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Latest controllers news
Save up to 20% on digital pianos, MIDI controllers, synths and plugins right now at Guitar Center
Prices dropped on a wide range of digital pianos, keyboards and synths from Yamaha, Roland, Casio and more
Keys & Frequencies synth show schedule confirmed - don't miss a thing
Top YouTubers, exclusive gear announcements and more hit the virtual stage this Saturday.
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2021: 9 wallet-friendly controllers for music making
In the market for a budget MIDI keyboard? Here are 9 of the best starting from as little as $49/£39
Virtual synth show Keys & Frequencies is heading your way this month
Top YouTubers, exclusive gear announcements and more on 27 March
5 music technology products that you (probably) didn’t know can use MPE
MIDI Polyphonic Expression isn’t just for fancy controllers and soft synths
We’re spinning out over this tangible MIDI sequencer that looks like a vinyl turntable
Orbita is designed to “make music more accessible”
Could the UF8 be the SSL DAW controller that you can actually afford?
We’re promised premium build quality and workflow-enhancing features at a lower price point
A US toddler is releasing her debut electronic music album, which she produced using MIDI before she was born
Messages created during “freeform meditations” were sent to synthesizers
Latest controllers tuition
What’s the difference between MPE and MIDI 2.0?
Two next-gen standards, so how do they compare?
How to play the blues scale on your piano or MIDI keyboard
The blues scale - a scale you need to know
How to play chord inversions on a piano or MIDI keyboard
The same chord can be played in different ways...
How to develop finger strength, speed and dexterity for piano or MIDI keyboard
A few exercises to up your keyboard skills
How to understand and play diatonic chords on a piano or MIDI keyboard
Learn about diatonic triads and how they form major and minor chords
How to play your first chords on a piano or MIDI keyboard
Get started by learning a C major triad
Latest controllers reviews
Make Noise Ø-CTRL review
- £368
- $399
The excellent 0-Coast gets a new counterpart in the form of this tabletop controller
CME WIDI Master review
- £59
- €49
- $59
Is this MIDI-over-Bluetooth wireless system the solution to liberate your setup?
Novation Circuit Tracks review
- £360
- €389
- $399
The original Circuit was fun, powerful and great value. Can this follow-up top it?
ROLI LUMI Keys Studio Edition review
- £299
- $299
ROLI’s illuminated educational keyboard has been repackaged for professional producers
Roland A-88MKII review
- £879
- €959
- $999
Roland’s latest controller keyboard is feature-packed and potentially future proof…
Akai MPK mini mk3 review
- £90
- €99
- $119
If you need a backpack-ready controller keyboard, there’s almost too much choice, but Akai's latest is pretty special
Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 review
- £100
The compact and affordable MIDI controller keyboard gets a makeover
Native Instruments Maschine+ review
- £1,099
- €1,299
- $1,399
After years of speculation, NI launches its first standalone instrument. We see if it lives up to the hype...
