Every product reviewed over the last 11 issues of Computer Music (plus a few from even further back than that) gets summerised 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 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 doesnít go as far as youíd think. Lagging behind the competition
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 ó 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