Tags: MIDI pad controller

Notes: Excellent value from Arturia's hugely popular mini controller. 25-key design with pads, faders, rotary pots and transport controls for full hands-on playability of software synths and DAW features.

Supplier notes:
MiniLAB 3 is a compact MIDI keyboard & pad controller that lets users make music, right out the box. With a creative plug-and-play workflow, versatile assignable controls, 500 curated sounds from Analog Lab's massive library, and a bundle of world-class creative software, MiniLAB 3 is designed to finally help beginners and professionals to get truly immersed in their music creation flow, whatever their style.

Hands-on, easy to use

From the great-feeling keyboard to the smart DAW-integrated pads & faders, to the real-time mini display, every aspect of MiniLAB 3 is designed to be intuitive, expressive, and a joy to use - for beginners and pros alike.

Creative features

Enjoy a workflow that aids the creative process, with features like a built-in arpeggiator, Chord mode, custom DAW presets, and easy transposition. Making music has never been so accessible.

Portable, compatible design

MiniLAB 3 is built to fit seamlessly into any setup, from bedroom to stage, with its compact & lightweight design, deeper DAW integration, and MIDI out & USB-C connectivity.

Eco-Designed

MiniLAB 3 is built with longevity and sustainability in mind. A rugged road-ready design, 5-year warranty, minimum 50% recycled plastic construction, and 100% recycled packaging means this controller goes the distance.

Creative software included

On top of a world-class MIDI controller, users get a full package of premium music-making software, from an industry-standard DAW to well over 500 synth & keyboard presets.

Production-ready bundle

Everything that users need to start creating their own music. Explore premium tools like Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, UVI Model D grand piano, and Native Instruments "The Gentleman upright piano; enjoy access to millions of royalty-free lifetime loops & samples with a Loopcloud 2 months subscription + 1 Welcome pack + 1 pack of your choice; get to grips with playing keyboard, finger drumming, DAW production, and even music theory with a Melodics "unlimited" trial subscription & bonus lessons.

What's fun to play with

MIDI Control Center

Use the Midi Control Center to customize your MiniLAB. You can change the Velocity curves (keyboard and pads), the Knobs acceleration, the Pedal input type and polarity, the Message types with their Min and Max values, the MIDI Channels, and much more. Shape the MiniLAB exactly the way you need it to be.

Switch MIDI Channel - Shift + a key with a number above it will change the MIDI Channel.

Hold a note - When engaged, every note played will be held. Playing new notes will replace the previously held notes.

Chord mode- Shift + Hold will activate "Chord mode". Then, just play one note and it will play the full chord with the pressed note as the root note. You can record a custom chord by keeping Shift + Hold pressed while entering up to 16 notes.

Transposition - Transpose the whole keyboard by octaves or semitones by pressing Oct or Shift + Oct.

Transport Control - While pressing Shift, you can use the corresponding pads to Play, Stop, Record, Loop, and tap the tempo.

Arpeggiator mode - Shift + Pad#1 engages/disengages the Arp. Long press Shift + Pad#1 to enter the Arp settings. Then use the 8 knobs or the main encoder to set the Arp as you please.

Hold + Chord + Arp - Can be activated at the same time, allowing you to keep the Arp running while tweaking the parameters of a preset.

Pad banks - Shift + Pad#2 toggles between Bank A and B).

Programs - Shift + Pad#3 cycle through the programs. Arturia and DAW programs will automatically connect to any Arturia Software or DAW if there is one open on the computer. You can create and add some User Programs to customize the MIDI CCs, notes, pad colours etc.

Arturia Program - use the main encoder to browse through presets. Press the Main encoder to select a Preset. Long Press the main encoder to like/unlike the Preset. Shift + Main encoder will browse through Types. Select one, and then browse through the filtered presets.

DAW Program - use the main encoder (turn or click), and "Shift + the main encoder" (Shift + Turn and Shift + Click) to access different features depending on the connected DAW.

Back Panel connectivity
USB-C = Connect to a computer or a power source
Control Input = you can set the pedal input to be Sustain, Expression or Footswitch.
MIDI Out = Send midi through MIDI Din port

Notes: Forward-thinking controller designed to play nicely with Presonus's own Studio One DAW or Ableton Live. Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, context-sensitive screen and eight rotary encoders.

