You are not alone - tons of us here. Vidoes like these are either "aspirational" or like crack. Now this is youtube comments, so I got to one up you. As if not having $$ isn't bad enough, I also don't have a single musical bone in my body and still like to create music. xD
This Sensel Morph is just insane especially with overlays for video editing! It's so crazy how far and fast technology can take us, this just blew my mind. I'd def love to try this one someday, but you're right, feeling those keys under my fingers adds more vibe to music making process so Arturia Micro Lab is still #1 on my wish list. Thanks for the video!
My favourite keyboard would be the sensel morph, it has a lot of cool features and is swappable. It also has an extremely accurate touch sensor which makes it easy to make vibrato in certain types of digital instruments.
Really like the Morph’s concept. It’d be cool if they allowed you print your own layouts somehow or have a bunch of modular components you could compose your own layout with!
Obviously the morph is my favorite, I never thought a midi controller would be as veristile as this one. To be able to do video editing and music production on a small laptop with just one controller for everything is by far the most amazing deal I've seen yet! To pick a second favorite, it would be the launchkey mini. I have the launchkey 49 and I love it, but I can't take it everywhere. The mini is even better than the 49 and it comes with a sick arpeggiator!!! Thanks for the vid man, this is the first I've heard of you and I look forward to watching more!
The Minilab MK2 is probably the most interesting to me! The main reasons being is because of the software included. Haven’t played music in a while so these videos are so helpful. I want to get back into making music, but don’t have money to get a full sized controller. A mini is probably my best option right now, and all of these seem to be amazing!!!
Great video! I like Arturia Mini Lab MKII, followed by the Novation Launch Key Mini. I like them for being compact, yet professional, as well as including drum pads. For part of my curriculum at school, we have two weeks out of the year to try something new, kind of like an independent study. I plan on learning how to create music and mash songs. Hopefully one of these midi keyboards can help!
My favorite is the Komplete Kontrol M32 because of the extra keys and the good keybed. The quality looks great too, and I’m really interested in trying the native instruments. Love this video!
It’s crazy to see how many new options have popped up in just the last few years. I’m glad to see more variety in the different things the keyboards offer now too
My favorite keyboard is the Akai MPK mini. I personally like to finger drum and the pads are big enough to play drums with two fingers. Also the advantage of the arpeggiator so I can get ideas from there and build on that.
The Komplete Kontrol m32 was my favorite because it’s big enough to feel like I can get real work done meanwhile being small enough to be somewhat portable, the perfect balance
Just like a few of the other comments... watched the other one yesterday and came across this one today! If the giveaway is still on, my favourite seems to be the Arturia mini studio, it’s what I would buy as it seems to have a really great price/ performance. I’ve always loved music, and recently I’ve been wanting to start music production and this would allow me to do so without a huge upfront investment.
Awesome reviews! Appreciate you doing these! Fav so far is the Komplete Kontrol because of the key range and NI integrations. Though that Morph looks VERY cool and I could definitely see myself using it!
I was literally watching the 2.0 video and decided to check your channel and lo and behold, 3.0 pops up Edit: My favorite keyboard is the Komplete Kontrol for its size and aesthetics.
As someone whose just starting the LaunchKey mini feels like it best of the ones I have been able to play with. But the Sensel Morph is really cool and it taking up so little space makes it more appealing.
PATRICK! I seriously cannot tell you how helpful your videos are. As an aspiring artist and starting from nothing, you have given me so much insight. Extremely thankful that people like you exist, so PLEASE KEEP MAKING VIDEOS. Also, I’ve been dying to get my hands on the Novation Launch Key Mini
Hey, Patrick! Been thinking about buying a portable midi keyboard, and I stumbled upon your channel. Absolutely loving these videos-you always hit all the important features. Really digging the Sensel Morph, mostly because of the chord vibrato and pitch bending which would be kick butt for some synth wave projects, but also impressed by its versatility as a controller. Also love that it’s a local business. Thanks for introducing!
I don't have a favorite, I just started this whole music venture like 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to find all the help I can get; thankfully your channel is here and all of those controllers look wonderful!
I'm so glad you made this video Patrick, thanks a lot. As a beginner in the music production world you've helped me a lot with what key broad I should start out with and that is the Arturia Mini Lab, base on your review on it, I fell in love with the software that comes with it, the weight, size, portability and most of all, the keys itself, I watched your 2.0 video review as well and I believe the Arturia Mini Lab will help me make my dreams come true.
