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From the Mind of Idles' Lee Kiernan, Meet Gary!

A simple request from Idles' Lee Kiernan for a compact version of EarthQuaker Devices' discontinued Gray Channel has turned into a fuzz-packed, overdrive-heavy, speaker-ripping (simulated), monster named Gary. Hear it in this blog post!

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Session -- Exclusive Demo

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Session offers plenty of tonal configurations to create almost any sound needed. Check out our exclusive demo to hear this guitar in action!

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zZounds' Holiday Gift Guide

Find Gifts for Keyboardists in zZounds' Gift Guide!

Whether the keyboardist on your list is new to the instrument, or a gigging pro, we've got great gift ideas: fun mini-synths, effects pedals, headphones, and more. Find gifts starting under $50!

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zZounds Spotlight

Korg MicroKorg 2

A mini synth with mighty sound and mega features

Equipped with under-the-hood upgrades like a more powerful synth engine and vocal processor, plus a host of updated features, the MicroKorg 2 puts more bang into a mini synth than ever before!

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Keyboards and MIDI

From The Blog

From the Mind of Idles' Lee Kiernan, Meet Gary!

A simple request from Idles' Lee Kiernan for a compact version of EarthQuaker Devices' discontinued Gray Channel has turned into a fuzz-packed, overdrive-heavy, speaker-ripping (simulated), monster named Gary. Hear it in this blog post!

Read More
Featured Video

Gibson Les Paul Studio Session -- Exclusive Demo

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Session offers plenty of tonal configurations to create almost any sound needed. Check out our exclusive demo to hear this guitar in action!

Watch Now
zZounds' Holiday Gift Guide

Find Gifts for Keyboardists in zZounds' Gift Guide!

Whether the keyboardist on your list is new to the instrument, or a gigging pro, we've got great gift ideas: fun mini-synths, effects pedals, headphones, and more. Find gifts starting under $50!

Shop the Guide
zZounds Spotlight

Korg MicroKorg 2

A mini synth with mighty sound and mega features

Equipped with under-the-hood upgrades like a more powerful synth engine and vocal processor, plus a host of updated features, the MicroKorg 2 puts more bang into a mini synth than ever before!

Learn More
What's the ideal first musical instrument for kids to learn? Hint: It's also the instrument found on every hit pop producer's desk. That's right: keyboards! Keyboards are great for beginners of any age, because sound production requires just the press of a key. The keys make it easy to visualize scales and chords, helping you learn music theory. And if you learn to play piano, you can create an endless variety of sounds, thanks to modern synthesizers.

Ready to start? Check out zZounds' Beginner's Gear Guide to Keyboards to find our picks for digital pianos, MIDI controllers and more.

Some of our most popular MIDI controllers aren't keyboards at all: they're pad controllers for triggering loops and samples. Just add a computer and software! Call our Gear Experts now for help with your purchase: 800-460-8089.