10 bestMIDI Controllersof January 2026
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Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 MIDI Controller with 49 Velocity-Sensitive keys, 9 Encoders, 9 Sliders, 8 RGB Pads - USB-C, Midi Out, LCD Screen, Bundled Software and DAW Integration - Black
Arturia
9.9
2
Akai Professional MPC One – Drum Machine, Sampler & MIDI Controller with Beat Pads, Synth Engines, Standalone Operation and Touch Display
Akai Professional
9.8
3
Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3
Native Instruments
9.7
4
Arturia MiniLab 3, 25 Slim-Key USB-C Midi Controller with 5-Year Warranty, 8 Backlit LED Pads, 8 Knobs, 4 Faders, Midi Out, Built-in Arpeggiator, Chord mode and Music Production Software Bundle
Arturia
9.5
5
Nektar SE49 49-Key Full-Size Velocity-Sensitive USB Midi Keyboard Controller with Nektar DAW Integration and Free Professional Recording Software
Nektar
9.4
6
Akai Professional MPK261 61-key MIDI Controller
Akai Professional
9.2
7
Akai Professional MPK mini MK3 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software included
Akai Professional
9.0
8
Akai Professional MPD226 |16-Pad USB/MIDI Pad Controller with RBG MPC Pads, Production-Ready Controls and Production Software Package Included
Akai Professional
8.8
9
Behringer X-TOUCH Universal Control Surface with 9 Touch-Sensitive Motor Faders, LCD Scribble Strips and Ethernet/USB/MIDI Interface
Behringer
8.6
10
Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 - High-Performance USB MIDI Wireless Keytar Controller with Professional Software Suite Included
Alesis
8.3
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