Supplier's Notes:

Modern musicians, performers, and producers need to move quickly from programming drums and samples to playing synth lines and back again. ATOM SQ was designed as a versatile and expressive MIDI pad controller for contemporary music production. Its unique design is optimized for both classic TR-style 16-step beat sequencing and drum pattern editing in Studio One or playing instruments and launching clips in Ableton Liveiyet its staggered and RGB-lit pad configuration is instantly familiar to anyone who's played a controller keyboard. Advanced features let you change the keyboard scale, and a built-in arpeggiator makes the ATOM SQ the most expressive controller you'll ever use. In fact, it's the best PreSonus Studio One MIDI controller available.

A complete production toolkit.
Included with ATOM SQ, Studio One Artist music production software enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools or hemmed in with track limitations. Easy to learn and intuitive to use, Studio One's unique drag and drop workflow and powerful tools will let you produce faster than ever before. Also included are two carefully-curated loop libraries with custom Impact XT kits. New to version 5: Studio One Artist now lets you use your favorite third-party VST and AU plug-in effects and virtual instruments. You also now have complete support for Studio One Remote to use as a second screen or as remote Studio One control on your iPadr or Android™ tablet. And with ATOM SQ, you have the most flexible PreSonus Studio One MIDI controller available. PreSonus Sphere users now have access to a new exclusive portal loaded with custom-designed tools and curated content by featured PreSonus artists.

Ableton Live integration and more.
ATOM SQ is also unique Ableton Live controller, designed for production and live performance. You can launch clips and scenes during a performance, select devices and edit parameters, navigate tracks and scenes, control each track's volume, panning, and send levelsiplus do all your drum programming in Ableton from the ATOM SQ! Ableton Live Lite is included, so you can get to creating right away. It comes with all of Live's essential workflows, instruments and effectsieverything you need to record songs, create hands-on with your controller, take music made in your apps further and so much more.

Navigation and transport control
ATOM SQ is more than an expressive pad controlleriit also lets you navigate many aspects of Studio One without a mouse and keyboard. You've got transport controls for stop, play, record, and a dedicated Click Track toggle. You can even zoom in and out of your timeline and navigate among your tracks, all without skipping a beat.

Deep control at your fingertips
Deep integration with Studio One's Pattern Editor allows for evolving step sequences that will bring your productions to life. Insert a pattern, change its length, add new variations, and change scalesiright from the ATOM SQ. Need to make changes on the fly? ATOM SQ lets you open the Studio One Pattern Editor, select and edit steps individually, and even copy, paste, duplicate, and delete events, all using tactile controls. You'll build compositions faster than ever before using the built-in step sequencer in Studio One and ATOM SQ. It's fast and easy for anyone who knows how to program a drum machine. And you'll find experimenting to yield particularly rewarding results, because ATOM SQ can constrain your performance to the scale of your choice. No more wrong notes!

However, wherever.
ATOM SQ is highly configurable. You can freely remap instrument parameters to different hardware controls, so your rotary encoders can control everything from filter cutoff to drum tuning, for the ultimate drum programming experience. You can colorize the RGB LEDs as you please to color-code your loops and samples. ATOM SQ's LCD screen is used to display context-sensitive information, and uses a dynamic button system that changes functions depending on the task at hand. Need to add more swing to your arpeggiator or change the CC assignment of a controller? The LCD screen details functions you need, right when you need them for the job at hand.
ATOMSQ

Wherever sound takes you...
With its unique staggered-pad layout, contextual screen design, and customization tools, ATOM SQ lets you stay in the moment of creation. Its small-footprint, USB bus-powered design means you can slip it right into your bag and produce anywhere you and your laptop might happen to go, and the complete suite of integrated software lets you start creating right out of the box. Whether you're in the studio, on stage, or on the road, ATOM SQ gives you the freedom to create, wherever sound takes you.

Notes: Compact USB bus-powered 64-button clip launcher for Ableton Live

The APC Mini Mk2 clip launching controller for Ableton Live is the ultimate compact solution for music creation in any environment. APC Mini delivers dynamic control of your Ableton Live sessions in a powerful yet efficient footprint, perfect for creative looping, remixing, and experimenting in the studio or on the stage.

Focus on your performance

64 brilliant RGB-backlit pads

APC Mini features 64 new RGB-backlit pads for a brilliant and precise representation of your Ableton Live session clips. Whether in the studio or on stage, the scrollable RGB-enabled pad matrix will boldly shine through. In the heart of your most creative moment, launch and activate loops, instruments, vocals, and more with confidence.

