For an older standard, MIDI has remarkable staying power in the music industry. It remains the de facto digital interface between computers and instruments thanks to its open nature, but its age does ...

It's rare nowadays to find a recording setup that doesn't use a digital workflow. A good digital setup simplifies music composition, engineering, and production, letting an artist create whole tracks ...

MIDI controllers are easy to come by these days. Many modern keyboards have USB functionality in this regard, and there are all kinds of pads and gadgets that will spit out MIDI, too. But you might ...

What are the best MIDI keyboards on the market today? You’re forgiven if you’re not quite sure what they are and why you might need one. When it comes to studio purchases, few items are as unsexy—and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Akai's MPK Mini mk3 is a solid and affordable way to get into MIDI keyboard controllers, but there's still a chance you want more flexibility ...

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Novation has announced the next edition of its dedicated MIDI keyboard controller for FL Studio, FLkey 2. Developed in collaboration with Image-Line, the DAW’s developer, FLkey 2 is designed from the ...

SUPERBOOTH 2026: Ahead of Superbooth 2026, Expressive E has unveiled the Osmose CE, a MIDI controller based on the same expressive, MPE-enabled keybed as the French manufacturer's Osmose synth.