Me, watching this after I’ve already bought one of them

@tottenhamfan01

3 жыл бұрын

F

@DaddyFryme

3 жыл бұрын

But which one did you get?

@zane6617

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I went with the Mini lab

@alecjansen

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaddyFryme I went with the mpk mini, love it

@Onpoint69608

3 жыл бұрын

@@alecjansen by watching reviews i feel like it's kinda toy ... what's your view after usage?

Arturia is still rocks even it’s older!

I bought a Minilab Mk2 only yesterday, before watching your video. I did some research before choosing it, but having now watched your video, I am even more confident that I bought the right one. I value build quality over mobility and I am sure I will appreciate the extra 8 encoders. I currently use Reaper as my DAW and am comfortable mapping my own controllers, which I can configure to my liking rather than Arturia's, though in the fullness of time I may start playing with Albion Live. Thanks for your video.

I got the Minilab mk2 and really like it. I was leaning betwern these 2 controllers but went the Arturia path for the more sturdy feel and available programs. I had also seen a handful of other review videos by other people who all seemed to agree that the Arturia keys feel better. Thanks for giving us your review and opinion, Taetro!

Thanks for your review! I was on the fence and this was one of the most informative comparisons especially because you used them both throughout the video. I will probably be getting the Minilab, mostly for the feel, layout, and options. I play drums on an electric kit so the drum pads will probably be used more for control than drumming and I like the lighting and look of the Minilab better. Plus if you look around, the minilab comes in an Orange variant! Orange is my favorite color :)

i have minilab mk2, love it, banks are awesome (8 presets), managed to program pads as midi cc, then i mapped (via midi learn in studio one 5 pro) and now i can play / pause, record, change tracks, even do automation, what not, all via pads on minilab. highly recommended, though using analog lab V intro, might be erroneous every now and then. have fun, aum, s love nia

i bought minilab mk2, and you can really go into custumization through the midi control software, you get with the keyboard. Thats probably not for newcomers, but a nice feature later on. On the other hand the MPK3 has the drumpads on 2 rows (2x4) which makes it a little easier to play drumbeats on, but its doable on the minilab 2, too.

I have both & used both to play live loop. Use MiniLab for keys, MPK Mini for finger drum

Thanks dude, I was with two tabs open in my browser, not knowing which one of those controllers to buy. Being a Ableton user, your video literally saved me from a massive headache. Arturia MK2 to the win.

Thank you so much for that video!!! I've been watching Videos for 2 hours because I have no clue about those things and wanted to buy one for my boyfriend. Thanks to you I'm finally done watching videos and can order the aturi minilab right away

The mk3 is the one for me but mainly cause of its size. Thanks for the post

Actually, the knobs are what made me buy the arturia in the first place :)) In vst like avanger, sylenth1 or babylon, it's god sent :)) manual multi automation during recording is unbeatable. No more select, automate, switch, select, automate. I can do multiple automation at the same time on the fly.

@TheRelaxLounge123

3 жыл бұрын

You just addressed my biggest concern cos i use sylenth 1 a lot and i can’t do without automation

I bought the mini lab last year. It has taken my music into new levels. The software is also amazing. Doing a simple login pro / Analog Lab tutorial search helps. I think I'll be an Arturia loyalist from here on out. The touchstrips are a great touch.

@LuKe-iq5om

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! If you get tired tired of 25 keys, try their Essentials 49. Some of the features there like transport controls, save, undo, transpose, faders, really speed up the workflow. It's portable and light enough to take it on the go, Rockville sells nice cases for them as well.

just ordered the arturia while watching. thanks dude.

This guy is a blessing, exactly the type of in depth review I was looking for amidst all the fluff

I'm a beginner looking for my first MIDI controller after getting used to GarageBand. As I'm a PC user I have no choice but to migrate to another DAW when I'm not on my iPad as Apple refuses to let GB run in Windows. So I've decided to go for the Arturia MiniLab. I want to get started learning Ableton and the included Lite seems good for that. The idea of needing to map stuff for the Akai seems a little intimidating to me as someone who just wants to get started learning. The sheer resources Ableton has going for it make it a worthy investment I think. The point about very few professional level people using MPC Beats was an excellent one and influenced my buying decision, as did the bendstrip versus the joystick.

