Midi controller/keyboard with key/scale/chord mode?

The Lounge Other Gear
#1

So like others music theory isn’t my strong suit. Luckily there are tools that make it easier for us illeterates.

On the hunt I found some nice solutions and wonder if there are any controllers or solutions I’ve missed.

  • Korg nanokey studio, it has key/scale and chord modes
  • Launchpad Pro, also has key/scale and chord modes but isn’t a keyboard
  • The iOS app Navichord can lock a scale/key to the white keys and on some keyboards much more. The Keith McMillen K-Board for example.
  • Komplete Kontrol (not sure if this works on external midi stuff and stand-alone).

The cheapest route is using Navichord and the most convenient seems to be the the Korg.

As Kordbot and TheoryBoard are hard to get and are mostly unfinished I left them out.

What other controllers are out there that provide this functionality? I’m sure I’ve forgotten some :sunglasses:

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#2

Livid Minim does this if you are into wireless and compact.

#3

Yes, and no.

#4

Did you check out Korg tektile keyboard controller? Looks pretty good, midi in/out, usb, Arp, scales, chords and an editor…

#5

Looks interesting indeed! Would it work connected to a Digitakt using CCK?

:sweat_smile:

This one looks promising, nice feature set and the touchpad can even be used as mouse. That will come in handy for sure :grinning:

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#6

Maschine, beatmaker 3 on ios. Ive seen kordbots sell on here ocassionally if you keep your eyes open

#7

Bump!
I’m opting to get a keystep or a launchkey 3…
Both have chord mode.

#8

I’ve been using the Keystep 37 for a while now, great device at a good price. I don’t like the keys that much however… So if anyone has a chord mode / scale mode midi keyboard (bonus if it also has a few pads) with better keys, lmk!