Top 10 Best Midi Drum Pad Controller

of November 2024
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Best ChoiceBest Choice
AKAI Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC Drum Pads, 6
AKAI
AKAI
10
Exceptional
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Best ValueBest Value
AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum
AKAI
AKAI
9.9
Exceptional
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3
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8
AKAI
AKAI
9.8
Exceptional
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Korg nanoPAD2 Slim-Line USB MIDI Pads - Black
Korg
Korg
9.7
Exceptional
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5
Arturia BeatStep USB/MIDI/CV Controller and Sequencer
ARTURIA
ARTURIA
9.6
Exceptional
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6
Roger Linn Design LinnStrument Midi Controller
Roger Linn Design
Roger Linn Design
9.5
Excellent
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Alesis VI49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with, 16 Drum Pads, 12
Alesis
Alesis
9.4
Excellent
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Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 Drum Controller
Native Instruments
Native Instruments
9.3
Excellent
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9
Yamaha DTX Multi Pad, Drum Pad
Yamaha
Yamaha
9.2
Excellent
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10
Novation Launchpad Mini [MK3]  Portable MIDI 64-Pad, USB Grid Controller for
Novation
Novation
9.1
Excellent
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AKAI Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC Drum Pads, 6 Assignable Knobs, Note Repeat & Full Level Buttons and Production Software

Beat Production, Anywhere - Ultra-portable, feature-packed and USB powered pad controller with 16 thick fat MPC pads for triggering drums, melodic samples, effects and more. Expandable Banks - Easily accessible dedicated controls for three pad banks provides a total of 48 assignable pads. Assignable Control - 18 fully assignable 360-Degree potentiometers accessible via three banks for controlling DAW, virtual effect and virtual instrument parameters. Feature Packed - MPC note repeat and full level controls for immersive expressive performances. Comprehensive Software Suite Included - Ableton Live Lite, Drum Synth 500 by AIR Music Tech. The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series. iOS Connectivity Covered - Control your iOS apps and open up a world of pad control capability using the Camera Connection Kit sold separately.

AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software

Beat Maker Essential - 13 pad controller for music production with 8 RGB-backlit responsive MPC drum pads for triggering samples, loops, virtual instruments, and more. Hands-On Control - 8 assignable Q-Link knobs for seamless mapping to DAW parameters, software instruments, and insert effect plugins for tactile control and precise mixing. Customized Production - 4 programmable preset slots for instant recall of mappings for DAWs, virtual instruments, effects and more. Create, edit, load and manage all your presets from the computer. Portable Design, Robust Build - Lightweight beat maker that adopts the sturdy build of standalone MPCs. The slim-line design stows easily in a laptop bag for hands-on production capability everywhere. Versatile Performance - The Laptop Pad Controller is perfect for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators on the go. The sleek design fits right in alongside your studio equipment. Effortless Setup - With a full-size USB-powered jack, the LPD8 works plug-and-play with Mac or PC and requires no software driver installation or AC power adapters for operation. Universal DAW Compatibility - Works with all popular applications including GarageBand, Logic, Studio One, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, Reason, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and more.

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software included (Black)

Music Production and Beat Maker Essential - USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production. Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes. The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat and Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synthesizer DAW controls. Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls and more. 1500 plus Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production - Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content.

Korg nanoPAD2 Slim-Line USB MIDI Pads - Black

Low-profile pad controller excellent for playing or entering drum data. Sixteen solid, responsive, and velocity-sensitive trigger pads. Control multiple MIDI parameters via the X-Y Touchpad.

