For anyone who prefers the hands-on experience of hardware sequencing and works with a wide variety of electronic music gear, the Arturia BeatStep Pro is a dream come true. Designed to play well with MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and even DIN Sync platforms, the BeatStep Pro offers a combination of two independent sequencers, each with 64 steps per sequence. There's also a 16-track drum sequencer onboard with real-time recording and old-school step sequencing available. Now add on performance effects, a looper, a randomizer, and amazing tactile controls, and you can start to see the power of the BeatStep Pro.

Part pad controller, part control surface, and completely ready to rock, Akai Professional's MPD226 lets you set up your music-creation to fit the way you like to work. It starts off with the same 16 MPC pads? and it only goes uphill from there. RGB backlighting behind those pads makes it easy to color code your layout, which is especially handy when you're switching between four banks of pad assignments. On the other side of the MPD226, there are four sliders, each with an assignable button and encoder. You can use these to set up track controls, ADSR envelopes, EQs, and much more. Top it off with classic MPC Note Repeat, dedicated transport controls, and a killer software package, and the MPD226 is a creative goldmine.

Novation Launchpad Ableton Live Controller with 64 RGB Backlit Pads (8x8 Grid)

A production monster in your hands that offers even better integration with Ableton Live, more features like the integrated 4-track sequencer and an ultra-Slim design. 

M-Audio’s revival of the Trigger Finger proved there’s still a healthy market for generic MIDI Pad controllers, in spite of the popularity of all-in-one workstation hybrids like Maschine, Push and Akai’s own MPCs. Now Akai have refreshed all three of their MPD models with the new slimline styling we saw recently on their updated APC. As well as the physical update, the high-end model adds a built-in sequencer, and there’s a bundled software package to sweeten the deal. We had the 226 and 232 models on test.

Akai Professional's MPK controller keyboards have become standard equipment in many professional MIDI rigs. The latest MPK225 rocks improvements in every major area, from its new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads to the superb action of its aftertouch-enabled 25-note keybed. The MPK225 gives you boatloads of workflow-enhancing features such as MPC Note Repeat and an arpeggiator for complex rhythmic and melodic manipulation. With its assignable encoders and buttons, eight performance pads, transport controls, LCD screen, and USB/iOS modes, the MPK225 gives you absolute control over your software.

- Precise and intuitive control

- 64 dynamic RGB pads

- Device and Drum mode

- Smart Scale View mode

- Ableton Live Lite and more

With its compact size and light weight, the Numark DJ2GO2 is a featherweight. But this control surface has a DJ-friendly layout that includes two platters, a crossfader, pitch and level controls, as well as Deck A, Deck B, Master and headphone gain controls. What's more, you can load and assign tracks to either of the two included deck control sections without so much as touching a mouse. DJ2GO2 gives you the flexibility to instantly sync two tracks and monitor either deck section using its sync and headphone buttons. And with the included Serato DJ Lite software to get started with,

iDJ Pro from Numark is a professional DJ controller that expands your iPad’s  interface, seamlessly integrating with Algoriddim's djay app for iPad (sold separately) to form a completely new DJ experience. Featuring a sleek brushed-aluminum casing, iDJ Pro is equipped with all the professional controls you need, plus some design features and capabilities that will inspire brand-new surges of musical creativity.

Arturia's SparkLE drum machine hooks you up with the same awesome groove-making power as the original Spark, but with a more streamlined user interface and smaller, more portable footprint. Fueled by the same software and soundset as the Spark, SparkLE provides you with an incredible range of samples, synthesis, and physical modeling that you can use to create killer beats on your Mac or PC. And thanks to its smart and intuitive hardware layout, you'll be laying down grooves with Arturia's SparkLE in no time.

The new Akai Professional Fire represents the first of its kind, a dedicated hardware controller for the FL Studio Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platform. Created in close partnership with Image-Line, Fire is a high-performance tool designed to enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers.

Level up with the DDJ-XP2 add-on DJ controller for rekordbox dj and Serato DJ Pro. No matter which DJ application you’re used to, this DJ hardware will enable you to get more out of it than ever before. This DDJ-XP1 evolution adds to the functionality of the original, without sacrificing the intuitive layout and solid build quality. Its sturdy construction and non-slip rubber surround mean you can hit it as hard as you want during performances.

iDJ Live II gives you real DJ controls so you can mix your music with precision. Featuring an updated low-profile design and USB connectivity, iDJ Live II lets you perform your way. Connect to any iOS device or to your laptop computer and use it with your favorite DJ app and software. 

- DJ Controller

- Built-in Audio Interface

- Unlocked for Serato Lite

- Plug & Play

- Built-in Light Show

- 4-channel controller

- 6" touch-sensitive jog wheels

- 8 performance pads

- 24-bit audio interface

- Serato DJ Lite enabled