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Comparisons, Reviews, and guides on music recording and production equipment, video cameras, gaming gear and more.

MIDI Keyboards\Controllers

IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O MIDI Keyboard Review

Last Updated: November 15, 2018 By Sean

The iRig Keys I/O with phone stand in the studio

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 … [Read more...] about IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O MIDI Keyboard Review

Akai MPD226 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Last Updated: July 13, 2017 By Sean

We review the MPD226 MIDI pad controller by Akai

One of our favorite brands, Akai Professional, has come out with three new MIDI pad controllers for us to play around with. Nowadays, us producers usually use a MIDI keyboard that already has pads alongside it as opposed to a piece of gear dedicated to only pads. However, what about an extra upgrade in terms of pad feel\make? What about some extra faders, knobs and buttons to … [Read more...] about Akai MPD226 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Akai MPD232 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Last Updated: July 13, 2017 By Sean

A solid MIDI pad controller by Akai

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 Akai MPD232 MIDI Pad … [Read more...] about Akai MPD232 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Nektar Impact LX88 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

Last Updated: April 22, 2015 By Sean

We review the new 88-key MIDI keyboard controller by Nektar

We've been given some heat by certain people online for not reviewing a Nektar MIDI keyboard controller since the birth of our website. We've finally been able to give it a look, so for all you Nektar fans and members of the marketing department who so happily went comment heavy in our MIDI keyboard guides, this one is for you. This particular model is their latest 88-key … [Read more...] about Nektar Impact LX88 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

Akai Advance 49 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

Last Updated: February 11, 2015 By Sean

Our review of the new MIDI controller by Akai

To continue our series of reviews on the new Akai Professional MIDI keyboard controllers, the 49-key version of the Advance models brings us the most popular solution in terms of key counts. If you read our Advance 25 MIDI keyboard review, you'll have learned that the most important highlight of these new controllers is their VIP software. It allows you to seamlessly control … [Read more...] about Akai Advance 49 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

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