{"id":45322,"date":"2021-08-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=45322"},"modified":"2022-06-15T13:08:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T18:08:04","slug":"using-midi-controllers-to-play-virtual-instruments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/using-midi-controllers-to-play-virtual-instruments\/","title":{"rendered":"Using MIDI Controllers to Play Virtual Instruments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-2503307986\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-5129041297175-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-5129041297175-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-5129041297175-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-5129041297175-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-5129041297175-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p>MIDI controllers are keyboards that let you play virtual instruments and transmit MIDI information to your DAW for recording. Most of the time they connect to your computer via USB for easy integration and very little set-up. They&#8217;re about as &#8220;plug and play&#8221; as it gets!<\/p>\n<p>You can then go in and use advanced MIDI editing features to change the recorded performance. You can transpose notes, randomize velocity, change the length of pitches, and a whole lot more. MIDI is amazing if you&#8217;re not a virtuoso keyboard player\u2014you can still get ideas down and touch them up after it&#8217;s recorded.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the basics of MIDI technology (which hasn&#8217;t changed much since 1983!) will help you better utilize it in your music.<\/p>\n<h5>What is MIDI?<\/h5>\n<p>Short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, MIDI is a\u00a0standard\u00a0which includes a communications protocol, digital interface, and physical\u00a0connectors for different\u00a0electronic instruments, computers, and other audio devices for playing, editing, and recording music. It was established in 1983, and not much has changed over the years!<\/p>\n<p>A single MIDI link through a MIDI cable can carry up to 16 channels of information, each of which can be routed to a separate device or instrument.<\/p>\n<p>MIDI carries messages including a note\u2019s notation, pitch, velocity,\u00a0vibrato, panning,\u00a0and clock signals (which set tempo). When you play a MIDI controller, all of the key presses, button presses, knob turns, and slider changes are converted into MIDI data.<\/p>\n<p>As we described earlier, one of the most common applications is to play a MIDI keyboard to trigger a digital sound module to generate sounds.<\/p>\n<p>Other advantages of MIDI include small file size and the ability to easily import and modify MIDI data in a variety of ways.\u00a0A MIDI recording of a performance on a keyboard <em>could<\/em> sound like a piano or other keyboard.<\/p>\n<p>But, since MIDI records the messages and information about notes and <em>not<\/em> the specific sounds, this recording could be changed to any other sound you\u2019d like, based on whatever virtual instruments you have at your disposal.\u00a0It\u2019s as easy as changing the instrument on whichever track you\u2019ve recorded MIDI data.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that <strong>a MIDI recording is not an audio signal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_H8is2wk7s&#038;t=1s\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Song Production: Addictive Drums &amp; MIDI Editing Basics - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro\" title=\"Play video &quot;Song Production: Addictive Drums &amp; MIDI Editing Basics - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_H8is2wk7s&#038;t=1s<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_H8is2wk7s&#038;t=1s\" title=\"Song Production: Addictive Drums &amp; MIDI Editing Basics - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro\">Song Production: Addictive Drums &amp; MIDI Editing Basics &#8211; Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_H8is2wk7s&#038;t=1s)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>The Top MIDI Controllers<\/h2>\n<p>MIDI controllers range from portable 25-key units that fit in your backpack to full-on 88-note keyboards with weighted keys. And because they\u2019re technically \u201ccontrollers,\u201d a lot of them also come with extra knobs, drum pads, buttons, and faders which can be used to control DAW or VST parameters.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the top MIDI controllers also come with handy templates for seamless integration with DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic, and FL Studio, so you can jump into creating as quickly as possible!<\/p>\n<p>While no means a comprehensive list of anything and everything MIDI keyboard, these are some of the best options to get started!<\/p>\n<p>See more: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/arturia-v-collection-8-review\/\">Arturia V Collection 8 Review<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/MPKMiniWT--akai-professional-mpk-mini-mkii-keyboard-controller-white-with-reverse-keys?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;mrkgcl=28&amp;mrkgadid=3303550499&amp;product_id=MPKMiniWT&amp;campaigntype=shopping&amp;campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520SKU%2520-%2520Keyboards%2520%26%2520Synthesizers&amp;adgroup=MIDI%2520Controllers%2520-%2520Akai%2520Professional%2520-%2520mpkminiwt&amp;placement=google&amp;creative=285723450452&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLjwha7C5QIVHh-tBh0TMwwxEAYYAyABEgIjfPD_BwE\">Akai MPK Mini MKII<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45323 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2.jpg\" alt=\"Using MIDI Controllers to Play Virtual Instruments_2\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-320x239.