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Topic: MIDI controller Vs MIDI Keyboard

I have been getting more and more interested in music production.

A long while back I bought a MIDI controller. It consists of about 2 octaves of keys and a load of knobs. I thought it would be good for laying down drum beats etc.

I think it does serve that purpose but I have no idea what all the other knobs and dials would be used for. Also I find the keyboard way too small to be of any use when trying to play any VST instruments.

So I have now bought a 61 key keyboard which only has the pitch bend and keys.

Am I missing the main point of the MIDI controller? It is more designed for other music types and what should I be controlling with all the dials?