Top 5 Midi Controllers Of 2020!

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It's been both a crazy and amazing year at the same time! today we will take a look at the top Midi Controllers of 2020!
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0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - 2020 Recap & Thank You!
1:22 - Criteria For Choosing This Year’s Keyboards
2:07 - Number 5
3:37 - Number 4
5:18 - Number 3
6:33 - Number 2
8:24 - Number 1
10:42 - Honorable Mention
13:01 - Outro
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@Johnmike 3 года назад

@JudgeFish 3 года назад

When i see john with all them keyboards i can't help but wonder how many copies of ableton live lite he owns.

@tung-x 3 года назад

Right!!!

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Lolololol a lot 😂

@m-chopbeats7526 3 года назад

Lol funny

@garcemac 3 года назад

@@Johnmike How many keyboars do you have? LOL! Probably not enough. I'm a guitar player and I need a bigger house!

@axoplanet6081 2 года назад

😂😂😂

@magicmulder 3 года назад

Got the Studiologic SL88 Studio, not the least because of your review, and I’m totally happy with it.

@olegloza 3 года назад

Dear John, thank you very much for your reviews! I bought the Keystation 88 mk3 and I am very happy with it so far. Thank you for your channel and take care!

@HorologicRannygazoo 3 года назад

Great summary of each board. Thank you so much -- this was really helpful.

@breekwhal 3 года назад

Appreciate the hopeful message at the beginning

@albertwingz 3 года назад

For me is watching this video at 2021, Happy New Year 🥳

@timstrel1 3 года назад

You have as always been a real blessing and informative.

@bugatti9218 3 года назад

Was waiting for this review, bought the oxygen pro 61. Thanks for the comparison!

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

Man I’m trying to get “DeckSaver” to make one of their GREAT clear covers for mine! Great extra security for transportation spills! Send a request to them! That’ll be 2! Not sure how much interest they need to tool their shop for a new product! Help me! Lol! I do not work for them, I just bought they Oxy pro 61 too... want one of their covers, they don’t make (yet)...

@nazmyavuz1019 3 года назад

such a great and fun video man, appreciate the quality

@LA7Rose 3 года назад

Yeah! I got the m-audio keystation 88 mk3 and it rocks! Cheers!

@harrymonster1589 2 года назад

Just picked up used 61 key and am enjoying learning how to set it up and use it.. just added presonus n am back n forth as to whether I want to keep it or go o with logic x

@SkyeLabMusicGroup 3 года назад

Great!!! You nailed it for me. Oyxgen it is. Sincere thank you, and Happy 2021!

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

@theofficialdjmiami8171 2 года назад

Great Video definately helped me with my next midi controller purchase. Thanks!!!!!!

@nathanbyrd1869 3 года назад

Love your channel, great content!

@bthellam 2 года назад

This is kind of funny in that I was waiting for the GXP88 to be in the top five, and when it wasn't, I thought it must have been released this year instead. Then I got to your honorable mention and said "There it is!"

@SuperCuu 3 года назад

i've just been so happy when i found out your channel, keep doing your inspiration videos, thank you and happy New Year 2021

@SuperCuu 3 года назад

But how about midi controllers best suite for FLStudio user, there are so much company concentrate to Ableton Live, what is your opinion, can you recommend some midi for us :((

@markmadnessbeats 3 года назад

Happy New Year Big Chief! Enjoy the videos, thanks for always spreading useful info! 'Preciate ya!

@MadmusicalHulk 3 года назад

Great video. I'm in the market for a new midi keyboard after my Behringer UMX25 is starting to fail. You mentioned the M-Audio Oxygen Pro which I'm thinking of getting, so I'm happy about that. I use Cubase Pro, Logic and Sibelius. Most of the time I use Sibelius, so 88 keys are preferred but not essential. Keep posting great content.

@yzeeblaze4913 3 года назад

Happy new year mike!

@akshatgupta1671 3 года назад

Happy New Year Sir🎇.... Thank You for bringing such helpful reviews and advices that have inspired us throughout 2020

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Same to you and yours!

@leighgoldstein3119 3 года назад

Really been enjoying your channel. I thought at first it was 2 guys doing the channel! John and Mike! So all the problems for controller keyboards remain for a serious pianist. We never get weighted keys unless the keyboard is huge and heavy and 88 or 76 notes- rarely maybe 73 keys. I think there would be a market for keyboards with 73 keys and weighted but with all the DAW and VST control features that one might be looking for.

