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.
The Ellitone KeyControl is a unique MIDI/CV Keyboard Controller that features 12 velocity-sensitive wooden Touch Bars and a built-in ‘ambient poly sequencer’ mode.… Read More Ellitone KeyControl MIDI/CV Keyboard Controller & Sequencer
It offers 24 analog outputs, making it a powerful controller for analog and modular gear.… Read More Embodme ERAI II Expressive MIDI Controller Now Available To Preorder
Unknown Devices has introduced the Topo T16, a compact MIDI controller that offers three “play modes”, each of which you can customize.… Read More Unknown Devices Intros Topo T16 Compact Expressive MIDI Controller
Aodyo Instruments shared this set of videos, demonstrating the possibilities of using their new Loom MPE controller with the Waldorf Iridium Core synthesizer.… Read More Using The Loom Multidimensional MPE Controller With The Waldorf Iridium Core Synthesizer
The Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller, designed to let each finger to control pitch (X axis), timbre (Y), and dynamics (Z) independently.… Read More Aodyo Instruments Loom Adds Four New Playing Modes: Fader, Keygrid, Martenot & Controlpad
Aodyo Instruments’ Kickstarter campaign for Loom, a new MPE MIDI controller, has blown past its funding target, reaching more than double its goal, with about a week left to go in its campaign.… Read More Loom Multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller Kickstarter Blows Past Funding Goal, With A Week Left
Aodyo Instruments has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Loom, a new multidimensional MPE MIDI controller.… Read More Aodyo Instruments Launches LOOM Multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller
The Roland JD-Xi has a very powerful synth engine – boasting a basic analog voice, a drum machine and a 128-voice digital synth – but limited controls mean that patch editing can be cumbersome. … Read More DIY MIDI Controller For The Roland JD-Xi
Here’s a comprehensive feature overview, demos and examples, and pros and cons for the new Akai Pro APC64.… Read More AKAI APC64 Ableton Live Controller Review
The APC64 is the culmination of years of development and user feedback, with velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 assignable touchstrip faders, an internal 8-track step sequencer, CV/Gate support and more.… Read More Akai Professional Debuts APC64 Pad Controller, ‘The Future Of Ableton Live Music Production’
