{"id":13488,"date":"2024-11-25T20:21:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=13488"},"modified":"2024-11-25T20:21:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:21:21","slug":"novation-launchkey-mk4-review-a-great-cheap-midi-keyboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=13488","title":{"rendered":"Novation Launchkey MK4 Review: A Great Cheap MIDI Keyboard"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The world of<\/span> budget MIDI keyboards<\/a> is competitive to say the least. There are countless companies cranking out keyboards under $300, ranging in size from 25 keys to 88 keys. There are mini controllers for tossing into a bag. Controllers with tightly integrated software for simplifying sound design. Keyboards with MPC-style drum pads. Honestly, it\u2019s kinda hard to go wrong picking any of them\u2014they\u2019ll all get the job done.<\/p>\n

Still there are a few, depending on your particular needs, that rise to the top. If you\u2019re a user of Arturia or Native Instrument plugins, your best bets are their respective KeyLab Essential and Komplete Kontrol A series. But if you\u2019re not locked into a particular company\u2019s ecosystem, or if your DAW (digital audio workstation) of choice is Ableton Live<\/a>, then Novation\u2019s Launchkey series is a clear standout. And, with the new MK4 revisions, it makes a solid case for best budget MIDI controller period.<\/p>\n

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