I mean I would love the Arturia Microlab MkII. Sounds great with it's quality keys and drum pads (I currently don't own a drum pad). I'd honestly be happy with any midi controller, I just want to get into music making.
So useful for new producers or people who actually want to go next level, I love how the Arturia keyboards lets go a level up, as always man this content and also the way you present it is awesome, thank you for doing this
I’ve gotta say, I’m vibing the launchkey mini mk 3. I’m an ableton user, and I make 80s sounding music, so great ableton workflow and an arpeggiator with some transport controls and a really small profile? Sounds like my PERFECT travel keyboard.
I feel like the best keyboard for me is the launchkey, as it has some good software, 16 drum pads, and a lot more that just make it a really good all-in-one package
Hey man, I've been watching a few videos showing off mini keyboards, and this one is easily my favorite and the most informative. I'm beyond stoked that you actually demo'd each and every one of these with various sounds and being sure to show a majority of the features included. I'm pretty much sold on the Novation Launchkey mini, that built-in arpeggiator is fantastic and I like how it comes with a bunch of software. Thanks so much for the video, I love your energy and the way you explain everything, cheers
My favorite keyboard is the MPK Mini II, that thing is really useful for making piano chord progressions and drum beats. It is what I have been since I started making music and what I am currently using for my mixtape. Watching your videos are what inspired me to make a mixtape and make beats in the first place. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to hear more of your beats :)
I'm planning to start building a small bedroom studio, since i cant buy any gear for now, I'm taking my time to learn everything I can in theory. If I could choose I would go with the Komplete Kontrol for sure.
I was very impressed by the many features, that fits in the Launchkey Mini MK.3. Also very impressed by your amazing skills, spinning that Keyboard around !
Awesome video Patrick! I've been looking for a MIDI keyboard for a long time and this was really informative. My favourite one has to be the Novation LaunchKey Mini, but let's be honest, any of these rocks! And the giveaway is very kind from you. Greetings!
I was watching 2.0 Video a couple of days ago and then saw this in my recommended and for the first minute I thought I was watching the same video Novation Launchkey Mini looks so sick. It just seems like the best package for this price range with all its features.
Thats crazy, i was checking out 2.0 and ended up on your channel and found 3.0 that was just uploaded lol, the novation launchkey mini mark 3 is by far my favorite midi board you've reviewed I've had my eye on it and this just made me want it even more! As always great content man, cheers!
I saw 2.0 video and was sure to buy neither Akai MPK or Arturia MiniLab, but now I've started to think about Novation product - its appears to be amazing overall and thats will probably be my choice and my favorite one!
The Novation MK3 is definitely my favorite. 16 drumpads, formatted more extensively for DAWs other than Ableton than its predecessors, and having the ability to use a sustain pedal is amazing for a keyboard of this size and price.
The Novation mini MK III is the one that has me most excited. I had the MK II and was kind of disappointed by the features that were missing and then poof! They did the refresh! lol
The sensei is really interesting though i think it's maybe a bit ahead of its time. Tactile feedback while making music is really important for me and a 0 travel touchpad probably wouldn't give the same satisfaction. The novation launchkey mini looks so good, I used to have the launchkey 25 and i loved it. The arp functions open up a lot of room for creativity, i love it! Def my favourite from this video. Thanks for the unbiased reviews, really enjoying this series!
Adnan Hossain thanks for the thorough comment my friend! The Morph is definitelyyyyy ahead of it’s time. It’s a great device for the present, but I can’t wait to see the MK.2/MK.3 versions (assuming they continue with this product.) I think it’s definitely a idealistic device in a lot of way. As far as the launch key, I was really pleasantly surprised. Awesome little midi keyboard. All of these are pretty dope in their own way. These comparison convos are so necessary because there is no clear-cut best option!
@@PatrickBreenMusic that's the part I don't like. I do wish that there was a clear winner Above The Rest. I just wished that the Komplete had the same drum pad sequencer as the minilab or, the MKiii. It's such a difficult choice but, since I already have a TRS & the toy feeling of the other's would definitely bother me. I am considering the Komplete but, also the minilab. Such a difficult decision that I need to make within a few days!
