Cheap vs Expensive MIDI Controller for Orchestral Music

🎼 Learn Cinematic Orchestration (my full course) → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/coe Which MIDI controller do you need to program orchestral music? Is a cheap one enough, or is it better to go for an expensive boutique model? In this video, we'll find out as we compare the Korg NanoKONTROL2 with the Lujin by Midifex. Enjoy! The LUJIN has a waitlist, but its definitely worth waiting! 🎚️ Lujin (220€) → link.leo-brennauer.com/mcceu 🇪🇺 Korg Nano Kontrol (50€) →https://link.leo-brennauer.com/nanok 🇺🇸 Korg Nano Kontrol (50€) → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/sw/ionzf9 Instruments used (order of appearance) Berlin Free Orchestra → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/ot/sBOhrn Free Celestial Strings → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/vsl/3T... Nucleus Orchestral Core → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/audioi... Vista II String Ensembles Lite → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/ps/FbVqr2 Not sponsored. Some Links are affiliate links. ------------------- 📚 HELPFUL RESOURCES Here are some helpful resources you might like. 🎼 Learn Cinematic Orchestration (my full course) → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/coe 🎁 My Free Mini Course on Cinematic Orchestration → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/free 🎁 Get my FREE PDF Guides → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/freestuff 🤝 Join our Discord Server → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/discord ------------------- 🎹 MY GEAR LIST Some links are affiliate. My MIDI CC Controller → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/mcceu My DAW/Music Software → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/cubase Full Gear Overview → https://leo-brennauer.com/mygear Links for 🇪🇺 My MIDI Keyboard → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/mkbeu My Interface → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/itfeu My Headphones → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/hpoeu My Shortcut Controller → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/scceu Links for 🇺🇸 My MIDI Keyboard → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/mkbus My Interface → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/itfus My Headphones → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/hpous My Shortcut Controller → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/sccus ------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Midi Controller for Orchestral Music 00:56 Unboxing 01:44 Side By Side Comparison 03:40 Free Library Comparison 06:49 Entry-Level Library Comparison 09:04 No Controller 09:43 High-End Library Comparison 11:30 Conclusion ------------------- 🪇 OTHER Business inquiries → [email protected] Affiliate Disclaimer → Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video is not sponsored. The video is funded by my Patreon supporters, my courses, and the digital products I create. If you'd like to support my work, here are a few options: 🎺 Get my Templates → https://leo-brennauer.com/#minishop ☕ Buy me a Coffee → https://link.leo-brennauer.com/coffee 🚀 Become a Patreon →   / leobrennauer   🎼 Get my Courses → https://leo-brennauer.com/#courses Sponsor Disclaimer → This video is sponsored by VSL. I want to quickly explain how I approach sponsorships on this channel: I receive multiple sponsorship requests every day, and I turn down most of them before they even become a serious consideration. If I show something on this channel, it's because I genuinely believe it's worth showing and (one of the main criteria for me) would feel comfortable recommending it to a good friend. Part of the reason I can be selective is that the channel is funded through my courses, Patreon, and other products I create. Sponsorships are an additional source of support, not something I rely on. When working with sponsors, I also make it clear that I'll have full creative control: no edits, no influence, they don't see the video before it goes live, and it might contain critique of their product. If they're not okay with that, I don't do it. Because of that, I never have to choose between being honest and accepting a sponsorship. If that ever changed, I simply wouldn't make a sponsored video. © 2026 | Leo Brennauer | Peiting | Germany