Ten of the Weirdest Drum Machines in 2026

Step into another world with the weirdest drum machines on the market in 2026. We’re talking an all-passive rhythm box, one that blurs the line between analog and sampling, one for kids, and more craziness.

Yamaha Creator Pass Review: A Subscription Built For The Budding Bedroom Producer

Officially launched in beta at SXSW back in March, Yamaha’s first real play in software caught us off guard…

Normal by Proxy Brings Shared, Browser-based Jamming For Up To 8 Players

GOGDOG’s new browser tool lets groups build tracks together in real time, with no downloads, accounts or saving required…

XILS-lab Launches MemoryTone Software Synthesiser

The Grenoble-based developer’s latest release recreates the architecture of a landmark early-1980s polyphonic analogue synthesiser, adding modern…

Arturia Pure SUB Review: Should Bass Synthesis Be This Easy?

Arturia’s Pre SUB was designed for 808s and Reeses, making it now easier than ever to dial in massive bass. It’s surprisingly affordable too.

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Denon DJ Unveils PRIME 4 G2

The new four-channel standalone system introduces pressure-sensitive MPCe pads, onboard Stems rendering and built-in DMX output, aimed…

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Native Instrument’s SuperStarSaw Review

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How To make your own kick drums in Diva

With so many kick drum samples available, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of programming your own. It only…

CRSSD Festival Reveals Full Lineup for Fall 2026

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reFX releases Rippler, a dual‑layer physical modelling synthesiser

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5 of the Best Software and Hardware Trackers

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OrchiD: Who Knew Chords Could Be This Much Fun?

Telepathic Instruments’ Orchid is a fantastic chord generator from Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, but can it appeal to dance music producers too?

Native Instruments and A. G. Cook launch Super*Saw synthesiser

The new soft synth adapts A. G. Cook’s layered supersaw production techniques for a dedicated plug-in. Super*Saw…

FL Studio 2026 Adds Redesigned FLEX, Cloud Backup and Built-In Smart Assistance

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Ten of the Best: Drum Machines Over $500

Looking for a new rhythm machine? If you’ve got the cash, these 10 drum machines over $500 have the beats – and plenty more premium features as well.

Kyle Watson: “A Track Is Never Finished – You Just Have To Know When To Stop”

South African Producer Kyle Watson has spent years carving his own path within House Music, building an international career outside…

PEEL STEMS 2 Is Here With Lower Latency For Real-Time Stem Separation

zplane has released PEEL STEMS 2, a major update to its powerful real-time stem separation plugin.…

Menura Audio Launches MDFX Delay And Reverb Hardware Effects For DJs

Menura Audio has launched two MDFX units on Kickstarter, bringing tempo-synced delay and reverb to DJ mixers, studio setups…

Yamaha Creator Pass Adds Cubase, Ableton, And New $9.99 Starter Plan

The update follows a public beta launched at SXSW and adds access to Cubase 15 AI, Ableton Live 12 Lite…

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We talk to Tom Cosm, the technical director of Kevin Parker’s Telepathic Instruments, about how they made their uber-popular Orchid synthesizer.

AlphaTheta Release CDJ-1500X With Cloud DJing, Crowd Requests In A Compact Player Format

AlphaTheta’s new CDJ-1500X brings CDJ-3000X-style touchscreen workflow, built-in Wi-Fi, streaming access and CoBeat audience…

Amsterdam Dance Event Has Announced The First Wave Of Artists For ADE 2026

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One Sample, Infinite Movement: Building a Techno Instrument in Absynth 6

With its multi-stage envelopes, deep modulation system and capacity for long-form sound design, Absynth by Native Instruments has…

UVI Rumble Review: A New Take on Bass Synthesis

UVI suits up for the bass wars with Rumble, a low-end focused synthesizer that ingeniously splits every sound into three component bands. Is this enough to compete with established instruments like Massive?

D16 Group Releases PunchBox 2

The updated popular bass drum synth combines synthesis, samples, wavetable generation, internal effects and multi-output routing.…

Elevate Artists Releases New Analysis of Global Electronic Music Trends

Electronic Music Report 2025–2026 from Elevate Artists explores electronic music industry growth, streaming revenue, touring challenges, emerging markets and…

Inventing Your Own Patch From Scratch With Zebra 3

Perfectly recreating your favourite patches is a great way to learn how to program synths. But it’s not the…

Ten of the Best: Budget Drum Machines Under $500

With so many great and cheap rhythm machines available, there’s never been a better time to be a cash-conscious producer. These are the best budget drum machines you can get in 2026.

CRSSD Festival Reveals Lineup For Fall 2026 Return To San Diego

Chris Lake and Disclosure, Mochakk, Skepta Mas Tiempo and VTSS are among the artists set to perform at Waterfront Park…

Ableton Extensions SDK Turns Live Suite Into An Experimental Development Platform

New JavaScript-based toolkit allows developers to build custom tools that interact directly with Ableton Live projects, with community feedback…

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith With London Contemporary Orchestra, Barbican Review

With a new album on the horizon, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith brought the London Contemporary Orchestra to the Barbican for a…

What Happened At Boards of Canada’s “Inferno” Tokyo Listening Session

It’s been 13 years since Boards of Canada’s last album. Can Inferno compete with the best of the…

LabelWorx Unveils Elevate Funding Programme for Independent Labels

LabelWorx has introduced Elevate, a new programme that combines upfront funding, strategic planning, and promotional support for independent electronic music…

SystemOne Unveils Major Rebuild Of Booking Agency Platform

SystemOne has introduced a major overhaul of its artist booking platform, adding Peppol-compliant invoicing, rebuilt touring tools and AI…

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