You are not alone - tons of us here. Vidoes like these are either "aspirational" or like crack. Now this is youtube comments, so I got to one up you. As if not having $$ isn't bad enough, I also don't have a single musical bone in my body and still like to create music. xD
This Sensel Morph is just insane especially with overlays for video editing! It's so crazy how far and fast technology can take us, this just blew my mind. I'd def love to try this one someday, but you're right, feeling those keys under my fingers adds more vibe to music making process so Arturia Micro Lab is still #1 on my wish list. Thanks for the video!
Obviously the morph is my favorite, I never thought a midi controller would be as veristile as this one. To be able to do video editing and music production on a small laptop with just one controller for everything is by far the most amazing deal I've seen yet! To pick a second favorite, it would be the launchkey mini. I have the launchkey 49 and I love it, but I can't take it everywhere. The mini is even better than the 49 and it comes with a sick arpeggiator!!! Thanks for the vid man, this is the first I've heard of you and I look forward to watching more!
The Minilab MK2 is probably the most interesting to me! The main reasons being is because of the software included. Haven’t played music in a while so these videos are so helpful. I want to get back into making music, but don’t have money to get a full sized controller. A mini is probably my best option right now, and all of these seem to be amazing!!!
Just like a few of the other comments... watched the other one yesterday and came across this one today! If the giveaway is still on, my favourite seems to be the Arturia mini studio, it’s what I would buy as it seems to have a really great price/ performance. I’ve always loved music, and recently I’ve been wanting to start music production and this would allow me to do so without a huge upfront investment.
I was literally watching the 2.0 video and decided to check your channel and lo and behold, 3.0 pops up Edit: My favorite keyboard is the Komplete Kontrol for its size and aesthetics.
I'm so glad you made this video Patrick, thanks a lot. As a beginner in the music production world you've helped me a lot with what key broad I should start out with and that is the Arturia Mini Lab, base on your review on it, I fell in love with the software that comes with it, the weight, size, portability and most of all, the keys itself, I watched your 2.0 video review as well and I believe the Arturia Mini Lab will help me make my dreams come true.
Awesome video Patrick! I've been looking for a MIDI keyboard for a long time and this was really informative. My favourite one has to be the Novation LaunchKey Mini, but let's be honest, any of these rocks! And the giveaway is very kind from you. Greetings!
As someone whose just starting the LaunchKey mini feels like it best of the ones I have been able to play with. But the Sensel Morph is really cool and it taking up so little space makes it more appealing.
The Komplete Kontrol m32 was my favorite because it’s big enough to feel like I can get real work done meanwhile being small enough to be somewhat portable, the perfect balance
Thats crazy, i was checking out 2.0 and ended up on your channel and found 3.0 that was just uploaded lol, the novation launchkey mini mark 3 is by far my favorite midi board you've reviewed I've had my eye on it and this just made me want it even more! As always great content man, cheers!
As someone who is just starting in music production I think that the Komplete Kontrol is awesome! Thank you for your opinions on these as well. They are all pretty awesome. But the Komplete just seems to have some amazing tech that if used the right way is pretty next level. Great vid btw!
My favorite is definitely the Komplete Kontrol m32! I enjoy using 32 keys because as a pianist it allows me to play more keys at once while on the go to get a fuller sound. I love the videos Patrick!
I’ve literally been using your videos as research for midi keyboards as I wanted to purchase one once I can afford it 😂 the college student life is hard. I love the Novation Launch key mini due to the size and abundance of features it has, and the visuals really do kickass with the rgb pads (plus Ableton would be sick to try!) Love the vids! Keep it up! :)
I honestly think, out of all the MIDI keyboards you have mentioned in this video, the Sensei Morph is the coolest one. Of course it's price is straying from the truly affordable, but it's versatility is worth the $150 markup. I my self am a music producer that has just recently started making things (if you call almost 2 years just starting off), and the several different ways to use it is astounding for such a small item. I can even edit the videos I put on this platform and more from just that paper-thin package! It's an interesting item that i would love to test out, and I can't wait to hear back from you.
the micro lab must be my fave- great size and quality of keys, very solid, not cheap, material and a lot of knobs and pads too mess with. +it looks cool
I mean I would love the Arturia Microlab MkII. Sounds great with it's quality keys and drum pads (I currently don't own a drum pad). I'd honestly be happy with any midi controller, I just want to get into music making.
The Novation MK3 is definitely my favorite. 16 drumpads, formatted more extensively for DAWs other than Ableton than its predecessors, and having the ability to use a sustain pedal is amazing for a keyboard of this size and price.