@Shodan-0101 2 года назад

John Mike!! Legend! Love the channel!!

@davelynn4993 3 года назад

Would you consider making recommendations on a dual-keyboard setup configured as a church organ (e.g. Hammond B3 or similar)? I'm toying with the idea of gutting a classic console organ cabinet and installing midi-keyboards, power Amps, a PC (or mac or Ipad?) with expression pedal(s) and bass pedals... Keep up the great videos !! Looking forward to a great year ahead!

@Johnmike 3 года назад

I’ve thought of making that a project as well...

@snardash_1197 3 года назад

Nice production change!

@RotterStudios 3 года назад

great video. I'm glad you mentioned the nektar. I was wondering the feel difference between the m audio 88 and nektar 88. I'm not sure what after touch is since I'm learning.

@user-gw1wg9mp3w 3 года назад

Hi I love your tests !!! Which one of these has the best keyboard ? I’m looking for a as much close to the weighted one as possible. Cheers

@qomplex 3 года назад

I picked up the pro 61 this week and absolute love it !!!

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

@ksawery6568 3 года назад

@@keithholman1438 you just don’t give up, do you Keith

@maudio 3 года назад

Happy New Year!!!

@Yhuntermusic 3 года назад

Get em rev!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

@supergrammar 3 года назад

Great video John! You and Sanjay C have the best review videos on RU-vid. Which keyboard has the better keybed, the Arturia Essential 88 or the M-Audio Oxygen Pro? Cheers!

@Johnmike 3 года назад

I like the feel of the essential

@supergrammar 3 года назад

@@Johnmike Thanks for replying John! I'm living in China now and none of the music stores stock midi keyboards so it's impossible to try them out before ordering. Your advice means a lot! Cheers mate

@nexusrender9404 3 года назад

Thank john mike for all these videos

@dexterbattle362 3 года назад

Great video! Really dope! #Arturia@#3

@tonylancer7367 3 года назад

M Audio really doing with their products, but Novation for the win! Happy New John! Hope this year brings good things and more subscribers! 😊

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Same to you and yours thanks for the support! ✊🏽

@thegameguy5401 3 года назад

Akai really does deserve that #3 spot it’s a bang for your buck for a mini midi

@isolaking 3 года назад

You are the best midi reviewer🙏🏾

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@LillySchwartz 3 года назад

I’m always amazed at all the little improvements they manage to make on these while not really addressing the main issues! Back in the day I got the first version of the M-Audio Keystation 88 and the only problem I have with it is that it’s a bit clickety clackety, still works fine though. I got this more than 10 years ago and MK3 is still clickety clackety? Oh well, at least they are durable. I assume the pads on the Oxygen are improved too? On my original Axiom the pads were barely useable at all, not to mention that I once twisted my wrist because it’s so ridiculously heavy 🤦‍♀️ I’m upgrading both my keyboards now and decided not to go with M-Audio again. I’m also definitely done with semi-weighted 88! It’s fine for a 61 as a master keyboard, but I’m definitely going with hammer action on my next 88!

@danielmconnolly7 3 года назад

Also, conventional modulation wheel pitch bend sucks. Korg has always had the multi-directional joystick which to me is the most natural to use.

@genimaino9746 3 года назад

Awesome Vídeo 🙂!!!! Launchkey vs Keylab Essential ( keybed wise) ??

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Got a comparison coming is a few days

@genimaino9746 3 года назад

Thanks Mike for all your hard work!!! I use Ableton and I wonder if I can use the Keylab as easily as the launchkey for looping....my only fear really is the keybed but Im not a classical piano player

@keltiquewood 2 года назад

Akai MPK Mini - "Portable as heck!" Yep - fits in my pocket :-)

@Right_in2 3 года назад

all deez r really really dope!

@wilkopiano 3 года назад

Good video. With all the variables to consider price point, key feel, functions etc. It’s a fair top 5 review. I will be selling my nektar gxp 88 only to upgrade to the arturia keylab 88mkII which would tick all variables. Then after a year sell the arturia 88 mk ii and korg d1 to upgrade to an arturia keylab 61 mkii on top of a nord grand piano or kawai vcp1. Its just ratcheting the upgrades all costs hefty amounts of money.

