We were recently joined in our Bournemouth pro-music superstore and studios by Tim Chandler, Product Manager for Nektar's Panorama controllers. After hooking a Panorama P4 keyboard, Panorama P1 control surface and Reason Balance interface up to his Mac computer, Tim proceeded to demonstrate how their products could significantly improve your …

Novation have just announced a brand new MIDI controller for anyone that likes to perform and produce on-the-move. Introducing the Launchkey Mini, a compact 25-note keyboard with mini velocity-sensitive keys; 16 velocity-sensitive, multi-coloured pads; 8 assignable knobs; 7 function buttons (e.g. octave up/down, bank up/down, etc.) and …

Nektar's Panorama controllers (made up of the P4 and P6 keyboards and the P1 control surface) give tactile hands-on control over your DAW software and plug-ins. Although Panorama controllers can be used with any big-name DAW, they come automatically mapped to both Reason and Cubase for instant hands-on control.

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As you may know, we've been running a number of crazy-priced Ableton Live 9 deals for a couple of months now, whereby you can grab the full Ableton Live 9 software, PLUS a piece of professional hardware or software for (in many cases) LESS than Ableton Live 9 costs on …

We've just received our first shipment of Novation LaunchKey controller keyboards! These little beasts feature plenty of hands-on controls, pads taken from the popular Launchpad (ideal for use with software such as Ableton Live), plus compatibility and easy set-up with all big-name DAW software, and they can also be used …

We're already big fans of Arturia's current range of MIDI controller keyboards so we're pleased to announce that they have just announced the new KeyLab range, consisting of a KeyLab 25 (25-note controller), KeyLab 49 (49-note controller) and KeyLab 61 (yep, you guessed it - a 61 note controller)! The KeyLabs …

Yes, you did read the title correctly and we haven't made any spelling mistakes! This is definitely one of the more inventive performance videos that we've come across! Check out the video below to see J.Viewz using various pieces of fruit, veg and mushrooms as triggers to recreate Massive …

At NAMM 2013 Akai have announced a new 25-note controller keyboard, which is set to join the larger MAX49. The compact MAX25 features 25 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and most unique of all, four LED touch faders. Simply assign these fader to the software parameters of your choice and swipe …

For producers that require a full set of keys for piano-style performances, Alesis have announced that they will be releasing the Q88; an 88-note semi-weighted velocity-sensitive MIDI controller keyboard with pitch and modulation wheels. In addition to sustain and volume pedal inputs for more expressive performances (pedals not included), the …

Swiftly moving on to another Arturia announcement now with the unveiling of the MiniLab. This compact 25-note USB controller keyboard packs in a fantastic amount of features onto such a small unit, making it a great studio or on-the-go production solution. Don't forget that it also comes with software that …