What is a MIDI controller used for?

A MIDI controller is used to send MIDI data like note info, velocity, and control changes to software instruments, DAWs, or hardware synths, letting you play virtual keys, trigger drums, tweak effects, and control your music production setup hands-on without built-in sounds.

Does anyone use MIDI anymore?

Absolutely, MIDI remains a cornerstone of modern music production. Pros and bedroom producers alike rely on it daily for DAWs like Ableton, Logic, and FL Studio, hardware synths, live performances, and even lighting rigs – it's more relevant than ever with wireless and USB advancements.

What is a good MIDI controller for beginners?

The Akai MPK Mini or Novation Launchkey Mini stand out for beginners – compact, affordable, with 25 keys or pads, velocity-sensitive action, and seamless plug-and-play with major DAWs. They pack essentials like knobs, faders, and transport controls without overwhelming new users.

What is the best MIDI pad controller?

The Akai MPC One or Native Instruments Maschine MK3 top the list for pad controllers, offering pressure-sensitive pads, standalone sequencing, sampling, and deep DAW integration. For pure control, the Launchpad Pro excels in Ableton Live beat-making and clip launching.

Novation - Launchkey 61 MK3

Novation – Launchkey 61 MK3

MIDI controller keyboard, with 61 velocity-sensitive keys, 16 pads and nine faders, provide expressive control

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LAUNCHKEY 61 MK3

No matter your genre or level of experience, Launchkey 61 gives you everything you need to create intuitively and expressively with Ableton Live. Launchkey 61 features a synth action keybed, velocity sensitive pads, essential transport controls, and nine 45mm faders.

Features

Designed for Ableton Live — plus full integration with Logic and Reason and out-of-the-box functionality with other
Create and play with feeling — velocity-sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for expressive and dynamic performances
Shape your sound — tweak instruments and effects to perfection using eight rotary encoders
Control anything MIDI — five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device
Includes Ableton Live Lite
Optimized for Ableton Live with immediate access to all the controls you need
3 chord modes (fixed, scale and user) let you trigger chords with one finger
4 Custom Modes for creating unique control setups for any performance or studio rig
USB B socket, Kensington security slot
Sustain pedal 1/4-inch jack socket
USB bus powered; power supply not included
Includes USB A to B cable

Expand your musical vocabulary

Inspirational features include Scale Mode, Chord Modes and a powerful arpeggiator, which together extend your musical capabilities and let you create in new ways. Scale Mode transposes keys and pads played to notes in the scale selected; three chord modes let you trigger complex chords with one finger, while the powerful arpeggiator gets melodies moving, fast. Strum Mode, introduced with firmware v1.1, lets you strum chords, for even more playing potential.

Standalone operation

Launchkey works standalone, so it’s the perfect controller for any music-making setup, with or without a computer. The Scale and Chord Modes, arpeggiator and Custom Modes can all be used to control an all-hardware studio or live rig.

Custom Modes: control anything

The full-size five-pin MIDI output, works with any MIDI-compatible device. Use Novation Components to configure four Custom Modes, which map Launchkey’s knobs and pads to software and hardware features.

Weight

12 kg

Dimensions

96 × 26 × 8 cm

Brand

Novation

Color

Black

hs_code

854370900002

GTIN-UPC-EAN

815301001287

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SKU: N-LK61mk3 Category: Midi Controllers Tags: LAUNCHKEY 61 MK3, Novation - LAUNCHKEY

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Weight	12 kg
Dimensions	96 × 26 × 8 cm
Brand	Novation
Color	Black
hs_code	854370900002
GTIN-UPC-EAN	815301001287

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