5 unmissable Cyber Monday deals on MIDI controllers that will be gone by tomorrow

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Save big on MIDI controllers and keyboards from Novation, Akai, Arturia, Korg and Native Instruments - while you still can

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MIDI controllers are an essential component of the modern producer's studio. They enable the laptop-inclined to interact with their DAWs through a medium other than the keyboard and mouse, and act as a musical command centre for those working with a DAWless set-up, who prefer the hands-on experience of hardware sequencing. 

If you're in need of a MIDI controller, there's no better time to bag a banging deal than right now, on Cyber Monday. Luckily for you, we're here to save you from spending a Monday evening lost in the endless scroll, as we've already rounded up the best Cyber Monday MIDI controller deals in one convenient location. 

1. Arturia BeatStep Pro (was $299, now $249)

Arturia BeatStep Pro Controller & Sequencer (was $299, now $249)

Arturia BeatStep Pro Controller & Sequencer (was $299, now $249)
Arturia hit the nail on the head when they described the BeatStep Pro as "command central for your electronic music rig" - this versatile controller is the number one choice for anyone looking to sequence hardware externally. Equipped with two independent 64-step melodic sequencers and a 16-channel drum sequencer, the BeatStep is loaded with tools and MIDI effects that'll inspire even the most creatively blocked producer's imagination. 

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2. Novation Launchpad X (was $199, now $169)

Novation Launchpad X Grid Controller (was $199, now $169)

Novation Launchpad X Grid Controller (was $199, now $169)
The Launchpad is one of Novation's most popular products, and one of the most popular choices for producers working with Ableton Live, thanks to a clean and intuitive grid-based interface that mirrors Live's Clip View. The Launchpad X is based around an 8x8 matrix of 64 RGB-backlit pads, laying tracks, clips and scenes right at your fingertips, while giving you control over Live's Mixer by cleverly transforming each 8x1 column into a volume fader. 

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3. Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 (was $699, now $599)

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 (was $699, now $599)

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 (was $699, now $599)
NI's Komplete Kontrol series lives at the premium end of the MIDI keyboard spectrum, thanks to the inclusion of a performance-ready, smooth-playing Fatar keybed, high-resolution full-colour displays and a full Komplete Select software bundle, which comes with Massive, Monark, Retro Machines and much more. That's not all - dynamic expression control is made possible via the ergonomic pitch, modulation wheels and a highly flexible touch strip, which can be mapped to any parameter you choose.

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4. Akai Professional MPK Mini MK III (was $119, now $99)

Akai Professional MPK Mini MK III (was $119, now $99)

Akai Professional MPK Mini MK III (was $119, now $99)
Compact enough to fit in a backpack, this portable, bus-powered MIDI controller is a mobile performer's dream. 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys are paired with eight backlit, MPC-style pads and eight assignable knobs, making for a versatile controller that'll help you take control of your music-making in exciting new ways. Precisely tweak an EQ, sweep a filter open as you play, or ramp up that reverb tail as you reach the drop - it's all possible with the MPK Mini. 

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5. Korg nanoKEY Studio (was $219, now $129)

Korg nanoKEY Studio Bluetooth/USB MIDI and Pad Controller (was $219, now $129)

Korg nanoKEY Studio Bluetooth/USB MIDI and Pad Controller (was $219, now $129)
Packing a studio's worth of control into a device that's smaller than an A4-sized notebook, the nanoKEY Studio is a match made in heaven for on-the-go music-makers. 25 low-profile keys, eight velocity-sensitive pads, eight knobs and a KAOSS-style X-Y pad make this a serious contender for the best budget controller on the market. You can leave the messy cables at home, too - the nanoKEY is Bluetooth LE-compatible.  

Bringing a performative aspect to our music-making process, MIDI controllers are an indispensable tool for those who like to record melodies, beats and automation on-the-fly, and form a key element of the live performance rig for electronic musicians of all shapes and sizes.

Whether you're after a MIDI keyboard for busting out prog-rock solos, MPC-style pads for bashing in gnarly rhythms, a responsive grid for triggering patterns and scenes, or a sophisticated sequencer capable of controlling complex hardware set-ups, these controllers have it all, and you can have it for less.

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