Just starting on my digital music journey, Ableton was my daw of choice, and the mini lab MK2 is my first midi kb.. great choice imo

@lpsc_zzz

3 жыл бұрын

minilab gang

I don't have a controller or DAW yet BUT,...prior to this video I was NOT high on ableton (just was so confused by it). I was looking at Studio One and the Atom SQ controller....But you sold me on the Arturia MiniLab MkII (mostly due to analog lab) and then after watching more of your videos, the way you described ableton and broke down how/why/what you did in Ableton, in reference to the beat making process...it made a lot more sense to me. Which is why I'll be getting the MiniLab MKII with ableton live! Thank you Taetro and keep up the GREAT work!

TLDR: AKAI is brand new release, has better pads, good digital pots, improved keys (over the prev version), and also has (a useless) screen. Arturia is already 4 years old design, has the best keys in mini category, meh pads, now improved digital pots (which were slow and glitchy before the firmware upgrade (fixed after 4 years lol)). The integration between the arturia and the analog labs is nice. Ableton control is also nice, but it is also possible with the Akai with some tweaking. The bundled software shouldn't be a deciding factor. You can buy analog lab lite on ebay for 10-20 usd any time. The akai virtual instruments are also in the 10-20 usd category. Anyway the lite version, and even the "full" analog lab is just a preset collection which you can't change. It does not allow you to configure the virtual devices, just a limited set of controls. For full configurability you either have to buy each device for 100-200 usd each, or buy the V collection for 4-500USD which contains all instruments. If it's not urgent to buy, then I'd wait for the MK3 version of the Arturia. But considering that both are around 100 USD, there is no wrong choice here. If you want the best pads and hardware arp, then Akai. If you want the best keys and analog lab integration, then Arturia. (You will waste more money on the software later anyway:)

@b.scribe5999

3 жыл бұрын

It also depends on what type of music you are trying to make. A lot of hip-hop heads go for the MPC’s for the drums and sampling capabilities. A lot of house and electronic producers go for Ableton and Arturia. That’s just my observation and opinion. Of course you can make hip hop on Ableton, but I prefer to use other DAWs I’m comfortable with like Reason, Logic, and Pro Tools.

@itfails3919

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, of course. (For Ableton exclusive workflow, there is also the Novation launchkey mini, which is fully integrated with Ableton, but has the worst keys.) For those who still can't decide, maybe the best choice is to buy both :) Don't waste more time trying to decide which one is the best for you. It's not a lifelong choice, and both are affordable. You will get all the software, and you can try everything without stress. Then you can resell the one that you don't like to someone who don't care about the bundled software :)

@ChrisMontgomery-xtrmagamr

2 жыл бұрын

And has software that works in Linux.

I’ve had Both but I lean towards the Arturia.

Akai MPK is what I settle for. Big fan of drumkits and pads. Already have FL Studio DAW after selling my Yamaha keyboard in early 2000s. Smaller studio now.

I think the competence of Akai is the Novation, portability + functions (And I think the Launchkey is better bc the 16 pads), people go for the Arturia for the brand, keypad, lab lite and construction, not bc portability and functions. Although I think Akai is winning Novation bc is promoted and cheaper in Amazon, and Arturia is winning Novation too

Another great review - Arturia seem to go for higher quality hardware and keyboards... a good thing and worth paying a little more for...

YES! I've been waiting for this one 🔥

I have mpk mini mk3 as a gift from one of my friend. The ability to customize and edit and I need that. I have many plug ins including v collection, I need all three of my controllers. Mpk works great with mpc beats. And I use the joystick because I am a korg user

thank you.. I now know which one to buy.. Arturia Minilab of course.

I got the MPK . I still haven’t decided whether I’m totally into this so even if I end up going full on into music I can use these drum pads which are OP

UGH SO HARD TO CHOOSE STILL

@jvy9655

3 жыл бұрын

Fax bro tell me what u got

@javym1431

3 жыл бұрын

Arturia is best. It has better software, keys, pitch and modulation control and has premium feel as the build quality is good. If u want good pads and better portability, get Akai but the keys are ok, the software is ok but build quality is poor

@laishrambikramjit2429

2 жыл бұрын

Me too man and the KK M32 also. this three i can't choose

@Tommydoestuff

Жыл бұрын

I’m getting the Arturia cuz it’s only 100$ and better

Thanks for the thorough review, it was very helpful. Definitely going with the Minilab.

