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Both beginners and proficient pianists aspire to play on ‘proper’ acoustic pianos, but can its modern digital counterpart prove even better than the real thing? Let’s find out…
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Roland Aira Compact Series review
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Can Roland’s Aira Compact range pack the same punch as their larger siblings?
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Podcasting requires a specific set of tools. We check out this mic based bundle from t.akustik
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This could be the music production laptop you've been waiting for…
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It’s the return of the unintended vintage classic! Softube revisits 1982 and teaches us a thing or two about old-school charm with its 101 clone
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Novation’s Mk3 keyboard controller range now has an 88-key model. We plug up the new Launchkey 88
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A small guitar with a big sound - and an even cooler finish
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A stellar portable instrument from the kings of beginner keyboards
