Small midi controller which would fit on a music stand?

RustyPerez · November 2015

Hi folks,
I'm wondering whether there's a small midi controller, usb or bluetooth would be best, which is small enough to fit on a music stand or other tight places. I want buttons, nobs sliders. Don't necessarily need keyboard or pads.

I just realized that drumjam is midi capable, and I'd like to be able to do tap tempo start stop and switch stuff , but use actual buttons.

I want to be able to change stuff by touch, while doing other things.

Thoughts?

DeVlaeminck · November 2015

http://global.novationmusic.com/launch/launch-control#

http://global.novationmusic.com/launch/launch-control-xl#

http://www.korg.com/us/products/controllers/nanokontrol2/

Processaurus · November 2015

The fundamental problem with Midi control surfaces, when you get them home, is no labeling on the knobs, for what they control. You're supposed to memorize what 20 blank knobs do?! You can use tape to scribble stuff on them; that's what you see from most people performing live , who actually use the knobs. But if you use the thing for multiple apps, something with LCD scribble strips is the best. I like the Novation Remote SL zero for that, I just posted a bunch of templates for Gadget here. There's the old version that has 2 LCD screens (one to label knobs, one to label the fader bank), but blank buttons (though the button on/off state is shown up on the LCD), and then the new version, without a screen for the fader bank, but the knobs light up to show their on/off state, so, kind of a toss up.
There are probably a handful of other controllers with LCD's, but the novation has been great for ipad midi for me.

supadom · November 2015

Quneo

rad3d · November 2015

I kind of like non labeled controllers as it forces me to simplify my purpose for them, and treat it more like its own instrument that I need to learn just like any other.

From that aspect, I like the QuNeo, as well.

rad3d · November 2015

Another nice feature about the QuNeo is that it was designed specifically to be the approximate size of an iPad, so it works with most iPad mic stand mounts.

musikmachine · November 2015

Arturia Beatstep but doesn't have sliders.

[Deleted User] · November 2015

Behringer BCR 2000. It works with iPad and is one of most underated midi controllers. Or The BCF2000, has sliders, but is more expensive. They are both excellent controllers.
Or the Novation Zero SL. (Would be my choice)
ALL can be edited standalone!

My advice is to stay away from controllers that can be edited ONLY!! on PC/MAC. It sucks, having to do ALL midi assignment/change on your computer.
I just returned Arturia BeatStep Pro, because that crap of a sequencer can't even KEEP time, and has terrible midi control and assignment.

[Deleted User] · November 2015

In addition you can get overlays for BCR2000 in plastic that can be erased and rewritten.
Sure it doesn't look all flashy and is kind of boxy, but it is one of best and cheapest controllers out there. There's a yahoo group and Mark van Berg made a great editor for it.