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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.
Gear/Software
Officially launched in beta at SXSW back in March, Yamaha’s first real play in software caught us off guard…
News
The new four-channel standalone system introduces pressure-sensitive MPCe pads, onboard Stems rendering and built-in DMX output, aimed…
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Dreamtonics completes its trilogy with Instrument X, a neural acoustic modelling platform for orchestral instruments…
Gear/Software
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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CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego’s Waterfront Park at the end of September, bringing another sprawling lineup across its…
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Gear/Software
Next on the test bench is Novation’s Launch Control XL 3 with all its new updated firmware goodness.…
News
The legacy firm’s future is very much in the balance as restructuring begins.…
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A new preset collection introduces advanced expression capabilities to AAS’s electric piano plugin.…
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Steinberg’s flagship DAW receives wide-ranging enhancements, from articulation control to AI-powered audio separation.…
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As the famed music instrument show marked its 125th birthday, we hit the Anaheim show floor once again to find…
Long Reads
Roland unveiled its new global headquarters and we were there to see it.
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New gear “riddim n’ ting” taps into reggae, dub, dancehall and sound‑system culture.…
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AIR’s new plugin faithfully emulates the legendary monophonic synthesiser while offering enhancements for today’s digital production workflow.…
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2025 saw a lot of amazing tech hit the shelves. Here are our picks for the best gear of the year.
Synth Secrets
Today’s patch is remarkable not for complexity – it’s very simple – but for ridiculous versatility. Let’s call it…
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New edition streamlines pitch correction for real-time use, removes legacy products from lineup.…
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New plugin offers over 80 sampled presets from classic Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synths…
Interviews
Vocana is a new streaming service with the goal of putting artists first. We spoke with president Neil Sheehan to find out how they plan to beat Spotify.
Gear/Software
Pigments 7 is the latest version of Arturia’s incredible soft synth. Is now the time to finally take the plunge?
Top Tracks
A great selection with significant taste – Faster Horses provides his Top Tracks, which could make their way into your next…
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Steinberg announces public beta of live streaming software MixKey and rebrands audio hardware under Yamaha name.…
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FL Studio becomes the first major DAW to launch a browser-based version, FL Studio Web, enabling users to start…
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Spring 2026 edition of CRSSD festival to bring eclectic mix of techno, house, indie‑electronic acts to San Diego Waterfront…
Interviews
We caught up with three artists at CRSSD Festival ’25 for some quick-fire chats between sets. It’s not…
Top Tracks
We caught up with Ma Sha, Kindergarten Records boss, at CRSSD Festival last month and asked her to talk us…
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The full 60-minute compilation, fabric presents Floorplan, is now available on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.…
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In case you’ve not heard, it’s Black Friday, and we, too, are joining the mix. Until Tuesday, you…
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Born from VibeLab’s research and activism, the new foundation aims to elevate the role of nightlife in urban culture…
Introducing...
SVETTI has been rising fast in the techno–breakbeat scene with a distinctive blend of euphoric, broken drums and emotional…
Q&A
With plenty of love going out to Enrico Sangiuliano, we put rising hard-techno phenomenon Alex Farell through our revamped…
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Live 12, Push 3, Ableton Move, and Packs discounted through December 2 – Live 12.3 update to follow.…
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MPC Live III focuses on expression and speed with expressive MPCe™ pads and 8-core processing, Clip Matrix arrangement, step…
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Splice has introduced Splice INSTRUMENT, a plugin-based platform offering hundreds of free, multi-sampled presets, as well as a…
Synth Secrets
Learn how to make a driving hypnotic bass patch using u-he’s Diva.…
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Now is the time to upgrade your DJ setup with these solid Black Friday 2025 deals. Keep checking back to state up to date.
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Chicago house mainstay remembered for his gospel-infused vocals and decades-long impact on the genre.…
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