Been wanting to get a few more kit videos on my YouTube channel so here we go, starting 2021 off as I mean to go on! I was fascinated by the CME Xkey when I first saw it and it’s been a really fun part of my setup since getting one. Great for taking out on the road, it’s touch sensitive, transmits aftertouch and lets you add sustain and expression pedals – not bad for such a tiny piece of kit! It takes some getting used to but has been really valuable for quickly getting ideas down when I’m not in the studio. The video above is a quick test on the level of the expressiveness using one of my favourite piano sounds and I think it performed pretty well.
More music kit demos:
Rhodes Anthology Plug-in
What an exciting time to be a Rhodes fan. Not only have we been treated to the new Model 8 plus its software version, the V8, Rhodes now have a brand new plug-in featuring some retro favourites. Rhodes Anthology is released on 5th November 2024. The Leeds-based team...
CME Xkey 37 Controller Keyboard Features Demo
I was fascinated by the CME Xkey as soon as I saw it and couldn't wait to try it. Here was something that could easily be packed into an overnight bag alongside a laptop and headphones, so that keyboardists could work anywhere. This short video demonstrates the main...
M-Audio Keystation 88 Mk3 Test
A couple of months ago I was sent the M-Audio Keystation Mk3 to review and was so impressed that I ended up buying one for gigs! In the video above is a quick comparison of the Keystation alongside the Yamaha P115 so that you can hear the difference (or similarities)...
