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Category: MIDI Controllers

Arturia KeyStep Pro ‘The Sequencer The World Has Been Waiting For’

The Arturia KeyStep Pro builds on the sequencing power of the BeatStep Pro step sequencer, and adds a 37-key MIDI controller.… Read More Arturia KeyStep Pro ‘The Sequencer The World Has Been Waiting For’

January 14, 2020January 15, 202013 Comments

Novation Intros Launchpad Pro MK3

Right before the 2020 NAMM Show, Novation today announced the all-new Launchpad Pro [MK3]. The newest model of Novation’s Ableton Live grid controller combines deep Live integration with an intuitive built-in sequencer that, developers say, can drive any MIDI instrument.

January 14, 2020January 14, 20208 Comments

Korg RK-100S Keytar Lets You ‘Emanate Powerful Presence’ On Stage

Ahead of the 2020 NAMM Show, Korg has announced the RK-100S keytar, described as ‘the long-awaited rebirth of KORG’s famous keytar’. The RK-100S features an 8-voice synth engine, two ribbon controllers, a vocoder and battery operation.

January 14, 20205 Comments

The Lekholm MIDI Harmonica Coming To The 2020 NAMM Show

At the 2020 NAMM Show, Lekholm Instruments will be showing their DM48 MIDI controller harmonica.… Read More The Lekholm MIDI Harmonica Coming To The 2020 NAMM Show

January 9, 2020January 9, 202011 Comments

Roland Introduces First MIDI 2.0-Ready A-88MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller At 2020 NAMM Show

The A-88MKII comes equipped with a weighted-action keyboard, USB-C connectivity, RGB-lit controls, and more. It’s also MIDI 2.0 ready, making it the first Roland instrument to support the new MIDI standard.… Read More Roland Introduces First MIDI 2.0-Ready A-88MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller At 2020 NAMM Show

January 7, 202035 Comments

Audiomodern Releases Riffer 2.0 Update

Audiomodern has released a major update to Riffer, described as ‘a creative MIDI sequencer’ for iOS, macOS & Windows.… Read More Audiomodern Releases Riffer 2.0 Update

December 30, 2019December 30, 201910 Comments

TA Programming Studio MIDI & CV Interface

TA Programming has introduced the  availability of its Studio MIDI And CV Interface – a new interface that’s capable of controlling multiple synthesizers simultaneously, via voltage control outputs and MIDI/USB, while keeping analog instruments in tune.… Read More TA Programming Studio MIDI & CV Interface

December 22, 20195 Comments

Akai Professional Updates Force, MPC With Ableton Live Control

The new firmware delivers control of Ableton Live’s session view, mixer, effects and devices via wi-fi for Force, MPC X and MPC Live. … Read More Akai Professional Updates Force, MPC With Ableton Live Control

December 17, 2019December 17, 201923 Comments

Finger Drumming Solo On Novation Launchpad X

Here’s a finger drumming jam on the Novation Launchpad X.… Read More Finger Drumming Solo On Novation Launchpad X

December 15, 2019Leave a comment

Building A Custom MIDI Controller Using Arduino

TheMIDInator is a MIDI controller based on an Arduino MEGA 2560. It uses a few potentiometers, rotary encoders, a joystick, switches and a keypad as inputs and sends MIDI commands via serial USB interface to the computer.… Read More Building A Custom MIDI Controller Using Arduino

December 9, 2019December 9, 20192 Comments

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