Community gear directory
Find gear that works well with Loopy Pro.
Browse audio interfaces, controllers, microphones, docks, and other real-world setups shared by the Loopy Pro community.
Audio Interfaces
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Zoom U-24
Reliable 2-in/4-out interface with good preamps that can be bus-powered , powered with batteries or from an external power supply. Can provide phantom power to condenser mics. The latency is not as low as the RME Babyface but is quite respectable. They can sometimes be had for a bargain price.
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UA Volt
Compact, USB-powered interface featuring Universal Audio's renowned preamp modeling and vintage analog emulation technology.
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Audient Evo 4
Two line in two out, auto gain settings to avoid clipping.
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Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 v1
6 input 4 output 2 microphone inputs 2 line inputs Stereo sp/dif input Solid iOS connection works extremely well with Loopy Pro
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
Audio interface offering 18 inputs and 20 outputs, with 24-bit/192 kHz audio resolution. It includes eight Scarlett mic preamps, ADAT expansion capabilities, and USB-C connectivity.
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Motu M6
Great interface with clean preamps and small latency.
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Zoom AMS44
4-in/4-out USB-C Audio Interface with 4 Preamps, 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA, Phantom Power, Direct Monitoring, and Loopback.
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ZOOM AMS 24
2-in/4-out USB Audio Interface at up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolutions. Connects via USB C. USB 2.0.
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RME Babyface Pro FS
Analog: 4 Input / 4 Output Digital: 12 Input / 12 Output ~ USB Bus Power---- 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input, 2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Line/Hi-Z Input, 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output, 1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output, 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output, 1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input, 1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Output
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MOTU UltraLite MK5
Audio interface that features 18 inputs and 22 outputs, including USB-C. High-resolution recording at up to 192 kHz, onboard DSP for mixing and effects processing, and a touch-screen interface for direct control over settings. Very flexible routing, amazing preams!
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Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Mk2
It has two XLR & 1/4" Jack combo inputs, two 1/4" Jack Inputs, four 1/4" Jack outputs, SPDIF input and output, and 5 Pin MIDI in & out. Plenty of signals to work with for various situations.
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Xtone Pro
Multi-functional audio interface designed for guitarists, featuring six footswitches for controlling software, high-quality preamps, and built-in effects loops. Got a discount ordering directly from xsonic. Comes with camera adapter for iPad lightning port and coupon for basic bias fx 2. Clean ins and outs with no perceivable latency. USB powered from iPad or powered hub.
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Behringer Uphoria UMC204HD
Audio interface with two inputs and four outputs, supporting 24-bit/192 kHz resolution. It includes MIDAS-designed preamps, direct monitoring capability, and USB connectivity.
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HX Stomp
A compact guitar pedal that integrates Line 6's Helix modeling technology, offering over 300 effects and amp models. It supports up to six simultaneous amp, cab, and effect blocks and includes comprehensive I/O for integration with other gear. An amazing companion to Loopy pro. The ability to use it as a MIDI controller and an audio interface makes it win win solution.
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Zoom Livetrak L-12
Mixing desk with 12 inputs, also a digital recorder and a class-compliant USB audio interface.
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Behringer U-phora404HD
Great, cheap, simple, 4 in 4 out with A/B headphone mix 4 Midas preamps, usb powered or 5V DC 192khz, 24 bit
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RME BabyFace (mk1)
1st gen babyface, offering 10in 12out (8ch ADAT IO/ and 2ch analog in 4ch analog out) plus MIDI. Stable on my ipad pro. Headphone out with direct level access is super helpful.
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Elektron Digitone
Eight-voice digital synthesizer that uses FM synthesis, equipped with a sequencer for pattern-based music creation. It includes four synth tracks and four MIDI tracks for controlling external gear.
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Tascam Model 12
Integrated production suite that combines a 12-channel mixer, multi-track recorder, and audio interface, supporting 24-bit/48 kHz resolution. It includes built-in effects, a 10-track recording capability to SD card, and USB connectivity for DAW integration.
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Hotone Ampero Mini
Compact effects processor with amp, cabinet, and effects modeling capabilities. It includes a touch screen and three footswitches for control, and it uses digital signal processing to simulate various audio effects.
