Dave Clews
Dave has been making music with computers since 1988 and his engineering, programming and keyboard-playing has featured on recordings by artists including George Michael, Kylie and Gary Barlow. A music technology writer since 2007, he’s Computer Music’s long-serving songwriting and music theory columnist, iCreate magazine’s resident Logic Pro expert and a regular contributor to MusicRadar and Attack Magazine. He also lectures on synthesis at Leeds Conservatoire of Music and is the author of Avid Pro Tools Basics.
Latest articles by Dave Clews

Best headphones for digital piano 2025: over-ear options for every budget
By Dave Clews last updated
Our pick of digital piano headphones with a focus on audio performance and comfort

Best Casio Keyboards 2025: Our pick of the tech giant’s finest keyboards, whatever your budget or ability
By Dave Clews last updated
Feeling the brain fog descend as you attempt to pick the right keyboard from Casio’s substantial range? Fear not, we’re here to bring clarity to your keyboard buying experience

Yamaha P-225 digital piano review
By Dave Clews published
Stylish replacement for the venerable P-125a impresses on all fronts

Korg Opsix SE and Wavestate SE review
By Dave Clews published
What do these 61-key versions of the Opsix and Wavestate offer that their little brothers don’t? We find out

Why songwriters should learn the piano
By Dave Clews published
The piano can be a fantastic tool for songwriters to compose and create on – here's why, plus some foolproof songwriting tips

Best piano brands 2023: Whether you’re an acoustic or digital piano player, these are the companies you need on your radar
By Dave Clews published
From Yamaha to Steinway, here are 14 piano brands that you need to know about

Casio Celviano AP-270 digital piano review
By Dave Clews published
Entry-level cabinet-style home digital piano from Casio

Yamaha P-125a digital piano review
By Dave Clews published
Fantastic portable piano with premium sound and feel

Roland Jupiter-X
By Dave Clews published
Is the 21st-century Jupiter a dream machine to conjure sounds of the past and the future? Or just a box of plugins with some pretty lights on? We find out

Explained: The music theory behind songs from Deadmau5, Floating Points and Frankie Knuckles
By Dave Clews published
Let’s find out how progressions, melodies and compositional techniques have been deployed in electronic music from successful artists

Play Like a Pro: Perfect your organ playing
By Music Radar published
How playing the organ differs from standard keyboards

Play Like a Pro: Exploring aftertouch
By Music Radar published
Use your playing technique to explore synth aftertouch

Play Like a Pro: Perfect your pitchbend
By Music Radar published
Take control over your pitchbend to play like Stevie Wonder

The 9 biggest myths about learning the piano
By Dave Clews published
Not sure if the piano is for you? We’re here to dispel the most common misconceptions

Play Like a Pro: How to control software with your keyboard
By Music Radar published
Set your controller keyboard up to master your software

Play Like a Pro: Get funky with the clavinet
By Music Radar published
How playing mono synths differs from standard keyboards

Best arranger keyboards 2025: Great instruments for solo keys players
By Dave Clews published
Looking to have a bit of fun as a one-person band? Our experts have rounded-up today's top arranger keyboards

Korg LP-380U digital piano review
By Dave Clews published
Could Korg’s budget home piano be one of your new favourite LP’s?

Best digital pianos under $1,000/£1,000 in 2025: budget-friendly pianos for at home and on the go
By Dave Clews last updated
Want the grand piano experience without paying a grand? We pick the best options for smaller budgets

Korg i3 workstation keyboard review
By Dave Clews published
Korg’s Entry-Level Workstation Keyboard, but with no speakers, who is it really for?

Korg EK-50 arranger keyboard review
By Dave Clews published
Could Korg’s entry-level Entertainer Keyboard be your perfect backing band?

Best mic stands 2025: Our pick of microphone holders you can rely on
By Dave Clews last updated
Whether you’re a vocalist, you're miking up an instrument or you're a podcaster looking for a sturdy desktop microphone stand, these options are perfect

Casio Casiotone LK-S250 keyboard
By Dave Clews published
Does this super-light and portable illuminated keyboard from Casio light the way forward for kids and beginners?
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