<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Keyboards-pianos ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:58:31 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “An undeniable classic, for the modern age”: Rhodes MK8 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/rhodes-mk8-review ipLLoVatQvEpKD4pv5scff Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:58:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ MusicRadar deals of the week: We've found $200 off a stylish Gibson SG, $100 off an affordable Martin acoustic, hearty discounts on studio headphones and much more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/musicradar-deals-of-the-week-weve-found-usd200-off-a-stylish-gibson-sg-usd100-off-an-affordable-martin-acoustic-hearty-discounts-on-studio-headphones-and-much-more 3A7y59Vgwh2VYW9GjwmSbG Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:57:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Mark Knopfler, he's soloing kind of all through the record. And that's what I did, too”: Bruce Hornsby explains why a classic Dire Straits song is a “kindred spirit” to his biggest hit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/mark-knopfler-hes-soloing-kind-of-all-through-the-record-and-thats-what-i-did-too-bruce-hornsby-explains-why-a-classic-dire-straits-song-is-a-kindred-spirit-to-his-biggest-hit uKsSUqzfciVLUQXqNd7YME Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:24:35 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:49:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The reason that song is the heartbreaker it is, is because of the way that he interprets those chords. That’s not how the demo sounded”: Bonnie Raitt praises Bruce Hornsby’s piano playing contribution to one of her signature songs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/the-reason-that-song-is-the-heartbreaker-it-is-is-because-of-the-way-that-he-interprets-those-chords-even-in-the-intro-it-already-breaks-your-heart-bonnie-raitt-praises-bruce-hornsbys-piano-playing-contribution-to-one-of-her-signature-songs Dhe4B82Wgv79wfGPJW6Tyk Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:31:09 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:14:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon's surprisingly good piano, keyboard, and synth Spring sale includes a massive $300 off the 4-star Yamaha YDP165 and $200 off the Akai Pro MPC Key 37 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/score-big-savings-on-highly-rated-pianos-amazon-big-spring-sale ZEXJU3WGzaU2G7SVwREM8Z Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:37:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ MusicRadar deals of the week: Score hundreds off PRS, Bose, and Moog - and grab a new guitar pedal for less than £10! ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/musicradar-deals-of-the-week-score-hundreds-off-prs-bose-and-moog-and-grab-a-new-guitar-pedal-for-less-than-gbp10 fCrKaGQeK4YHGZHskMAXff Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:20:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Lot after lot, we felt like we were making history”: John Lennon’s Broadwood piano goes for a record-breaking $3.3 million ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/lot-after-lot-we-felt-like-we-were-making-history-john-lennons-broadway-piano-goes-for-a-record-breaking-usd3-3-million SpvFjXegWsZrNUCyAhNR4Y Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:59:31 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:34:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ MusicRadar deals of the week: Score $390 off a divisive Fender Stratocaster, $180 off a stunning Gretsch and hundreds off PA and live gear ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/musicradar-deals-of-the-week-score-usd390-off-a-divisive-fender-stratocaster-usd180-off-a-stunning-gretsch-and-hundreds-off-pa-and-live-gear fQ3dXEUnqzVJHBzNs8nPg4 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:38:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An analogue FM synth that is actually fun to play": Frap Tools’ debut polysynth Magnolia might be the most exciting new instrument of 2026 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/synths/an-analogue-fm-synth-that-is-actually-fun-to-play-frap-tools-debut-polysynth-magnolia-might-be-the-most-exciting-new-instrument-of-2026 WCXegHtqZZr4Wz2DmTYCmA Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:33:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Some excellent creative features that help you enhance and manipulate patterns": Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/controllers/arturia-keystep-37-mk2 6AxkhqJ7Th3NJYnsDLx7mK Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:15 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ MusicRadar deals of the week: Save a colossal $500 off one of my favourite Sterling by Music Man guitars, grab $200 off a super cool D'Angelico, plus all the week's biggest sales on music gear ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/gear-gadgets/musicradar-deals-of-the-week-save-a-colossal-usd500-off-one-of-my-favourite-sterling-by-music-man-guitars-grab-usd200-off-a-super-cool-dangelico-plus-all-the-weeks-biggest-sales-on-music-gear FaTmugmmXDbqUfGeum6Mth Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:45:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can ROLI's new AI Music Coach really match up to a human piano teacher? We get the exclusive first look ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/can-rolis-new-ai-music-coach-really-match-up-to-a-human-piano-teacher-we-get-the-exclusive-first-look cCexM9DLV2v9SZYhckzhKM Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:58:37 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:33:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m just a piano tuner, man”: Could Leo Woodall’s very particular set of pitch identification and safe-cracking skills make Tuner the audiology thriller we never knew we needed? