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Experts recommend Ableton Push 2 more than Novation Launchpad Pro
As of 5 Apr 2024, experts prefer Ableton Push 2 over Novation Launchpad Pro, but both MIDI Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Ableton Push 2 received 1 recommendation: from Spy (15 Mar 2021). Novation Launchpad Pro was also endorsed 1 times: by E-Home Recording Studio. However, experts generally ranked Novation Launchpad Pro lower than Ableton Push 2 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller |
Music Radar  | Gearank  | Keyboard Kraze  | Music Critic  | The Guitar Junky  | Spy  | E-Home Recording Studio  | Digital Piano Judge  | Prime Sound  | Consordini  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | N/A | Check price |  Ableton Push 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 45 | N/A | $337 |  Novation Launchpad Pro | - | - | - | - | - | - |
6 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Mar 2021 Spy ranked Ableton Push 2 as #1
Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 8 Ableton Push 2 Best MIDI Controller Overall... ... ... Source: spy.com - E-Home Recording Studio ranked Novation Launchpad Pro as #6
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Novation Launchpad Pro A Pad Controller for Ableton Live... ... ... Source: ehomerecordingstudio.com
After counting and adding up the 86 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Ableton Push 2 outranks Novation Launchpad Pro. This is not to say that Novation Launchpad Pro is a bad option. Like Ableton Push 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Ableton Push 2 
Novation Launchpad Pro 
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | Music Radar | Gearank | Keyboard Kraze | Music Critic | The Guitar Junky | Spy | E-Home Recording Studio | Digital Piano Judge | Prime Sound | Consordini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $92 |  Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software. | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $349 |  Akai Pro MPK249 The Akai Pro MPK249 is a MIDI controller keyboard with 49 semi-weighted keys, a range of controls, and excellent build quality, making it a reliable choice for musicians and producers. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $109 |  Arturia MiniLab MkII The Arturia MiniLab MkII is a compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller with 25 mini-sized keys, 16 assignable knobs, and USB connectivity, making it a versatile option for musicians and producers on-the-go. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| 4 | - | $110 |  Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Music Radar | 100 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 98 |
| Lowest score by djbooth.net | 95 |
Score distribution:
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| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 13
- Hardware instrument for hands-on playability with Ableton live 10
- New sampling workflows: slice, play and manipulate samples from push
- Play or step sequence beats, notes, chords and automation
- Large multicolor display and 8 touch-sensitive encoders for controlling mixer, devices and instruments, and live browser navigation
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- Our Deepest Ableton Live Integration – Quickly launch clips and scenes, access mixer, device and transport controls, and quantise, duplicate and double, all without touching your mouse — making it easier and more tactile to control your performances. Capture MIDI makes sure you never miss an idea so you keep in the creative flow.
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Novation Launchpad Pro is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49 or Cme Xkey Air .
Novation Launchpad Pro is $149.24 more expensive than an average MIDI controller ($187.76).
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