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-301x225.jpg 301w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-228x170.jpg 228w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-201x150.jpg 201w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-40x30.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-160x119.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-565x422.jpg 565w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-455x340.jpg 455w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-13x10.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-402x300.jpg 402w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-12x9.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_2-385x287.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Akai\u2019s MPK series is a phenomenal entry point into the MIDI keyboard world. The\u00a0MPK Mini MkII is small enough to fit in your backpack, with 25 velocity-sensitive keys, Octave Up\/Down buttons, and a 4-way thumbstick for pitch-bend and modulation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/akai-mpc-one-review\/\">Akai Professional MPC One Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also comes loaded with get 8 velocity-sensitive MPC-style drum pads, and 8 additional Q-Link knobs which you can customize to control whichever parameters you choose. The MPK Mini has other great features as well, like an onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Size: Compact<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/Xkey--cme-xkey-25-key-mobile-keyboard-controller\">CME Xkey<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45324 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3.jpg\" alt=\"Using MIDI Controllers to Play Virtual Instruments_3\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-302x170.jpg 302w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-266x150.jpg 266w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-40x23.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-160x90.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-16x9.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_3-385x217.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Xkey is one of the sleekest slim and portable MIDI keyboards available. If you\u2019re looking for fashion\u00a0<em>and\u00a0<\/em>function, the Xkey excels at both.<\/p>\n<p>At .14\u2033 thick, the 25-key controller provides all 128 levels of velocity sensitive, pitch bend and modulation buttons, octave up and down buttons, and a sturdy aluminum frame.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Size: Compact<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/refuse-mulligan-review\/\">reFuse Mulligan Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/KeyStep--arturia-keystep-controller-and-sequencer\">Arturia KeyStep<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45325 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"301\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-80x40.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-320x161.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-299x150.jpg 299w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-40x20.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-160x80.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-20x10.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-598x300.jpg 598w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_4-385x193.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most versatile MIDI controllers, the KeyStep is a compact keyboard controller and a polyphonic sequencer in one.<\/p>\n<p>The KeyStep comes with a 32-note \u201cSlimkey\u201d keyboard for better playability than other units with undersized keys. There are also capacitive pitch and mod strips, which are easy to play but don\u2019t include moving parts that can get damaged in transit.<\/p>\n<p>KeyStep\u2019s major advantages, though, are its advanced functions: Chord Play allows you to play a chord and subsequently trigger it with single keys across the keyboard. It also includes an onboard polyphonic 64-step sequencer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Size: Compact<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/KompKM-32--native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-m32-micro-keyboard?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;mrkgcl=28&amp;mrkgadid=3332696469&amp;product_id=KompKM-32&amp;campaigntype=shopping&amp;campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520SKU%2520-%2520Keyboards%2520%26%2520Synthesizers&amp;adgroup=MIDI%2520Controllers%2520-%2520Native%2520Instruments%2520-%2520kompkm-32&amp;placement=google&amp;creative=337614397841&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_pXh3azC5QIVdB-tBh02uga1EAQYAyABEgIdFfD_BwE\">Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45326 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-80x51.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-320x206.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-264x170.jpg 264w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-233x150.jpg 233w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-40x26.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-160x103.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-528x340.jpg 528w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-16x10.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-466x300.jpg 466w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-14x9.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Using-MIDI-Controllers-to-Play-Virtual-Instruments_5-385x248.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Komplete Kontrol M32 is one of the best MIDI keyboards for the price. It\u2019s a compact 32-key unit with some really incredible features, like \u201cSmart Play\u201d which allows users to stay in key with over 100 different scales. 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