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Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
Up next on the test bench is the latest addition to Novation’s acclaimed Launchkey range – the Launchkey 49 MK4…
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Novation Circuit Rhythm
Novation adds Rhythm, a sampling drum machine, to its popular Circuit line. Is it the groovebox you’ve been waiting for?
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Pitch Innovations Release Groove Shaper
Fresh on the heels of Fluid Pitch and Fluid Chords, Pitch Innovations introduces Groove Shaper – the “Ultimate Groove Machine”.…
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Novation Unveils Circuit Tracks
Novation has unveiled Circuit Tracks, the follow-up to 2015’s evergreen Circuit.…
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Novation AFX Station
Novation’s Bass Station II gets a new name and new look. Is it more than just the Analord’s New Clothes?
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Novation Launchkey 49 Mk3
Novation impresses with its latest controller, Launchkey 49 Mk3.
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Novation Comes To Daddy With The Limited Edition AFX Station
Novation’s 2013 Bass Station 2 gets remixed by Richard D James with new graphics and AFX Mode pre-loaded.
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Novation Launchkey MK3 Line Aimed At Ableton Users
Novation’s Launchkey MK3 controller feature Ableton Live integration and a number of new modes and features.
Gear/Software
Novation Circuit v1.4
Novation’s groovebox has been steadily upgraded since its introduction last year. Greg Scarth finds out what the latest firmware…
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Novation Launch ‘Finish Something’ Campaign
Last year, Novation encouraged us to start something. Now they want us to finish……
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Novation Announce Circuit
Novation introduce new groovebox, Circuit, which features Ultranova-derived synth engine and 8×4 pads.…
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Sly Stone, Architect of Funk & Musical Innovator, Dies at 82
The funk icon and founder of Sly and the Family Stone, widely revered as one of the first to successfully…
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Digital Innovations Manager
As digital innovations manager for Universal Music, Marc Langsman is responsible for developing exciting new digital music concepts. We find…
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Novation Impulse 49
As the demands of producers become ever more complex, manufacturers are creating MIDI controllers which offer increasingly powerful options. Greg…
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CRSSD Festival Reveals Fall 2025 Lineup for 10th Anniversary Celebration
CRSSD Festival has announced its Fall 2025 lineup, marking a decade since its debut with a diverse slate of electronic…
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Manifest Audio Supercharges Sonification Tools With Data Synth
Manifest Audio unveil a significant update to their acclaimed Sonification Tools, a collection of Max for Live devices and their first-ever polysynth instrument that transform data, text, images, video, and more into real-time synthesis, sequences, and modulation signal.
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“People Felt Empowered To Build Something New”: How German Technology Shaped Dance Music
Chances are, you’re making music on a DAW or with plugins born in Germany. How did the country come…
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Sennheiser In Trouble: What Is Price Fixing?
Headphones manufacturer Sennheiser is the latest company to get busted for price fixing. What is it and how does it keep prices artificially high?
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Hans Zimmer Explores Using Osmose on Dune: Part Two
In a new documentary produced by Expressive E, the company behind the Osmose, renowned German composer Hans Zimmer reveals how…
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Kuvo Powered By DJ Monitor’s Pilot Programs Set to Revolutionize Fair Music Royalties
Groundbreaking technology promises fairer and faster payments to music creators worldwide alongside setlist privacy.…
Interviews
CRSSD 2025: 3 Artists On Their Production & DJ Secrets
CRSSD Festival returns to the San Diego waterfront this weekend. We caught up with Chris Lorenzo, Bon Entendeur, and Hayden…
Tutorials
When Is An Arp Not Just An Arp? 3 Modern Arpeggiators To Elevate Your Arp Game
Modern arpeggiators are complex and powerful. Here’s how to use three of them in techno productions.
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Korg Introduces The multi/poly – A Revolutionary Analogue Modelling Synthesizer
Combining the warmth of classic analogue sound with the versatility of digital technology, the multi/poly looks like a formidable…
Long Reads
10 Key Moments in Music Production History
Here are ten times that companies took chances on new tech and producers abused it in the name of fresh sounds.
Interviews
Roger Linn – “Asking My Permission Would Be Appreciated”
LinnDrum designer Roger Linn expands on the Behringer LM Drum, his dislike for litigiousness and the future of drum machines.
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Win A Trip To Abbey Road With Audiotool’s Global Remix Competition
Audiotool, the free online line browser DAW, are running a global remix competition in partnership with the 2024 Esports World…
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AlphaTheta Announces euphonia A Professional 4-channel Rotary Mixer
The first mixer to bear the AlphaTheta name and the company’s first-ever rotary unit.…
Interviews
Production Tips From 5 CRSSD Festival 2024 Artists
CRSSD Festival returns to the San Diego waterfront next month. We caught up with Rex The Dog, Azzecca, Narciss, Mathame…
Long Reads
Modulation Revelation: The Future of Sound Design?
Of all the powerful features of modern DAWs, modulation has recently emerged as an increasingly critical tool for producers, performers…
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OFFAIAH Releases ‘Headspace’
OFFAIAH returns with a new remix of Mistier’s track ‘Headspace’ via Mistier Music.…
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Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
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How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
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Ten Of The Best: Headphones For Music Production
We offer a selection of our recommended headphones for studio use, picking out our top choices at a range of…
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What Makes A Great DJ?
What makes a great DJ? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
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Ten Of The Best: New Analogue Mono Synths
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…