My favorite is definitely the Komplete Kontrol m32! I enjoy using 32 keys because as a pianist it allows me to play more keys at once while on the go to get a fuller sound. I love the videos Patrick!
In my opinion Arturia MiniLab MkII is perfectly balanced option for starting with music production with many knobs and pads, and of course included software is also amazing for this small price. Design is also minimalistic and very nice.
I have the Arturia MkII for a few months and as a beginner it's been friendly working with. Did not know about the micro lab and now it's on my wishlist to save up for. Great video Patrick, discovered your channel a while back and is a great resource for a newbie like me!
I honestly think, out of all the MIDI keyboards you have mentioned in this video, the Sensei Morph is the coolest one. Of course it's price is straying from the truly affordable, but it's versatility is worth the $150 markup. I my self am a music producer that has just recently started making things (if you call almost 2 years just starting off), and the several different ways to use it is astounding for such a small item. I can even edit the videos I put on this platform and more from just that paper-thin package! It's an interesting item that i would love to test out, and I can't wait to hear back from you.
As an aspiring artist, I find that all of them are really suited to music production. The one that I swoon over is any of the two Arturias. The mini lab would fit a lot of music making and the micro lab, like you said fits well too, because the keyboard also functions as drums. Awesome video once again!
Hey Patrick, thanks for the effort on putting such a detailed review on these latest Midi controllers! Your spot-on review on the pros & cons and very cool demo really helps me to make a decision on which Midi would suit my needs the most. I am totally into the Novation Launch Key Mini. Reason being it is small & portable, packed with many cool features that I wish to have (!!!) & can't wait to start playing around with Abelton DAW & I like the part you flip & drop the Midi too LOL! I am totally new to music creation and can't wait to create some cool musics to share with the world~!
I don't know how to feel about the Sensel Morph just because I like the feeling of real keys... it looks hella cool to play around with though! The launch key mini is definitely my favorite, so many features. Great vid :))
the micro lab must be my fave- great size and quality of keys, very solid, not cheap, material and a lot of knobs and pads too mess with. +it looks cool
As someone who is just starting in music production I think that the Komplete Kontrol is awesome! Thank you for your opinions on these as well. They are all pretty awesome. But the Komplete just seems to have some amazing tech that if used the right way is pretty next level. Great vid btw!
I have the MPK Mini but the keys feel really cheap and are actually getting all messed up (different heights and so on). Right now I'm wishing I picked up an Arturia MiniLab instead, which probably is my favorite out of the ones you showed. Great presentation!
Your videos are amazing Patrick you are such a humble person and thanks for showing us your bloopers while recording the part when you were twisting the Novation Launch Key Mini. That's my favorite one, the Novation Launch Key Mini. I think that this keyboard has the smoothest design and when you firstly played the pads it sounded like Superposition by Young the Giant (underrated band)
I really love the arturia microlab because of your portability! As a guy who are always in the street, having a small and lightweight midi is essential. Also the USB feature is really a plus! Thanks for this review! It was very helpful
You're doing a great job, man! I'm a musician and just getting into the music production universe, sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming to really understand where to start, it's always great to have this experience based knowledge passed with such attetion, thanks! I would like the to have the Arturia Minilab MKII!
Loved the video man the way you described each one with ease truly inspired me follow through with setting up my own lil studio! Appreciate the videos by doing a 3.0 of the video that made me discover you! I’m still in love with the opportunity of getting the arturia minilab mk 2!
My favorite keyboard is the komplete kontrol because I feel like it has just what I need. It has the right things that I regularly use and it has amazing features.
Thanks for your reviews. I went and picked up the M32 for the extra keys, software and nice knobs. Testrun at a shop made that choice an easy one for me.
This video is dang near perfect. By far the best review of mini midi controllers. Nice job, man. I would definitely go with the komplete mainly for the keys and functionality. Not to mention it just looks incredible.
Your previous review of midi keyboards is what convinced me to purchase the Akai mpk Mini, but after another view of the Arturia Mini Lab MKII I’m becoming more and more obsessed with its versatility and range of sounds!
Insightful video once again. I like the Novation Launchkey because it appears to be a literal one stop shop. It has everything you need while also including every bell and whistle that you would want to try and become more familiar with as a beginner. It's definitely a step up from the Akai Mini and seems to be more durable.
