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MIDI Controller for Aira Compact series
Looking for a recommendation for a low-cost simple MIDI controller with the below features:
- Portable via battery (NOT bus powered)
- 5-pin or TRS MIDI out to connect directly to Aira without dongle/MIDI host
- Maybe an arp/sequencer? Not required though
Basically I have an Akai MPK Mini and I don’t like how to drive the Airas I need to use an iPad with USB dongle just to sketch out quick ideas on the sequencers, looking for something that meets the Aira in terms of portability and speed.
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Arturia minilab 3 has a 5pin midi out. Not battery powered, but you could buy a tiny 5000mah powerbank and stick tito the back with those doible sided reusable sticky tapes that don’t leave any marks when removed.
The minilab has nice feeling mini keys unlike many other mini keyboard.
Another option would be to buy a bluetooth mini keyboard and a CME Widi jack with 3.5mm cables which you would connect to the Aida compact.
I am always on the lookout for battery-powered controllers with midi out, and they are few and far-between! I end up using my Circuit Rhythm (rechargeable battery) which has a chromatic note mode, or my Arturia Keystep 37 to which I’ve affixed two thin rechargeable battery packs on the back with Velcro (two to keep the weight evenly distributed). You could keep an eye out for used synths that use batteries, such as the Korg Monologue.
It depends if you want a keyboard with a decent keybed. If you do, one of the Yamaha Refaces would be perfect (apart from the fact it uses a midi dongle - and the price). Alternatively Arturia MiniLab is nice to play but would need a power bank.
There are some controllers from China that might fit the bill - do a search for M-Vave SMK 25 (and mini). They have Bluetooth, rechargeable batteries and trs midi out. No idea what the quality is like…