Keyboard Magazine
Encyclopedia
Keyboard Magazine is a magazine
that originally covered electronic keyboard
instruments and keyboardist
s, though with the advent of computer based recording and audio technology, they have added digital music technology to their regular coverage, including those not strictly pertaining to the keyboard related instruments.
Over the years, the print and online editions of the magazine
have moved into discussions on anything related to gear by companies like Korg
, Roland
, and Yamaha
, and their latest projects. The editors and writers of the magazine have covered historical information and stories on the development of keyboards from their inception with pioneers like Moog Music
. At times, editorial
and guest articles in the magazine have covered subjects including music philosophy and Keyboarding Instruction, Theory
, and Harmonics.
It is not uncommon to find advertisements and endorsements for high tech
audio
gear and computer hardware
and software within the pages of the two editions.
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
that originally covered electronic keyboard
Electronic keyboard
An electronic keyboard is an electronic or digital keyboard instrument.The major components of a typical modern electronic keyboard are:...
instruments and keyboardist
Keyboardist
A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists or organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, requiring a more...
s, though with the advent of computer based recording and audio technology, they have added digital music technology to their regular coverage, including those not strictly pertaining to the keyboard related instruments.
Over the years, the print and online editions of the magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
have moved into discussions on anything related to gear by companies like Korg
Korg
is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures electronic musical instruments, audio processors and guitar pedals, recording equipment, and electronic tuners...
, Roland
Roland
Roland was a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who became one of the principal figures in the literary cycle known as the Matter of France. Historically, Roland was military governor of the Breton March, with responsibility for defending the frontier of Francia against the Bretons...
, and Yamaha
Yamaha (manufacturer)
is a multinational corporation and conglomerate based in Japan with a wide range of products and services, predominantly musical instruments, electronics, motorcycles and power sports equipment.-History:...
, and their latest projects. The editors and writers of the magazine have covered historical information and stories on the development of keyboards from their inception with pioneers like Moog Music
Moog Music
Moog Music is an American company based in Asheville, North Carolina which manufactures electronic musical instruments. The current Moog Music is the second company to trade under that name.-R.A. Moog Co. and the original Moog Music:...
. At times, editorial
Editorial
An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject. Opinion pieces are featured in many periodicals.-Editorials:...
and guest articles in the magazine have covered subjects including music philosophy and Keyboarding Instruction, Theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
, and Harmonics.
It is not uncommon to find advertisements and endorsements for high tech
High tech
High tech is technology that is at the cutting edge: the most advanced technology currently available. It is often used in reference to micro-electronics, rather than other technologies. The adjective form is hyphenated: high-tech or high-technology...
audio
Hi Fi
Hi Fi is Hugh Cornwell's 2000 album. All instrumentation Hugh Cornwell with appearances from Justin Chapman, Michelle Marti, Mike Polson, Gita Langley, Jesse Murphy, Rachel Helleur, Úna Palliser, John Dominic....
gear and computer hardware
Hardware
Hardware is a general term for equipment such as keys, locks, hinges, latches, handles, wire, chains, plumbing supplies, tools, utensils, cutlery and machine parts. Household hardware is typically sold in hardware stores....
and software within the pages of the two editions.