MIDI gear, ranked by what it is actually worth.
Honest picks across budget, best value, and premium, researched and price-tracked so you buy once and buy right.
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Audio Interfaces
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Editor's pickFocusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Guitarists
$119.99
Editor's pickFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording
$224.99
PreSonus Studio 24c 2x2
$169.99
Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Audio Interface
$299.00
Behringer UMC22 Audiophile 2x2
$52.90
PreSonus AudioBox 96 25th Anniversary USB Audio Interface
$94.99
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
$159.99
Audient EVO 4 USB Audio Interface
$139.20
MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface
$199.95
Arturia MiniFuse 1 - Compact USB Audio Interface with Creative Software for Recording
$104.72
Shure MVX2U Gen 2 XLR-to-USB-C Audio Interface
$139.00
Universal Audio Volt 1 USB Audio Interface
$139.00
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
$299.99
Mackie Audio Interface
$59.95
TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Streaming Mixer
$499.00
Audio Interface USB Audio Interface with Mic Preamplifier USB Audio Mixer Recorder with 48V Phantom Power
$89.99
Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII - 2x2 USB Audio Interface
$229.99
M-AUDIO M-Track Duo HD Audio Interface 24bit 192kHz for Recording
$99.00
Audient iD24 USB-C Audio Interface
$427.89
Synido USB C Audio Interface for Recording Music
$39.99
See all Audio InterfacesMini & 25-Key Controllers
All 20
Editor's pickArturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller
$119.00
Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus 37-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$139.00
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$129.99
Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$94.99
M-AUDIO Keystation Mini 32 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$55.71
Arturia MiniLab 37 MIDI Keyboard Controller
$149.00
M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro Mini 32 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$119.00
Akai Professional LPK25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$59.00
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV 25-Key USB-C MIDI Keyboard Controller
$99.00
Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$99.00
Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$159.99
Arturia MicroLab Mk3 Universal MIDI Controller
$69.00
Arturia KeyStep Controller & Sequencer
$139.00
Arturia KeyStep Controller & Sequencer
$199.00
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 Controller Keyboard (26154)
$139.00
Korg
$58.00
Korg Keyboard Amplifier
$123.99
Donner Mini MIDI Keyboard N-25
$39.99
Korg MicroKEY Air 37 - Key Bluetooth & USB MIDI Controller
$177.55
IK Multimedia iRig Keys 2 Mini portable keyboard MIDI controller with 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keys and headphone output
$99.99
See all Mini & 25-Key Controllers49-Key Controllers
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Editor's pickArturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
$249.00
Editor's pickNovation Launchkey 49 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$279.99
-10%Arturia KeyLab mk3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$431.10
M-AUDIO Keystation 49 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$129.00
Nektar
$89.99
M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$299.00
Novation FLkey 49 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
$249.99
M-AUDIO Oxygen 49 MKV USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$199.00
Impact LX mk3
$199.99
Novation FLkey 2 49 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
$279.99
Native Instruments S-Series Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 Keyboard Controller
$749.00
See all 49-Key ControllersPad Controllers
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Editor's pickNovation Launchpad X MIDI USB Grid Controller
$219.99
Akai Professional MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller
$119.00
Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 Drum Controller
$489.00
Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 MIDI USB Grid Controller
$129.99
Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller
$249.00
Akai Professional LPD8 USB MIDI Pad Controller
$59.00
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 MIDI USB Grid Controller
$389.99
Akai Professional APC Mini MK2 USB MIDI Pad Controller
$99.00
Akai Professional MPX8 USB MIDI Sample Pad Controller
$119.00
Ableton Push 3 Desktop Controller Workstation w/Audio Interface
$999.00
Decksaver Novation Launchpad X Cover (DS-PC-LPX)
$43.12
See all Pad Controllers88-Key & Weighted Controllers
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Editor's pickM-AUDIO Hammer 88 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$549.00
Editor's pickStudiologic SL88 MK2 88-key MIDI Keyboard Controller
$599.95
M-AUDIO Keystation 88 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$299.00
Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 88-key Weighted Hammer-action Keyboard Controller - Black
$999.00
Studiologic SL88 GT MK2 – Premium 88‑Key Master MIDI Keyboard with TP/400 Wooden Keybed
$999.95
Nektar Impact GXP88 - USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black
$299.99
