Keyboards

Melbourne Instruments debut their new flagship synth with brushless-motor based knobs, the Nina.

Modal show a prototype Carbon8 synthesizer.

Arturia launch a firmware update for the Microfreak, introducing a range of new features including a new Sample Engine, three new granular synthesis engines and a new set of factory presets.

Sequential announce the Take 5 2.0 firmware update at Superbooth 23.

PWM announce their Mantis synthesizer, a best-of their previous designs, and more. 

UDO release their new Super Gemini hybrid synthesizer, featuring up to 20-voice polyphony.

We visited the Casio booth at NAMM 2023 to hear a demonstration and learn more about the new CT-S1000V keyboard and its vocal synthesis features.

Held on the 88th day of each year, Piano Day sees companies all over the world hosting events and celebrations of all things related to the piano. 

Yamaha's latest portable stage keyboards build on the sucess of the CP and YC series, and come packed with a wide range of built-in sounds, hands-on control and sound design capabilites. 

The latest version of Clavia’s flagship instrument boasts a new panel design, a premium triple sensor keybed, a powerful new effects section, and a new Preset Library loaded with piano, synth, and organ sounds.

Studiologic's Numa Compact keyboards gain a new navigation system along with additional organ sound customisation and effects capabilities. 

Roland's latest FP series digital piano promises to deliver a premium playing experience whilst still being easy to transport. 

Developed in collaboration with Joey DeFrancesco, Viscount's latest organs feature the latest tonewheel modelling technology along with a patented keybed which they say is able to reproduce the iconic nine-contact mechanical keyboard design.

Sequential's new six-voice polysynth offers all of the best qualities of their popular Prophet-6 and OB-6 instruments.

Korg have announced that Nautilus owners are now able to equip their instruments with the full complement of sounds from the company’s hugely successful M1 synthesizer workstation.

Arturia have released the MiniFreak hybrid polyphonic synthesizer, MiniFuse 4 audio interface, MiniLab 3 MIDI controller, and Augmented Grand Piano, a software instrument that combines high-quality piano samples with modern synth engines.

Inspire The Music is a 400-page hardcover book detailing the history of Roland and the impact of their classic instruments. 

Latest update adds a raft of new features including filters, effects and arpeggiator functions.

Casio have introduced three new models to their Priva range, each featuring a new modern aesthetic alongside an improved feature set. 

Rhodes will soon be taking orders for the Rhodes MK8/75AE, giving 75 customers a chance to own one of their limited edition MK8 pianos.

Yamaha's MODX+ series expands upon the original MODX synthesizers and includes features found on their flagship Montage instruments.