The original Xkey made a splash in the portable controller market as a sleek, snug and elegant all-in-one MIDI keyboard. Matt Vanacoro puts its new 37-key big brother to the test.
Whether you're new to Arturia's SparkLE creative drum machine software and controller, or are an existing Arturia user, now is the time to get hold of their heralded drum machine hybrid (on sale).
Do you want to win a Novation Launchpad S and/or a Novation Launch Control XL? Of course you do! Good news: it's easy to enter... simply answer the question below.
NAMM 2015 was quite an event with some tasty new gear announced and demoed. JD from AskVideo and myself sat down to chat about some of the most impressive new gear.
Akai Professional are pleased to announce the all-new Advance Keyboard series was awarded the prestigious Best in Show award at the recent NAMM show in Anaheim CA.
Check out this video showing how, using the Ototo synth board, a man makes a MIDI synth guitar in one hour that can control Apple's MainStage (or any MIDI compatible music software).
Sporting the ability to add a sustain and expression pedal and MIDI, the new CME XKey 37 packs lots of functionality into one of the smallest form factors of any MIDI keyboard we've seen.
We dropped in to the Akai Pro booth at NAMM 2015 to get an in-depth video tour of their new Advance Series Keyboard controllers to find out exactly how well this system works with their VIP software.
On the eve of NAMM 2015, AskAudio Mag got a sneak peek at the new Novation Launchpad Pro including a video interview and demo from musician and performer, Thavius Beck.
Building up to NAMM comes a rather exciting announcement from Expert Sleepers. Their new FH-1 "faderhost" Eurorack module connects USB MIDI controllers to a modular synth. Watch the videos below.
After the successful launch of the original Xkey CME have a new model. The Xkey37 features velocity sensitive keys, polyphonic aftertouch, pitch bend, modulation and enhanced MIDI functionality.
The AlphaSphere family of music instrument controllers feels more complete than ever, with the introduction of the new AlphaSphere Me. It's still spherical, still has tactile pads (32) but is cheaper!
Over the past year we've reviewed a lot of capable and unique MIDI Controllers here at AskAudio Mag. Here's our favorite 12 of the year (in alphabetical order).
Turn away from your computer screen (not just yet) and make some music! Novation show how LaunchControl XL can be the hub of your music studio using hardware to get hands-on and happy.
MIDI Controllers. How to choose the right one? Which has the knobs, encoders, faders and features you actually want? Controllers.cc is a great new site that helps you find your ideal controller.
Fancy getting down with the coolest new DAW on the block, Bitwig Studio? Have you had your eye on a Nektar controller? If you buy Bitwig before 31st December you've got a chance to win a Panorama P4!
Coinciding with Lemur's 10th birthday, Liine have announced that the popular MIDI/OSC controller app is now available for Android. It includes recent fixes and feature updates from the iOS version.
Who doesn't enjoy banging out beats on pads? While these were once expensive, the cost of pad controllers has dropped and IK Multimedia's new iRig Pads brings pad control to iOS, Mac & PC.
Alexis tell us the new cutting-edge design for their V and VI series of MIDI controllers improves both performance and software accessibility. Find out more below.
Nektar's gorgeous new Impact iX 49 and iX 61 are powerful keyboards with DAW control and comfortable iPad connectivity, plus they include Presonus Studio One Artist and are attractively priced.