Roland MC-808 Review
The Roland MC-808 sampling groovebox really shines when it comes to a do-it-all “beat box.” This is a deep unit – not only does it have great... Read more »
Keyboard News
Dec 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Dec 28, 2006, 8:00 AM
Updates and Upgrades
Native Instruments has announced that its fourth-generation ABSYNTH semi-modular software synthesizer has been updated to version 4.0.1, which... Read more »
Dec 28, 2006, 12:00 AM
Fatten Up Your Piano Parts with a Pad
This is a little trick that keyboard players have been using for quite some time with great success, but it’s definitely worth repeating as... Read more »
Dec 27, 2006, 8:00 AM
A Unique Opportunity to Get Inside a Moog
Moog Music has opened its doors and allowed the Do-It-Yourself cable network to document the making of both the Minimoog Voyager and the... Read more »
Dec 27, 2006, 12:00 AM
Yamaha Motif ES8 Review
I have played just about every kind of professional keyboard out there at one time or another, so I can say with confidence what an amazing... Read more »
Dec 22, 2006, 8:00 AM
Updates and Upgrades
Native Instruments has released B4 II 2.0.3, an update to its popular tonewheel organ software instrument. The new version, which is for both... Read more »
Dec 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Concertina
This is a bellow-blown, free reed instrument held in the player’s hands. Buttons on both sides of the instrument play single notes with the... Read more »
Dec 21, 2006, 8:00 AM
Propellerheads Announce Windows Vista Compatibility
They tested, took notes, did a few more tests, took even more notes. Finally they did another round of testing, then headed for the nearest... Read more »
Dec 20, 2006, 12:00 AM
Adding a Lush Pad Sound to a Piano Track in Garage Band
This tip actually applies to almost any DAW software (Digital Performer, Logic, Nuendo, and so forth) and even many samplers. Keyboard players... Read more »
Dec 19, 2006, 8:00 AM
The Latest Vienna Symphonic Library Innovations
Already revered for their astonishing collection of sampled orchestral instruments, the Vienna Symphonic Library team has focused its attention... Read more »