@josephelienyimilongo4932 3 года назад

There’s also a black edition of the arturia keylab mkii 88 keys that just came out about 1 month ago

@marcoj4388 3 года назад

Thank u for the great review I'm swinging between the oxygen pro and the nektar t6 .. Which one do pick if you had to pick?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Nektar

@scottsavol5348 Год назад

Just got an Oxygen Pro 61 and I’m gonna add an MPC One to the mix. New to MPC so I’m starting small

@eedesign878 3 года назад

What 49 key would you pick for use with Logic Pro X? I have really been looking for Arturia Keylab 49 essential, but it felt a bit cheap and I have read a lot of five star reviews but also some users are frustrated with clumsy software or how it works with different DAW's. I only use Logic, so I would like to hear your opinion.. Arturia, Novation, Native Instruments, M-Audio. Please help me, thanks!

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

Man I’m digging my instincts as a beginner! I’m getting the Pro 49! Used Sweetwater saying arrival in a couple months! Excited when you chose it like “YES!!!”

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

Yo! Changed my mind too, got the Oxygen Pro 61 instead... too much for a beginner? thoughts???

@himdownstairsmusik 3 года назад

@@keithholman1438 you get that keyboard yet fam? How you like it?

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

@@himdownstairsmusik Yes Sir! But sorry had some family ish and have yet to unbox, peddle all...

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

@@himdownstairsmusik guess you can’t do pics on here... anyway still in box to date, I know smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

@@himdownstairsmusik oh and I changed to the Pro 61’ instead, added a little to the wait...

@legatusvids 3 года назад

If you take a shot every time you hear “really really dope” you will either pass out or puke before the end of the video 😂 great job love your stuff

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Lolololol...

@ebonyivory149 3 года назад

What would you recommend for use with Cubase 5?Thank you.

@michaela6393 3 года назад

How is the action on the larger Oxygen Pro keyboards? I bought the 25 but the keybed just didn't feel quite as good to me as the Komplete Kontrol A25. The integration options look awesome but the feel is what killed it for me. Never thought I was that picky about a keybed until trying other things lately.

@qwe1231 3 года назад

Nice list. For me personally, the Presonus Atom SQ kicks out the little Akai - awesome with Ableton, does clip launch and has surprisingly usable 32 key/pad design set out like keys, built-in arp, scale mode, cool touch-strip, transport controls, big useful LCD screen... Comes with baby Ableton and baby Studio1 plus loop libraries.

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Yea the Atom was killing! Didn’t get a chance to put my hands on it this year...this list was more about the keyboard controllers vs beat pads

@qwe1231 3 года назад

@@Johnmike I never tried the Atom that you reviewed, but this Atom SQ snuck in under the radar with pads that were arranged like keys and was designed for both Studio1 and Live. Very cool unit, no one really talks about it...

@Johnmike 3 года назад

@@qwe1231 I will soon!

@timetorelaxfocus9642 3 года назад

What's the cheapest kb overall (not just in this video) with a few drumpads, modulator for a novice on a budget? I'm not a musician, I don't play the kb, took a crash course, just want to make some ambient fx / tunes for games. Penning everything in Mixcraft is a bit hard to do for everything. Mixcraft Home is a bit limiting with 16 tracks, but it was $10 on sale.

@jaypowell617 3 года назад

you should make a video of what's the best software and best equipment for becoming a producer.

@Johnmike 3 года назад

My lil bro Yaahn Hunter Jr. Just dropped a great video on this very topic! You should check it out and subscribe to his channel! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2BUscKDYOnw.html

@MaybeBeni 3 года назад

Damn John, you got me saying premium for everything now 😂😂 love your vids!!!

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Lol thanks!

@carlcook6830 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the very informative videos. I want to get my first midi control and set up for church and home. I have been an organ synth player for over 50 years. My hands are shot now from 30 years of construction, and 66 years of living. What Midi controller has the lightest touch? I know everyone else wants piano keys. THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU !

@Johnmike 3 года назад

I would go for the keystation 88...it’s got the lightest touch of them all

@AlexAlexBoBalex 3 года назад

Is there a video that compares the "Free" software or virtual instruments that come bundled with the different midi controllers? I'm trying to figure out if there are any good virtual instruments I can pick up with my midi keyboard purchase.

@Johnmike 3 года назад

That’s a good question...I’ll make a video on that

@satchi-7685 3 года назад

Would you pick the Oxygen Pro 61 over the Komplete Kontrol A61? Thanks

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Yes because it has more features...aftertouch...and more cross DAW compatibility

@kabodhour7348 3 года назад

Can you please do a video on how to Transpose on m audio oxygen 61pro .