Without any doubt, my favorite keyboard is the Arturia, the feeling on the keyboard is just really good, it doesn’t feel cheap if it makes any sense... Keep those videos coming!!!!
Damn I was almost sure that I will go for the Arturia miniLab for the build quality, knob and key feel and the included software, aaand they make it in sexy black version too, and than you release 3rd video on the topic and now I can't decide between that and the beauty that the Novation Launch key is. The layout, the features and midi out. And it is optimised for Ableton I wanna stick to and master. Oh decisions, gotta flip a coin here :D
Really liked the Novation and the Ableton syncing. Thanks for your detail. I'm consider myself a rookie with lots if untapped gifts to give to the world. Wish it had that pitch knob though....
Thanks for the vid !! Was pretty confused as i have to start with producing my own music and you always help me out! Sensel morph is quite interesting but arturia mini lab is my favourite out of all
I’ve been trying to learn everything on my own and I always have a hard time finding useful RUclips videos 😂 these videos help me a lot though, and the overviews help me get started when looking for equipment so I don’t walk into guitar center looking like an idiot 💀 the MPK Akai seems the most ideal to me personally because I know it’s so commonly used. And I’ve been finding that if I use software and hardware that’s used by a lot of people near me, it’s easier to get guidance on how to use all the features to express what I want to do. It just seems like an ideal practice for someone as new as me to use what everyone else uses, so I can ask more people questions and so that I can work with others more often!
As a Komplete Kontrol A49 user the M32 looks like the ultimate (not so) portable solution. it keeps the amazing work flow of its bigger brothers. But I cant deny the Morph looks like a great tool for creators. Id pick one of those - or both. haha
I’ve literally been using your videos as research for midi keyboards as I wanted to purchase one once I can afford it 😂 the college student life is hard. I love the Novation Launch key mini due to the size and abundance of features it has, and the visuals really do kickass with the rgb pads (plus Ableton would be sick to try!) Love the vids! Keep it up! :)
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i'm deadass watching this like i don't have £20 in my account
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You are not alone - tons of us here. Vidoes like these are either "aspirational" or like crack.
Now this is youtube comments, so I got to one up you. As if not having $$ isn't bad enough, I also don't have a single musical bone in my body and still like to create music. xD
bro your close, the cheapest keyboard in amazon costs like, 40 bucks. it sucks but, meh
Same...
I have it, the midiplus 32 key one. Its actually surprisingly good and I use it a lot and the white version looks nice with my studio
“definitely wouldn’t wanna drop this thing” *spins it around in his hands and drops it like 5 times*
exactly what I was thinking
It's really annoying
xD
@@javiercisternasnajle you barely have patience then. O.o 🙄
#Centrist #Vegan #Agnostic
Yeah im with Javier, that was segment was so unnecessarily long and annoying.
This Sensel Morph is just insane especially with overlays for video editing! It's so crazy how far and fast technology can take us, this just blew my mind. I'd def love to try this one someday, but you're right, feeling those keys under my fingers adds more vibe to music making process so Arturia Micro Lab is still #1 on my wish list. Thanks for the video!
The Sensel looks so interesting, specially with all the option pads!
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U can use ipad
ngl it looks very cool
My favourite keyboard would be the sensel morph, it has a lot of cool features and is swappable. It also has an extremely accurate touch sensor which makes it easy to make vibrato in certain types of digital instruments.
Really like the Morph’s concept. It’d be cool if they allowed you print your own layouts somehow or have a bunch of modular components you could compose your own layout with!
Sensel oh dang the manufacture replied!!!
@@cloud9821 what did I miss
Obviously the morph is my favorite, I never thought a midi controller would be as veristile as this one. To be able to do video editing and music production on a small laptop with just one controller for everything is by far the most amazing deal I've seen yet! To pick a second favorite, it would be the launchkey mini. I have the launchkey 49 and I love it, but I can't take it everywhere. The mini is even better than the 49 and it comes with a sick arpeggiator!!! Thanks for the vid man, this is the first I've heard of you and I look forward to watching more!
I have the MPK mini and watching this made me want the Arturia Microlab
The Minilab MK2 is probably the most interesting to me! The main reasons being is because of the software included. Haven’t played music in a while so these videos are so helpful. I want to get back into making music, but don’t have money to get a full sized controller. A mini is probably my best option right now, and all of these seem to be amazing!!!