Really like the Morph’s concept. It’d be cool if they allowed you print your own layouts somehow or have a bunch of modular components you could compose your own layout with!
I don't know how to feel about the Sensel Morph just because I like the feeling of real keys... it looks hella cool to play around with though! The launch key mini is definitely my favorite, so many features. Great vid :))
I saw 2.0 video and was sure to buy neither Akai MPK or Arturia MiniLab, but now I've started to think about Novation product - its appears to be amazing overall and thats will probably be my choice and my favorite one!
I have a question hi! I want to find a mini keyboard that I can use a microphone with the mini keyboard and use my voice to overlap sounds or make my own harmony. But Idk where to find one. Please if you see this comment please help me!! Thank you 😊 and Loving your videos btw :)
Hey Patrick, thanks for the effort on putting such a detailed review on these latest Midi controllers! Your spot-on review on the pros & cons and very cool demo really helps me to make a decision on which Midi would suit my needs the most. I am totally into the Novation Launch Key Mini. Reason being it is small & portable, packed with many cool features that I wish to have (!!!) & can't wait to start playing around with Abelton DAW & I like the part you flip & drop the Midi too LOL! I am totally new to music creation and can't wait to create some cool musics to share with the world~!
I was checking out some midi keyboards specially for traveling actually, the one that I have is just a little too big, nektar impact lx 25+, (thanks for the recommendation on your first and second version of the best midi keyboard series) and I need to move around a little often, so this guide was perfect for me. Speaking of, I’d like to have the Arturia microlab because is the one that has the best keys. And have you considered making a video talking abut you and your professional life? Like what you’ve studied and where, how you’ve learned to produce, stuff like that about your career because I’d love to watch something like that. By the way I really liked the song you made with Curt Henderson, it is great, also congrats for getting married, hope you’re enjoying married life. Thanks again for your multiple advice and I hope that some day I can be as great producer as you. Peace ✌🏻
loved your 2.0 video, just watched it a couple days ago and here is the new version already :D altough Sensel looks super interesting and innovative, your prev video made me believe that Arturia was and still is the best option
My favorite keyboard is the komplete kontrol because I feel like it has just what I need. It has the right things that I regularly use and it has amazing features.
My favourite keyboard would be the sensel morph, it has a lot of cool features and is swappable. It also has an extremely accurate touch sensor which makes it easy to make vibrato in certain types of digital instruments.
Damn I was almost sure that I will go for the Arturia miniLab for the build quality, knob and key feel and the included software, aaand they make it in sexy black version too, and than you release 3rd video on the topic and now I can't decide between that and the beauty that the Novation Launch key is. The layout, the features and midi out. And it is optimised for Ableton I wanna stick to and master. Oh decisions, gotta flip a coin here :D
Patrick, dope video. It usually takes a lot for me to watch through an entire video these days since I get bored easily. But this was good and kept my attention. Good job with b-roll and stuff. I liked the Arturia mini lab mk ii the best because it seems the most durable and has a great feature set for the cost, and it looks legit.
I love how every comment gives different reasons for one of the keyboards being their favourite. Shows that they're all good in a different way! Sucks because I have to choose tho...
🧔 That Sensel Morph is really awesome, but yea a little bit over price I'd like, but I see that functionality is super handy! Neat! Thanks for the info Patrick!
My favourite would be mini lab mk2, I am working as a event planner and trying to diversify my business to creating unique songs or music to the event I held and it seems like mk2 sound convincing to me as I am new to this and I think it will be helpful to beginner like me.
Alright, here’s my giveaway entry thing, so I hope it’s genuine; If I were to choose I would probably want the Komplete Kontrol M32 for its sleek design, features, and it’s included software. I’m in digital music class at school so I’d love to be able to work on my projects at home!
My favorite keyboard is the Akai MPK mini. I personally like to finger drum and the pads are big enough to play drums with two fingers. Also the advantage of the arpeggiator so I can get ideas from there and build on that.
I feel like the best keyboard for me is the launchkey, as it has some good software, 16 drum pads, and a lot more that just make it a really good all-in-one package
Great video! I like Arturia Mini Lab MKII, followed by the Novation Launch Key Mini. I like them for being compact, yet professional, as well as including drum pads. For part of my curriculum at school, we have two weeks out of the year to try something new, kind of like an independent study. I plan on learning how to create music and mash songs. Hopefully one of these midi keyboards can help!