Launch an immersive music-creation experience

APC Mini allows you to trigger individual loops, samples, and melodies or entire Scenes for the most imaginative and inspirational music creation performances. Even with your largest projects, the 64 RGB-backlit pads across the customizable 8x8 grid accurately reflect clips from your Ableton Live Session and are always in reach for the ultimate creative experience.

Simple controls for powerful music making

A more powerful Ableton experience
Enjoy serious hands-on control for a powerfully creative Ableton Live experience. APC Mini features 9 faders to adjust volume, pan, insert effect sends and more for smooth, intuitive control of your sessions. Tweak reverbs, sweep filters, or write automation that will bring your music to life. Shape your sounds instantly using the assignable fader controls.

Precise intuitive control

Create your own distinct sounds with ease. With Device Mode, the APC Mini faders are automatically mapped to the eight Macro Controls of Ableton Live's selected device. Control multiple parameters with one fader to generate totally innovative sounds. Get more hands-on control with Soft Keys for easy access to Solo, Mute, Stop and Record arm functions.

Inspiring features to empower your creativity

Drum mode for Ableton Drum Rack

Drum Mode provides seamless integration with Ableton's Drum Rack isolating a 4x4 quadrant of the APC Mini to control Ableton, while still giving you the ability to assign the remaining pads. This allows for ultra-customized pad layouts and equally inventive and creative performances-not achievable with any other APC controller.

Real-time key and scale control

The Smart Scale View provides instant visual feedback while you change keys or scale types. In this mode, the musical key currently selected is also visible across the pads to ensure you know what scale you're in. The Notes Mode delivers a new performance workflow, allowing you to play pitch-perfect musical parts in Ableton without playing wrong notes

Ableton Live Lite and Air Technology software bundle

Launch with Ableton Live Lite

APC Mini includes Ableton Live Lite software. Start creating and making music with this powerful clip launching DAW packed with instruments, mixing effects, samples, and the ability to record and mix audio and MIDI. Ableton Live Lite offers all the tools to transform your musical ideas into exciting songs and performances.

Elevate your sound with AIR
Elevate your sound with the included virtual instrument pack from award-winning sound design company AIR Music Technology. In addition to Ableton Live Lite, APC Mini also includes multiple world-class plugin instruments including Hybrid 3 - a powerful polyphonic analog synth, Mini Grand - an acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet - a vintage electric piano instrument.

Drum Mode

Drum sample mode featuring seamless integration with Ableton Drum Rack.

Notes Mode

Melodic control of plugin instruments and sounds for inspirational performances.

Smart Scale Mode

Visual feedback of current Note Mode key across the 8x8 pad matrix.

Technical Specifications

Power: USB-bus-powered
Dimensions: 9.5" x 8.3" x 1.3" 240 x 210 x 32 mm (width x depth x height)
Weight: 1.79 lbs. | 0.81 kg

Notes: The entry-level option to get started with Akai's MPC workflow. Hardware controller for the MPC 2 software, which runs on Mac or PC. Features 16 MPC pads and a new assignable touch strip.

Supplier's Notes:
MPC Studio is a Complete MPC System

MPC Studio brings the total MPC experience to your computer by combining intuitive hardware control and innovative, inspiring software. Load a loop from the library, chop it into samples, lay down a beat, then play instruments over it to add more melodic textures. Add some insert effects to develop your song structure and arrangement, or to build drops and transitions. MPC Studio makes your workflow one continuous stream of non-stop creativity.

Premium Pads for Perfect Production

Pad performance is the top priority for any beat maker. With MPC Studio, you can be confident that every beat and note will be right on time, every time. Velocity-sensitive RGB pads mean maximum expression, whether you're playing soft melodies or booming kick drums with coloured visuals to keep track of your velocities and pad groupings. Switch from Note to Chord Mode quickly and build out your tracks right as inspiration strikes.

Assignable Touch Strip Control and Expression

Create your own signature sounds with the assignable Touch Strip. This fluid controller bends and shapes your sounds however you want. Make that pad synth more mysterious with a swell, control the roll of your hi-hats to fill your trap drumbeat, or make that guitar part more realistic by articulating the strum right where you need it. Assign any of the numerous knobs, sliders, and parameters to the Touch Strip for new and inventive manipulation of any track. Add dynamic and real-time Touch Strip effects for the ultimate live production and performance.

