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NAMM 2021: MIDI keyboards from Alesis Published 21/1/21 Alesis have launched a trio of compact USB MIDI keyboards, known collectively as the Q series. With its 32 velocity-sensitive mini keys, the Q Mini is little wider than a laptop, yet the wee panel over on the left still manages to squeeze in buttons for sustain, octave up/down, transpose and pitch bend, plus an assignable encoder. Next up is the Q49 MkII, which has four octaves of full-size, synth-action keys. Its control panel is a little more extensive, and has proper pitch and mod wheels, an assignable slider, and even a ...

All Specs For $99.99, Mackie's CR3-X speakers are super-affordable studio-focused monitors. The connections on the back will work with plenty of setups, and a Bluetooth version is available for an additional $20. That said, the speakers notably lack a USB audio connection or a Thunderbolt port, limiting their connectivity somewhat. They sound good for their very low price, with an emphasis on clear, accurate audio—you just need to have the right gear or you might have to rely on adapters to get connected. Studio-Friendly Connections Both speakers measure roughly 8.1 by 5.5 by 7.1 inches (H...