MIDI controller brands:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, Akai was the most searched among MIDI controller brands worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 45.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Compare the MIDI controller brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Akai, Arturia, Novation. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Akai | Arturia | Novation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.3% | 31.5% | 21.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.8% | 40.8% | 18.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.1% | 36.1% | 19.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.3% | 31.5% | 21.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.3% | 34.5% | 23.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.3% | 31.5% | 21.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.3% | 31.5% | 21.2% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 27.5% | 22.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 30.2% | 24.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.1% | 30.2% | 24.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 21.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.1% | 30.2% | 24.7% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.1% | 135K | 0% | -2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.2% | 90.5K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.7% | 74K | +22.3% | +3.6 points |
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among MIDI controller brands worldwide?
3 brands
In September 2026, Akai was the most searched among MIDI controller brands worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 45.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. Arturia is in 2nd place, 14.9 percentage points behind at 30.2% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Akai | 47.3% → 45.1% | 50.1%May 2026 | 40.8%Nov 2025 | 1st |
 Arturia | 31.5% → 30.2% | 40.8%Nov 2025 | 27.5%May 2026 | 2nd |
 Novation | 21.2% → 24.7% | 24.7%Jun 2026 | 18.3%Nov 2025 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Akai’s estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide decreased from 47.3% to 45.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arturia’s estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide decreased from 31.5% to 30.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Novation’s estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide increased from 21.2% to 24.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Akai’s estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide peaked at 50.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 40.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arturia’s estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide peaked at 40.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 27.5% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Novation’s estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide peaked at 24.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 18.3% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for MIDI controller brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Novation gained estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide, from 21.2% to 24.7%.
In September 2026, Akai lost estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide, from 47.2% to 45.1%.
In September 2026, Arturia lost estimated Share of Search among MIDI controller brands worldwide, from 31.6% to 30.2%.
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