Colour Screen for Vibrant Feedback

When you're locked in the creative moment, the vibrant colour screen ensures you can keep your hands on the MPC Studio and your focus on the music. Whether you need to trim a waveform, browse through instruments, samples, and plugin presets, or adjust parameters on the fly, the screen gives you the visual feedback you need in a moment's glance without having to stop your workflow and reach for your laptop. When it comes to your musical efficiency, every moment matters, and every move needs to help you effectively capture your ideas to finish your songs faster.

World-Class Plugins & Effects

MPC Studio includes an extended palette of sounds, instruments, drum samples, loops, insert effects, and much more to both spark your creativity and complete any music project or task. With over 100 instrument and effects plugins combined, MPC Studio can tackle any style or genre of music with rich, inspiring sound. The modern-day beat making insert effects plugins are powered by award-winning AIR Music Tech. with powerful editing, arranging, and mixing tools including the AIR Vocal Suite. Create, record, and mix the perfect vocals with the Vocal Suite to add everything from pitch correction, to harmonising, to thickening your vocals and audio tracks with the AIR Doubler.

Includes MPC2 Software

Akai Professional's acclaimed MPC2 Software works seamlessly with MPC Studio for the ultimate beat making and music production experience. This cutting-edge production suite and DAW combines 128-track sequencing capability, real-time time stretching, advanced MIDI editing capability, VST compatibility, and numerous plugin instruments and Insert Effects for creating and mastering professional finished songs and tracks. MPC2 software has a dedicated set of plugins to record and produce the perfect vocal recordings with the AIR Vocal Suite including automatic vocal tuning, vocal doubling, and vocal harmonising. Legendary plugin instruments including AIR Hype, AIR Mellotron, AIR Solina, and WayOutWare Odyssey, among others, offer a plethora of world-class sounds and presets to sculpt the perfect master track. A massive suite of modern plugin Insert Effects powered by AIR Music Tech - including a Limiter for finalising tracks - rounds out the infinite music and beat making possibilities.

Includes Loop Content From: Decap, F9 Audio, Mvp Loops, Rawcutz, Snipe Young, and more.

Technical Specifications:
Pads: (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit, (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons Knobs
Knobs: (1) 360- push encoder for display navigation and selection
Touch Strip: (1) multi-function 5.5" (140 mm) touch-capacitive controller with LED indicators
Buttons: (39) LED backlit dedicated function buttons
Display: Full-colour LCD
Connections (1) 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) MIDI input, (1) 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) MIDI output, (1) USB Type-B port
Power: via USB
Dimensions (width x depth x length): 12.0" x 6.7" x 1.5"/305 x 171 x 37mm
Weight 1.8 lbs./0.83kg

Notes: Still one of the best value pad controllers on the market, Akai's trusty LPD8 offers eight MPC-style pads and eight rotary controls. Simple, effective and compatible with most hardware and software.

Supplier's Notes:
Premium pad performance

Great things come in small packages and the the LPD8 delivers in a big way. The sleek MIDI pad controller features 8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads from the flagship MPC X and is up to any pad performance-based duties for the modern beat-making music producer. Produce beats, trigger one-shot samples and loops, or connect to any general MIDI-based DAW for easy hands-on controlling and creation.

Legendary pad performance

LPD8 features the same pads from the top-of-the-line MPC X standalone hardware. The sturdy yet super responsive pads are the standard for any music maker looking for dynamic performance without compromising creativity.

Assignable knob controls

LPD8 features 8 assignable rotary knobs for precise control of parameters and values in your DAW. Adjust reverb or delay wetness, dial in parametric eq, trim loops and samples, and so much more with the accuracy you need for your music creation workflow.

Sleek compact design

LPD8 fits in wherever you need it. Sit it on your desk, neatly against your laptop computer for a streamlined process, or pack it into your producer bag with your headphones and accessories ensuring you're always ready to create anywhere.

MPC plugin instruments

Innovative sampling and efficient sequencing are only a part of the iconic MPC experience. MPC Beats also features a great selection of ground-breaking MPC plugin instruments. Discover Tubesynth, Bassline, and Electric plugin instruments for a wide range of synth, monophonic leads and basses, as well as pads, electric keyboard sounds, and much more for rich musical productions and arrangements.