Great video! I like Arturia Mini Lab MKII, followed by the Novation Launch Key Mini. I like them for being compact, yet professional, as well as including drum pads. For part of my curriculum at school, we have two weeks out of the year to try something new, kind of like an independent study. I plan on learning how to create music and mash songs. Hopefully one of these midi keyboards can help!
My favorite is the Komplete Kontrol M32 because of the extra keys and the good keybed. The quality looks great too, and I’m really interested in trying the native instruments. Love this video!
It’s crazy to see how many new options have popped up in just the last few years. I’m glad to see more variety in the different things the keyboards offer now too
My favorite keyboard is the Akai MPK mini. I personally like to finger drum and the pads are big enough to play drums with two fingers. Also the advantage of the arpeggiator so I can get ideas from there and build on that.
The Komplete Kontrol m32 was my favorite because it’s big enough to feel like I can get real work done meanwhile being small enough to be somewhat portable, the perfect balance
Just like a few of the other comments... watched the other one yesterday and came across this one today! If the giveaway is still on, my favourite seems to be the Arturia mini studio, it’s what I would buy as it seems to have a really great price/ performance. I’ve always loved music, and recently I’ve been wanting to start music production and this would allow me to do so without a huge upfront investment.
Awesome reviews! Appreciate you doing these!
Fav so far is the Komplete Kontrol because of the key range and NI integrations. Though that Morph looks VERY cool and I could definitely see myself using it!
I was literally watching the 2.0 video and decided to check your channel and lo and behold, 3.0 pops up
Edit: My favorite keyboard is the Komplete Kontrol for its size and aesthetics.
same😂
I just got the TheoryBoard it’s so dope! I backed their project 2 years ago and they are finally shipping units. I would def recommend it.
Bjust got m32 today,lol
literally watching as opposed to what?
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Literally not watching
As someone whose just starting the LaunchKey mini feels like it best of the ones I have been able to play with. But the Sensel Morph is really cool and it taking up so little space makes it more appealing.
Really like the Novation Launchkey Mini because of the size and the different lights on the drumpad are sick ... would be dope if I had one
PATRICK! I seriously cannot tell you how helpful your videos are. As an aspiring artist and starting from nothing, you have given me so much insight. Extremely thankful that people like you exist, so PLEASE KEEP MAKING VIDEOS.
Also, I’ve been dying to get my hands on the Novation Launch Key Mini
This video was very helpful to me as I’m buying my first midi keyboard and didn’t know what to get.
This is so helpful for people trying to find some good portable midiKeyboards. Thanks for the video
Hey, Patrick! Been thinking about buying a portable midi keyboard, and I stumbled upon your channel. Absolutely loving these videos-you always hit all the important features. Really digging the Sensel Morph, mostly because of the chord vibrato and pitch bending which would be kick butt for some synth wave projects, but also impressed by its versatility as a controller. Also love that it’s a local business. Thanks for introducing!
I don't have a favorite, I just started this whole music venture like 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to find all the help I can get; thankfully your channel is here and all of those controllers look wonderful!
I'm so glad you made this video Patrick, thanks a lot. As a beginner in the music production world you've helped me a lot with what key broad I should start out with and that is the Arturia Mini Lab, base on your review on it, I fell in love with the software that comes with it, the weight, size, portability and most of all, the keys itself, I watched your 2.0 video review as well and I believe the Arturia Mini Lab will help me make my dreams come true.
I mean I would love the Arturia Microlab MkII. Sounds great with it's quality keys and drum pads (I currently don't own a drum pad). I'd honestly be happy with any midi controller, I just want to get into music making.
So useful for new producers or people who actually want to go next level, I love how the Arturia keyboards lets go a level up, as always man this content and also the way you present it is awesome, thank you for doing this
Briron Gauri appreciate the kind words homie! Glad to hear you’re enjoying these videos!
I’ve gotta say, I’m vibing the launchkey mini mk 3. I’m an ableton user, and I make 80s sounding music, so great ableton workflow and an arpeggiator with some transport controls and a really small profile? Sounds like my PERFECT travel keyboard.
The Morph Sensel is definitely something I would check out. Seems extremely versatile.
I feel like the best keyboard for me is the launchkey, as it has some good software, 16 drum pads, and a lot more that just make it a really good all-in-one package
This Video Is Very Helpful For People Like Me Who Are Planning To Buy A Midi Keyboard.. Great Video Patrick..
