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Akai issues a red alert as it launches the MPC One+, but it might not have all the upgrades you were hoping for
Increased storage, but the same amount of RAM as its predecessor, and still no built-in battery
People are going crazy for Nopia, the MIDI chord generator prototype that’s racked up 2.6m video views in 8 days
They’re definitely going to have to build it now, aren’t they?
Are Arturia’s new mk3 KeyLab MIDI controllers as ‘Essential’ as their name suggests?
Mid-range keyboards get new features and an upgraded workflow
How many tracks can Ableton Push 3 Standalone actually run?
Ableton's latest hardware instrument pushed to the limit
Push 3 takes Ableton Live standalone: DAW can now be used with or without a computer
A controller-only version has also been announced
Essential pianos and home keyboards for 2023
GEAR EXPO 2023: Top keyboards and pianos, from budget to five figures (and six colours)
The hottest new samplers, grooveboxes and drum machines of 2023
GEAR EXPO 2023: Essential beat, groove and sample boxes coming out this year
Should Behringer release the Behremin, its $99 Theremin “interpretation”, or should it keep its hands off?
Company shows prototype and teases the QT32, a compact MIDI keyboard with built-in sounds
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A few exercises to up your keyboard skills
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Latest controllers reviews
Digit Music Cmpsr review
- £299
A hardware controller that merges accessibility, music, and gaming practices into something everybody can use… with a very large joystick!
Akai MPC X Special Edition review
- $2499
Akai's flagship MPC gets a refresh, but it's about more than just the retro grey paint job
Donner DMK-25 Pro review
- £125
Small but mighty, this controller delivers a ton of functionality and value. We take the DMK-25 for a spin
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.
