Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers in 2026
A digital workstation isn’t complete without a MIDI controller. Luckily, Sweetwater has taken the guesswork out of choosing the perfect MIDI... Read more »
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Can This Small Synth Really Replace a DX7? | Yamaha Reface DX
The Yamaha Reface DX reimagines the iconic sounds of the ’80s with a modern, tactile interface. Watch as Daniel Fisher breaks down the hardware,... Read more »
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Best Beginner Pianos
Even if it doesn’t become their primary instrument, every musician should learn to play the piano. And, for beginners, buying a keyboard to... Read more »
Jul 30, 2026, 10:09 AM
Building Your First Eurorack Synthesizer
If you love synthesizers, the Eurorack format can be incredibly appealing — you can build any type of synth you want. But going from keyboard... Read more »
Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 AM
History of the Roland TR-808
Without the emergence of drum machines, hip-hop, R&B, and myriad electronic-music styles wouldn’t exist as we know them, and beating at the... Read more »
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Best Affordable Digital Pianos and Keyboards
Having a piano in the home is a great way to inspire and encourage music education or to hone your chops for your time out at the gig.... Read more »
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Best Workstation Keyboards 2026
With so many ways to ideate, write, arrange, compose, and record music, the workstation keyboard is hard to beat. Its workflow balances the... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 3:17 PM
Best Polyphonic Synths 2026
As we roll into 2026, there has never been a better time for synthesizer fanatics. Between reissues of classic analog synths, forward-thinking... Read more »
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Passive vs. Active DI Boxes – What’s the Difference?
DI boxes — a.k.a. direct boxes — are a pro audio staple. Indeed, every audio professional has one, if not several, in their toolbox. There are... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Setting Up a Guitar Pedal Patchbay for the Studio
Over the years, I’ve purchased, traded, sold, and repurchased a fair number of guitar pedals. As a home recordist who doesn’t gig, they’ve... Read more »