IK Multimedia has brought the market a very effective, reliable and quite technologically-advanced MIDI keyboard controller to the market with the iRig Keys I/O. We were given the 49-key model today to write an honest review of our thoughts and experiences after some very in-depth testing the controller. Being one of the few MIDI controllers to be compatible with not only Mac and PC but iOS as well (yes, it also comes with the necessary cables for all platforms), the amount of versatility we’ll be getting at our fingertips is immeasurable. Combine this with a built-in audio interface, one of the largest software bundles we’ve seen in a MIDI controller, and some touch-sensitive strips to get your programming on, and we have a big package here in a small frame. Let’s get into the details of our iRig Keys I/O review here today.
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Another year, a bunch of new gear. We always have our antennas up for new Akai music equipment, and this year they’ve brought us a few new controllers to play with. They’ve built upon their older, solid MPD pad controller and have created three new versions (upgraded, that is). In this article, we explore the flagship model of the new MPD2 toys, the 
