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How to connect a musical/midi piano keyboard to the computer or iOS device (iPad, iPhone) so that you can work with various music software, including recording software such as Cubase, Reason, FL Studio. You can also easily download or transfer midi song files between your PC/Mac and your music keyboard. You can connect your piano […]

Choose from a variety of 76 key keyboards (Arrangers, Synths/Workstations & Controllers). These are suitable for those who prefer more than 61 keys (to play classical piano or probably for recording), and also want something that is lighter than a 88-key keyboard. Lot of piano students, teachers and gigging artists use 73- Key Keyboards. 73-76 […]

CELVIANO Grand Hybrid pianos (GP-310 and the GP-510) are high in aesthetics and offer authentic piano touch and sounds. Introduction Casio is trying to raise the bar further with its range of digital pianos. It has already achieved good success with its privia range of budget digital pianos. But with the Celviano grand hybrid digital […]

Roland AX-Synth Synthesizer Keytar reviewed here. The AX-Synth is the synthesizer of choice for the performing keyboardist, who wish to break free on the stage. Now give your old stage keyboard rig a break as the famous AX keytar is now back with an internal sound engine and several expression controls. If you’re looking for […]

Experienced piano tuner / technicians reveal their experience and secrets. Piano technician Michael Blackwell from New York Piano technician Michael Blackwell shares what it takes to be a master Piano tuner. Michael Blackwell, a native of upstate New York, has been tuning pianos for the last few decades, and has been associated with the Santa […]

Here’s a complete review of Casio CTK7200 61-Key Keyboard, which replaces the outgoing Casio CTK7000. The The CTK-7200 is your opportunity to buy an advanced keyboard that is loaded with features, at a more reasonable price. Its great for serious beginners and intermediate keyboard players who want to try their hands at music sequencing. [easyazon_link […]

When it comes to the top professional arrangers, its always been a tough competition between the Korg keyboards and Yamaha’s keyboards. When Yamaha released the updated version of Tyros, many were expecting a similar response from Korg as well. Finally Korg is out with the Korg Pa4X, an improved version of their flagship arranger workstation […]

Best Casio 88-key keyboard / piano with weighted keys: A Casio 88 Key Keyboard is the most affordable way to get started on the piano. While they are inexpensive, their overall quality has improved a lot over the years. In fact, Casio has some of the best portable pianos in the entry and the low-mid […]

Roland Keyboard Amps produce a rich and full sound that covers the full range of keyboards, vocals, and several other instruments. Roland produces a wide range of powerful and versatile instrument amplifiers and portable PA systems, including keyboard amps. Roland keyboard amps, especially the KC-series, is quite popular among musicians looking for a gig and […]

Yamaha Tyros 5 vs Korg Pa4X Arranger Workstation Keyboard – When it comes to pro arrangers, you have Yamaha and Korg dominating this space and you have their set of hardcore fans. But if you are not prejudiced and looking to choose between the two, what should you choose? For that, you also need to […]

Roland FA series include the FA-06, FA-08 keyboards that pack a ton of power into an easy to operate, lightweight instrument. Lot of musicians see value in an all-in-one synth/production workstation, and such keyboards have been around for quite some time now. Roland has produced several synth/production workstations that could be used for composition, recording […]

The Bösendorfer Oscar Peterson Signature Edition piano pays homage to the late jazz icon, who treasured his own handpicked Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano. This piano faithfully recreates note-for-note performances that Mr. Peterson had personally recorded in the 1970s (on the Pianocorder, an advanced player piano from that era). These digital recordings, which accurately captured the […]

The Casio PX-5S piano is part of the Privia line of digital pianos, and is more of a gigging keyboard. It doesn’t come with built-in speakers but is powered by AIR sound source for incredible realism, detail and expression for grand piano sounds. You get a collection of acoustic pianos, vintage synth sounds, and it […]

Korg LP380 Home Digital Piano reviewed here. If you’re looking for a good home piano around the thousand dollar mark, you now have a worthy piano from the Korg brand. This is a much better looking & sounding piano (compared to its SP series pianos). The piano sounds are taken from the popular Kronos workstation […]

Motion Sound Keyboard Amp reviews. Known for making premium keyboard amplifiers with focus on quality and tone, MOTION SOUND keyboard (and guitar amplifiers) are used by well-known artists around the world. They make some of the best keyboard amps in business. Introduction Motion Sound keyboard amplifiers produce some of the best keyboard amps, giving all […]

If you live in Europe, you may have heard about the Thomann brand; Thomann is a German-based retailer of musical instruments, studio, lighting, and pro-audio equipment. Now, under its own brand, they have launched their own range of affordable digital pianos. Thomann makes Stage pianos, Upright Digital pianos (all under the DP series) and accessories […]

MIDI Controller guide: Learn about the various types, their features & uses. While keyboard midi controllers are extremely popular, you also get other types of midi controllers (guitar, wind, pedal, etc).  MIDI Controller: Guide A midi controller is an important part of most studio setups, alongside the computer/laptop, DAW, audio interface, headphones, and studio monitors. […]

Roland RD-300NX is a lightweight stage piano that reduces your traveling load but doesn’t sacrifice on any musical features. Roland RD-300NX provides a good balance of simplicity and depth. Priced around 1000 bucks, this is a quality and versatile digital stage piano. Roland RD-300NX Pros & Cons PROS: Easy to Use. Portable. Pre-programmed music. Realistic […]

Casio Privia Pro PX-560, a bestselling mid-range stage piano, comes packaged with innovative performance features, new tones, user-programmable rhythms, and built-in speakers. Fully weighted hammer action keyboard, 5.3″ color display, PX-560 can be used for stage performance or in the studio as a synthesizer. See PRICE on Amazon. Casio PX-560 Features at a Glance Tri-Sensor […]

Top Yamaha Piano Pedals, including 3-Foot pedals. Popular Yamaha pedals for piano keyboards (like the FC series) and other sustain pedals reviewed here. On most pianos, a sustain pedal is built-in to the design, however if you have bought a portable piano keyboard, chances are that it didn’t come with a pedal, in which case […]

Roland FP Series Pianos reviewed here. Includes mid-range portable stage pianos that can be used for performance (smaller venues) or for education/practice. You get Roland’s acclaimed piano sound and feel in a more compact and portable instrument. Skip to the best [easyazon_link identifier=”B01MQE976V” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]Roland FP piano on Amazon[/easyazon_link]. Best Pianos in FP Series […]

The Casio CTK-4400 PPK 61-Key Keyboard (with touch-sensitive Keys) sits in the middle of the CTK series of keyboards. It comes with enhanced tools and instructional features that makes it suitable even for amateurs and the intermediate keyboard players, besides the absolute beginners. Although it comes with several pro-like features, its not really built for […]

Alesis Recital 88-Key Beginner Digital Piano has Full-Size Semi-Weighted Keys, comes with on-board speakers, features sustain pedal jack (pedal not included), USB-MIDI connectivity and 128-note polyphony. The keyboard has semi-weighted keys with an adjustable touch response, which is perfect for beginners, its easy on the fingers and doesn’t cost much. This is a great beginner […]

Guide to buying a professional keyboard piano such as synths, workstations, stage pianos, electric organs, and pro arranger music keyboards. Why do you need a Professional Keyboard? As a beginner, we tend to pick up something that has several features, but not necessarily the best ones, as they can be expensive. That is fine to […]

More issues related to digital piano keyboard not turning on. Korg C320 Digital Piano Keyboard Won’t Turn On. After not using for quite some time (3 months), I tried turning it on yesterday and no power. check the adapter using a tester and it seems ok. (adapter led is also ok). Opened it and everything […]