collaborated on the APC40, to bring tightly integrated, hands-on hardware control to Live.

Have computers made digital multitrackers obsolete? Zoom dont think so.

The piano keyboard is so widespread and familiar that we take it for granted. But, as C-Thru Musics Axis 49 demonstrates, its not the only option out there.

The challenge was to add yet more features to Live without compromising its legendary ease of use. Have Ableton succeeded?

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

Audio interface, control surface, monitor controller — the Alesis Master Control does it all. Could it be the perfect companion to your DAW?

Whats black and white and red all over? Behringers fantastically cheap new audio interface and MIDI controller, of course!

Can controllers this tiny and toy-like in appearance really do a serious job in the studio?

This desktop DSP box runs and offers hands-on control of Creamwares ASB range of synth plug-ins — and it costs under $500. Is it too good to be true?

The MC Control's programmable touchscreen and 'Soft Keys' technology offer the exciting possibility of building your own custom DAW controller. Is it too good to be true? Let's find out...

Steinberg's CC121 controller is, as you might expect, designed to work seamlessly with their DAW software — so is this the perfect companion to Cubase and Nuendo?

The Monome may appear to be simple, but hidden beneath its minimalist exterior are practically limitless computer control possibilities...

The Nocturn uses Novation's sophisticated Automap technology to give you integrated, hands-on control of your software — and all for an almost unbelievably low price.

The Command 8 and Icon have revitalised the affordable and the professional ends of Digidesign's controller range. Now Digi have turned their attention to the middle of the market, with a replacement for their tried and tested Control 24.

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?

Mackie have updated their popular control-surface system. We find out what's new.

The new Artist series brings Euphonix's innovative EuCon technology to the project studio market. Does the MC Mix put existing fader controllers in the shade?

If you want hands-on control over your DAW, without the expense or inconvenient size of a multi-channel controller, the Frontier Design Alphatrack could be just what you're looking for...

Euphonix's EuCon control protocol first saw the light of day in their high-end digital mixers. Now it has the potential to revolutionise the world of the project studio.