Latest articles by Dave Clews
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2024: amazing controllers starting at just £39/$49
10 of the best budget keyboards from Novation, M-Audio, Arturia, Nektar and more – and mostly under £/$100!
Yamaha P-225 digital piano review
Stylish replacement for the venerable P-125a impresses on all fronts
Korg Opsix SE and Wavestate SE review
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
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
From Yamaha to Steinway, here are 14 piano brands that you need to know about
Casio Celviano AP-270 digital piano review
Entry-level cabinet-style home digital piano from Casio
Yamaha P-125a digital piano review
Fantastic portable piano with premium sound and feel
Roland Jupiter-X
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
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
How playing the organ differs from standard keyboards
Play Like a Pro: Exploring aftertouch
Use your playing technique to explore synth aftertouch
Play Like a Pro: Perfect your pitchbend
Take control over your pitchbend to play like Stevie Wonder
The 9 biggest myths about learning the piano
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
Set your controller keyboard up to master your software
Play Like a Pro: Get funky with the clavinet
How playing mono synths differs from standard keyboards
Best arranger keyboards: Great instruments for solo keys players
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
Could Korg’s budget home piano be one of your new favourite LP’s?
Best digital pianos under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: budget-friendly pianos for at home and on the go
Want the grand piano experience without paying a grand? We pick the best options for smaller budgets
Korg i3 workstation keyboard review
Korg’s Entry-Level Workstation Keyboard, but with no speakers, who is it really for?
Korg EK-50 arranger keyboard review
Could Korg’s entry-level Entertainer Keyboard be your perfect backing band?
Best mic stands 2024: Our pick of microphone holders you can rely on
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
Does this super-light and portable illuminated keyboard from Casio light the way forward for kids and beginners?
Best Sennheiser headphones for recording: Studio-specific cans from the German audio giants
With 75 years in the game, Sennheiser knows a thing or two about audio. Here, we focus on the Sennheiser headphones that will up your game in the studio