Insert effects

MPC Beats includes a premium collection of world-class mixing and mastering plugins. Powerful insert effects like Half Speed, Mother Ducker, and AIR Talk Box add instant vibe and character to your tracks to quickly achieve modern sound and feel. Process audio, dial-up creative effects, and finalize your tracks to commercially ready songs for sharing anywhere.

Key specs

Controls:

(8) velocity-sensitive, RGB-lit pads
(8) 270- knobs
(4) UI buttons

Programs: 4 stored programs, configurable via free downloadable editor software
Connections: (1) USB port
Power: Via USB
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 12.1" x 3.2" x 1.3" / 306 x 81 x 34 mm
Weight: 0.86 lbs./0.39 kg

Notes: The next generation of Ableton Live controller from Akai, the APC64 is designed for seamless integration with the software, or as a standalone step sequencer and controller. The 64 velocity sensitive pads handle playing, recording, clip launching, sequencing and much more, while eight assignable touch strips offer extensive hands-on control.

Supplier's notes:

APC64; Next generation Ableton live controller.

Touch the future

Leap into a new world of musical possibility in the studio, on stage, and anywhere creativity leads you with the powerful APC64.

Ableton live controller; with sequencer and touchstrips

The new Akai Professional APC64 is a powerful next-generation Ableton Live controller for studio and live performance.

It features 64 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with poly aftertouch, and 8 fully assignable Touch Strips for instant hands-on control of devices, pitch, modulation, and much more. APC64 also works as a standalone 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer and controller with 3 MIDI ports and 8 CV/Gate outputs to take full control of synths, drum machines, or modular rack devices.

In-depth control of Ableton Live

Enter the matrix

APC64 features a vibrant 8x8 pad matrix of 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch for playing chords, synth leads, Ableton Live's Drum Racks and of course launching Clips in Session View.

Touch the future

Add a whole new level of expression and control to your music production and live performances with 8 fully assignable Touch Strips with RGB LED indicators. Get control of Ableton Live's devices - including Auto Filter, Delay, Reverb, Impulse, Simpler and more - right at your fingertips. Adjust macros, mixer volume, pan, and effects sends as well as writing automation.

Visual feedback and control

APC64 includes a smart colour LED screen with a fast push encoder for real-time visual feedback of your parameters. Move around Ableton Live's devices and mixing environments while keeping track of each parameter on the screen. APC64 also features dedicated transport control with Play, Stop, and Record for capturing your ideas along with 8 Track Mute and Solo buttons for mixing and live performance.

Standalone step sequencing

APC64 features an internal 32-step 8-track Step Sequencer enabling completely DAW-less control of your favourite synths. With 8 CV/Gate outputs and 3 1/8" MIDI ports, you can connect, sequence, and capture your favourite modular racks, keyboards, classic drum machines, and more. Add continuous control and expression using the 8 Touch Strips for a whole new level of performance. Apply additional creative dimensions to MIDI notes using the Probability, Velocity, and Mutate functions for further experimentation.

Powerful production and performance

APC64 facilitates a seamless workflow within Ableton Live; from triggering samples and loops in Ableton Live's Drum Rack, all the way to writing expressive melodies using the Notes, Scale, and Chord modes. Use the onboard Step Sequencer to generate inventive melodic patterns that can be instantly transferred to Ableton Live using the Send To Clip function. Apply swing and quantize to your beats or use APC64 to arm and record vocal tracks directly in Ableton Live sessions.

Ableton drum rack/simpler control

APC64 features a dedicated Drum Mode allowing you to play and record beats, loops, and slices using an Ableton Live Drum Rack or Simpler device. Capture additional inspiration using the 8 Touch Strips to control Ableton Live's FX racks during beat making and performance.

Included software bundle

Ableton Live Lite 11

APC64 Includes Ableton 11 Lite for all your software music production needs in one package to produce, perform, arrange, record, edit, mix and master your music. Live Lite includes sounds, instruments, and sequencing, recording, and arranging capabilities.

Air music instruments/plugins

APC64 Includes a collection of professional plug-in instruments and effects so you can start producing out of the box. Included are the following plugins: TubeSynth, Electric, Ether, Halfspeed, Vocal Tuner, Flavor, and the Sonivox Essential Keyboard Collection.