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/im-just-a-piano-tuner-man-could-leo-woodalls-very-particular-set-of-pitch-identification-skills-make-tuner-the-audiology-thriller-we-never-knew-we-needed uZujHqha4cc2dLwiFtz8pm Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:51:11 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:52:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability”: Kurzweil’s performer-focused SP8 looks like a bomb-proof stage piano that’s also a powerful synth ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/expressive-sound-immediate-control-and-rock-solid-reliability-kurzweils-performer-focused-sp8-looks-like-a-bomb-proof-stage-piano-thats-also-a-powerful-synth BH3FzPNquGTuqnbbeU2ZxL Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:02:42 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:02:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ MusicRadar deals of the week: Score $600 off one of our favourite Casio pianos, $200 off top-tier Sennheiser studio headphones, and so much more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/gear-gadgets/musicradar-deals-of-the-week-score-usd600-off-one-of-our-favourite-casio-pianos-usd200-off-top-tier-sennheiser-studio-headphones-and-so-much-more mGVixEpqgMGDcyE97FghAa Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:36:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Clavia unveils Nord Electro 7 with fully-fledged synth section, redesigned interface and much more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/clavia-unveils-nord-electro-7-with-fully-fledged-synth-section-redesigned-interface-and-much-more XD3hVQP3LQPnhTRssA78eX Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:06:12 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:15:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Hey guys - how’s everyone doing?’: Korg’s Liano Live! is a portable piano that promises to make livestreaming your performances as easy as smashing that like button ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/hey-guys-hows-everyone-doing-korgs-liano-live-is-a-portable-piano-that-promises-to-make-livestreaming-your-performances-as-easy-as-smashing-that-like-button 4XdRGG7s4XzRoeKBDePFi8 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:46:11 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:03:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “As much as a sterling job Arturia has done, there are some unfortunate casualties in the downsizing”: Arturia AstroLab 37 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/arturia-astrolab-37-review dwgSVaP455wH2fZe7uqRnf Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:28:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2026 live: the hottest news from the world's biggest music-making gear show ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/live/namm-2026-rumours-predictions-and-live-updates-from-the-worlds-biggest-music-technology-show 3VwUCN8ESmiqyGjDPH8axH Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:33:34 +0000 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:32:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A solid upgrade, offering new features and streamlined controls”: Arturia KeyStep Mk2 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/controllers/arturia-keystep-mk2-review CcG8ZpsjzuD7JUJTGzPEBF Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland unveils stylish KF-20 and KF-25 Kiyola "artisan" digital pianos inspired by the "Japanese concept of harmony" ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/roland-unveils-stylish-kf-20-and-kf-25-kiyola-artisan-digital-pianos-inspired-by-the-japanese-concept-of-harmony 72eMfdvKm3SP7xxtaqjjgn Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:29:31 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Got a new piano or keyboard for Christmas but struggling to get started? Here's my pick of 12 accessories that will make learning easier ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/shop/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/got-a-new-piano-or-keyboard-for-christmas-but-struggling-to-get-started-heres-my-pick-of-12-accessories-that-will-make-learning-easier 6dTkFGn6kJ4aiQ26qb22WV Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s jokingly the worst rap album in history because there are no lyrics on it at all”: There’s a reason why André 3000 turned up at the 2025 Met Gala with a grand piano on his back ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/its-jokingly-the-worst-rap-album-in-history-because-there-are-no-lyrics-on-it-at-all-theres-a-reason-why-andre-3000-turned-up-at-the-2025-met-gala-with-a-grand-piano-on-his-back H3FWDv8iGxFuTaTFCKqN2o Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ MusicRadar deals of the week: Score big savings on music gear ahead of Christmas from the likes of UAD, Casio, Waves, PRS and more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/gear-gadgets/musicradar-deals-of-the-week-score-big-savings-on-music-gear-ahead-of-christmas-from-the-likes-of-uad-casio-waves-prs-and-more PEYz3M8WQD8vYJwNraBnmE Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:57:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm calling it: Black Friday 2025 is the best I've ever seen for piano and keyboard deals. Here's my pick of the bunch from