Amazing review, that's what I needed. I couldn't decide between these two and bumped into this video. Thanks!! Super helpful

@Xskayer

3 жыл бұрын

What did you choose?

@organicvibes4209

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xskayer fr

Just got the Arturia and loving it!!

I chose the mini lab because of the software bundle, mainly analogue lab.

“If you’re gonna be learning and growing, you might as well start learning and growing on a DAW you can grow into.” -TAETRO

the main thing i would say is that the upgrade path for software is better with the Arturia keyboard. if you advance past the MKP to the MPC series of gear, Akai changes up the software you use to interact with it, from MPC Beats to MPC. the interface isn't radically different, but it is different. on Arturia gear, somewhere i went from Analog Lab Lite to Analog Lab V and never noticed the difference. with Akai software is was kinda like going from GarageBand to Logic Pro on the Mac; the software is aimed at different types of creators and the "upgrade" is not seamless.

Great video review, will be purchasing the Arturia today...May 2021 - MK3 is out now...

I have been shopping and your video was very helpful. I was leaning toward Minilab and now for sure that is the one I will purchase. Again, Thank You

I actually got my Minilab less than a month ago, based on the amazing review&update you did on it, it helped me decide once and for all which controller to get, and I’m super satisfied right now... I’ve never experienced with music production, or electronic music at all, always been more of a string instrument player myself, however the transition and experience has been so smooth and rewarding all along, and I cannot recommend it enough, also thanks to you for a great couple of videos breaking these down, @taetro PSA Arturia’s got the full version of Analog Lab 50% off until Oct/7th, and if someone out there’s trying to decide what piece of software to get, think no more, that’s an amazing deal for the actual content you get!

@arlethg5979

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting an midi controller and starting in music production! I also recently got a minilab a few months ago. Thanks for the heads up on analog lab being 50% off I definitely gotta take advantage!

@sebastiansanchezmendoza7523

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I also a guitar player and got a Minilab just a month ago. Do you have some recommendations on how to learn to play music on this controller? Some videos or online lessons?

@ry7hym

3 жыл бұрын

I'm also originally a string player, but I'm really into EDM, so i wanted to try this

Thanks! I debated between those two devices and settled on Arturia - I think your description of the features validated my decision! Great videos!

Just watched the video, I am a one handed keyboard player, I lost function in my left hand mostly… so I am digging this keyboard… I am looking into a few… thank you!

I bought the minilab mkII yesterday and this video just pops into my recommendations lol I'm glad it did. Thanks for the review !!!

@abhisheks5625

3 жыл бұрын

How good is the gear dude?

I will definitely go for Arturia for just two reason 1.Pitch bend function 2. Ableton Live WF functionality thats All I need it. Thanks TAETRO👍👍👍👍

@simongreaves210

3 жыл бұрын

Akai has the 4 way pitch bend joystick

I own the launch key, so nothing to buy for me, but I feel the Arturia to be superior, specially for the toucstrips & double the knobs, I used to have the akai Mpk mini2, but the joystick is just terrible

I have both I got a 20.00 coupon on my guitar center gear card. I bought the Akai first for 99.00. Drum pads are great small size easy to bring and use with laptop. The freebees that come with Akai are good. I really like the expansion packs and the Hype software. Free MPC Beats is good. I have already bought 2 expansion packs. The Arturia Mini Lab is bigger and I really like the Keybed on the Arturia. There a number of free expansion packs at their web site for download. I like the analog lab software that comes with the Arturia. I used the coupon and paid 63.00 tax included with the Arturia.

Arturia MiniLab MKII is beautiful i like how white/pure it is im glad i pick this for my music

Akai MK3 comes with editing software which includes the ability to map buttons on computer as well.

I recently bought the mini-lab

With Arturia, currently a good price to upgrade to the full version of Analog Lab V after you register the mini Lab MK2

I had the same issue with my minab... you need to go into the software and change the pad sensitivity to "full" it defaults to linear, which you do not want

Great Video. I was wondering if the Akai beats software was a good starting point for beginners. Well said and great explanation. Thanks Taetro!!

