There's a new contender in the master keyboard controller category, and it's a serious piece of gear. The Viscount Physis range of controller keyboards includes the K4 (88-note weighted action), K5 (76-note semi-weighted action) and EX versions of both models, which include a sound expansion board featuring physically modeled acoustic and electric pianos and more. Both units are eight-zone MIDI master keyboards with a wealth of front-panel controllers, pedal inputs, MIDI I/O, and more. We dig deep into this monster MIDI controller in our full review.
ATH-M70x & ATH-R70x Flagship Studio Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now
Audio-Technica introduces two new studio pros: ATH-M70x closed-back monitor headphones and ATH-R70x open-back reference headphones. With 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response, both models offer 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.