Nonlinear Labs C15 synth gets an internal audio recorder
... plus USB MIDI connectivity in latest update
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Latest controllers news
Get the feel of a “full-blown” SSL console with the UC1 channel strip and bus compressor plugin controller
The SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plugins come included
It’s Party Mix time at Numark as it introduces new DJ controllers with built-in LED light shows and speakers
Party Mix II and Party Mix Live are here to rock your house
Akai goes old-school with the ‘80s-style MPC One Retro music production box
The grey pads and case are back, but the modern features remain
Behringer takes a swing at Mackie’s Big Knob with the Studio M controller
Control multiple audio sources and two sets of monitors
A free firmware update means that Arturia’s “do-it-all” KeyStep Pro MIDI keyboard and sequencer now does even more
Owners can download version 2.0 now
Oxi One: is there anything that this flexible MIDI sequencer and controller can’t do?
Multiple modes and connectivity options mean that this has ‘studio hub’ written all over it
Native Instruments and Timbaland have created a limited-edition Komplete Kontrol M32 MIDI keyboard, but you can’t buy it
You do have the chance to win one, though...
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...
