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There are plenty of assignable knobs, plus a few inputs and outputs, including a micro-USB port and even true MIDI in/out ports. It's extremely versatile, eliminating the need to program step sequencing on your DAW or enlist the help of a separate device. This means you can control synths and plugins using arpeggiated sequences or custom patterns. The keys are quite a bit smaller than full-sized ones, but for the footprint, this is likely a trade-off that makes sense for on-the-go iPad musicians.īut, while it does present a lot of the features you’d expect from a keyboard-based MIDI controller, the KeyStep also functions as an eight-voice polyphonic step-sequencer. Even though it measures only 19 inches long, Arturia has managed to fit 32 keys onto the bed. Its KeyStep packs a lot of the features that MIDI musicians look for in a supremely small package. This keyboard is completely in the “portability” camp, so you won’t find features and controls such as pitch wheels or several different control knobs.Īs a musical instrument brand, Arturia brings a host of digital and analog devices that fill out a lot of electronic musicians’ studio needs. It’s not without its limitations, though. It does operate via battery, but the included micro-USB charges everything quickly. And thanks to a few programmable buttons on the side, you’ll have outboard control of your production software.
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It connects via Bluetooth, offering plug-and-play compatibility with any iPad software right out of the box. The whole thing measures just over half an inch thick and weighs less than 2 pounds, meaning you really won’t notice it in your travel bag. The keys themselves offer a full-sized footprint, though they feel more like large buttons, not offering quite the key travel of standard MIDI controllers. And that’s by design-the thin, unibody aluminum bed feels rugged and premium. The ultra-slim keyboard looks just as much like a MacBook accessory as it does a piece of studio gear. You can find out more about why we rate this keyboard, as well as the things we don't love about it – the viewing angle can be restrictive for drawing, for example – in our Magic Keyboard review.What CME's Xkey Air 25 lacks in music industry brand recognition, it more than makes up for in features and convenience. We've been using ours for around a year now and it doesn't show any signs of ageing (apart from a few grubby marks, we recommend getting the black version if you can). It’s expensive, for sure, but you get a great product for your money, and it really is built to last.
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This version of the Magic Keyboard works with the iPad Air or the 11-inch iPad Pro but there’s also a version of this keyboard case for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro that starts at an eye-watering $349.
There’s a built-in USB-C port to charge the case while keeping your iPad’s own port free, and it uses Apple’s superb Magic Keyboard and trackpad combo for a premium experience. For instance, it has a magnetic 'floating cantilever' design that allows you to adjust the viewing angle with ease. Apple’s Magic Keyboard costs a pretty penny, but it comes with some great features that you won't find on other iPad keyboards.