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Latest controllers news
Jordan Rudess unveils ‘The Wizard’s Axe’, an electric guitar and MIDI keyboard in one instrument
Now he’s got this, does he really need the rest of Dream Theater anymore?
Reliq is a “hybrid control surface” that can route and mix audio, sequence tracks and control your DAW
So is there anything it can't do?
Atau Tanaka: "I didn’t want to hide behind racks or synths - I wanted electronic music to become a live medium"
Creating electronic music using the movement of his own body with custom-built software, Atau Tanaka takes the ideas of software control and performance to a completely new level
This wearable, wireless controller uses breath and head motions to help you slay MIDI sax solos (among other things)
Papritech's AirMotion can be used to modulate up to five parameters totally hands-free
Buchla releases updated version of its touch-capacitive keyboard controller for the Music Easel
The third iteration of the LEM218 controller has been outfitted with a revamped touch bed and expanded I/O
Enter the Matrix, a new portable, affordable open-source grid controller that could light up your performances
Super-slim device offers flexible lighting and a velocity-sensitive option
ROLI says that its Rise 2 MPE controller is “as expressive as an entire orchestra,” and has created a performance of Hans Zimmer movie themes to prove it
“MPE maestro” Heen Wai turns his hands to Pirates Of The Caribbean, Dune, The Dark Knight and more
Expressive E’s MPE-compatible Osmose synth is finally shipping: “It makes you dream instantly,” says Flying Lotus
Could this long-awaited 49-note keyboard be the expressive instrument that’s easy to master?
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
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
How to play your first scale on a piano or MIDI keyboard
Here's how to play your first scale on a piano or MIDI keyboard
Latest controllers reviews
Roli Seaboard Rise 2 review
- £1099
Roli’s long-awaited sequel has finally arrived. We find out if it rises to the occasion
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 88 Mk3 review
- £380
Novation’s Mk3 keyboard controller range now has an 88-key model. We plug up the new Launchkey 88
Odd Studios ODD Ball review
- £95
Is this for real? A MIDI controller without pads, keys, or even corners. Just bounce it, and watch out for your studio fish tank
Novation FLkey 37 and FLkey Mini review
- $199.99 & $109.99
Novation introduces the first dedicated MIDI keyboards for Image-Line’s legendary FL Studio software - in 37-key and Mini formats.
Alesis V49 MkII review
- £99
Alesis’ V49 MkII offers more performance features and control with great affordability
M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini review
- £100
A quality mini-key keyboard coupled with plenty of performance features should be a winning combo
