Akai MPC Key 61 review
- £1,699
Akai’s standalone MPC Live becomes a full-blown keyboard workstation. Let's see how well it scales up
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Soma Labs Rumble of Ancient Times review
- £138
This 8-bit-inspired synth and sequencer proves a handy companion on epic sound design journeys
Roland Aira Compact Series review
- £175 each
Can Roland’s Aira Compact range pack the same punch as their larger siblings?
Digital piano vs acoustic piano: what’s the difference?
Both beginners and proficient pianists aspire to play on ‘proper’ acoustic pianos, but can its modern digital counterpart prove even better than the real thing? Let’s find out…
t.akustik Podcast Bundle review
- £203
Podcasting requires a specific set of tools. We check out this mic based bundle from t.akustik
Softube Model 82 review
- €99
It’s the return of the unintended vintage classic! Softube revisits 1982 and teaches us a thing or two about old-school charm with its 101 clone
Jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck serve up a keyboard and drumming masterclass in their new Tiny Desk Concert
Anderson .Paak-approved pair demonstrate their jaw-dropping chops
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
Sampleson says that its 60MB modelled grand piano plugin “sounds like a 30GB one”
Time to give your overstuffed hard drive some spectral healing?
Lamont Dozier, legendary Motown songwriter and producer, dies aged 81
As part of Holland-Dozier-Holland, he helped to create the ‘Motown sound’
Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre review
- £710
Need more mic inputs and already have a suitably equipped interface? This unit could be ideal
e-instruments’ Pure Upright is a “professional” upright piano for your iPhone and iPad
Use it standalone or within your favourite iOS DAW
Learn piano in the metaverse with the PianoVision augmented reality app
You can plug in a MIDI keyboard or go completely virtual by playing the Air Piano
Son of one of A-ha’s ‘80s keyboard players posts photo of his dad’s epic synth stage rig
“I am flattered that some people think I’m cool!” says father
Yes, you really can get Native Instruments’ FM8 synth plugin for just $10 - here’s how
Save 90% on NI’s seminal DX7-style software instrument
Moog Etherwave Theremin review
- £859
With new controller features and a mic stand adaptor, Moog’s Theremin has had a refresh. We try it out
Korg’s opsix synth is currently available for just $330, but only if you live in the US
Grab one on Korg’s Reverb warehouse shop while/if you can
Eventide’s interval-based Misha instrument/sequencer is here: can it tip the musical scales in your favour?
Standard piano keyboard very much not included
OB-X vs OB-X8: Oberheim runs a head-to-head preset comparison test and advises you to “listen and judge for yourself”
Find out how well Oberheim’s new synth recreates those classic ‘80s sounds