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

@Chris.Brisson 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip on updating the Arturia Keylab Essential 88. It's not really playable as it is.

@casadasmelodias3379 3 года назад

I can't wait for the tips

@samsonbabatola1484 2 года назад

I wanna buy this Why isn’t it playable ?

@ReckDemon 3 года назад

I'm here since your honest 2 months opinion of the older Keystation 88, but today, you mostly talk good things about M-audio's gear. Are they sponsoring you or sending you gear after what happened?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

They aren’t sponsoring me or sending me any money....they did send the keyboards...and I am always honest in my option about any products that I buy and or am sent

@billsolomon1 3 года назад

What do you think of the Akai Professional MPK261 61-key?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Hoping to grab one of those soon

@itsdrawkcab5899 3 года назад

Is the difference between the studiologic sl studio and al grand big? Do you think the sl grand is worth it?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

The grand has wood keys vs the studio that has plastic keys...

@vladimirs3891 3 года назад

Hi! In terms of piano playing (key feeling and quality) is arturia essential better than Studiologic SL88 Studio? I'm going back and forth trying to decide. Will appreciate the help

@Johnmike 3 года назад

No I love the SL88 and think it’s the best feel on the market right now

@vladimirs3891 3 года назад

@@Johnmike Thank you! Then I know what I'm going with now

@samcaplan4646 3 года назад

I am now torn between the studiolab sl88 studio and the arturia keylab essential 88

@samsonbabatola1484 2 года назад

Me too

@PoloFloresmusic 3 года назад

Hey man! Love yer vids! You've definitely helped me choose my new midi controller, M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 Only problem is, i can't find it ANYWHERE! They don't have it on Amazon, Guitar center or Musicians friend Any help with another store i could try getting it will be much appreciated Regards!

@keithholman1438 3 года назад

@Persun_McPersonson 3 года назад

For future reference, Sweetwater is the best music gear shop, IMO. Not sure whether it had the Oxygen Pro back when you made this comment, though..

@intertaynr_quepdi.avstxinq881 3 года назад

I'm a Native Instruments Partial Producer and one board Have to be a Komplete Keyboard only keeping it Real ... and if you don't use Native Instruments then you don't need a Komplete board but if you use any fragments or partial entities of Native Instruments one of your boards must be a Komplete keyboard...Hands Down..

@isolaking 3 года назад

But I thought other midis also work on the software?

@intertaynr_quepdi.avstxinq881 3 года назад

@@isolaking yes some but you would not be Komplete there's tons of those boards just floating around even in pawn shops and on different marketing website that sell stuff is best to get a board that was made for that software so your flow and your production can run more smoothly don't get me wrong I got a Arturia Microlab and a Akai MPK II first but I did eventually got an M32 Komplete kontrol Komplete kontrol s61 but I want a Komplete kontrol s88 but I'm waiting to see if anything newer come out?

@emiljamescridland1983 3 года назад

Would you recommend the Novation 49 SL MK3 for a Logic Pro X user?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Yes it’s a great board if you have the budget for it

@emiljamescridland1983 3 года назад

@@Johnmike Fantastic, but you say it's extremely good for Ableton live, is it also "extremely good" for Logic Pro X or are there other Midi controllers that can do a better job?

@neelbhavsar9807 2 года назад

Can we operate analog lab from m audio oxygen pro or can we map it for better performance for analog lab filters?

@Johnmike 2 года назад

Yes I believe you can

@neelbhavsar9807 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the reply ☺️

@SK-01994 3 года назад

@john mike Hi John, I want to buy my first keyboard not a pianist per se, confused between keystation 49 mk3 and launchkey 49 mk3, which one should I get considering just the keybed feel, please help

@Johnmike 3 года назад

On keys feel alone...I’d probably go with the keystation

@SK-01994 3 года назад

Thanks a lot your response really appreciate it ill buy keystation then

@SK-01994 3 года назад

Who wins between keystation 61 vs 49 mk3 just on keybed feel? Please last question given 61 key version semi weighted I really want your advice before spending my money

@mindofmayhem. 2 года назад

Do any keyboards allow you to plug a electric guitar directly into them? Thx

@Johnmike 2 года назад

@mindofmayhem. 2 года назад

@@Johnmike Thx for the reply, much appreciated!

