Is this a negative? No, we're positive: the Nord Lead Anniversary Edition has reverse-color keys.

The Nord Lead Anniversary Edition
Clavia turns 25, and to celebrate, they’ve released this way cool anniversary edition of the Nord Lead 2. Yes, those are reverse-color keys. Read more about it here!


Image Line releases FL Studio 8
FL 8 is here, and if you thought FL 7 did a lot, you’re going to want to check this new version out, which you can do here.


Akai relaunches web site
What’s so cool about this? We like the tons of artist info and especially the videos. Find our more here.


Edirol R-09HD ups the handheld recorder ante
The original R-09 was a hit. The R-09HD adds way cool features such as wireless remote control, 24-bit/96kHz resolution, speed control, and more. Click here for more info.


TC Electronic updates Konnekt 24
TC’s Konnekt 24 interfaces provide all kinds of cool effects and onboard DSP. This system upgrade significantly improves performance, and you can check it out here.

“I played with Jordan Rudess . . . and survived!”
Well, Tom Brislin didn’t really say that. But he did survive the experience of accompanying Jordan Rudess during his recent webcast, “Jordan Rudess: Keyboard Wizardry.” The live online broadcast was packed with amazing playing — Tom’s included — and if you didn’t see it yet, you can find out how to here. Read Tom’s full account of his amazing experience playing with the Wizard!

The Black Swan takes a photon leap into the quantum universe . . . with a Bowie knife??

Medeski, Martin & Wood get childish!
For John Medeski fans, this nay not come as a surprise. But MMW’s new CD is indeed aimed at kids — but it’s packed with their usual brilliant musicianship. Check out Michael Gallant’s interview with John here.


Eleanor, the Black Swan
This amazing young keyboardist and songwriter bases a lot of her unique musical vision on the traditional kulintang music of the Philippines. In these mind-blowing videos, she shows you exactly how she translates this ancient music into her modern sounds. Read Robbie Gennet’s article about her here. Don’t miss this!


SXSW Confidential
The South by Southwest festival has come and gone. But the behind-the-scenes story of what really goes on in Austin is timeless. Read our undercover SXSW report here, and see what we saw here!

Are  you the Next GUITAR SUPERSTAR?
Presenting Guitar Player's fourth annual guitar competition: Ten finalists will compete LIVE before a panel of celebrity judges and a sold-out house in San Francisco on September 13. Only one will be named Guitar Player's Guitar Superstar 2008.
ENTER here!


Presenting the Music Production Technology Webinar Series
Introducing a new series of FREE music production technology webcasts from EQ & Keyboard magazines that give you how-to tips and technique for the latest recording applications. In these one-hour web sessions you will learn how to maximize your music production with top software tools.

Digidesign Pro Tools LE 7.4
In this educational webcast, we share some choice tips and tricks for utilizing Digidesign’s Pro Tools 7.4 LE in the home studio.

Propellerhead Reason 4 
In this webcast Keyboard editor at large John Krogh takes an in-depth, real world approach to making music in side Reason 4, the premiere all-in-one software studio.

Native Instruments Kontakt 
Native Instruments’ Kontakt is the top soft sampler of choice for in-the-know songwriters and producers; Keybaord editor at large John Krogh shows you the ins and outs of making real-world music with this powerhouse.


The Music Player Network Artist Master Class Webcast Series
Ever wish you could have a private lesson with the pros? You can! Check out these webcasts: Keyboard's Jeff Lorber: The Art Of the Groove, Guitar Player's Larry Carlton: 335 Blues, Bass Player's Victor Wooten: Slap Techniques, and EQ's Master of Your Studio Domain with editor Craig Anderton. New! Check out the newly archived versions of our webcasts"Full Range Bass" with bassist Michael Manring and Keyboard Wizardry with Jordan Rudess.  Check it out here.