You can't surf your social media without running into a music lover's lament that in our ever more on-the-go society, music has become "wallpaper" and active, attentive listening is a dying pastime. We at Keyboard often feel this way ourselves. And while we're sure that like us, a lot of you do still close the door, fire up your good studio monitors, and spend some quality time with a favorite album or three, often a good pair of headphones is a more portable and ready-at-hand way to turn down the volume of the outside world and have an intimate listening experience. This is hardly meant as a be-all, end-all list, and we intend to keep updating it based on your feedback at the Keyboard Corner online forum. There, you'll find many more great recommendations!
ATH-M70x Professional Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now
Audio-Technica introduces the ATH-M70x, the new flagship model of its M-Series headphones line, featuring 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response. Tuned for extremely accurate audio reproduction.
Octavian - Keyboard Calculator Bitnotic Available on the iTunes App Store
Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without."
Waldorf NAVE VST/AU/AAX Wavetable Synth for Mac and PC Distributed in the U.S.A. by MV Pro Audio Available Now
NAVE VST/AU/AAX is a DAW-centric version of Waldorf's critically-acclaimed iOS wavetable synthesizer. Boasting a rich graphic display and intuitive UI, NAVE VST brings Waldorf's highly sought-after wavetable sound engine, speech synthesis, and advanced spectral manipulation to the modern DAW environment. Includes over 500 presets showcasing the unique soundscapes possible with NAVE's deep but readily accessible feature set.