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Me in my studio - Skalpel: "Virtual instruments aren’t always a faster way to compose"
Inside the Polish electronic jazz duo’s creative space
Make music on your iPad and iPhone: 11 keyboards, audio interfaces and mics for your iOS device
Make music on your iOS device with our mobile music production gear guide, featuring Roland, IK Multimedia, Focusrite and more
Free online piano lessons for beginners: Skoove wants to make your time at home more productive
Get your keyboard skills up to scratch while you’re stuck indoors
Is Akai working on an MPC Live II with CV outputs and an armrest?
Leaked images suggest that an updated groovebox is on the way
This MIDI controller will make you feel like you’re using a real Prophet-5 synth
SoundForce introduces the SFC-5 V2 for your favourite Prophet plugin
Francesca Lombardo: “I think my style of music has something to do with being a girl”
The Italian-born DJ, producer and instrumentalist on composition, recording and the electronic music gender imbalance
Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess on his live keyboard rig and using 55 patches in a single song
Check out the synth wizard’s stage setup and find out what goes on behind the scenes
Everything you need to know about: Liquid Drum & Bass
The story of a mellow D&B subgenre with a focus on atmosphere, melody and subtle synth work
Latest controllers tuition
How to record in Logic Pro using the Novation SL MkIII's onboard sequencer
Recording in Logic Pro with the Novation SL MkIII’s onboard sequencer
How to get started with Ableton Push 2 and Live 10.1
Use Ableton's hardware and software together to produce music
Easy music theory: play keyboard solos using the pentatonic scale
Learn five notes that will change your musical life
How to play a C major scale on a MIDI keyboard
For your first tentative steps into keyboard mastery, you'll want to stick to just the white notes…
How to recognise the notes on a MIDI keyboard
If you can handle the first few letters of the alphabet, you're equipped to get your head around the piano…
How to perform MPC-style sampling tricks using Ableton Push 2
Mix up modern MPC-style techniques to jam out inspiring rhythmic chops and cuts on the fly
How to connect MIDI hardware to your computer
Integrate hardware controllers, synths, samplers and effects into your computer music setup with our easy guide
Latest controllers reviews
Arturia MicroLab review
- £69
- €79.10
- $89
Compact keyboard controllers can feel like a compromise, but does Arturia's latest strike the right balance?
Novation Launchpad X review
- £180
- $200
The distinctive Ableton Live clip-launcher returns with a Mk3 update
Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 review
- £100
The small and affordable MIDI controller keyboard gets some love
Studiologic SL73 Studio review
- £339
- $499
Examining SL73 Studio’s hammer-action with aftertouch and connectivity
Studiologic SL Mixface review
- £219
- €248
- $399
Hooking up the latest offering from controller kings Studiologic