Custom editor software

Create your own custom layouts with the included desktop software editor for Mac/PC to personalize and store pre-sets for quick recall in standalone.

Key specs

Display
Graphical full colour LCD
Connections: USB-C, 8x 1/8" (3.5 mm) CV/Gate, 2x 1/8" (3.5 mm) MIDI Output, 1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) MIDI Input
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 10.7" x 14.6" x 1.4" 272 x 371 x 34.5 mm
Weight: 3.5 lb/1.6 kg

Notes: Fire-themed version of the expressive J-Play Pack from Joue. Based around the idea of making music more organic and natural, the Play Pads transform the J-Play's behaviour, allowing you to control and perform in a range of ways.

Supplier's Notes:
The J-Play transforms your musical experience with a complete system combining an expressive multi-instrument, an intuitive application and interactive content to practice.

A unique playing experience

The J-Play instrument merges the quality of traditional musical instruments with the technology of the digital world. It is sensitive to natural gestures for unparalleled expressivity. It is also a modular instrument, once placed on the J-Play Board, the interchangeable Play Pads instantly transform the instrument into a guitar, keyboard, drums, xylophone or vocal effects station. Each pad has its own bank of instruments. Explore different musical styles and experiment with new sounds thanks to the integrated effects!

With you, everywhere you go, the design of the J-Play has been thought out to adapt to all playing styles. Compact and lightweight, it slips easily into a backpack and follows you on the go. Don't let any musical idea slip away!

Intuitive & powerful app

Create, modify and share your songs in an intuitive way thanks to the included application. No need to spend hours on overly complex music software anymore, the Joue Play application guides you step by step through the process of creating music to make it intuitive. The app has been designed as a simplified music creation software: making music is easy and fun!

The Joue Play app is freely available for Windows, macOS, iPadOS and very soon for iPhone (before end of 2023).

Exclusive content

Practice at your own pace and recreate your favourite songs: each week, a new playable cover track is added to the large collection of well-known covers already available in the J-app. Replay the rhythms of your favourite artists, and get creative by remixing them. Change the sounds, the tempo or add your own rhythms!

Grow with it

The perfect instrument for beginners, a great first step into digital music making for musicians but also a powerful MPE MIDI controller for advanced music producers. The J-Play will always suit your style in accordance with your skills and needs. Discover a whole new way to control your software. Combine all your controllers into one device that will always be at hand in your studio or on stage.

1 wooden board
5 Play Pads (Fire): guitar, piano, drum, audio, keys
USB-C to USB-C cable
Storage bag
J-App included with dedicated tutorials and sound banks

(!) If you want to use your J-Play with an iPad, make sure the port type. USB-C to lightning adapters are available as accessories.

Notes: The best buttons in a professional MIDI controller
High performance MIDI controller
Designed to stand up to rigors of touring artists
Full colour configurable arcade buttons
Limited editions available with rare button colours/types
Built on the familiar format of DJ TechTools' legendary Midi Fighter line, the Spectra is back! It has full-colour ring lighting, six side-mounted, configurable function buttons, and support for all software that supports MIDI including Traktor, Ableton, Serato and more. These are the best buttons in the world.

*** Midi Fighter Utility Update- 2.90 (July 2024) ***

A new version of the Midi Fighter Utility is now available! DJ Tech Tools focused this release on implementing some community feedback and fixing the connectivity issues that disabled online firmware updates in the past. Be aware that since 2.85 and previous releases can't go online you won't be notified via the app that an update is available. Future firmware and utility updates will work fine moving forward.

In order to use this software plug in your Midi Fighter directly to your computer via USB (DO NOT USE A USB HUB) and follow the onscreen instructions in the utility. You'll be prompted to update your firmware as new firmware updates are available. If no new firmware updates are available, it's time to use!

Release Notes (2.90)

Fixed server connectivity issues
Fixed factory firmware flashing (Windows)
Fixed invisible options in drop down menus
Replaced Checkboxes with toggle switches
Fixed naming inconsistencies between "Midifighter" and "Midi Fighter"
Fixed model and firmware text scaling (Windows)
Improved text scaling for better visibility on large screens
General design update for an improve experience in low light
Increased log window width for improved readability
Updated app icon
Updated flashing status icons
Updated Midi Fighter 3D and 64 layout graphics


What Makes The Spectra Great?

