Arturia KeyLab mk3: premium keyboard controller with aftertouch, display

Arturia’s entry for the keyboard controller season emphasizes “premium.” Think “pro-grade” keybed, aftertouch, and a color display to go with software integration features. Oh, and some wood paneling.

Novation’s SL MkIII has it all: sequencer, CV, MIDI, software control

Once upon a time, there was a Novation keyboard called the ReMOTE SL. That’s as in “remote control” of software. Times have changed, and you’ve got a bunch of gear to connect – and you may want your keyboard to work standalone, too. So meet the SL MkIII.

Peter Kirn - October 10, 2018

Keyboard, Plus iPad: iMIDIPatchbay Will Let You Set Up Live Keyboard Rigs Easily

Yes, the iPad can be its own synth or music tool. But here’s yet another example in which Apple’s tablet acts instead as a hub for other gear, a touchable window into your live music rig. For keyboardists, or anyone working with MIDI setups, it could wind up being more convenient, more immediate, and more […]

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