He got to play out drum patterns on the pads and never had to upgrade his Midi keyboard controller. That being said, one reviewer we found online said that he had a Akai Mpk49 (the older model) for 7 years and slowly learned how to assign knobs and faders.

If you start on a slightly more advanced controller then you will not need to upgrade in the near future. With a general bare bones keyboard Midi controller, all you get is a set of keys and maybe a mod and pitch wheel. That’s why we suggest the more advanced controllers like the Mpk249 from the start, the Akai Mpk249 has 49 keys, plus plenty of knobs, faders, and pads for you to create music on. It boasts a whole lot of options that you can grow into once you start to get more advanced in making electronic music.Ĭhances are once you get more serious about producing you will want more control over your sounds and workflow. The Akai Mpk 249 is one of the top Midi keyboards for Garageband we can recommend. If you’re looking for a Midi keyboard controller to add to your Garageband home studio and you’re not after a portable option, then the big brother of the previously reviewed Akai Mpk Mini Mk2 could be the solution for you.

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