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Novation, from the UK, are known for making electronic music more hands-on. Their Bass Station synths became modern classics, and the Circuit grooveboxes are favourites for portable jamming. The Launchpad series practically defines the controller market, with pads lighting up studios worldwide. Novation design gear that encourages creativity and direct interaction. For producers and performers who want intuitive, playful tools, Novation is always worth checking out.
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Keyboards are versatile electronic instruments used for learning, songwriting, production and live performance. They range from simple, portable models with built-in sounds to more advanced instruments designed for studio and stage use. If you want an accessible way to explore music across many styles, keyboards offer flexibility, convenience and creative freedom.
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A controller is a device designed to control electronic instruments, software, and hardware without generating sound on its own. It sends performance and control data, allowing parameters such as notes, velocity, modulation, and automation to be played or adjusted in real time. Controllers are central to hands-on workflow, enabling expressive control in both studio production and live performance.
Keyboard refers to electronic keyboards used for playing, composing, and performing music, ranging from simple digital keyboards to advanced synthesizer-based instruments. On SynthForSale, keyboards include instruments designed for studio production, live performance, and home use, often featuring velocity-sensitive keys, built-in sounds, MIDI connectivity, and integration with computers and other hardware. They are commonly used across electronic, pop, ambient, film, and experimental music, and can function as standalone instruments or as controllers for software and modular setups.
MIDI is a digital control standard used to transmit performance and control data between electronic instruments, computers, and hardware devices. It carries information such as note data, velocity, timing, and parameter changes rather than audio, allowing instruments and software to communicate, stay in sync, and control each other. MIDI is fundamental to modern music production, sequencing, and live performance setups.
Production is the process of creating, arranging, and shaping music using electronic instruments, recording tools, and software. It involves sound design, sequencing, recording, editing, and mixing to turn musical ideas into finished tracks. For example, production might involve building a beat with a drum machine, layering synth parts, refining sounds, and arranging them into a complete piece ready for release or performance.
A sequencer is a tool used to record, arrange, and play back musical events in a defined order. It allows notes, rhythms, and parameter changes to be programmed step by step or recorded in real time, creating structured patterns and loops. Sequencers are used to keep multiple instruments in sync, build evolving arrangements, and automate movement within a sound. For example, a sequencer might be used to create a repeating bass pattern while gradually changing filter or modulation values to add variation over time.
Studio equipment is designed for recording, sound design, and production environments. It prioritises sound quality, reliability, precise control, and integration with other hardware and software used in professional and home studios.
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