r/midi

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so I've decided to buy my first midi and I can't decide between the two. For some background, I use demo fl studio (although since both of these products come with ableton I'll probably switch)I don't have a particular genre that I produce. I make just about anything that comes into my mind, whether that may be edm,pop,hip hop,trap etc. That being said I do mostly favour hip hop production. So from what I've seen

mpk iv:

\\- has better pads

\\- the software that comes with it is better for sampling and has modern instruments that are great for hip hop

\\- is great for drum and rhythm

\\- keys feel cheap

minilab 3:

\\- has better keys

\\- the software that comes with it has a library of vintage instruments that sound very beautiful.

\\- is great for melodies and chords

\\- pads are firm and not that great for finger drumming. they feel like buttons

So which of the two should I pick? I do use sampling and drums in my production but I also use chords and melodies. Are the differences in terms of qualities between their software,drums and keys that big? Or do people exaggerate them

So I'm stuck in between these two midi controllers and thought I'd try and get some thoughts from the population out there. Which would you pick and why? What are some features that outshine the other? I love the design of the Novation controller and the fact that it has semi weighted keys. With the Arturia, I like some of the onboard options and the fact that it comes with Analog Lab. I have both an Arturia keystep (which I love) and a Novation Launchkey Mini (which I hate) so would those feelings translate to these midi controllers with the upgrade? Any help or feedback would appreciated! Also, I'm using Ableton Live 12 if that helps narrow it down.