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M-Audio Air 192/8
2-in/4-out MIDI/Audio Interface
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IConnectivity Audio4c
The successor to the Audio4+ supporting two USB-C host devices simultaneously! One port is also 15W powered, so it’s capable of loading a connected iPad or other device. When connecting for instance a Mac to the second port you can stream between devices. It supports class compliant USB audio and MIDI devices. Multiple port configurations can be made through the Auracle X software after which the Audio4c can operate standalone, too. It offers 4x mic / line inputs and 4 outputs. An extra stereo headphones output can also be configured as a separate output, which makes a total of 6 outputs. In addition to the audio connections there are full-sized MIDI in and out connectors. Next to that it offers an 8-port USB-A MIDI hub, to which you can connect a (powered) USB MIDI hub (for instance the Elektron Overhub).
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Zoom U-44
Compact USB audio interface with Toslink and COAX SPDIF in/outputs for using your own AD converter (recommended), plus MIDI in and out for flexible connectivity.
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Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre USB-C
Great AD converter with ADAT or Toslink input (configurable in the desktop software only (Focusrite Control iOS version needs a USB connection with your desktop computer and therefor not very useful). This also applies for the mixer settings: just set and forget… After that it can be used as a stand-alone unit. Also has MIDI in and out.
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Percussa SSP
High-end modular synthesizer module that doubles as a USB audio interface, with 24 DC-coupled input and output channels.
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MAT 16x8
Currently in beta phase. Super portable bus powered audio interface with 16 ins, 8 outs, USB and TRS MIDI (1 in, 2 out) created with iPad and electronic musicians in mind. More infos at https://www.modularaudiotools.com
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RockSmith Real Tone Cable
Cheap and Simple to Use USB to Guitar Jack
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IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O
Audio interface (mini DIN to USB-c) combo instrument/mic input, headphone/line out, MIDI trs i/o, input gain, line out volume. Simple and portable.
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Boss ir-2
Amp Sim & USB C interface
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iRig Pro Duo
Two Way Input Interface from iRig. Two Mic/Inst Inputs One Headphone Out, One Symetrical Out 2 Mini-Midi inputs
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Cheap Great sounding interface
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Playwell Tank-G
Guitar effects pedal which shows as an audio interface when plugged into iPad via camera adapter. Various brands (M-vave/Cuvave or Playwell or Lekato)
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Volt 2
2 Channel Audio Interface from Universal Audio. Includes MIDI In and MIDI Out.
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Zoom H4n Pro Handy Recorder
Record cleaner, closer and clearer than ever before. Advanced X/Y microphones, incredibly natural-sounding preamps, and built-in cutting-edge effects make the H4n Pro the ultimate portable 4 track recorder for musicians. -Zoom Website
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Yamaha THR30II Wireless
Just plug it and play. It works perfectly.
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Zoom L-20 LiveTrak
That's a class-compliant USB audio interface, a 20-track mixer and it sounds excellently and even allows for the recording of each individual track and the stereo output to an SD card (mine has a 256GB capacity). Total compatibility with Loopy Pro.
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Tascam IXR
Rock stable with Loopy, low latency, bus-powered (type-c to USB-B cable)
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Valeton GP-5
Tiny interface with Mono IN and Stereo Out for LP
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RME Fireface UCX II
20 IN 20 OUT Hyper fast audio interface for iPad
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SONICAKE POCKET CONTROL
Small lightweight colorfull
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Behringer XR18 Digital Mixer
XR18 presents industry leading value. 18x18 USB, USB compliant, 4 FX busses, 6 aux buses and main L&R out. It features fully parametric EQ, gate & comp on all channels and buses. Comes in a shallow 3RU format.
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ZOOM H6
4 or 6 Combo-Jacks (with different Mics and EXH-6 – Duale XLR/TRS-Combo) only USB mini Power with 4 AA or USB.
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Audio interface with two inputs and two outputs, supporting 24-bit/192 kHz audio. It features Scarlett microphone preamps, direct monitoring, and USB-C connectivity.
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TC Helicon GO Twin
Portable audio interface with two combo inputs for microphones and instruments, offering 24-bit/48 kHz audio quality. It features direct monitoring, phantom power, and is compatible with iOS, Android, and computer platforms via USB connectivity.
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Axe I/O One
A high-quality audio interface specifically designed for guitarists, featuring advanced tone-shaping options including an active/passive pickup selector, refined preamps, and a variety of onboard effects. It also supports amp output with a dedicated Amp Out, allowing direct connection to an amplifier without the need for a DI box.
