Dave Clews
Dave has been making music with computers since 1988 and his engineering, programming and keyboard-playing has featured on recordings by artists including George Michael, Kylie and Gary Barlow. A music technology writer since 2007, he’s Computer Music’s long-serving songwriting and music theory columnist, iCreate magazine’s resident Logic Pro expert and a regular contributor to MusicRadar and Attack Magazine. He also lectures on synthesis at Leeds Conservatoire of Music and is the author of Avid Pro Tools Basics.
Latest articles by Dave Clews

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Get the best of both worlds with one of Yamaha's finest instruments

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The b1 is a best-seller amongst educational establishments, but should you have one in your living room?

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A slimline, stripped-back digital piano at the affordable end of the spectrum. But how does this space saving instrument sound?

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Family-friendly and compact home digital piano with traditional upright styling

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A cutting-edge and elegant digital piano from the electronic musical instrument masters

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Roland’s long-awaited Juno for the 21st century is finally here – but is it a worthy successor to the much loved original?

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Personable and portable digital stage piano packed with punchy sounds

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Our pick of recommended closed-back studio headphones for optimal audio

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Experience natural, authentic sound both at home and in the studio with our pick of the best open-back headphones

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Roland’s new streamlined and affordable entry-level home piano

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Fast and fun app-based way to learn piano that works with any piano or keyboard

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The music theory magic behind the revived '80s classic that's found a second life in Stranger Things

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A keyboard mechanism designed in conjunction with C Bechstein and an updated sound engine are just a few of the highlights of this mid-range digital piano

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Affordable and comfortable pro-spec headphones, ideal for home or studio use

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If you’re looking for an elegant musical centrepiece for your living space, the YDP-145 is a serious contender for your hard-earned cash

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Classic, retro-modern semi-open headphones delivering comfort but lacking punch

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This entry-level model to Roland’s FP range delivers serious bang for buck

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Do piano lessons work best online or in-person? We weigh up the cost and convenience of both approaches

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We take one of the premium models in Yamaha’s CLP-700 range of digital Clavinova digital pianos for a spin - and refuse to give it back!

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Over-ear, closed-back, foldable studio headphones with Bluetooth

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Over-ear music production headphones come in two main flavours - closed-back and open-back - but what's the difference, and which is right for you?

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From classical, jazz and blues to rock and pop, these are the piano players who changed the game

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We weigh up the pros and cons of choosing a digital piano or electronic keyboard for your next instrument
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