@zardon409

2 жыл бұрын

it depends on the style of music you're interested in. for some electronic music and hip hop, they have templates that get you started in MPC Beats.

Minilab works great❤️

I decided I wanted to make music for my own games so I'm learning about music production now. Decided to go with the Arturia but I REALLY wanted that arpeggiator from the mk mini, that would be so good for so many soundtracks.

@jazzpande4442

3 жыл бұрын

Same the arpeggiator really helps

@doofjd

Жыл бұрын

You got arpeggiator in ableton dont worry

For those who cannot choose between these two: Go for Arturia and never look back lol.

@7775Kevin

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It’s great

@manavsheth9041

3 жыл бұрын

i think akai is better tho

@mcunentschlossen6433

2 жыл бұрын

is the Arturia also nice to use w/ FL 20 ?

@eh5665

2 жыл бұрын

@@mcunentschlossen6433 Im a reaper guy so i dont know but i guess it wont make any difference

@paxvriesen5715

2 жыл бұрын

The Akai is much better imo

Ok. So i had originally ordered the Akai, but based on this and yes, I know you may be biased, but you're also being thorough and explaining BOTH units limitations as well. Your logic is sound; so I changed my order to the Arturia....I really want to learn Abelton Live and I don't want to have to create a hundred darn macros just to use the item...

My son was asking for a Midi Controller, and this video was very helpful in determining the right one to get for him. He uses Ableton and based on your recommendations, I will be ordering the ARTURIA MINILAB MKII. Thank you for the great comparison of the two different controllers.

@bobbydhuths1059

3 жыл бұрын

you are a good dad

@migerrancan554

2 жыл бұрын

your a good dad man thanks for being alive!

@TRIX-wn2sl

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbydhuths1059 How do you know he is the dad 😂 just joking

@bobbydhuths1059

2 жыл бұрын

@@TRIX-wn2sl i hope if you could patiently read the comments

@TRIX-wn2sl

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbydhuths1059 I was making a joke saying how do you know he is the father maybe he was cheated on and it’s a different person’s kid that was the joke but it was just a joke

Thanks man, really cleared things up for me🙌.I'm going with the arturia mini lab mk2

@audisport222

3 жыл бұрын

I waaas goin with mk3 until i watched this..thanks

hanks lot Sir.. You helping us..

Awesome video! Super informative and well spoken. Buying the Akai MPK Mini MK3😎

Great video. I got both as I couldn't decide between the two. I like both of them.

@scuffeddud3927

3 жыл бұрын

thats a flex

@alteo8588

2 жыл бұрын

Made me laugh

Thanks for making this video! I was having issues with my minilab but I didn’t download anything from the manufacturer so hopefully that will help

If you don't need pads or nobs for portable use get the maudio or akai 32 key controller. Half the price, more keys (32 is perfect for samples), more portable.

Soooo helpful to this beginner

I bought the akai mini 2, I'm just starting out and did an unboxing and it is beautiful🤭💐

switch minilab settings in the midi control centre on the pads from linear to exponential or full and it will be easier to press them

You’ve nailed the kpop sad face in your thumbnails.

That hammerbong is a BOMB. By the way, I'm going to buy that Arturia.

The perfect subject video.

Just purchased the minilab

Thank you I did not know which one I wanted

Good thing is minilab comes with analog and live lite

Just in time, I was waiting

i got the MPK. . . falling in love with it . . wonder if there are any secret functions or tricks i can apply on it.

Thank you!

I have both midi controllers in front of my right now and still can’t decide. I like the Minilab’s keys, but they’re not massively better than the MPK’s keys. The knobs on the MPK feel and adjust parameters inside of the DAW so much better; I found in one instance that the Minilab’s had some kind of weird acceleration on them where if I didn't turn them at the same velocity every time they always produced different results, which sucked for recording automation. Otherwise they're fine, but the two knobs that are buttons (1 and 9) don't turn as nicely as the others, and also respond more slowly on Ableton. And the pads are fine on each. I guess what I want is a keyboard that’s as light and compact as the MPK, with the MPK’s knobs and pads, and the Minilab’s keys and integration with Ableton and Analogue Lab... Ugh. Edit: Decided on the Minilab. I figured either are fine for a first controller, but I use keys more than anything else, and I like the feel of the Minilab keys. And the extra sounds you get with Analogue Lab are pretty great.