Arturia BeatStep USB/MIDI/CV Controller and Sequencer

VERSATILE MIDI CONTROLLER AND SEQUENCER BeatStep is a chameleon controller and sequencer that provides nearly endless possibilities Highly versatile, it allows you to trigger clips in apps like Ableton Live, finger-drum or make beats effortlessly, tweak your sound in real-time - or all at once In addition, its compact format makes it the perfect companion on the road or in the studio.. TWO IN ONE With MIDI Controller mode, the 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads make it the perfect compact solution for playing percussion, while sequencer mode turns it into an easy step sequencer. The 16 encoders will adjust pitch for the associated step. 16 memories allow for instant recall of your patterns while the pad scale modes, sequence playback modes and time division functions allow for real time performance changes.. BOTH AT ONCE This MIDI keyboard is both a padknob controller AND a step sequencer. But the best part is that you can run them both at the same time You can have the step sequencer play your sound through the CVGate output, while you switch to CONTROL mode and trigger clips on Ableton Live and use the encoders to manipulate your VST version of SEM V. All at once. ALL THE CONNECTIONS YOU NEED BeatStep has MIDI, USB and CV connectivity, giving you a sequencer that will work with all types of gear, including analog synths, software instruments, and MIDI hardware. The BeatStep pads can be configured to send MIDI note onoff messages, MMC commands, Program and Bank changes, or serve as MIDI CC buttons.. CREATIVE SOFTWARE INCLUDED BeatStep comes with all the creative software you need. Make great-sounding tracks in full Ableton Live Lite, get hundreds of pro-grade synth and key sounds Analog Lab Intro and easily edit your MIDI setups and sequences MIDI Control Center. You can use the encoders to adjust the effects in your favorite DJ app. The transport buttons can be MMC controls or send MIDI CCs to start and stop your DAW. It can be the MIDI Clock master or slave to an external clock..

Roger Linn Design LinnStrument Midi Controller

Split Keyboard Mode with unique MIDI settings for each split. Volume Button displays horizontal light bar on screen for easy volume adjustment. Preset Button displays MIDI Program Change number on screen 1-128 for easy selection by sliding your finger across surface. Two Programmable Panel Switches. CC Faders Mode permits either split to act as 8 horizontal light bars to control CC 1-8.

Alesis VI49 - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with, 16 Drum Pads, 12 Assignable Knobs, 36 Buttons and 5-Pin MIDI Out, Production Software Included Black

MIDI Keyboard with 49 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys with after touch. USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out offer flexible MIDI connectivity. Manipulate plugins and virtual instruments with hands-on controls. With VI49, you can open and close filters on virtual synthesizers, adjust volume levels in your mix, activate effects, and much more. 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat production and clip launching. Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control. 36 assignable buttons and 12 assignable knobs interface with your music software. Seamless visual feedback via LED screen and illuminated buttons and knobs. Production software included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite and Xpand2 by AIR Music Tech downloads. USB-powered and plug-and-play support for Mac and PC.

Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 Drum Controller

Integrated hardwaresoftware system includes sampler, arranger, mixer, FX, and more. Includes 25 GB KOMPLETE 11 SELECT library featuring 25 pro-quality studio and creative FX. Pro-grade, 96 kHz 24-bit audio interface with 2 x 14 TRS line outputs, 2 x 14 TRS line inputs, 14 dynamic mic input, stereo headphone output, 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI out 1 x Footswitch. Touch sensitive knobs for parameter tweaking. System requirements Mac OS X 10.11 or macOS 10.12 latest update, Intel Core i5, 2 GB RAM 4 GB recommended,Windows 7, 8, or 10 latest Service Pack, 3264-bit, Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 2 GB RAM 4 GB recommended. Smart Strip for strumming notes, pitch bending sounds, performing with FX, and more. Compatible with all major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, GarageBand, FL Studio, Avid Pro Tools, PreSonus Studio One, and more as a VST, Audio Units, or AAX 32 and AAX 64 plug-in with full multi-core support.

Yamaha DTX Multi Pad, Drum Pad

1,061 DrumPercussionEffects sounds. 216 Keyboard sounds. MuteLayer function. Sequencer and Preset Loops. 64MB Flash-ROM for user samples.

Novation Launchpad Mini [MK3] Portable MIDI 64-Pad, USB Grid Controller for Ableton Live and Logic Pro Performances

Seamless performances made easy - 64 vibrant RGB pads give you a perfect reflection of your Ableton Live session, making it easier than ever to see your clips. Know exactly which clips you are triggering for a seamless performance.. The perfect companion for Ableton Live - Quickly launch your clips and scenes at the press of a button with our exceptional Ableton Live Integration. Stop, Solo, and Mute controls make it easier and more tactile to control your performances right from your Launchpad Mini, no mouse needed.. Full of customisation for your needs - Novation Components is a tool to help you customise your Launchpad Mini. With three Custom Modes, edit mappings and control anything MIDI easily.. Anytime. Anywhere. The portable device - Small and light, Launchpad Minis slim, lightweight design means itll fit into any setup, so that you have the control you need at all times. The bus-powered hardware is perfect for when youre travelling around and need to save important space for your other items.. Get started easily - Its never been easier to get started. Download all the software you want with step-by-step video guides to get you set up and making music in minutes through Novation's interactive on boarding..
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