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Sterling Audio Harmony H224
2 Hi-Z inputs, 2 combo inputs, 4 outputs, MIDI IN/OUT
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TX-6 teenage engineering
12 I/O + Midi controller
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TASCAM FR-AV2
2 IN & OUT
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ZOOM LiveTrak L6
Mixer Recorder audio + Midi interface
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Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG
iPad & Mac simultaneously
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Universal Audio VOLT 876
24in / 28out ADAT
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Behringer Flow 8
Mixer/interface with app and various ins and outs + Bluetooth.
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Behringer UMC1820
18x20, 24-Bit/96 kHz USB Audio/MIDI 1u rack-mountable audio Interface.
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Soundcraft Notepad 12fx
A handy usb interface/ mixer with great sound but inconsistent performance
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M-Vave TANK-G
This multi-FX foot controller can also be used as an audio interface for Loopy, allowing you to play with both a microphone and a guitar.
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LEWITT CONNECT 6
iPad & Mac at the same time
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ANTELOPE AUDIO Zen Quadro Synergy Core
simultaneous use with a Mac and iPad.
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iCON Pro Audio 32Ci
Mac & iPad simultaneously with OTG + ADAT
MIDI Controllers
Foot Pedals
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Nektar Pacer
Great foot pedal for midi actions in Loopy Pro. It’s possible to set it up so it reflects the state of widgets (on/off) and it shows the state of loops as well (recording, playing, counting in). Very sturdy with large clickless buttons. Maybe a bit chunky for some people.
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BMC Holly
Teensy 4.0 powered MIDI Controller with 6 footswitches, + additional buttons/leds/oleds.
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Morningstar MC6 Pro
A midi tool for nearly any occasion. 6 Footswitches, 3 color screens, 4 omniports(exp, trs) din midi, usbC midi, mobile and desktop editor, midi to the moon!
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Boss FS-1-WL
Quiet buttons!! stable wireless connection, can also be connected via cable (3.5 jack); different assignments depending on the connection, switch and expression pedal can be connected.
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Retro Loop Pro
Handcrafted and desgined by professional looper Adam Searan. The Retro Loop Pro features 11 highly responsive arcade button footswitches, a built in hub with 65w PD, 1 USB 3.0 interface port, 1 USB 2.0 Accessory port, and 1 USB C 3.1 port (for connection to your device) and support for a single/or dual TRS foot switch. Also features an optional dedicated place for your ipad (all models including the 13" Pro) as pictured for complete hands free operation. A control profile is also built into Loopy Pro with the "Simple 4 Track Looper" Sample Preset. Available at www.retroloopusa.com
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Muse Kinetics SoftStep3
Pressure sensitive X/Y pads and USB-C connectivity. Extremely programmable.
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Line 6 FBV 3 Pedalboard
Easily programmed to send midi cc. Includes a pedal for both volume and wah. USB powered. 13 programmable switches, plus one under the toe of the pedal to change between volume and wah.
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SONICAKE POCKET CONTROL
Cheap Small lightweight cute
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iRig Blueboard
Bluetooth MIDI Footswitch with 4 pads and 2 jacks for external expression or sustain pedals
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M-Vave Chocolate
Very tiny and cheap wireless MIDI foot controller. Features customizable footswitches that can send a range of MIDI commands.
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Ampero Control
Great little pedal. Work with Bluetooth, usb or midi cable. Two inputs for expression pedals.
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Airstep Lite
Wireless footswitch designed to control a variety of music apps, hardware devices, and software via Bluetooth and MIDI. It features five footswitches and supports multiple profiles for easy switching between control setups.
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Harley Benton MP-500 / MeloAudio Tone Shifter Mega
MIDI Foot Controller with Bus Power and AUDIO INTERFACE
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Rolls Midi Buddy
Basic midi controller. Only DIN connector. Works great
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Behringer FSB1010
Programmable MIDI Foot Controller with 10 Switches plus 2 Expression Pedals
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Luminite Graviton
A super powerfull Midi controller! Wifi Bluettoth touch screen optional mini controllers Connect more to 10 wireless controllers.
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MORTRIX
The Rolls Royce of foot Pedal
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Morningstar MC8 PRO
Bluetooth & USB
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Black BT SusEx
Bluetooth Sustain pedal & expression pedal
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BOSS EV-1-WL
Bluetooth Expression Volume pedal
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Keith McMillen 12 step2
A Midi Keyboard footswitch
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Flic 2
Bluetooth MIDI Buton
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Morningstar MC4 PRO
4 buttons & big screen
Keyboards
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Reloop Keyfader
Very tiny mini keyboard with lots of controls (faders, encoders, and potentiometers).
