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Arturia KeyStep mk2 Review: It’s The Little Things That Make a Classic Even Better

November 4, 2025November 5, 2025
Having spent a few weeks with the KeyStep mk2 ahead of today’s launch, I kept coming back to a thought I often have about gear design: sometimes, the smartest way to improve a classic is to know what not to change. We’ve all seen companies “improve” a beloved product by overcomplicating it into something unrecognizable. Thankfully, Arturia has avoided that trap. The KeyStep mk2 is a thoughtful evolution, adding meaningful creative tools without disrupting the simple, effective workflow that made the original a studio essential.
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Arturia KeyLab Essential Mk3 In-Depth Review

June 9, 2023January 10, 2025
UPDATE: we have also tested the higher-end sibling, check out our Arturia Keylab MK3 review! Arturia has recently introduced the…
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Arturia MiniLab 3 Review – Mini Price, Maxi Fun (UPDATED)

February 8, 2023December 6, 2023
UPDATED – Arturia MiniLab 3 Review: the review has been updated after Arturia released the 1.1.1 firmware. As a music…
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M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 Review

May 20, 2021May 27, 2021
If you’re shopping for a solid yet affordable budget controller with semi-weighted keys, the market offers plenty of options. But…
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New Alesis Q Series Keyboard Controllers

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
This week Alesis refreshed their Q series MIDI keyboard controllers adding new features and a super portable version (at a…
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