recommendations for best midi controllers to use with SD3?

[brehkdown]

not sure if this is the right place to be asking this but I recently finally got the money to buy SD3 and i’m really enjoying it. i’m however looking into buying a new midi controller/keyboard and i just wanted to know what anyone else recommends! budget is less than $500 preferably but all suggestions will be taken! thanks!!

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[arib83]

I use the Akai MPD218 and am happy with it. I have tried the M Audio Trigger finger pro which was good too but I prefer the simplicity and portability of the AKai.

[Bear-Faced Cow]

I use a Maschine and Maschine Mikro controller. Although not as straightforward to set up, they have proven very versatile. I’m more preferable to the larger unit as I can switch groups on the fly, allowing me to switch kit pieces without missing a beat (pun intended, perhaps) or feeling like I’m playing a game of Twister on the pads.

jord

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Jordan L. Chilcott

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