Pacer is a new footswitch controller from Nektar Technology that works not only with your DAW, but also your MIDI gear. It can even be used with non-MIDI amps, with the four relays being used for ...

PreSonus’s Atom SQ is a MIDI pad controller that promises to be all things to all producers, offering a suitable surface for TR-style drum programming, triggering loops, playing keyboard parts and ...

Owning an 88 key hammer action MIDI controller keyboard is a major commitment. They are large, heavy and typically pretty expensive. However, whether you’re performing keyboards or programming beats, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. First things first: not all keyboards are MIDI ...

NAMM 2025: You’re probably already familiar with StudioLogic’s range of MIDI keyboards. The brand comes from Fatar, whose ...

Almost every well-known manufacturer has MIDI keyboards for controlling a digital audio workstation (DAW) and software synthesizers in its range. To stand out from the crowd, M-VAVE recently launched ...

We test drive the Nektar Impact LX88+ keyboard and MIDI controller, which represents a huge value for its price. By Erik Vlietinck. Piano keys are quite heavy. That's because you are actually ...

Need an ultra-slim MIDI controller keyboard for laying down quick tracks while you’re on the go? Or perhaps you’re looking for a small, inexpensive keyboard to complement your full-size home studio ...

For hardware synth and drum machine enthusiasts, there are two controllers that stand above most of the competition: Arturia’s KeyStep and BeatStep Pro. Their combination of USB, MIDI and control ...