10 Best daw controller in Australia

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Last Updated - 30/05/2023

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01

PreSonus

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PreSonus ioStation 24c 2x2, 192 kHz, USB Audio Interface and Production Controller with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software
9.8

Exceptional

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Main highlights

USB-C compatible (USB 2.0), 24-bit/192 kHz 2x2 audio interface and production controller (USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables included).
Loaded with 2 transparent XMAX Class A mic preamps to capture every detail. Contains 2 high-headroom instrument/line inputs to record guitar, bass, synths, and your favorite line-level devices.
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Equipped with high-powered headphone amp with Mix knob for zero-latency, analog monitoring.

A$386.82
02

PreSonus

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PreSonus Faderport USB Production Controller with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software
9.7

Exceptional

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Main highlights

Transport controls, channel record-enable, enable/disable looping
Single touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw, motorized fader
Seamless, native support for Studio One (Studio One Artist included)
Large, 360-degree push-button encoder
Innovative Session Navigator section makes mixing and controlling DAWs quick and easy

A$292.92
Best Value
03

Akai Professional

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AKAI Professional MIDImix - Portable Fully-Assignable MIDI Mixing Desk & DAW Controller With 1 to 1 Mapping With Ableton Live
9.4

Excellent

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Main highlights

Mixdown Essentials - 8 individual line faders and 1 master fader for controlling track volume, virtual instrument parameters, effect settings and more
Get Hands-On - 16 buttons arranged in 2 banks provide mute, solo and record arm functionality per channel
Effortless Ableton Live Integration - Instant 1 to 1 mapping with Ableton Live (Ableton Live Lite included)
Complete Mix Control - Lightweight, compact and robust ultra-portable MIDI mixer / DAW controller seamlessly maps all mixer settings to your DAW with a single push of a button
Assignable Control - 24 knobs, arranged 3 per channel for controlling EQ, bus sends, virtual instrument parameters, effect settings and more

A$154.80
04

Novation

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Novation Launchkey Mini [MK3] — Portable 25-Key, USB, MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and Arpeggiator — for Music Production
9.3

Excellent

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Main highlights

Play chords with one finger - Lay down chords for your track quick with fixed chord mode. Play a chord with one finger by assigning a fixed shape to the keys and it’ll transpose as you move up and down the keyboard.
Launchkey Mini goes anywhere with you - Send apps and program changes to your hardware synths with MIDI Out, or add keys to your Groovebox directly over MIDI. Launchkey Mini’s lightweight and compact design means it goes anywhere you do. The hardware is bus-powered which is great for travelling and jamming on the go.
Get hands on with Ableton Live - Have a seamless music making experience with Ableton Live and your Launchkey Mini. Have all the tools at your disposal with deep and intuitive Ableton Live control — including device macro control, track select, record, capture MIDI, clip and scene launch, stop/mute/solo, volume, pans and sends.
Get creative easily with arpeggiator - Easy to use but deeply controllable, Launchkey Mini’s creative arpeggiator allows you to change rhythm, beat, pattern, octave, gate and more to add a whole range of diversity to your ideas and melodies.

A$174.99
05

Behringer

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Behringer X-Touch Mini X-TOUCH MINI Behringer X-Touch Mini USB Controller, Black
9.2

Excellent

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Main highlights

Universal pocket remote control for DAWs, instruments, effects and lighting applications
Pre-configured control elements for instant operation out of the box
Long-wearing 60-mm master fader
Dual-Layer mode for quick change between DAW and instrument control
8 Rotary controls with LED-collars for on-the-fly adjustments of your favourite parameters

A$151.32
06

Akai Professional

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AKAI Professional MPK mini mk3 Black – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software included
9.1

Excellent

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Main highlights

Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes
The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat & Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synth / DAW controls
Music Production and Beat Maker Essential – USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesiser control and beat production
Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls and more
1500+ Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production – Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content

A$152.06
07

Alesis

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Alesis Qmini - Portable 32 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with velocity sensitive synth action keys and Music Production software included
9.0

Excellent

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Main highlights

Universal Compatibility - Complete compatibility with any music production app that accepts a MIDI controller including Ableton Live; Cubase; Logic; MPC Beats and more
Professional Software Suite Included - Akai Professional MPC Beats with seven Expansion Packs; four virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech and 60 free MIDI controller lessons from Melodics
Music Production and Beat Maker Essential – USB powered MIDI controller with 32 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production; virtual synthesizer control and beat production
Make Music Anywhere - Works with iOS devices for use with apps including Garageband; via the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately)
Complete Control - Octave / Transpose buttons for access of the full piano range; Pitch bend and modulation buttons; Assignable volume knob for tactile control of any DAW or Synth parameter

A$95.53
08

KORG

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KORG KO-NANOKNTST NanoKontrol Studio Bluetooth Mobile MIDI Controller
8.9

Very Good

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Main highlights

USB and wireless for more music production freedom
Physical MIDI controller that you can use via USB or wirelessly
Perfect size for intuitively controlling your music
Ideal for mobile or desktop uses
A full array of controllers that cover everything from DAW control to DJ performance

A$219.53
09

KORG

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KORG KO-NANOKNTRL2BK NanoKontrol 2 Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller, Black
8.8

Very Good

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Main highlights

USB power for an uncluttered setup
Supports numerous software titles including major DAW programs
New track select and marker advance parameters
Low-profile, multi-function control surface
Convenient, compact control surface with easy setup for immediate use

A$99.00
10

Akai Professional

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AKAI Professional Fire (Controller Only) – USB MIDI Controller for FL Studio with 64 pad RGB Clip, Drum Pad Matrix
8.7

Very Good

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Main highlights

Workflow Revolution - 64 velocity-sensitive RGB Pads for creation of patterns in the step sequencer and recording notes / synth parts on a pad-based MIDI keyboard controller in Performance mode
Maximum Tweak-Ability - 4 banks of assignable Touch-Capacitive MIDI knobs / encoders for controlling Mixer, Channel and custom User-Assignable mappings
Improved Navigation - Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist windows; dedicated controls to browse audio and project files with clear feedback from the OLED display
FL Studio Music Production Essential - Dedicated USB MIDI hardware controller for the FL Studio DAW platform with seamless plug-and-play connectivity
Beat Production Simplified – Transform Fire into a beat maker essential with a MPC Style 16-pad layout in Drum Mode

A$199.00 A$219.00