Hey man, I've been watching a few videos showing off mini keyboards, and this one is easily my favorite and the most informative. I'm beyond stoked that you actually demo'd each and every one of these with various sounds and being sure to show a majority of the features included. I'm pretty much sold on the Novation Launchkey mini, that built-in arpeggiator is fantastic and I like how it comes with a bunch of software. Thanks so much for the video, I love your energy and the way you explain everything, cheers
My favorite keyboard is the MPK Mini II, that thing is really useful for making piano chord progressions and drum beats. It is what I have been since I started making music and what I am currently using for my mixtape. Watching your videos are what inspired me to make a mixtape and make beats in the first place. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to hear more of your beats :)
I'm planning to start building a small bedroom studio, since i cant buy any gear for now, I'm taking my time to learn everything I can in theory. If I could choose I would go with the Komplete Kontrol for sure.
Thank you for the ton of articulate information ^_^
Torn between the Lanchkey and Minilab!
I think i'd choose the Launchkey if I had to pick one
Wow, this video was really helpful. I really like the Arturia Mini Lab, because of its simple design. Definitely, have to try it.
I was very impressed by the many features, that fits in the Launchkey Mini MK.3. Also very impressed by your amazing skills, spinning that Keyboard around !
the little music samples which you used as the background music makes this video so pleasant. There is also great information... thank you!!
I really liked that last keyboard because of how it covers all the bases.
I really dig the morph - the modular aspect of it makes it the throw and go table sidekick champ of all time !
My favorite keyboard is the Komplete Kontrol for the extra keys and the software is comes with!
Awesome video Patrick! I've been looking for a MIDI keyboard for a long time and this was really informative. My favourite one has to be the Novation LaunchKey Mini, but let's be honest, any of these rocks! And the giveaway is very kind from you. Greetings!
I was watching 2.0 Video a couple of days ago and then saw this in my recommended and for the first minute I thought I was watching the same video
Novation Launchkey Mini looks so sick. It just seems like the best package for this price range with all its features.
Thats crazy, i was checking out 2.0 and ended up on your channel and found 3.0 that was just uploaded lol, the novation launchkey mini mark 3 is by far my favorite midi board you've reviewed I've had my eye on it and this just made me want it even more! As always great content man, cheers!
I saw 2.0 video and was sure to buy neither Akai MPK or Arturia MiniLab, but now I've started to think about Novation product - its appears to be amazing overall and thats will probably be my choice and my favorite one!
The Novation MK3 is definitely my favorite. 16 drumpads, formatted more extensively for DAWs other than Ableton than its predecessors, and having the ability to use a sustain pedal is amazing for a keyboard of this size and price.
The Novation mini MK III is the one that has me most excited. I had the MK II and was kind of disappointed by the features that were missing and then poof! They did the refresh! lol
The sensei is really interesting though i think it's maybe a bit ahead of its time. Tactile feedback while making music is really important for me and a 0 travel touchpad probably wouldn't give the same satisfaction. The novation launchkey mini looks so good, I used to have the launchkey 25 and i loved it. The arp functions open up a lot of room for creativity, i love it! Def my favourite from this video. Thanks for the unbiased reviews, really enjoying this series!
Adnan Hossain thanks for the thorough comment my friend! The Morph is definitelyyyyy ahead of it’s time. It’s a great device for the present, but I can’t wait to see the MK.2/MK.3 versions (assuming they continue with this product.) I think it’s definitely a idealistic device in a lot of way. As far as the launch key, I was really pleasantly surprised. Awesome little midi keyboard. All of these are pretty dope in their own way. These comparison convos are so necessary because there is no clear-cut best option!
@@PatrickBreenMusic that's the part I don't like. I do wish that there was a clear winner Above The Rest. I just wished that the Komplete had the same drum pad sequencer as the minilab or, the MKiii. It's such a difficult choice but, since I already have a TRS & the toy feeling of the other's would definitely bother me. I am considering the Komplete but, also the minilab. Such a difficult decision that I need to make within a few days!
My favorite is definitely the Komplete Kontrol m32! I enjoy using 32 keys because as a pianist it allows me to play more keys at once while on the go to get a fuller sound. I love the videos Patrick!
Jae S yeah it was my first time using a NI midi keyboard and I definitely understand they hype! Such a good keyboard!
