Korg Unveils microKEY USB-Powered Keyboard

— Featuring a portable design, 37 compact keys, dual USB hub plus extensive value-added software extras, microKEY is a MIDI control solution for any computer-based musician—  MELVILLE, NY, September 1, 2010 — Korg unveils its new microKEY USB Powered Keyboard and MIDI Controller. For computer-based musicians on a budget seeking portability and

New Orleans Piano with Josh Charles

Josh Charles knows a thing or two about New Orleans-style stride, boogie, and gospel piano playing. He should--at 13 years of age, he approached the legendary Dr. John and asked to be his student. After hearing what the young Josh was already able to do, Dr. John took him on, starting him on a lifelong journey of musical discovery. As if that

Julian Velard: On The Art And Technology Of The

When I set out to create my two-man band, it wasn’t out of synth-driven inspiration—it was purely based on economics. Most gigs leave me with just enough money for one man, and that man is me! However, after years of playing solo shows, I started getting bored being up there all by my lonesome. So I asked myself, “How can I get the biggest

Clavia, Nord Piano

by Tony Orant Every gigging keyboardist struggles with reducing the size and weight of their rig, but wants the best tone they can get. Those of us who grew up playing piano have a harder time, as we tend to be married to 88 weighted keys, so if you love vintage electric pianos as much as acoustic pianos, finding a suitable tone weight compromise can be a problem. Nord has been a real champion in this arena in terms of pure sound: They have top-shelf electric piano and organ emulations, and the Electro series and Stage Compact are knockouts in their weight and size class. However, since those keyboards took an all-in-one approach, some of us wanted more of a dedicated stage piano with a keybed that would really let our fingers