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Experts prefer Arturia MiniLab MkII over M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32
On 5 Apr 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 86 MIDI Controller expert endorsements .
Currently, Arturia MiniLab MkII received 2 endorsements from Gearank (29 Apr 2023) and Prime Sound (15 Feb 2024). Meanwhile, M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $50 |  M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Apr 2023 Gearank ranked Arturia MiniLab MkII as #1
Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 9 Arturia MiniLab MkII Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers Under $200... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com - On 15 Feb 2024 Prime Sound ranked Arturia MiniLab MkII as #4
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Arturia MiniLab MkII Best Slim Keys Controller... ... ... Source: primesound.org
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Arturia MiniLab MkII 
M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 
As can be seen below, Arturia MiniLab MkII is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 is not.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by makebeats101.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by Keyboard Kraze | 88 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32.
From Seller:
- THE BEST MUSIC-MAKING FLOW: MiniLab MkII is an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. An ideal small controller for musicians on the move and studios where workspace is limited, it features versatile controls, perfect integration, and a superb bundle of included software!
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From Seller:
- Production and Beat Maker Essentials Program beats, loops, and grooves using 8 easily accessible pressure and velocity sensitive MIDI drum pads; 32 mini piano keys for programming synths and VIs
- Complete MIDI Control 8 encoders, 3 dedicated transport controls and 5 navigation buttons for comprehensive DAW, virtual instrument and virtual effect control
- Read more
Official Urls:
Model Numbers: 230501, 230504
EAN Numbers: 3760033531052, 3760033531496
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0132018144336, 0133587602937, 0151903569214, 0172302605709, 0694318014615, 0724643114909, 0884088881559, 4515295827530, 4515295848948, 4515295873513, 6709309893736
UPC Numbers: 132018144336, 133587602937, 151903569214, 172302605709, 694318014615, 724643114909, 884088881559
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Arturia MiniLab MkII is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arturia MiniLab 3 or Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 .
Arturia MiniLab MkII is $70 cheaper than the average MIDI controller ($179).
M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 is a popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Nektar SE25 or Korg nanoKontrol2 .
M-Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 is $129.01 cheaper than the average MIDI controller ($179).
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