# Keyboard Magazine

> Music technology magazine for keyboard players, composers, and producers. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-magazine/id516615395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265)
- Category: Music, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.51/5 from 155 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2012-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-magazine/id516615395/reviews.md

## What is Keyboard Magazine?

For more than 35 years, Keyboard has forged a legacy of leadership in providing technical know-how to keyboard players, composers, and producers. From lessons penned by music’s brightest stars, to hands-on workshops that help players master the latest tools, to the most heavily-cited equipment reviews in the business, Keyboard is the only place to learn which notes to play and which knobs to turn—empowering musicians of all styles and skill levels to use music technology the way they want to.

Join thousands of others and download our free app now!

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Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired.

Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing.

*** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition ***
 
• The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately.
• You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.
• You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase .
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.  This does not affect your statutory rights.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
• We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy.

The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period.

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By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
 
www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/
www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

## Key features

- Technical know-how for keyboard players
- Lessons from music stars
- Workshops on music technology
- Equipment reviews
- In-depth content access
- Browse and purchase publications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-magazine/id516615395/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great magazine - poor tablet implementation

*2021-07-24, version 5.6.3*

I love the magazine, as I have for 40 years. But the store and subscription management on the iPad are brutally poor.

### 5/5 — Subscribe but still have to buy?

*2020-01-08, version 8.5*

I’ve had a subscription for a couple of years. It was great. 
But I went on today and they want me to buy the latest issue.  I have a paid subscription.  I just renewed it.  What happened?

### 1/5 — I want my back subscription magazines or I want a full REFUND of my money

*2019-01-30, version 8.5*

Lost over 2 years of back subscribed issues!  Fix this problem now or I will be submitting a refund and if I have to I will seek out higher authority!

### 5/5 — Could Be Better

*2019-01-12, version 8.5*

Keyboard is not what it used to be. It used to have so many great interviews with professional keyboardists who were on tour, studio musicians, and great articles about pianists like Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. I would love to see more articles about keyboardists like the one from a famous contemporary band like Foster the People, and less articles about what microphone is the best in the medium price category. I can read about microphones and other non-keyboard gear in magazines like Electronic Musician, which should be different from Keyboard Magazine. I have enjoyed a few of the articles I’ve read in Keyboard in the past but would like to see more like the ones I mentioned above. The interviews with Benmont Tench and Booker T. Jones were great. I would love to give it five stars but can only give it four because I’d like to see it returned to the glory of the past.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2019-01-08, version 8.5*

Stay away from the upgrade on this app. I upgraded and immediately lost all of my downloaded magazines. They no longer have me on record as a subscriber. I’ve been an “All Access” subscriber for years and have had nothing but trouble. Now I don’t even exist.
      Where do they get a 3.9 average rating? Out of 29 reviews, 26 of them are 1.0 ratings and that is only because there is not a lower score available!

### 1/5 — Not a keyboard magazine anymore.... :(

*2019-01-01, version 8.5*

I have been a subscriber to Keyboard on and off for 15 years. I have always loved it.  Great articles about the guys out there working, their rigs, and a “backstage pass” of sorts to the reader.  There were and still are keyboard reviews, lessons,  and all round keyboard “stuff”.  Now, it has turned into being more about honesty everything BUT keyboards and keyboard players. There are so many MORE articles about drums,guitars, and production than keyboard centered content. Also, the articles about Keys players, are usually about THE SAME players the marquee guys in the prog and jazz world.

I also, used to subscribe to Electronic Musician, and it my have changed since I stopped my subscription, but all they are doing to keyboard magazine is just changing the cover. It’s THE SAME MAGAZINE with a couple more keys focused articles sprinkled in there.  That is why we see so my articles that have nothing to do with keyboards or keyboard players. 

Look, I get it I’m sure that there are good reasons why the magazine had to make this shift, but unfortunately there is nowhere for keyboard players to go to find keyboard content anymore. Keyboard PLEASE become a “keyboard magazine” again.

### 1/5 — Where are my purchased issues?

*2018-12-22, version 8.5*

I have been a subscriber for 18 months and after a recent update only 7 issues show as available. No app support contact. FAIL!

### 1/5 — Back issues missing

*2018-12-14, version 8.5*

Since the app update a few days ago, the back issues of the magazine before March of this year seem to be missing or unavailable. What is going on?

### 1/5 — Incomplete Migration

*2018-12-14, version 8.5*

They rolled a new version of the app without having migrated all the previous issues. Stay away from this until they get this fixed!!!!

### 1/5 — Completely Broken

*2015-09-30, version 2.3.0.992*

Love the magazine, hate the app.  I've been a Keyboard reader over 20 years.  I recently started to read and subscribe on my iPad.  The app is terrible -- always been very rough compared to other magazine apps.  After the iOS 9 upgrade, it has completely stopped working.  I have no access to my magazines purchases of over a year.  I would not recommend purchasing this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Keyboard Magazine

### What is this app about?

This app provides in-depth content for keyboard players, composers, and producers. It offers technical know-how, lessons from music stars, workshops on mastering music technology, and heavily-cited equipment reviews to empower musicians.

### How can I access the content?

After downloading the app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access the in-depth content. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app.

### What are the subscription options?

Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms and auto-renew until you cancel. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings.

### Is the digital edition printable?

No, the digital edition is not printable. It also does not include the covermount items or supplements that you might find with the print edition of the magazine.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for keyboard players, composers, and producers of all styles and skill levels who want to learn about and master music technology, improve their playing, and stay updated on equipment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 7.1.1 — 2023-07-31

We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs

### 7.0.12 — 2023-06-06

Hi there readers! We'd like to introduce you to an all-new user interface making your reading experience smarter and easier than ever before. Please let us know if you experience any issues with this update at apps@futurenet.com.

### 6.4 — 2022-11-23

Bug fixes and improved customer support via the help page

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