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Arturia KeyLab Essential 88

Controller Keyboard

Arturia's budget keyboard controller offers tremendous value for money with its combination of an 88-note synth-action keyboard and a handy software bundle that includes the latest version of Analog Lab.

Published August 2020
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Novation Launchkey 88

Controller Keyboard

Novation’s first attempt at an 88‑note controller keyboard seems to get everything right.

Published September 2022
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Nektar Impact GXP & GX Mini

Controller Keyboards

Nektar keep doing what they do best: making solid, capable, no‑nonsense MIDI controllers.

Published April 2022
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Viscount Legend ’70s Compact

Stage Piano

With its innovative modular approach to sound engines, this powerful stage keyboard should suit the needs of most performers!

Published August 2022
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Roland A-88 MkII

MIDI 2.0 Controller Keyboard

Is Roland's A‑88 MkII controller keyboard the perfect all-rounder?

Published August 2020
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Behringer MonoPoly

Analogue Synthesizer

We test Behringer’s take on an underrated Korg classic.

Published July 2022
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Edirol PCR1

USB MIDI Controller Keyboard & Audio Interface

There has been fierce competition over the past couple of years to create the ultimate portable MIDI controller for use with laptops. Edirol's PCR1 is one of the lightest and thinnest yet seen. Is it what we have all been waiting for?

Published September 2004
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IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49

Controller Keyboard

The iRig Keys I/O offers a one-cable keyboard controller solution for computer- and iPad-based musicians.

Published April 2018
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Edirol PCR500

MIDI & USB Controller Keyboard

Edirol's updated PCR keyboard range offers more controls than ever, and a software editor to make the most of them. Let's check it out...

Published August 2007
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Korg Kontrol 49

USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

Korg's Microkontrol was a highly versatile, yet compact MIDI controller — but perhaps, with its three octaves of miniature keys, it was too compact. The Kontrol 49 looks set to put that right with its four-octave, full-size keyboard.

Published May 2005
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M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49

Controller Keyboard

With plenty of performance features, DAW control and programmability, have M‑Audio found the winning formula in the MIDI controller‑keyboard game?

Published May 2021
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Midiman Oxygen8

USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

For applications where space or portability are at a premium, it is hard to beat this compact, two-octave MIDI master keyboard, which also incorporates eight assignable real-time MIDI controllers.

Published June 2002
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M-Audio Keystation Pro 88

USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

The price of compact MIDI controller keyboards has come tumbling down in the past few years, but weighted-action full-length keyboards have remained relatively expensive —until now. We investigate the 88-note keyboard that runs off USB power...

Published October 2004
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Akai MPK25

MIDI Controller Keyboard

The tiny MPK25 goes beyond knobs and buttons alone, offering MPC-style drum pads for added versatility.

Published October 2009
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Korg Microkontrol

MIDI Controller Keyboard

MIDI controller keyboards were a minority interest a few years ago, but as more studio duties have been taken on by computers, the popularity of controllers has soared. Korg's Microkontrol adds some new tricks to the well-established concept...

Published March 2004
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Yamaha Motif 7

Music Production Synth Workstation

In these days of virtual instruments and fully featured software sequencers, why should you even consider spending £2000 on a cumbersome hardware synth workstation? If the workstation is as well thought-out as Yamaha's new Motif, perhaps you should.

Published September 2001
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Edirol PCR50

USB & MIDI Controller Keyboard

Edirol's latest desktop music product is a controller keyboard that can also be used to control your sequencer's on-screen mixer.

Published April 2003
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Access Virus TI

Modelled Analogue Synth

The Virus TI promises to bridge the divide between hardware and software instruments, and create a world of Total Integration, while still offering the classic Virus sound. Is it a hard reality, or have Access gone totally soft?

Published December 2005
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ROLI Seaboard Grand

Keyboard Controller & Synthesizer

With its familiar interface and enormous potential for expressive control, is the ROLI Seaboard the future of the keyboard?

Published September 2015

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