Now you know how MIDI controllers works, let us take a closer look at the numerous parts that make up our MIDI controller.

There are two central parts of a MIDI keyboard: the keys and the controllers. These are the ones you'll be getting familiar with as we go thru this piece of writing. These keys and controllers vary their numbers, functions, and sizes dependent on the model or type of MIDI controller you buy. Some MIDI keyboards are small and transportable and some are not. Of course, it will depend upon whatever you opt to buy, depending on your requirements and preferences.

First of all, there are the keys. These are the piano-style keys that are found in the middle of your MIDI instrument. These keys change on their sizes, numbers, and touch. If you've a gigantic studio and you are only playing your MIDI instrument within there, then you can go on and acquire the full-on 62, 73, or 88-keys MIDI instrument.

But if you are on-the-go music maker, then you can select the transportable MIDI keyboard with 25, 37, or 49 keys. The keys also alter in touch. This touch comprises the aftertouch, the weighted or unweighted characteristic, the actual feel of the keys, and whether the keys are velocity-sensitive. These features will be further discussed in other articles.

Next among the fundamental parts include the controllers. These controllers include the varied faders, knobs, buttons, wheels, touch pads and program selectors. All of these control a particular function. Functions include modulation, pitch, memory banks, hardware MIDI synths, and others.

Depending on your MIDI instrument, these controllers can either be assignable or pre-set for your added convenience. These controllers make music making easier and more fun!

These two are the key parts of MIDI controller keyboards but there are still others, there are ports you use to attach the MIDI controller keyboard to your portable PC and other stuff. These make-up your MIDI controller keyboard. Know it, understand it, play it.