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$399.00
VPC1 Virtual Piano Controller
$2599.00
M-AUDIO Hammer 88 Pro Weighted MIDI Controller
$899.00
Impact LX mk3
$339.99
Roland A-88MKII 88-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller
$1393.99
See all 88-Key & Weighted ControllersDAW Control Surfaces
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Editor's pickPreSonus FaderPort DAW Controller (FaderPort V2)
$209.99
Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface
$70.11
Behringer X-TOUCH Universal Control Surface with 9 Touch-Sensitive Motor Faders
$419.00
Akai Professional MIDImix USB MIDI Mixer Controller
$109.00
Arturia BeatStep Pro Controller and Sequencer — Aftertouch
$249.00
Novation Launch Control XL 3 USB MIDI Control Surface
$249.99
Solid State Logic UF8 Advanced DAW Controller
$1299.99
PreSonus FaderPort 8 DAW Controller
$499.99
Behringer X-TOUCH ONE Universal Control Surface with Touch-Sensitive Motor Fader and LCD Scribble Strip
$189.00
iCON Pro Audio P1-M DAW Control Surface with Motorized Faders
$549.00
See all DAW Control Surfaces61-Key Controllers
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M-AUDIO Keystation 61 MK3 USB MIDI Controller
$229.00
Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$329.99
Novation 61SL MkIII 61-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard and Sequencer
$749.99
Arturia KeyLab mk3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$599.00
M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro 61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$349.00
M-AUDIO Oxygen 61 MKV USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
$249.00
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
$299.00
Impact LX mk3
$229.99
Novation FLkey 2 61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
$329.99
Native Instruments S-Series Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 Keyboard Controller
$849.00
See all 61-Key ControllersStandalone Grooveboxes
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Editor's pickAkai Professional MPC One G2 Next-Generation Standalone Production Center
$799.00
Akai Professional MPC Live III Portable Music Production Center
$1699.00
teenage engineering EP–133 K.O. II 128MB sampler
$329.00
Akai Professional MPC Sample Portable Sampler
$399.00
Ableton Push 3 Standalone Workstation w/Audio Interface & 256GB SSD HD
$1799.00
Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project
$470.00
Novation Circuit Rhythm Sampler and Groovebox
$399.99
Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Production Workstation
$999.00
Elektron Digitakt II 16-Track Drum Computer and Sampler
$1099.00
Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 Next-Gen Standalone Production Keyboard
$999.00
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Guitarists, Vocalists, Podcasters or Producers to record and playback studio quality sound
Observed
Best for: One microphone and one guitar, with the most reviewed interface we track.
Arturia MiniLab 3 Universal MIDI Controller, White
Observed
Best for: Producers who want the keybed the Reddit thread rated highest, with faders and arp/chord tools built in.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record
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Best for: The default two-input interface for a home studio that records people.
CME WIDI Master Blue Limited Edition Bluetooth MIDI Adapter
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Best for: Most people: the most proven Bluetooth MIDI adapter we track.
Novation Launchpad X MIDI USB Grid Controller
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Best for: Ableton Live or Logic Pro users who want to launch clips and finger-drum on the same grid.
CME U6MIDI Pro 3-in-3-out MIDI Interface
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Best for: Two or three pieces of MIDI gear that need to route to each other, not just to a computer.
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 — 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Analog Lab V Software Included
Observed
Best for: A beginner who wants pads, knobs, and a bundle of real sounds from day one.
M-AUDIO Hammer 88 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Best for: Someone who wants real hammer-action piano feel and doesn't need pads or DAW control.
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Best for: Producers working inside Ableton, Logic or FL Studio who want the controller to double as a real mixer and clip launcher.
Yamaha FC4A Assignable Piano Sustain Foot Pedal
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Best for: Players on a Yamaha or half-damper-capable keyboard who want closer-to-acoustic feel without paying Roland prices.
PreSonus FaderPort DAW Controller (FaderPort V2)
Observed
Best for: Riding one track at a time with real fader feedback, in whatever major DAW you already run.
Akai Professional MPC One G2 Next-Generation Standalone Production Center
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Best for: The producer who wants full MPC standalone production, touchscreen included, at nearly half the Live III's cost.
About mid1
mid1 (mid1.com) is an independent MIDI gear recommendation site written by Elan Harpaz. It publishes 5 buying guides across 11 categories and 140 product pages, sorting every category into a budget pick, a best-value pick and a premium pick, and it records its own weekly price snapshot for 140 products so it can say whether today's price is actually a good one.