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M-Audio Keystation 49es (Legacy)
It has a pitch wheel, mod wheel, volume slider, and 8 free programmable buttons. A sustain pedal also works natively via a 1/4" Jack. It's a simple plug and play.
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Keith McMillen k-board
MPE capable, USB-C, very portable and durable.
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Novation ReMote 25SL mk1
MIDI keyboard controller 8 Sliders 8 Pots 8 Encoders
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Arturia MiniLab 1
Teclat configurable amb knobs, pads i dues octaves.
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CME Xkey Air 37
Slim Midi keyboard
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Jorquera Pocket Piano
Full-size MIDI piano from 1 to 7 octaves
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Alesis Qmini
Awesome little 32 key MIDI controller. Most small MIDI keyboards only give you two octaves, but this gives you a great 2-1/2 octave range of keys.
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M-Vave SMK-25 II
Bluetooth & USB MIDI Keyboard
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KEYPAD PRO RELOOP
Bluetooth & USB Battery powered
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AKAI APC Key 25 MK2
Good for Loopy Pro
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M-Vave SMK-25 mini
Bluetooth MIDI with Battery
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ESI Xkey Air 37
Same as the CME Xkey Air 37 but with USB-C
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Arturia KeyStep Pro
A standalone melody, chords and drum sequencer, that also offers a controller mode.
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Roli M Piano
MPE piano module
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The Monkey
tiny 2 octave keyboard
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MidiCard Plus 25 Key
Small MIDI Piano Keyboard Controller
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KORG nanoKEY Studio MIDI
Bluetooth & USB MIDI Controller
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nanoKEY Fold
FOLDABLE MIDI KEYBOARD
Grid Controllers
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Launchpad X
The Launchpad X is a dynamic MIDI grid controller from Novation, designed for music production and performance, offering intuitive control over Ableton Live with its velocity-sensitive pads and customizable layouts for seamless integration into any workflow. 64 pads, USB-C connection, 3 modes (DAW KEY CUSTOM); Programmable
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Launchpad Mini mk3
Launchpad but Minier
Other Controllers
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KORG NanoKontrol
Very affordable. Has a lot of controls for a small and a light weight unit. Very low power requirements. MK 1: 4 scenes, 9 channel strips, low power requirement, no bidirectional LED MK 2: 8 channel strips (pot, fader, 3 buttons), no scenes, bidirectional LED support.
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Novation Launch Control XL
A MIDI controller with an 8 channel mixer layout.
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ERAE Touch
MPE MIDI Controller. Very inspiring to use!
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Retrokits RK-008
Inspired by the legendary Alesis MMT8, the RK-008 brings this ease of MIDI Recording and looping to the 21st century with added real-time, non-destructive Track tools like Quantize, Swing, Transpose plus MIDI Output selection in a portable format. The RK-008 has 2x MIDI In, 2x MIDI Out, Sync port and can integrate with the RK-006 MIDI/Gate for extending MIDI connections.
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OXI One
Performance oriented sequencer with a piano roll and rich features for easy yet creative MIDI and Eurorack sequencing. It features a built in battery and has Bluetooth, USB MIDI, TRS MIDI and gate/cv connectivity and is able to bridge between the different interfaces.
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Noise Machine NM2
Tiny midi controller
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LC-1X+ BOOMLIGHTS
Control DMX Light with MIDI Notes
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OXI E16
16 endless knobs bluethooth and USB-C
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M-Vave SMC-Mixer
Bluetooth controller with faders and encoders.
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Akai APC-40mk2
By default a mixer controller for Ableton Live, but also compatible with Loopy Pro. Best used as a standard controller and therefor MIDI-mapped manually. Capable of controlling channel faders, some rotary controls and activating / launching looper clips. APC40 mkII features a 5x8 RGB clip-launching grid that’s built for dexterous exploration: launch clips and create or perform your song from the ground up using 40 responsive triggers. RGB lighting provides visual feedback and displays three clip statuses—loaded, playing, and recording—so you can intelligently perform without looking at your computer. You can also color code your clips with the RGB lighting for advanced visual organization, and use the Shift button and directional arrows to manipulate the scope of the 5x8 grid.
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Arturia BeatStep Pro
Standalone (drum) sequencer, which can also be used as a MIDI controller for Loopy Pro.
