Here's a review of the various types of MIDI Controller. Midi Controllers communicate the various performance related parameters using midi messages with other digital instruments. This way you can command various performance related parameters. It does not have a sound generating engine of its own. Here are the most common MIDI Controllers, including foot controllers.
Keyboard Controllers - Easier to use as these have keys on them which many musicians feel comfortable with. Keyboard players are more comfortable with this type. You get the standard 61 keys and if you need more, you also get 88 keys. Compact keyboard controllers with fewer keys are available for more portable options.
Non keyboard controllers - This includes non keyboard controllers like midi Pad controllers, midi control surface. Pads, switches, knobs, and faders are available on these devices for you to effective handle various parameters. Since these midi controllers do not have keys, these are more popular with DJs, programmers, producers, and other musicians.
Pedal controllers - Lets you play bass lines, harmonies, drums, percussion sounds, even sound effects on other midi instruments while keeping your hands free for playing. Lot of organists use to play bass lines using pedals and the same can be done using these controllers. One such foot pedal is the Roland PK-5 Dynamic MIDI Pedal which can be used with other MIDI musical instrument.
The various keys, pads, switches, knobs, and faders that you see on these devices are used to change the various performance related parameters. Midi is the language that digital instruments speak and so you can interact with all these instruments using controllers. I hope you now have a fair idea of the various types of MIDI Controller.
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