@solelysoul

3 жыл бұрын

might be a dumb question but would the analogue lab lit work on any daw?

@brettnfk

3 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming Analogue Lab works with any of the major DAWs. I'm currently still using the Ableton Suite trial, you get it for three months before needing to purchase, but I have no reason to believe (in my limited knowledge of these things) that it wouldn't work with Logic or FL Studio or some other DAW too.

@brettnfk

2 жыл бұрын

@@blindmelonstubbly Thanks man, but since posting that's comment I've bought Ableton and an audio interface.

Also when you buy the Arturia Minilab mk2, you can upgrade Analog lab lite to the full version with just $69 ($200 in retail). That's a deal for me!

@alvaropaul322

3 жыл бұрын

really ??

@alvaropaul322

3 жыл бұрын

how

@KHACDII

3 жыл бұрын

@@alvaropaul322 you have to create an Arturia account, and there was an offer after you do that

Thank you so much !

Great Video ! Thank You So Much !!

Very usefull dude, tnx!

Hey Taetro, thanks for a great review! I came to this after a kind of "best budget midi keyboard" and really enjoyed it. Being an Ableton 10 Suite user, my thoughts were already going to the Arturia anyway. I am by no means any good playing a keyboard but wanted a midi controller to help with Vital and other VSTs! Would you say that not being a player would make any difference to me wanting to buy this machine? Thanks again - liked, subscribed!

:D His voice alone is statisfying. Thank you! Those Videos help much, to choose between those

@Taetro

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Good vid. I'm a beginner. Went for the Arturia. 👍

@leohvann

3 жыл бұрын

Are you satisfied with the Arturia?

thanks for posting this

@Taetro

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching !!

This video sold me on the minilab

I really think that the Joystick offers a "dynamic" playing and sounding experience that the touch strips of the Arturia simply can't offer. What's the difference, if the touch strips stay wherever you left your finger on, to change the modulation or pitch with a knob? Not saying that one is better, I just think that the joystick is a dynamic playing feature and the touch strips are just like "adjusting a parameter", because you have to "move back" something to obtain the value that you originally had on the MIDI CC. Great channel! Subscribed :)!

@filipilif

3 жыл бұрын

The touch strips staying where you left them only applies to the modulation strip, which mimics the way a modulation wheel works in keyboards. Pitch bend touch strip goes back to the starting position when you lift your finger

Got the minilab for 80 bucks and seller also offered analog lab with it, thank you based Facebook marketplace

@kajiko88

3 жыл бұрын

you bought it off a facebook page?

I appreciate your videos, thanks in advance. Which controller is best with Logic Pro x in your opinion?

Arturia should give you some royalties man u have changed minds of lots of musicians including me. I am using mk2 for past year and it's good... Tnq

thanks for you DAW tip

mpk mini looks cool, cant help but like it.

I bought the akai mpk a while back and even though i love it as my first midi controller. I personally absolutely hate MPC Beats as a software, i use ableton live and found it way easier to learn and having a better ui. MPC Beats is just a nightmare.

It's the blackpink light stick for me💖🖤 dope video I just bought the arturia minilab

Hi Taetro, thanks for giving us such a complete comparison! I saw that even if you prefer the arturia minilab, you used in a lot of videos the Akai, can I ask you why? You think that it's more versatile for beatmaking or it's for something else? Thank you!!

@hsn10

11 ай бұрын

Because Arturia pads and overall controller layout sucks

Decided to buy minilab thank you;)

Great review! I prefer the arturia. Where did you get that awesome alien ring BTW?

i was too confused btw these two midi but after watching your video i make my mind to go straight with minilab thanks 💥👍🏼❤️

Imo, minilab is much better, not only due to key and general quality and feel, but due to software bundle, and you can buy some of the software that comes with mpk mini really cheap (like i got hybrid 3 for 5$ or something and it's not that good to be honest). Default analog lab lite comes with 500+ awesome, high quality customizable presets, full version is 6700+ at this point and gets updates regularly. Same with UVI piano, updates, good quality. I don't use Ableton, but it's one of the most popular daws, with bunch of learning materials. And don't forget about midi control center, you can customize minilab to your liking in many ways. Oh, and arturia software products are awesome in general so built in support is really good.

