Under Rs. 10,000
Akai MPK mini mkII or Novation AMS Launchkey mini
Both of these controllers are perfect for producing music
on the go and are very versatile. They both come 25 keys
and assignable knobs. The only difference is that, while
the Launchkey has 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads, the
MPK comes with 8 classic MPC style drum pads. If you are
a producer who is looking to work with different genres of
music and want a controller that can pretty much be used
to manipulate your entire DAW, without burning a hole in
your pocket, then these two midi keyboards are ideal options.
Novation AMS Launchpad mini
This controller is perfect if you’re a DJ or if you’re looking
to manipulate or launch samples or loops live, while
performing with other instruments. It has 64 (8*8 grid)
square multi colored buttons and 8 assignable buttons
which make it a very efficient controller for Ableton Live.
Akai MPK218
This USB powered midi controller is perfect for hip-hop
producers and beat makers who are looking for that old
school MPC vibe with modern applications. It has 16
backlit MPC pads that assigned to 48 clips through 3 banks
that come with Note Repeat and Full level options and 8
assignable knobs.
Under Rs. 30,000
Nektar Impact LX-61+ Korg nanoKontrol STUDIO
With 61 synth style keys, 8 drum pads, 8 assignable knobs,
9 faders, pitch bend and modulation wheels, octave/shift
transpose buttons, the Novation Launchkey61 is the whole
package, whether you’re a keyboard player or a hip-hop
producer or an EDM DJ, this midi controller has pretty
much everything to satisfy your needs. If you aren’t looking for a midi controller to play melodies
or to punch in drums, but for mixing tracks on the go,
then this controller could be ideal for you. It comes with 8
sliders, 8 knobs and 32 buttons that provide access to mute,
solo, record arm, and other functions. Transport controls
include a jog wheel for scrubbing and track navigation.
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