Top 5 Mini MIDI Controllers for Under £100! | MIDI Keyboard Comparison

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Are these 5 of the best Mini MIDI Keyboard Controllers available for under £100? We look at the Akai MPK Mini 3, M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini, Arturia MiniLab MKII, Novation LaunchKey Mini MK3, and SubZero MiniCommand, to really see how they compare.
Let us know which one you'd choose in the comments!
Timestamps
» 0:00 - Intro
» 0:14 - What is MIDI?
» 1:54 - Drum Pads
» 3:02 - Knobs and Faders
» 4:03 - Transport Controls
» 6:21 - Connectivity
» 7:48 - Software
» 10:32 - Conclusion
SubZero MiniCommand USB MIDI Controller and Keyboard - bit.ly/SubZero-Mini-Command
M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini MIDI Controller - bit.ly/SubZero-Oxygen-Pro-MIDI
Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 Laptop Production Keyboard - bit.ly/Akai-Pro-MPK-Mini-MK3
Arturia MiniLab Universal MKII MIDI Controller - bit.ly/Arturia-MiniLab-Univer...
Novation LaunchKey Mini MK3 - bit.ly/Novation-LaunchKey-Min...

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16 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 58

@graciasalaconsciencia 2 года назад

1. Oxygen 2. Novation 3. Arturia 4. Akai 5. SubZero

@rosewurkz Год назад

Thaaaanks, God bless 🙏

@emrekeskin9504 Год назад

Nektar lx25 ?

@BJ-fj6jw 2 года назад

Best explanation of midi basics and comparisons of most popular ones. This video was useful to me. Thank you for taking the time!

@dosage13 2 года назад

Been looking at several videos on keyboards. it's shocking that so many DO NOT review the actual keybed and key action. The most used part of the actual keyboard..

@philippconsolo1 2 года назад

Great video man! I'll buy the Akai MPK MIni 3 this week.

@davemarriott9332 Год назад

Excellent review thank you so much very informative !!

@lilyl5492 2 года назад

thanks for mentioning the midi out. it often seems like hardware and software control live in different universes

@DJ.DBD1 2 года назад

Great video I was wondering what all came with oxygen pro mini, thank you very much for explaining all the different daw’s that it comes with… I think I’ll get it now….

@michelnassarofficial 2 года назад

MiniLab

@israellima2412 2 года назад

Each one you think it's the best speaking about keys sensitivity and playability?!?! I really was expecting you talk about it too... Thanks a lot for the review!

@MalcolmRobbins 2 года назад

Whats best for IPad Pro M1 using cubasis 3 or beatmaker 3 ?

@SharmankaMusic 2 года назад

Спасибо! Очень интересно 👍

@ciskid23 7 месяцев назад

No M-VAVE smk-25 ? pads , endless encoders, pitch strips, transport buttons, sustain jack, cheap price and can be used with an iPad. And It’s Bluetooth! Probably not the best built but I like it for iOS music

@danedmaralmeida853 2 года назад

watching because i want to buy my first MIDI as a new hobby. :)

@joneskiko6717 Год назад

What did you buy and how are things

@horiyosi3309 2 года назад

What would be a good mini midi keyboard with midi out to control my volcas?

@edgardocrespo3840 Год назад

will the M Audio Oxygene Pro mini or the 'Arturi minilab Mk 2 work with my Ipad DAW like Garadge Band, Cubasis 3.5 and Auria Pro? Thanks and more power to you.

@kgoodfarms 2 года назад

I'm torn, the M-Audio seems the best option for me overall but what started me on this search was a controller with great pads for finger drumming which seems to be where the Akai shines.

@TrueWardek 2 года назад

I also find the m-audio the most advantageous keyboard in terms of functionality, but at the same time, the arturia's build quality and its keyboard make me choose...)

@kgoodfarms 2 года назад

@@TrueWardek I went with the Akai because of the pads and so far I am very happy. The pads and build overall are very high quality for the price.

@TrueWardek 2 года назад

@@kgoodfarms I believe that each of the presented keyboards will bring a lot of pleasure in the process of creating music) The main thing is that the instrument helps and inspires. For me, the reliability of the keyboard was decisive, and accuracy, I opted for the MiniLab MK2

@qwe1231 2 года назад

Nice overview. M-Audio seems to offer the most on paper, but I think the Novation is probably still the best of these if you live inside Ableton Live. I'd suggest looking at £150 keyboards next, which would include the Native Instruments M32 (or A25), the original Arturia Keystep, the iRig Keys 2, etc. They don't usually feature pads, but they quality of the keys is typically better.