@TheCatholicPrius

3 жыл бұрын

I watched a bunch of videos for keyboards and settled on the akai mpc because of the reviews but also the name. Kind of wish I had gone with Arturia or Novation offerings for my first one because people seem to like the software more. I think thats the most important part, I focused too much on the keyboard (which with ADD is easy with all the blinking lights lol) and not enough on what you get in the bundled software, it just seems like the Arturia offerings are "more fun to play with" for some reason, lol. With these things being fairly affordable im pretty sure ill have a stack of atleast 3-4 of these at some point, I just should have picked better for my first one, lol.

@JoelStephen

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCatholicPrius would you recommend Arturia over the MPK 3

@JoelStephen

3 жыл бұрын

@Lin Saosin thanks for sharing this info. However, I ended up buying the new M Audio Oxygen Pro 25.

I own tons of midi controllers-- the Minilab MK2 is hard to beat. I think it's the best out of all three (Launchkey Mini MK3, MPK Mini MK3). 16 encoders... tight integration with Analog Lab 4, pads which can be CC/PC messages or notes (on ANY midi channel, individually), encoders which can be any CC/PC message (also on ANY MIDI channel... individually)... and 7 User presets (not including the default Analog Lab preset). Sucky thing about the MPK Mini MK3 (for anyone curious who loves customizing MIDI stuff): everything SHARES the same damn MIDI channel (Pads and the CC/Program Change modes all share the "Pads" MIDI channel, and the Keyboard / Encoders share the same MIDI channel). Ridiculous implementation by Akai. No one wants encoders, pads, AND the keybed to share the same MIDI channel, especially if you're the type who wants to make MIDI messages work FOR you and not AGAINST you. Ridiculous. Launchkey Mini MK3 is great, but mostly for Ableton people, as Taetro has mentioned in many other videos. It's a nice keyboard for other DAWs but definitely focused on Ableton. Again, I'd go with the Minilab MK2 without hesitation, over the other two. The Akai being dead last.

@Dysmorphobia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there. For a newbie in music production. Could you evaluate why it's better to choose different midi channels for the pads / knobs etc? I got the Minilab and use ableton

@DopamineOverload

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dysmorphobia For workflow. If all tracks are armed with say, different midi channels... you don't have to keep mousing and disarming/arming as you need to. That's why it's nice to have a few midi controllers. Say, 3 keyboards, on 3 different channels. You just play whatever you want to live, and record as needed. Say there's a drumkit on the pads of the Arturia Minilab... and the keys playing some random synth. You can have two different tracks, and record as needed. And then you might have another pad controller... on another midi channel, with a different drumkit. Mix and match... never worrying about disarming/arming the tracks. Keeps the flow.

@Dysmorphobia

3 жыл бұрын

@@DopamineOverload ah thanks for the explanation mate. Never thought about that but it totally makes sense!

@DopamineOverload

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dysmorphobia Any time! Workflow is a never-ending uphill battle, haha.

@candaceabernathy7568

2 жыл бұрын

Which would u pick between Arturia mini lab vs keystep 32

The Blackpink lightstick! 👀

Ayeee 🙌 I really liked this video 📽

I just purchased the MPK and its amazing.

@LuKe-iq5om

3 жыл бұрын

Please update us after a year or two, all the best!

@walterFRENCHTV

3 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: Great product, I can’t stop using it & the Infiniti buttons are nice. It’s very portable and goes everywhere with me at the moment. I used the launch key as well and the mpk pads are killing them. I think there both good midi boards and it’s all about what you want the most in your set up. As long as you have the software they made the same sounds.

swayed me towards the minilab. New to all this, played flute for years but have recently run into problems annoying my neighbors. I live in a condo, so I do understand. I decided to buy an electronic wind instrument, EWI 5000 and wanted something that I could record tracks to and add some layers. Having some drum pads will help. This got me looking at a controller like these and a loop pedal and will start with Abelton Live Intro. I do have one question, is it easy enough to set down a loop using Live Intro or do you think a loop foot pedal would be a good addition?