The Sensel Morph seems like a really good multi purpose tool for everything however it may be out of most beginners budget,seems awesome though
I like the morph sensel, it reminds me of the Roli Seaboard but way smaller...
In my opinion Arturia MiniLab MkII is perfectly balanced option for starting with music production with many knobs and pads, and of course included software is also amazing for this small price. Design is also minimalistic and very nice.
I have the Arturia MkII for a few months and as a beginner it's been friendly working with. Did not know about the micro lab and now it's on my wishlist to save up for. Great video Patrick, discovered your channel a while back and is a great resource for a newbie like me!
I've had my sight on the minilab for a very long time now. It's just so well rounded. Gives you all you need to get started
I honestly think, out of all the MIDI keyboards you have mentioned in this video, the Sensei Morph is the coolest one. Of course it's price is straying from the truly affordable, but it's versatility is worth the $150 markup. I my self am a music producer that has just recently started making things (if you call almost 2 years just starting off), and the several different ways to use it is astounding for such a small item. I can even edit the videos I put on this platform and more from just that paper-thin package! It's an interesting item that i would love to test out, and I can't wait to hear back from you.
As an aspiring artist, I find that all of them are really suited to music production. The one that I swoon over is any of the two Arturias. The mini lab would fit a lot of music making and the micro lab, like you said fits well too, because the keyboard also functions as drums. Awesome video once again!
Hey Patrick, thanks for the effort on putting such a detailed review on these latest Midi controllers! Your spot-on review on the pros & cons and very cool demo really helps me to make a decision on which Midi would suit my needs the most. I am totally into the Novation Launch Key Mini. Reason being it is small & portable, packed with many cool features that I wish to have (!!!) & can't wait to start playing around with Abelton DAW & I like the part you flip & drop the Midi too LOL! I am totally new to music creation and can't wait to create some cool musics to share with the world~!
I don't know how to feel about the Sensel Morph just because I like the feeling of real keys... it looks hella cool to play around with though! The launch key mini is definitely my favorite, so many features. Great vid :))
the micro lab must be my fave- great size and quality of keys, very solid, not cheap, material and a lot of knobs and pads too mess with. +it looks cool
I literally just watched 1.0 earlier, 2.0 a few moments ago... and here is 3.0 recommended, so the algorithm is working for ya! Also a new sub here!
As someone who is just starting in music production I think that the Komplete Kontrol is awesome! Thank you for your opinions on these as well. They are all pretty awesome. But the Komplete just seems to have some amazing tech that if used the right way is pretty next level. Great vid btw!
The Sensel Morph is the one that really intrigues me, especially for the drum and production overlays. Apparently, you can even play it with sticks.
For sure loved the Novation Launch Key the best!! Greeeaaat video and really helpful!
I have the MPK Mini but the keys feel really cheap and are actually getting all messed up (different heights and so on). Right now I'm wishing I picked up an Arturia MiniLab instead, which probably is my favorite out of the ones you showed. Great presentation!
Your videos are amazing Patrick you are such a humble person and thanks for showing us your bloopers while recording the part when you were twisting the Novation Launch Key Mini.
That's my favorite one, the Novation Launch Key Mini. I think that this keyboard has the smoothest design and when you firstly played the pads it sounded like Superposition by Young the Giant (underrated band)
I watched the 2.0 last month and I’m so here for this 3.0. My fav out of this selection has to be the komplete Kontrol
I really love the arturia microlab because of your portability! As a guy who are always in the street, having a small and lightweight midi is essential. Also the USB feature is really a plus!
Thanks for this review! It was very helpful
You're doing a great job, man!
I'm a musician and just getting into the music production universe, sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming to really understand where to start, it's always great to have this experience based knowledge passed with such attetion, thanks!
I would like the to have the Arturia Minilab MKII!
Loved the video man the way you described each one with ease truly inspired me follow through with setting up my own lil studio! Appreciate the videos by doing a 3.0 of the video that made me discover you! I’m still in love with the opportunity of getting the arturia minilab mk 2!
My favorite keyboard is the komplete kontrol because I feel like it has just what I need. It has the right things that I regularly use and it has amazing features.
I personally have never used any of these but the Novation Launch key mini looks like the best fit for me
My favorite MIDI Keyboard is the Launchkey Mini MKIII because is so easy to do live looping
My favorite is honestly the NI M32, but the Sensel looks like a Roli killer.
