MIDI Controllers are hardware and software systems designed to generates and transmits MIDI data to MIDI-enabled devices. The most common types of MIDI Controllers are music keyboards, MIDI control surfaces and DJ control surfaces.
Here are the most recent posts at Synthtopia about MIDI Controllers.
SoundForce has introduced the SFC-5 V2 MIDI controller – a boutique MIDI controller for Prophet-5 virtual instruments, such as the Arturia Prophet V and the U-he Repro-5.… Read More SoundForce SFC-5 v2 Brings Physical Controls To Virtual Prophet-5 Synths
With the NTS-1 Editor, you have direct access to all parameters and can save them as a sound file and load them back into the NTS-1 at any time.… Read More MIDI Editor & Sound Bank For The Korg NTS-1 Synthesizer
Birdkids has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of a new mobile MIDI controller, offGrid.… Read More Birdkids Intros offGrid Mobile MIDI Controller
According to the developer, the update makes AudioSwift “the perfect compact MIDI controller for mobile and desktop music producers.”… Read More AudioSwift v2.2 Update Adds Velocity Response
The TAIKO-1 can be used as a portable taiko, but also has a variety of features that let it go far beyond traditional roles. It has 100 drum kits; users can import custom sounds, with sounds up to 24 minutes long; it supports MIDI and audio over Bluetooth; and you can play it quietly over headphones.… Read More Roland TAIKO-1 Brings Portability, User Sample Support To Traditional Japanese Drum
Developer Momo Müller has introduced the DeepMind – Juno 106 editor, an overlay MIDI editor that’s designed to let you edit the Behringer DeepMind 12 with the controls of a Juno 106.… Read More Behringer DeepMind 12 Gets Unofficial Juno 106 MIDI Editor
A unique feature of the Faderfox is that it lets you create a dynamic label for each knob, so it combines the flexibility of programmable controllers with the ease of use of having every control labeled.… Read More Faderfox EC4 MIDI Controller Review
The Lumatone features 275 illuminated, velocity-sensitive hexagonal keys. Each key has an individually programmable MIDI note and LED color, so you can use a variety of scale arrangements and MIDI mappings.… Read More The Lumatone Isomorphic Keyboard Is Designed For Microtonal Music & More
The Launchpad Pro mk3 introduces a built-in step sequencer which, along with hardware MIDI connectivity, means that you can use it standalone to control your gear.… Read More Novation Launchpad Pro mk3 Standalone Sequencing Hands-On Demo
The Rhythmo Beatbox is a DIY kit that you assemble yourself – sort of like an IKEA drum machine. It costs about $140 and takes about an hour to put together.… Read More The Rhythmo Beatbox Is Like An IKEA Drum Machine
