M-Audio have introduced a MidAir wireless keyboard controller as part of their MidAir range. This compact wireless keyboard has many of the same features as those in their Oxygen range. These include 37 velocity-sensitive keys, 3-digit LED, 9 MIDI-assignable faders, 8 MIDI assignable knobs, mod and pitch bend wheels, sustain […]
M-Audio have announced their MidAir wireless USB MIDI system. This wireless MIDI transmitter and receiver system allows users to wirelessly transmit data from any device that outputs MIDI. The battery-powered transmitter is plugged into a MIDI Out port and then the receiver to the MIDI In port of the device […]
Korg have unveiled the latest addition to their range of digital concert pianos, with the C-720. It uses a proprietary Piano eXperience technology to provide greater realism and feel. Using cutting edge stereo sampling techniques it conveys natural imaging and nuances of a concert grand piano using multi-layer PCM sampling. […]
Taker a look at our Yamaha P Series comparison feature for the latest models and discontinued keyboards in this category compared. Overview The Yamaha P140 is a stylish, contemporary digital piano available in black or silver with wood finish top panels and subtle orange LED displays. This 88-note keyboard features […]
Elektron have announced their USB MIDI interface that’s capable of increasing the original MIDI bandwidth by up to 10 times, which they claim will make MIDI timing more accurate. Though the interface is compatible with any standard MIDI equipment, it comes into its own for any gear that uses the […]
Yamaha has added to its Clavinova range of world-class digital pianos with the CLP-F01 “Slimline” Clavinova digital piano. These Clavinovas come with a choice of four designer back plate colours – Polished Orange, Polished Ebony, Polished Blue and Polished Red – that stands against the wall and frames the whole […]
Yamaha has unveiled its latest digital grand piano in a new contemporary design. The Nocturne Grand N100 in attractive black finish has speakers tucked conveniently into the rear cabinet and pedal frame, a slim look top-to-bottom, and a tasteful soft-glow blue-lit control surface. “This strikingly visual instrument will undoubtedly expand […]
For the tiny-fingered, space-challenged mono-synth lover, the vintage Yamaha CS-01 might need to be in your collection. SynthMuseum says It was obviously marketed to the young, first synth buyer, market. However, dispite it’s mini-sized keys, it has been since adopted by many professionals for it’s simple design, active sliders, and […]
So which of these are you most familiar with? Yamaha CE-20 or Yamaha DX7? Yep, thought so. Not a huge commercial success, the CE-20 came before the legendary DX-7: Press Release The original press release read: The CE20 is another outstanding Yamaha keyboard that features FM tone generation technology. It […]
My first serious synth purchase was the Yamaha TG500 sound module. Although it cheated somewhat, it was heralded as the world’s first 64-note polyphonic synth, and used Yamaha’s Advanced Wave Modulation (AWM) sampling technology. Of course, I already had a keyboard to control it – I think it was a […]
KORG Digital Piano ranges compared: CONCERT, Digital, Digital Ensemble, Performance Korg has introduced three new concert series digital pianos to its range. Features include: More details available at the Korg website. Get our Email Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * /* real people should not fill this in and […]
The Minod Vorga is a new analog synth (being released this month) “designed to offer a unique sound and an easy-to-use interface.” The official website describes the effort that has gone into designing a fast and easy interface with much reliance on the joystick. The analog joystick by default controls […]
In basic terms, polyphony describes how many notes an electronic instrument can play at any one time. Why would you need more than 10 notes of polyphony? You only have ten fingers, right? Yes, but you also have a sustain pedal and the potential for many notes to be sounding […]
This article may help you to learn the sound of different musical intervals, listing songs that contain that interval.
A mini-rant about the virtues of 'real piano music', the ability to play by ear as opposed to from printed score, and elitism...
This article discusses seven simple ways to develop your finger strength and dexterity and so improve your piano playing technique.
With the Christmas holiday season now less than a month away, there is often a call for the pianists and keyboard players to play seasonal favourites and carols. So, I’m providing a growing collection of links that might be of use to keyboard musicians, including resource sites around the web, […]
A keyboard is not just for Christmas: A Buyers Guide Introduction – Part One: Type – Part Two: Budget – Part Three: Features – Part Four: Extras – Part Five: Manufacturers Here’s a list of popular keyboard manufacturers and their websites so that you can see what sort of instruments […]
A keyboard is not just for Christmas: A Buyers Guide Introduction – Part One: Type – Part Two: Budget – Part Three: Features – Part Four: Extras – Part Five: Manufacturers You may settle on a particular keyboard, but remember that to get the best from it, you may well […]
A keyboard is not just for Christmas: A Buyers Guide Introduction – Part One: Type – Part Two: Budget – Part Three: Features – Part Four: Extras – Part Five: Manufacturers Once you have a fairly good idea of what type of keyboard instrument you want to buy, and what […]