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Recording Piano
How to record a real piano perfectly

By Roland Schmidt Published

Nothing adds organic character to a track like live piano, but recording one isn’t easy. We lift the piano lid and talk about pianistic logistics!

Keyboards & Pianos
Roland EX50 review
"The core piano sounds have a rich tone with a surprising amount of depth": Roland E-X50 arranger keyboard review

By Quentin Lachapèle Published

We test drive Roland's beginner-friendly arranger keyboard

Keyboards & Pianos
American pianist Herbie Hancock performs live on stage at the Monterey Jazz Festival at the County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California on 16th September 1972. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)
Herbie Hancock reveals what Harold Rhodes said to him when he saw that he’d modded one of his pianos

By Ben Rogerson Published

But in the end, Hancock convinced him to include I/O in all Rhodes models

Artists
Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde tear it up onstage in 1989. Ozzy is shirtless. Wylde his shirtless, too – and he plays his bullseye graphic Les Paul.
“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

By Daryl Robertson Published

We take a deep dive into classic guitar-driven songs that actually started life on the piano

Keyboards & Pianos
Casio AP-S200
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

By Daryl Robertson Published

Score over 90,000 pieces of interactive sheet music worth £98 for free when you purchase an AP-S200, AP-300, AP-S450, AP-550, or AP-750

Keyboards & Pianos
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste answers the internet’s piano queries and agrees with one potentially controversial musical statement

By Ben Rogerson Published

Watch him explain how you can improve your practice sessions and sense of feel

Artists
Arturia AstroLab 88
“An excellent build and pretty formidable soundset make it a desirable studio-based keyboard”: Arturia AstroLab 88 review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Arturia brings us a galactic-sized update to the AstroLab series, with a full 88 notes, more sounds and extended functionality

Keyboards & Pianos
Deals of the week
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

By Daryl Robertson Published

We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Fender, Roland, Yamaha, Beyerdynamic and more

Gear & Gadgets
Arturia MicroLab Mk3
“A quality, backpack-friendly controller that's under £50”: Arturia MicroLab Mk3 review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Sometimes only the most compact controller will suffice. We check out this latest candidate

Midi Controllers
Rhodes Stage 61
“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

By Roland Schmidt Published

Owning a brand new Rhodes electric piano just became a viable alternative to the used market. We find out more, as we head for the Stage!

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