Posts with tag keyboards

News | Feb 20, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

With 483 Instruments & Presets and featuring a quad-core Step Animator with XY motion engine, Motion Keys will take keyboards and pianos above and beyond the expected.

News | Nov 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

The ultra-portable MIDI controller and performance keyboard gets a brand new grand piano instrument as well as a Manager App for easier preset management. Here's what you need to know.

Tip | Nov 19, 2019 by Joe Albano

Even if you're not an experienced keyboardist, Joe Albano has some pro tips to help you add keys to your guitar-heavy tracks for a different flavour.

Review | Oct 19, 2019 by Hollin Jones

IK's new Hammond organ software instrument has been developed in consultation with the original Hammond Organ company. Hollin Jones spins up the Leslie...

Review | Jul 23, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Keysuite Electric is made up of 7 categories of instruments: Tines, Reeds, Clavs, Electric Pianos, Analog Keys, Electro Acoustic and Bass. Matt Vanacoro took it for a spin.

News | Jun 24, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Get true piano feel, extensive connectivity and a software bundle worth $700 with Arturia's latest update to its top-tier controller keyboard.

Tutorial | Feb 21, 2019 by Joe Albano

The Leslie speaker effect can be heard on countless hit records. But how does it work, and why do we like hearing it so much? Joe Albano explains all.

Tutorial | Feb 19, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Understanding how your computer names and treats modifier keys is essential to working quickly and efficiently in Cubase. Matt Hepworth explains how they work.

Review | Dec 26, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Korg's Grandstage represents a new approach for the company, focusing on putting everything a live performer needs at their fingertips. Read on to find out what Matt Vanacoro thought of it...

Editorial | Nov 01, 2018 by Hollin Jones

MIDI keyboards are a studio staple, but there's so much more out there than boring black boxes. Here are 5 MIDI keyboard controllers with a range of talents. Which one catches your eye?

Review | Oct 01, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Yamaha's latest MODX keyboards pack amazing sound into an insanely portable package. Matt Vanacoro's dreams may just have come true.

Review | Sep 26, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

A keyboard mixer, USB interface and performance pedal in one single unit, Radial's Key Largo could be the answer to many keyboard players' prayers.

Tutorial | Sep 24, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Hear a product specialist from Embertone demonstrate the unique sound and amazing versatility of the Steinway D VSTi in this video - and watch the whole recorded MasterClass for free.

Tutorial | Aug 16, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Jordan Rudess shares some of his performance and warm-up secrets in this video - it's invaluable advice for keyboard players of all skill levels.

Tutorial | Apr 28, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Understanding the basics of keyboard playing needn't be scary even if you've never had format training. In this quick video, Matt Vanacoro explains how to play major scales.