Every product reviewed over the last 11 issues of Computer Music (plus a few from even further back than that) gets summarised and rated here, so you can make informed decisions before you part with your cash...

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Hardware - Keyboards
Platform Product Price Distributor Tel Web Score Issue
PC/Mac Evolution MK-125 £79.95 Evolution 01525372261 www.evolution.co.uk 7 32
A mini keyboard with full size keys, this is a handy inputting device for bass and lead lines, and the included Dance Station software is great too.
PC/Mac Evolution MK-261 £149.95 Evolution 01525372261 www.evolution.co.uk 9 32
The MK-261 delivers everything you'd expect from a controller keyboard with style, and the included Sound Studio sequencer makes this a bargain.
PC/Mac Studiologic SL-61 £159.95 Arbiter 02089701909 www.arbitergroup.com 7 32
No bundled software, but superb key action make this five octave board clearly aimed at the competent player. Highly recommended.
PC/Mac Korg N364 £899 Korg UK 01908857100 www.korg.co.uk 6 20
Some nice sounds but showing its age in terms of editing and control, and expensive for what you get
PC/Mac Korg N5EX £725 Korg UK 01908857100 www.korg.co.uk 7 20
Good range of sounds but the editing power doesn�t go as far as you�d think. Lagging behind the competition
PC/Mac MK-61 £99 BCK 01992 524442 www.bck.co.uk 7 28
This is one of the cheapest five-octave keyboard's going, and it's impressively sturdy and easy to control - definitely worth a look.
PC/Mac BCK MK-61 £�149.95 BCK 01992 524442 www.bck.co.uk 7 32
A great five octave keyboard on its own terms, but there are slightly cheaper models out there that offer somewhat more in terms of features.
PC/Mac BCK MIDI PRO £�149.95 BCK 01992 524442 www.bck.co.uk 7 32
Four octave model sporting an excellent control interface but a bit of a lacking action. Not one for the serious performer, but great for simple note inputting.
PC/Mac Roland PC-300 £139.83 Roland UK 01792515020 www.roland.co.uk 9 32
One of the best keyboards we've seen for the money, featuring excellent key action and unique in that it connects via USB.
PC/Mac Roland XP-30 £999 Roland UK 01792515020 www.roland.co.uk 9 20
A fantastic piece of kit which takes the JV system and places it in an expressive and simple to use keyboard. And all for under a grand � nice!
PC/Mac Yamaha CBX-K1XG £399 Yamaha 01908366700 www.yamaha.co.uk 7 20
No fancy frills but a full set of XG sounds at a low cost. Good for a tight budget
PC/Mac Yamaha CS2x £599 Yamaha 01908366700 www.yamaha.co.uk 8 20
Oozing charisma and with fantastic sounds and features. The CS2x gets our coveted Smart Buy award