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Latest controllers news
Erica Synths Matrix Mixer promises to let you re-patch your Eurorack system with the push of a button
It’ll work with your semi-modular synths, too
Elton John’s Live Aid and Dodger Stadium grand piano sells for $915,000
Steinway went on tour with the Rocket Man for 20 years, and was also played by Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury
Akai's 2.10 update brings vocal tuning to MPC users
The latest firmware update also features 14 new plugins
Serafim Keybo is a mini laser projector that can turn any desk into a playable music keyboard
Use it to play piano, guitar, bass or drums
Nektar squeezes more out of its GXP MIDI keyboard range with new 49- and 61-note models
Mid-size ‘boards offer semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, and DAW/plugin control
14 best MIDI pad controllers 2021: Our top pad controller picks for every budget and every task
Expert advice for buying MIDI pad controllers for studio and stage and for every budget – including kits by Native Instruments, Arturia and Novation
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Back To Live: Stop gawping at the screen and get performing with these controllers
Latest controllers tuition
Major and minor triad chord charts: root positions and inversions on a piano or MIDI keyboard
Your handy visual guide
How to play the blues scale on your piano or MIDI keyboard
The blues scale - a scale you need to know
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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
Arturia KeyStep 37 review
Arturia adds a mid-level controller to the KeyStep range and it’s another step in the right direction
M-Audio 49 Oxygen MKV review
With many of v5’s new features coming via its ‘Pro’ sibling, it's time to do a quick spec-check
Solid State Logic UF8 review
- £1199
- €1089
- $1299
DAW controllers let us take direct control over our projects – can SSL’s new UF8 bridge the gap between software and hardware?
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…