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TX-6 teenage engineering
Bluetooth Midi Controller
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Mezzz
Small Midi Controller
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DJ Techtools Midi Fighter
Visual feedback from Loopy Pro
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Intech studio Grid
Faders block modulable
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M-vave Pad
Cheap bluetooth controller
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MUSIC THING MODULAR controller 8MU
Tiny Faders
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M-VAVE 16 Pads
M-VAVE Pocket Pad Portable Wireless MIDI Controller 16 Pads Suitable Percussior Keyboard
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OP-Z 🟢🔵🟡🔴Teenage Engineering
Sequencer Midi Controller Synth....
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OP-Z 🟢🔵🟡🔴Teenage Engineering
Sequencer Midi Controller Synth....
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KORG nanoKONTROL Studio
Bluetooth Controller
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Midi TouchSensor
24 Midi sensors
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Mini MIDI Slider 51
Mini mini
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ROTO-CONTROL Melbourne Instruments
Motorized MIDI Controller
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Novation Launch Control XL
Creative Control Surface
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Flic 2
Bluetooth MIDI Button
iPads and iPhones
Microphones
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iRig Stream Mic Pro (IK Multimedia)
iRig Stream Mic Pro $240 can streamline USB interfaces and cables out of a job 24 bit 96 Hz - great for recording quality loops live has a TRS line 'in' (as well as mic/line mix) loop-back (like the Motus) offers another rabbit hole different polaroid patterns including stereo
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APOGEE MiC +
USB mic
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CM-15🎙️teenage engineering
USB-C Large capsule mic
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DJI Mic 3
Tiny wireless Mic & recorder
Monitors and Headphones
USB Hubs
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Baseus 6-in-1 USB C hub for iPad
A USB hub that attaches to your ipad - no more dangling dongles. This version features 2x USB A ports and a USB C port, with HDMI and headphone out. Also it has a physical on/off switch.
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Anyoyo USB C Hub with Power Delivery up 100W
This is very portable usb c hub. It features great compatibility and will charge an iPad while in use with Loopy Pro.
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Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
Allows users to connect a USB-C-enabled Mac or iPad Pro to an HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable. It features an HDMI port, a USB-A port, and a USB-C charging port.
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Eletron Overhub UH-7
7 ports USB-A hub. Supports USB 3.0. Specialy designer for connecting multiple Elektron devices with Overbridge, but also as a standard hub compatible with other USB devices. MTT-technology: USB Full speed (12 Mbit / s) streams. Class compliant, no drivers needed. For use with Windows and Mac or as a multi-port hub for other USB devices. Can be powered separately to bus power connected devices.
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uni USB C Hub 8-in-1
USB-C Hub with power delivery and removable cable
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Hoco HB28
Type C USB hub
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Lexar Professional Go Portable Hub with 4 Type-C Ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 10Gbps
Mini Hub 3 I/0 + Power ⚡️
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Vangree 4 Port USB-C Hub
Minuscule USB hub with modular cable and metal construction
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Novoo R7 Pro - 7-in-1 USB-C Hub
Fantastic USB-C hub, cheap, reliable. 4 USB-A ports, Ethernet, HDMI, USB-C PD (Power delivery) pass through. Make sure the male host USB-C plug is inserted the same direction every time you set up, other than that it’s going on 2 years for me with no issues at time of writing
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OWC thunderbolt 4 dock
Thunderbolt/USB-C doc for Mac’s that works with iPads. Delivers power to 4 devices and provides connectivity. You can power your iPad, an Audio interface, and a usb-c powered MIDI controller (BlackStar) at the same time and ensure everything is connected with single cable per device.
Power Supplies
Cables and Adapters
Accessories
Plugins
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VS Virtual Synthesizer Imaginando
MIDI and sound-reacting visual
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Zodiak Taurus Octaver
Mega Octavizer Effect for Guitar & Studio
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Patterning 3
Drum Machine Circular Beat-Making
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SAMPLR
The Multitouch Sampler
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midiGATEs
Probability AUv3 MIDI Effect
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Descent Sampler
sample bank
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Koala Sampler
the ultimate pocket sampler
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MIDI Wrench
MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller
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GE Labs By Mooer
Guitar Amplifier and effects app.
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Fugue Machine
Auto Generative MIDI Sequencer
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Looperator
slicing and processing plugin
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TB Barricade 4
Compressor and limiter plug-in
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Pure Piano
Pure Piano - Grand Piano App Virtual Instrument & AUv3
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StepPolyArp
OP-Z alike Step Sequencer & Arpeggiator