Roland, Yamaha, Casio and more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/black-friday-piano-round-up-2025 K4YuP7pdHToNLvKbdqNrob Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:56:53 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:13:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This isn't just a new keyboard – it's a new era": Arturia releases small but mighty 37-key version of its AstroLab stage keyboard ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/this-isnt-just-a-new-keyboard-its-a-new-era-arturia-releases-small-but-mighty-37-key-version-of-its-astrolab-stage-keyboard tT4C7Php4N8opJzDfJFfCL Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:22:30 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:16:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ “John called us and said he thought that we were the best stuff that he had heard since the Beatles… To hear that from John Lennon was like, ‘What?’ It was a wonderful compliment”: Davey Johnstone on Elton John’s smash-hit Beatles collab with John Lennon ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/davey-johnstone-on-elton-john-cover-of-the-beatles-lucy-in-the-sky-with-diamonds-john-lennon tGysxi4Bs32rTAksSTko7D Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’ll never forget it – the three of us were almost in tears. We’re getting to sing this, Elton and Bernie’s whole history up to that point”: Davey Johnstone on the making of Elton John’s 1975 masterpiece, Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/davey-johnstone-on-the-making-of-elton-john-captain-fantastic-and-the-brown-dirt-cowboy 7hGKQtsLWDx9jUNREQxa4f Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:53:36 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:09:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I feel a freedom behind the piano that I don’t feel behind the sequencer”: Armin Van Buuren on why he ditched the DAW and released an album of one-take piano recordings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/djs-producers/i-feel-a-freedom-behind-the-piano-that-i-dont-feel-behind-the-sequencer-armin-van-buuren-on-why-he-ditched-the-daw-and-released-an-album-of-one-take-piano-recordings nCv9iKhpG2xhuBzgkNkhma Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:16:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Despite being aimed at beginners, the keys offer a surprisingly nice bounce and tactile response, making the instrument accessible and enjoyable for new players": Yamaha PSR-E360 keyboard review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/yamaha-psr-e360-keyboard-review M9hQaCo4JsANrDDRLvaksC Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:52:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s versatile and perfect for live performance and Hammond action!”: Nord Organ 3 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/nord-organ-3-review xoYmac9VBEUReAeHMGXF39 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:10:22 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The average upright contains around 12,000 parts - and 80% of those are moving”: How to record a real piano perfectly ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/the-average-upright-contains-around-12-000-parts-and-80-percent-of-those-are-moving-how-to-record-a-real-piano-perfectly BrCycxVExkmUasyXk2wzrk Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:29:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The core piano sounds have a rich tone with a surprising amount of depth": Roland E-X50 arranger keyboard review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/roland-ex50-review 5xxbpqLx8QniofhXtM3tuH Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:39:06 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He comes up to me and says ‘you cannibalised my instrument! Why did you do that?’”: Herbie Hancock reveals what Harold Rhodes said to him when he saw that he’d fitted inputs and outputs to one of his pianos ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/he-comes-up-to-me-and-says-you-cannibalised-my-instrument-why-did-you-do-that-herbie-hancock-reveals-what-harold-rhodes-said-to-him-when-he-saw-that-hed-fitted-inputs-and-outputs-to-one-of-his-pianos o3tWp6tqQEh2sM5QTqG5GG Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:52:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “That actually came from me and Oz jamming on the piano in my apartment in North Hollywood”: From Ozzy Osbourne to Papa Roach, Fleetwood Mac to George Harrison, here's 5 career-defining songs you didn’t know were written on the piano ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/5-songs-you-didnt-know-were-written-on-the-piano 3n9tXUYzKQJp7VrM6aX4jW Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:37:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Casio is giving you access to a one-year Tomplay Pro online lessons subscription with the purchase of select digital pianos until the end of the year ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/casio-one-year-subscription-to-tomplay-pro GaoaHGLBiApWKNXmVmKQjM Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:15:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “All major keys are created equal, but Eb is the best”: Jon Batiste answers the internet’s piano queries and agrees with one potentially controversial musical statement ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/all-major-keys-are-created-equal-but-eb-is-the-best-jon-batiste-answers-the-internets-piano-queries-and-agrees-with-one-potentially-controversial-musical-statement nYY7w8jBm7X7YSp2jHZXRj Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:33:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An