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Korg Synthesizers are known for their unique, fat sounds, and still continue to dominate the market for electronic music making equipment. Korg make a wide range of both Korg analog synths as well as Korg digital synthesizers (for professionals as well as hobbyists). Introduction Professional musicians looking for the most powerful and versatile synth will […]

Reviews of the best 88-key keyboards, available for beginners and experienced players. You can choose from a wide range of Digital Pianos, Synths & Midi Controllers. 88-key keyboards are suitable for those who prefer to play the piano and/or for recording purposes. Introduction An 88 key keyboard is perfect for those: Who want an affordable […]

Behringer KT108 15-Watt Ultratone Keyboard Amplifier reviewed here. The KT108 provides a clean & powerful sound (high mid & low), available at a reasonable price. Ultra-Compact 15-Watt Keyboard Amplifier with VTC-Technology and Original 8 BUGERA Speaker Behringer KT-108: Highlights Small practice amp Two-channel amp, headphone output Can be used with other instruments (for practice) Behringer […]

The ONE Smart Piano 88-Key Home Digital Piano features 88 weighted keys but its the multiple learning options available on this piano that makes it so attractive. While the One Smart Piano makers claim that it can teach you to play your first song in five minutes (probably a bit exaggerated) but the fact is […]

Best digital pianos without bells and whistles for those who want to just practice and perform. They just want a few select features and sounds. Digital pianos and keyboards come with lot of features nowadays. While most buyers prefer such digital piano keyboards, there are some who are sure they won’t be using all those […]

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 […]

A Digital Keyboard usually comes with various digital effects including pitch bend and modulation wheel. Here’s what you should look for in keyboards if you are an improviser. If you are an intermediate to advanced player, your choice of keyboard instrument should have a good set of digital effects. More so if you are a […]

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 […]