I got so hyped over Morph Sensel and was like omg that's so cool!
But then he said the price and I realised I only have £14.68 in my bank
Thanks for your reviews. I went and picked up the M32 for the extra keys, software and nice knobs. Testrun at a shop made that choice an easy one for me.
Great review. I already own the Launchkey mkii and am mow considering the mini mkiii for my traveling needs! Thanks for the video :)
This video is dang near perfect. By far the best review of mini midi controllers. Nice job, man. I would definitely go with the komplete mainly for the keys and functionality. Not to mention it just looks incredible.
Your previous review of midi keyboards is what convinced me to purchase the Akai mpk Mini, but after another view of the Arturia Mini Lab MKII I’m becoming more and more obsessed with its versatility and range of sounds!
Insightful video once again. I like the Novation Launchkey because it appears to be a literal one stop shop. It has everything you need while also including every bell and whistle that you would want to try and become more familiar with as a beginner. It's definitely a step up from the Akai Mini and seems to be more durable.
Without any doubt, my favorite keyboard is the Arturia, the feeling on the keyboard is just really good, it doesn’t feel cheap if it makes any sense... Keep those videos coming!!!!
Novation Launch Key Mini is my favorite. Love the features and that it includes Abelton
Damn I was almost sure that I will go for the Arturia miniLab for the build quality, knob and key feel and the included software, aaand they make it in sexy black version too, and than you release 3rd video on the topic and now I can't decide between that and the beauty that the Novation Launch key is. The layout, the features and midi out. And it is optimised for Ableton I wanna stick to and master. Oh decisions, gotta flip a coin here :D
Helpful video. Wanted this for so long now. Just started making music and this kind of reviews is what i need right now.
Really liked the Novation and the Ableton syncing. Thanks for your detail. I'm consider myself a rookie with lots if untapped gifts to give to the world. Wish it had that pitch knob though....
Thanks for the vid !! Was pretty confused as i have to start with producing my own music and you always help me out! Sensel morph is quite interesting but arturia mini lab is my favourite out of all
Great video! very informative. I think my favorite was the Launchkey mini.
Dude your videos are always so dope. That last one you showed is wild I want it.
Thanks for making these videos man! Really cool to see the Microlab in action. My fave in this!
I’ve been trying to learn everything on my own and I always have a hard time finding useful RUclips videos 😂 these videos help me a lot though, and the overviews help me get started when looking for equipment so I don’t walk into guitar center looking like an idiot 💀 the MPK Akai seems the most ideal to me personally because I know it’s so commonly used. And I’ve been finding that if I use software and hardware that’s used by a lot of people near me, it’s easier to get guidance on how to use all the features to express what I want to do. It just seems like an ideal practice for someone as new as me to use what everyone else uses, so I can ask more people questions and so that I can work with others more often!
I love the Arturia Minilab for the knobs and the beautiful finishes of that controller!
It’s simple and beautiful, I love it
As a Komplete Kontrol A49 user the M32 looks like the ultimate (not so) portable solution. it keeps the amazing work flow of its bigger brothers. But I cant deny the Morph looks like a great tool for creators. Id pick one of those - or both. haha
Thinking about getting a portable keyboard and Arturia Mini Lab looks like the perfect choice for me. Thanks for the insight!!!
Watched the 2.0 video and the professional quality of the video as well as the sincere reviews made me immediately subscribe. Keep up the great work
I have the Akai MPK but the Novation looks really compelling because of the midi out and the amount of drum pads
i only have experience with the mpk mini (which i love) but i love the idea of the sensel morph! heaps of versatility and possibilities with it!
the arturia minilab looks just like the perfect portable keyboard. those pads and the accompanying plugins. delish
My favorite would definitely have to be the Komplete Kontrol M32. I just prefer to work on something a little bigger and it looks dope
I’ve literally been using your videos as research for midi keyboards as I wanted to purchase one once I can afford it 😂 the college student life is hard. I love the Novation Launch key mini due to the size and abundance of features it has, and the visuals really do kickass with the rgb pads (plus Ableton would be sick to try!) Love the vids! Keep it up! :)
The Morph from Sensel is an interesting Controller! I never imagined to see this device so soon.
Fun video. Well organized demos. All the controllers look great.