@jaypowell617 3 года назад

are you allow to tell where you get your midi controller from because i would like to know

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Buy some...borrow some...some directly from the companies themselves to do reviews

@SiriusBlack-wh6uh 3 года назад

if you were working with ableton would you still choose the m-audio for number one choice over the novation ?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

That I’m not sure of...yet...but I will do some more testing with the m-audio

@Flo-mq5pd 3 года назад

for me the novation mk3 49 with Ableton was a game changer, don't know about m-audio pads quality but on the novation there are just so much pros if you use Ableton in controlling. Faders on the left could be make a bit more sense but it is not really a problem to deal with. If you compare also weight novation is 3 kg and m-audio 4kg but doesn't feel cheap. These are both great midis.

@SiriusBlack-wh6uh 3 года назад

@@Flo-mq5pd yeah i bought the novation, but its still in the box . i got it to go with my push2. i had the mk2 but the scale and chord features blow it out the water.

@Evilhunter4644 2 года назад

Panorama t4 keyboard is better than m audio oxygen pro 49?

@Johnmike 2 года назад

I like it better now after having it for a while

@Evilhunter4644 2 года назад

Dope!🤜🤛🤟

@marmitaa8619 2 года назад

I just sold the oxygen pro. The keybed felt horrible to me, almost felt like there was no weight to them at all.

@ghoppharris 3 года назад

You never did mention the price of your no.pick m- audio oxygen. But you did give a price for all the other boards.... so what does it sale for🤔 ?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

sorry...$299

@elbiso2004 3 года назад

Anyone seen a review of the Maudio oxygen Pro mini?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Coming soon

@Evilhunter4644 2 года назад

Which keybed has the best response under 400$

@johnsuggs3952 2 года назад

Novation Impulse. Been around for a little bit, so it doesn't have all of the recent bells and whistles. But hands down my favorite under 400. Jacob Collier uses it as the center piece for all of his performances.

@PeteKowalsky 3 года назад

Is it really REALLY dope though? :D

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Lolol

@tyson1ize Год назад

is the nectar compatible with pro tools?

@Johnmike Год назад

Yes

@tyson1ize Год назад

@@Johnmike Thanx mate

@erwinyulista 3 года назад

How about among all mini controllers, which are the best?

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Will talk about that soon

@erwinyulista 3 года назад

@@Johnmike and mine is keystation 32 mini 😍

@musikman337 3 года назад

Just curious doc...why u ddnt chise mk2 over the essential

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Not sure which mk2 and which essential you are talking about

@musikman337 3 года назад

@@Johnmike the Arturia MK2 88

@Johnmike 3 года назад

@@musikman337 because like I said at the beginning of the video I only chose keyboards that came out in 2020...the MK2 came out a few years ago

@musikman337 3 года назад

@@Johnmike o ok. My bad. Thought it was released this year. Good review nonetheless!

@TwstedTV 3 года назад

You say really really a really really lot.....LOL cool video though :)

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Lol I do! Thanks!

@philippe-lebel 2 года назад

As far as I know the Novation Launchkey 61haven't aftertouch. This is a mjor turn off for me even it looks nice.

@jasoncole7711 3 года назад

Nektar Panorama is better than the Impact iMO.

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Maybe...but it didn’t come out in 2020...like I stated in the video...this was only inclusive of boards that came out in 2020

@TheEwok442200 3 года назад

What happened to the S88 MK2 I love that keyboard

@Johnmike 3 года назад

Like I stated in the beginning of the video...I only covered keyboards that came out in 2020

@TheEwok442200 3 года назад

@@Johnmike i know i know just trying the keep the NI alive

@donovanfisher6945 Год назад

Sounds like you played these once and you sound like you have nomclue

@fonqstarr3636 3 года назад

somebody need to give us a "real" joystick . Roland is trippin right now

@peteherrera1502 3 года назад

Try playing the Kawai VCP1 and let us know what you think? www.kawaivpc.com/en/

@LostPlanet2024 2 года назад

Really really?

@luisfranciscoorozcoarias7922 3 года назад

Man you just can’t put M-Audio above Arturia. It’s like comparing a Ferrari with a VW. Tried both and M- Aufio feels cheap AF.

@Johnmike 3 года назад

I respect your opinion....if it was solely about the keys and “feel” this would be a different video...I rated them on features...software..functionality..etc etc...but not just based on “feel” because that’s subjective...cause if you talk to another person they will say the arturia feels cheap compared to this or that