excellent build and pretty formidable soundset make it a desirable studio-based keyboard”: Arturia AstroLab 88 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/arturia-astrolab-88-review dJTkZQQvxpfm6xWfSvdf2J Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:38:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ MusicRadar deals of the week: Score a massive $1,000 off Roland V-Drums, up to $320 off a range of Fender guitars, and so much more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/gear-gadgets/musicradar-deals-of-the-week-score-a-massive-usd1-000-off-roland-v-drums-up-to-usd320-off-a-range-of-fender-guitars-and-so-much-more rjUSFS5XwXXGmCiqoV526g Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:34:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A quality, backpack-friendly controller that's under £50”: Arturia MicroLab Mk3 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/midi-controllers/a-quality-backpack-friendly-controller-thats-under-gbp50-arturia-microlab-mk3-review Qa77SR4qppXaP2L3SMm3Gd Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:15:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A classic Stage Rhodes, which plays like a dream and sounds every bit as classy as its timeless heritage would suggest”: Rhodes Stage 61 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/rhodes-stage-61-review HAqNLgjXwUQctWaNsWU8aM Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:25:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Its authenticity is beguiling, as is its playability”: Rhodes Wurli review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/its-authenticity-is-beguiling-as-is-its-playability-rhodes-wurli-review PbE96tyFdXGT53EC6qxN98 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:36:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The MIDI keyboard that goes beyond MIDI": Nektar introduces Mk3 versions of its Impact LX range of MIDI controller keyboards ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/the-midi-keyboard-that-goes-beyond-midi-nektar-introduces-mk3-versions-of-its-impact-lx-range-of-midi-controller-keyboards WitUaNRq6tUR8VC3NkGyyN Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:30:51 +0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:37:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hurry! These Prime Day keyboard and piano deals are ending soon - score the biggest savings of the year so far on Yamaha, Korg, and Casio at Amazon and beyond ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/prime-day-is-my-sale-of-the-year-so-far-for-keyboards-and-pianos-ive-found-savings-on-roland-yamaha-korg-and-casio-on-amazon-and-beyond utBhYuWFGwTbLVSRaNV5PJ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:19:03 +0000 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:14:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ New data reveals The Beatles song that most guitarists, pianists and drummers want to learn to play - but bassists have a different favourite ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/new-data-reveals-the-beatles-song-that-most-guitarists-pianists-and-drummers-want-to-learn-to-play-but-bassists-have-a-different-favourite q4n9K3DB5H9SXaZNzKJrC5 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:38:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I said, ‘Rick, I’m playing one note, how do I play less?’ He said, ‘I know you can do it’”: Tom Petty keyboard player Benmont Tench says that being produced by Rick Rubin on Johnny Cash’s American IV album was like solving a puzzle ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/i-said-rick-im-playing-one-note-how-the-hell-do-i-play-less-he-said-i-know-you-can-do-it-tom-petty-keyboard-player-benmont-tench-says-that-being-produced-by-rick-rubin-on-johnny-cashs-american-iv-album-was-like-solving-a-puzzle RCKoruAFptXmPZ8wnFEXWF Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:36:03 +0000 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:05:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Piano basics: the black notes - what are they for and how do you use them? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/piano-basics-the-beginners-guide-to-black-notes-what-are-they-and-how-do-you-use-them GwjNLLoZDs7r4QtNfQ4ZAY Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:42:21 +0000 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:19:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The big take-home is the overall playability of this wonderful keyboard, we simply got lost for hours in the enjoyment of playing”: Nord Piano 6 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/keyboards-pianos/nord-piano-6-review ESTS3Uc2NEyyedgCbZ4riE Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:45:14 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ David Lynch’s collection of studio gear is up for auction, and it includes a classic ‘80s sampling keyboard, a Fender Rhodes and the original affordable pocket synth ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/david-lynchs-collection-of-studio-gear-is-up-for-auction-and-it-includes-a-classic-80s-sampling-keyboard-a-fender-rhodes-and-the-original-affordable-pocket-synth oZdwpZQBcrcNSfZcxFeDt7 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:41:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Every update deepens AstroLab’s performance potential and workflow”: Arturia’s new 88 key AstroLab finally realises the full potential of the ‘avant-garde’ stage keyboard ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/synths/arturia-astrolab-88 rUDnVbfY3jTyosMQgdfD8N Wed, 28 May 2025 10:56:47 +0000