The sensei is really interesting though i think it's maybe a bit ahead of its time. Tactile feedback while making music is really important for me and a 0 travel touchpad probably wouldn't give the same satisfaction. The novation launchkey mini looks so good, I used to have the launchkey 25 and i loved it. The arp functions open up a lot of room for creativity, i love it! Def my favourite from this video. Thanks for the unbiased reviews, really enjoying this series!
Adnan Hossain thanks for the thorough comment my friend! The Morph is definitelyyyyy ahead of it’s time. It’s a great device for the present, but I can’t wait to see the MK.2/MK.3 versions (assuming they continue with this product.) I think it’s definitely a idealistic device in a lot of way. As far as the launch key, I was really pleasantly surprised. Awesome little midi keyboard. All of these are pretty dope in their own way. These comparison convos are so necessary because there is no clear-cut best option!
@@PatrickBreenMusic that's the part I don't like. I do wish that there was a clear winner Above The Rest. I just wished that the Komplete had the same drum pad sequencer as the minilab or, the MKiii. It's such a difficult choice but, since I already have a TRS & the toy feeling of the other's would definitely bother me. I am considering the Komplete but, also the minilab. Such a difficult decision that I need to make within a few days!
The Sensel is supercool, but a bit above my pay grade. I think the Mini Lab Mk II would be what I would purchase out of these with the Novation a close and intriguing third. I also like the Arturia KeyStep for its sequencer and MIDI capabilities. Great rundown of the gear I need to buy next! Thanks, and cheers!!
Patrick keep up the excellent work. I enjoy your easy-going yet detailed product reviews. I'm just getting started in production, and l think Arturia MiniLab MkII is the best entry-level midi keyboard you reviewed. It is high quality and feature-rich for this price point and comes with the best software of the group. It allows the beginner to grow their skills and carry that knowledge to the next level within a mature ecosystem of hardware and software products. I can easily see moving from the MiniLab Mk II to a Keylab 61 MK II in the future.
Is have to say the launchkey, that arpeggiator is so sweet! Just got the arturia keylab 61 mkii and I’m loving it! Thanks for reviewing the best gear, been building up the home studio with a bunch of your recommendations haha got a deluxe atlantic too 😂
So useful for new producers or people who actually want to go next level, I love how the Arturia keyboards lets go a level up, as always man this content and also the way you present it is awesome, thank you for doing this
Giveaway: Sensel Morph. I like this controller the most because it’s ability to do more than one thing and the thought to make something unique and different. Personally this seems like the best option due to the features, but I wouldn’t buy it for myself because I can’t spend that type of money. I love the videos and the style of your content and how direct and informative you are. Thanks! :)
I really like the Komplete Kontrol series. Aesthetically it’s pleasing, and those extra keys that it adds just makes it a little more comfortable. I’m not much of a drum pad guy, so the knobs in the place they are seem really accesible.
Ok then, here is my giveaway entry, rn i'm a freshman and starting to get into piano/music but i don't have a piano at home (only at school) so i'd love to have one at home :) (i'd prob take the Komplete Kontrol m32 cuz i'm in love wit it) hopefully i win!
Probably done with the giveaway but I would love to give my daughter the arturia minilab or the new launch pad (I think that was the name). I have watched several of your videos they are been very helpful as I decide what to get my daughter to start her own mini studio for Christmas.
The morph seems extremely interesting, but the disconnect from physical key movement does seems like a drawback. Could only imagine it feeling like typing on an IPad.
Wow, your videos are great and are easy for a beginner like me to understand! Still looking for my first midi controller and so far I'm liking novation launchkey mini thanks to your videos! I really like the features it includes. New sub, would love a shot at your giveaway
Great Reviews. Thanks for breaking it down. I'm most drawn to the Arturia Mini Lab Mark 2. Maybe because of your recommendation but I like the size, the features and the price. It seems to cover what I need. I also like the Sensel Morph. That looks really fun and interesting to play with especially if I'm traveling.
The Arturia Mini Lab still looks like the best of the bunch. Tho I gotta say the thing at the end is a pretty cool concept, but yeah I agree, not being real keys would hamper my playing, not that I'm that great anyway lol.
thank you dawg i intended on listening to the video but when u got to playin some chords on the first one i got inspired to hopback over to the studio lol im back a few hours later to finish the vid
My favorite is the micro lab mini keyboard because frankly right now I want something affordable. And it seems really simple to work as for someone who is just starting to experiment with mini keyboards. This would seem like a perfect keyboard for me!
Oh Lord ! I'm a musician and I want to start in the producer world, you inspire me a lot to buy one of this and start flowing all that ideas in my mind ! Thx for all !
