MIDI Pad Controllers - Pad controllers such as those within the Akai Professional MPD series feature an array of buttons instead of piano keys.These are used to play synthesizers and other MIDI-equipped instruments, along with triggering sound modules and software instruments. MIDI Keyboard Controllers - The most common MIDI controllers are piano-style keyboard controllers, such as the M-Audio Keystation or Novation Launchkey series.Sweetwater carries many kinds of MIDI controllers. What types of MIDI controllers are there? Learn more in our MIDI Controller Buying Guide.

While the form and layout of a MIDI controller is dictated by its intended use, all have one thing in common: they are all able to interact with any MIDI-equipped device. Because of this, there are a wide range of MIDI controllers and MIDI keyboards available. MIDI is a wide-ranging protocol: it can be used for triggering (playing) notes on a keyboard workstation, turning functions on and off within a computer program, changing presets on a multi-effects processor, and countless other applications. A MIDI controller is a device that can send commands to a MIDI-equipped device. MIDI, short for musical instrument digital interface, is a protocol that allows instruments such as synthesizers and drum machines to communicate with each other and also with other devices, such as computers and effects processors.

Keith McMillen Instruments MIDI Controllers.

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol (8).

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