Keyboards

Could Novation’s new keyboard be the ultimate command centre for your synth studio?

The Sequential Prophet X combines analogue and sample-based synthesis in one enormously ambitious and flexible instrument.

Don’t be misled by the colourful panel and eccentric name — the Moog Grandmother is a serious and capable synthesizer.

Thanks to Korg, it’s once again possible to walk into a shop and buy a brand-new, full-size ARP Odyssey.

Korg have resurrected a ’60s classic — and completely reinvented it in the process.

The iRig Keys I/O offers a one-cable keyboard controller solution for computer- and iPad-based musicians.

Korg’s new “flagship analogue synthesizer” actually incorporates plenty of digital technology — and to great effect!

Clavia have considerable experience and expertise when it comes to designing stage keyboards. Is this the best one yet?

The KeyLab Essential condenses Arturia’s core controller capabilities into one cut-down package.

The hugely successful MiniBrute has evolved into what Arturia describe as a synthesis ‘ecosystem’, but the MiniBrute 2 and 2S aren’t just updates — they’re completely new instruments.

The Kross 2 enjoys the twin benefits of Korg’s workstation pedigree and an attractive price tag.

Thirty years after the launch of the groundbreaking D-50, Roland’s Boutique version offers the same iconic sound.

Is Hammond’s XK-5 the best lightweight ‘clonewheel’ organ money can buy?

Korg’s new stage piano might just be the best you can buy...

The Rev 2’s attractive feature set and inviting price tag could make it the most popular Prophet yet.

Are the Maschine 3 and Komplete Kontrol 2 enough to keep NI at the top of the integrated controller/software game?

M-Audio’s Hammer 88 is a fully weighted 88-note keyboard with a very attractive price tag.

The System 8 may offer ‘plug-out’ recreations of Roland classics, but it’s also a versatile synthesizer with a character all of its own.

Finnish company Soundion have revived the GEM brand to bring us a successor to the Promega 2 stage piano — the Promega 2+.

Now on its third version, the latest Nord Piano is the best one yet.

Novation’s ambitious new synthesizer brings together the best of analogue and digital.