MIDI is, in a word, a godsend. This unassuming data-transfer standard is the magic sauce that enables drastically different music technologies, developed decades apart, to tell each other what to do – ...

A USB MIDI controller is the perfect foil for your computer-based DAW setup - just plug it in and you should be good to go - but what if you want to use it with your hardware synths and it doesn’t ...

USB peripherals such as mice and keyboards typically do not require any special drivers, as usually they are "plug and play," meaning you just plug the device in and it works. While there are more ...

Using a generic USB keyboard with your MacBook can enhance your typing experience, especially if you prefer a full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. First things first: not all keyboards are MIDI ...

The iRig Keys Mini is an electronic MIDI music keyboard that connects to iPhone and iPad with a Lightning cable. Although it isn’t regularly advertised, iPhones and iPads have had great support for ...

Almost every well-known manufacturer has MIDI keyboards for controlling a digital audio workstation (DAW) and software synthesizers in its range. To stand out from the crowd, M-VAVE recently launched ...