Every night around the world professional DJs, VJs and musicians rely on the Midi Fighter because:

Engineered to Last

The buttons alone are rated at 5 million presses - which essentially mean they will never break. You can be confident this controller will survive any tour.

Musical Feel

Arcade buttons bounce back with spring loading for ultra fast playback and easy triplets & drum rolls. It's popular for a reason.

Easy To Carry

Small footprint that won't bloat your gig bag and fits easily in the DJ booth.

The Best Buttons In The World

Most MIDI controllers feel like a plastic toy with the same buttons as your TV remote. The Midi Fighter Spectra is a professional grade instrument with the best buttons in the world, genuine Sanwa arcade buttons. These are built to take a beating and are a joy to play.

MIDI Fighter Spectra Buttons:
Cost $2.50 each
Rated to last 5 million presses
Full 2mm of travel
Bounces back like a real drum
Made in Japan in small quantities
Ball bearing contacts work every time
Clear audible feedback
Only on the Midi Fighter
Industry leading ultra low latency

Why is the Arcade button so popular?

The arcade button is a one of a kind with unique mechanics and feel that is built to be played hard!

Rapid Fire Play - The button is spring loaded and bounces back like a real drum for ultra fast triggers.

Clear Musical Action - With 10mm of musical travel and a clear audible feedback when pressed, this button plays like an instrument should.

Start playing music instantly

SoundPacks are a new plug and play standard. They keep the drums and instruments in the same place on a 16 button grid, so you can load up any pack and instantly start getting creative. The Midi Fighter Spectra is the instrument of choice for anyone playing SoundPacks and finger drumming.

Start Playing Today - Thousands of SoundPacks are available for free

Musical Talent Required - FingerDrumming is a real musical skill that is a lot of fun and the Midi Fighter Spectra is the better choice of controller for serious finger drummers.

16 buttons = One song - Each pack intuitively places a full song on 16 simple buttons making it possible to get incredibly creative, quickly.

Technical Details

Key Features:
Built proper, you can pass it onto your grandkids and it will keep ticking
Map its buttons to any midi-compatible effect or software
Official mappings for popular DJ and production software
Customizable, animated LED colour rings

Requirements:
The Midi Fighter Spectra is a class compliant, plug and play controller
Works with any computer that has a USB port and supports MIDI
Connector: USB 2.0 Type B (cable included)

Size + Weight:
Height: 6" / 15.24cm
Width: 6" / 15.24cm
Depth: 1.5" / 3.81cm
Weight: 1.3lb / 0.6kg

Notes: A little bit of everything with this compact all-rounder. 25 mini keys, four rotary controls, four faders, touch strips and transport controls. Built-in arpeggiator helps you generate ideas quickly.

Supplier's Notes:
USB MIDI controller with OLED display, 25 buttons, 8 pads, 4 controls and faders each, for musicians, producers and DJs.

USB MIDI keyboard for creative music production with PC and Mac
Also suitable for enlarging DJ sets
Super portable format fits laptop bags
Works with virtually any audio software
25 velocity-sensitive mini keyboard keys, with 3 velocity curves and one constant velocity
8 backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads can send note, MIDI CC or program change
4 freely assignable rotary controls
4 freely assignable faders
2 touch sensors of dynamic pitch bend and modulation touch strips
Standard sustain pedal jack, compatible with switch pedals
Fixed Chord mode
1 Value dial (Enter button: push to enter)
Play and record transport control buttons
Powerful and creative Arpeggiator for generating ideas quickly
Custom modes for user-defined mappings of knobs, sliders and pads
Connect to your hardware with a standard 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out jack
Compatible with iOS by using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
Ableton Live integration - Launch clips and scenes, play instruments and Drum Racks, capture MIDI, and more
Integration with other DAWs (Apple Logic Pro X, Propellerhead's Reason etc.)
OLED display
Compatible with Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win 10, OS X 10,3 or better
Package contents

1 x controller, 1 x user manual, 1 x uSB cable, 1 x adapter cable

Technical Specifications

Power supply: 5 V DC 100 mA
Power connection: Via USB, type B
Display type: OLED display
USB port: USB 2.0, Typ B
Dimensions: Length: 19,4 cm
Width: 31,8 cm
Height: 4,8 cm
Weight: 800 g
Operating system: Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win 10, OS X 10,3 or better