Category Archives: Piano and Keyboard

Piano health: 7 warm-up exercises to become a better pianist

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips When sitting down at the piano for a practice session, it can be really tempting to just jump straight into practicing that new song you’ve been wanting to play. Having that kind of enthusiasm to start practicing a song is really great but, as a pianist, you … Continue reading Piano health: 7 warm-up exercises to become a better pianist

Korg Releases One of The Most Recorded Workstations – Free For Nautilus

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News The introduction of the M1 in 1988 represented a seismic shift in music production. As one of the most recorded workstations of all time, its sound is iconic – whether powering the music scene of the late 80s and 90s or featuring in Beyonce’s 2022 “love … Continue reading Korg Releases One of The Most Recorded Workstations – Free For Nautilus

Moogerfoogers Are Back: All 7 Pedals Now Available as Powerful Audio Effects Plug-ins

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Beginning with Bob Moog’s first instrument designs in the early 1950s, Moog Music’s storied legacy centers on the company’s ability to develop and manufacture some of the world’s best-sounding electronic musical instruments. Over the last seven decades, Moog’s product catalog has spanned everything from DIY theremin … Continue reading Moogerfoogers Are Back: All 7 Pedals Now Available as Powerful Audio Effects Plug-ins

Orba 2 by Artiphon Arrives With New Artist Presets From Taetro & Tom Thum

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News To celebrate the launch of Orba 2, Artiphon has collaborated with popular YouTuber, producer, and beat maker Taetro, and world-renowned beatboxer Tom Thum to release exclusive sample packs. This is just the start of Artiphon’s collaboration with a diverse and award-winning roster of artists soon to … Continue reading Orba 2 by Artiphon Arrives With New Artist Presets From Taetro & Tom Thum

Akai Pro Announce MPK Mini Plus

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, announces the MPK Mini Plus MIDI keyboard controller. Featuring an extended 3-octave keybed range, a built-in sequencer, a new I/O interface to connect MIDI and modular synth devices, dedicated Pitch and Modulation wheels, RGB MPC … Continue reading Akai Pro Announce MPK Mini Plus

Roland Introduces 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano and Project D-Flux Drum Kit

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Roland Corporation today announces the launch of their 50th anniversary concept model piano and project D-Flux electronic drums. To further commemorate 50 years of innovation in the musical instruments and electronics space, Roland has also launched corresponding Roland Articles highlighting the history of their electronic drums, … Continue reading Roland Introduces 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano and Project D-Flux Drum Kit

Making music with the F major chord: songs, progressions, and more

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips In this article, we’ll discuss different aspects of the F major chord, such as common piano fingerings, inversions, common progressions, and even a few song recommendations for you to start putting into practice what you’ll learn by the end — Let’s get started! Start your musical journey … Continue reading Making music with the F major chord: songs, progressions, and more

New Powered Eurorack Cases and Semi-Modular Synth Accessories from Moog

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Moog Music have released an assortment of new accessories for current synth owners and those interested in getting into Eurorack for the first time. Now available at Moog dealers worldwide. Moog Powered Eurorack Cases (60HP & 104HP) Moog’s new Powered Eurorack Case, available in both 60HP … Continue reading New Powered Eurorack Cases and Semi-Modular Synth Accessories from Moog

Modal Electronics COBALT8 Firmware v2 – Now Available

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just released an all-new firmware update for their feature-packed COBALT8-Series synthesisers. COBALT8-Series firmware v2 redefines the sound and functionality of Modal Electronics’ extended virtual-analogue synths by adding various new forward-thinking features to inspire the creativity of musicians, producers … Continue reading Modal Electronics COBALT8 Firmware v2 – Now Available