- #BEST MIDI KEYBOARD ABLETON UPGRADE#
- #BEST MIDI KEYBOARD ABLETON SOFTWARE#
- #BEST MIDI KEYBOARD ABLETON PROFESSIONAL#
#BEST MIDI KEYBOARD ABLETON UPGRADE#
It comes with Ableton Live 9 Intro so that’s a huge plus if you don’t have it yet, although you’ll have to pay a few more dollars to upgrade to the full version. It’s not the typical keyboard keys, but if you can adjust to have all these pads, you can do some crazy stuff. There are also 11 touch-sensitive encorders for even more custom-warping of your tunes. You can mess around with loops, trigger and rearrange ideas whenever you feel like it. We’ve also heard of people pairing this with a MIDI keyboard (if you can afford it). We know the price is a lot, but here us out in the features first: this thing has 64 pressure-sensitive\velocity multi-colored pads. The only drawback here is the obvious retail price of around 5 Benjamins. Considered the grandfather of all Ableton controllers, this is the machine that has been built by Ableton themselves for live playing capabilities (although it always pertains to recording as well). To take an even step further, here’s Ableton’s hand-crafted piece of music equipment. You can also look at their APC Mini for a smaller, compact version that’s a bit cheaper. You can read our APC40 mk2 review for more info or click the pic for some price checking. It has everything except keys, so that’ll be the only drawback but if you’re looking for an Ableton controller with keys continue down our list and they have those options as well. It’s USB-powered so you plug it in and you’re good to go. It’s got plenty of pads (5×8, and they’re a bit small but you’ll get used to them), 8 channel faders, a master fader, and 8 device controls that map flawlessly with the software. Here’s a cool video of the APC 40 Mk2 in action.
#BEST MIDI KEYBOARD ABLETON PROFESSIONAL#
What’s unique about a lot of Ableton controllers out there are the made-for-software collaborations, and here they’ve paired up with Akai Professional - one of our favorites, ever. One of the biggest advantages you have when grabbing this is the visual feedback - the controls match Ableton’s layout so you can easily envision what you’re doing.
If we had to choose our absolute favorite controller for Ableton, we’d probably go with this if budget and type weren’t a factor in your decision.
Do you want a made-for-Ableton piece of gear? Just a drum pad? Perhaps a keyboard with keys? Both? We’ve listed the top best MIDI controllers for Ableton Live, sorted by our preference.įor more specific-types of controllers, check out our best MIDI pad controller write-up or the top 10 best MIDI keyboard controllers post. The exact best MIDI controller for Ableton Live depends on what you exactly want, especially with Live 9 remaining in full effect. If you’ve just purchased Ableton or have been using it for a while and have decided that it’s finally time for an investment in a MIDI controller (as it is merely the basis of Ableton and a lot of it’s features), we’ve compiled just that for you. When it comes to music equipment, we love our MIDI controllers (especially keyboards).
#BEST MIDI KEYBOARD ABLETON SOFTWARE#
It was one of our favorite DAWs mentioned in our best music production software article, specifically for live performances. The ease and convenience of the program just seems like a natural ebb and flow while I make and perform my music. Ever since making the switch to Ableton, especially for when I perform, my life has been generally more positive (at least that’s what I think).
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