@andersonsilva9024 2 года назад

Novation launchkey vs arturia keystep 32 vs minilab 2? Estou muito balançado pelo keystep 32

@DopamineOverload 2 года назад

Initially dismissed the M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini but it is insanely editable. DAW mode, Preset Mode... the editor is amazing. If it had more than one endless encoder, it would destroy. I own 3 out of these 5. Sold the MPK Mini MK3... pads are good but not much else (screen is useless / tiny) even though it's nice to have those encoders. Launchkey Mini MK3 is pretty good but the pads can be a bit oversensitive. Would be nice if it had more than one Custom mode (like its big brother Launchkey MK3) for the pads and knobs. Minilab MK2 is awesome-- 16 endless encoders-- two clickable (and shiftable). 7 maps, not including the main Analog Lab mode. Good stuff. But that M-Audio... whoa.

@FFriday 2 года назад

What is an encoder?

@prod.bystanley 2 года назад

@@FFriday hella late, but it’s a knob to control automation

@FFriday 2 года назад

@@prod.bystanley hahahaha late indeed, I already own the M-Audio oxygen pro mini. But I do appreciate the effort for answering the question

@theunexpectedua Год назад

I'm torn between the M-Audio Oxygen Pro mini and Arturio's MiniLab MK3( not 2 like in the video ).

@80Demitri 11 месяцев назад

@@theunexpectedua same here...which one did you go with?

@aarankumario 2 года назад

You mentioned akai gives over 1500 sounds, I'm very curious to know how much sounds we get with the oxygen pro mini

@SMP2390 Год назад

M audio and akai are the same m audio is more of a control work flow but akai is more portable.

@byniasofficial2567 Год назад

I have one rule: never listen to advise from someone who wants to sell you something.

@kid5042 Год назад

is the subzero the same thing as the worlde panda?

@mikwinner_beats 2 года назад

The m-audio only gives you 7 notes extra, not 12 (an octave)

@GCSEPhysicsExplained 2 года назад

I’m just after something that will allow me to make simple background music for my physics videos using Logic Pro X. Any clear winners from this lot?

@damarmar1001 Год назад

Tomorrow my m audio oxygen will arrive. It offers more software than others and have 32 keys. Beside that it can play without using a daw

@80Demitri 11 месяцев назад

Arturia MiniLAB 3 or M-Audio Oxygen Pro 32?

@stasonnl777 7 месяцев назад

What did you choose?

@janoskallay349 2 года назад

hi there im wondering would one of them work with my oneplus 8 pro ? i have got fl studio mobile

@chilledm.136 2 года назад

Yes

@afonsoestrabico2130 Год назад

is this little Z's brother?

@Driftuner 2 года назад

M-Audio all the way...

@martinvigo8589 Год назад

Amigo hay otro controlador como el Komplete m32 que tal es su funcionamiento.

@jeffagoddard 2 года назад

The m-audio should be the best, but it’s not. The Novation has the best integration with Ableton, Logic and other DAWS out of the box. The way Novation makes use of the pads to switch modes, and the custom controls with Components set it apart. The more pads and knobs the better - this is going to be more a control surface than a midi piano - so the key bed feel shouldn’t be a big factor. The smart chords, arpeggiator and randomizer are nifty but most DAWs have these built-in. I prefer to have midi modifiers in the project, rather than rely on the controller. These are all a ton of fun 😁

@konradzuk6303 2 года назад

Most important thing, that is omited in reviewing keyboard: MOST IMPORTANT THING: THE QUALITY OF KEYS!!! What are keys the responsiveness and build quality in M-adurio oxygene pro mini? or made of cheap Chinese plastic?

@KhydroDjent 2 года назад

Literally so true - No one touches on this, and it's the most important aspect for me.

@konradzuk6303 2 года назад

@@KhydroDjent I tested FL Keys37 live... the keys are very flabby, not so dynamic and springy resilient as my Novation impulse 49... do not trust reviews test it by yourself live

@KhydroDjent 2 года назад

@@konradzuk6303 thanks for the response man, I'm caught between the novation and the m-audio mini for keybed.. What do you think?

@konradzuk6303 2 года назад

@@KhydroDjent the best keys I tested so far are from Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol m32. Arturia`s minikeys are very stiff and hard, there is no flexibility and fun in playing, you have to hit hard. M-audio is very good company, you have to try by youself. I havent tested FL keys mini I think they are a bit rubbish... I recommend you to try M-audio pro mini... could be good. For this moment I could choose NI Komplete m32 I haven`t tested m-audio pro mini so far you can choose between these two.

@KhydroDjent 2 года назад

@@konradzuk6303 thanks for the reply man, great help :) I decided to go for the m-audio mini, heard good things about the key feel and I like they it's smaller! The 25 key version was just hench and don't have the space.

@konradzuk6303 2 года назад

This is only FL Keys hype... you get cheaper construction, flabby keys in double price.... not worth it.