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HYBRID DJ

Hybrid DJ: The Best Gear For Electronic Music

17 Jul · The hybrid DJ blurs the lines between DJ and live performance. These drum machines, effects and controllers can help take your rig to new heights.

Deals of the Week

Beatmaking Deals of the Week: Save on Drum Machines, Grooveboxes & More!

14 Jun · Beatmaking Deals of the week: Save on a modern drum machine classic, a creative groovebox, and a high-end MIDI keyboard controller!

DEALS OF THE WEEK

4 Small Synths with Small Prices – Synth Deals of the Week!

07 Jun · If you're limited for space in the studio or on stage, it doesn't mean you have to compromise on quality. Check out these deals on small synths that pack a punch.

Novation Launchkey Mk4 White: Flashy New Colors for the Keyboard Controllers

08 May · More Special Editions from Novation! At Superbooth 25, the manufacturer announced the Launchkey MK4 White keyboard controllers.

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Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition: Limited Edition Station Gets Mo’ Wax Makeover

08 May · Legendary Mo’ Wax graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift transforms the classic synthesizer into the Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition.

Launch Control XL3 is Official: Novation Unveils New DAW Controller with OLED and MIDI

08 May · The Launch Control XL3 combines hardware, software, and DAW in one device - now with a display and MIDI connectivity. Plus, it looks great!

Thomann Synth Days: Save up to 80% on Synths, Controllers & More!

08 May · Just in time for Superbooth 25, Thomann launches the Thomann Synth Days with many great deals on synths, drum machines, software, and more! Save up to 80%!

Native Instruments Announces NKS Support for Arturia Controllers

07 May · Native Instruments and Arturia have announced that the Arturia KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab MK3 series will soon support NKS.

SELL SYNTH PRESETS

How to Sell Synth Presets

11 Apr · Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.

Portable MIDI Keyboards

Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2025: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage

24 Mar · Like to travel light? A portable keyboard controller fits in your hand luggage and lets you get creative in your favorite DAW software wherever you are.

Tops & Flops

No Synth Leaks at the Super Bowl, Behringer Pedal Wars – Highlights of the Week!

15 Feb · No synth leaks at the Super Bowl, no subscription for Lemur and a friendship between Behringer and Musitronics - the highlights of the week!

GForce Software Novation Bass Station – Ol’ Bluey Returns!

21 Jan · The original Novation Bass Station sought to fill the shoes of the rare and expensive TB-303 at a time when squelchy bass was all the rage. Now it's back, bigger & better than ever.

MOTOROLA SYNTHS

Motorola Synths: These Gorgeous Classic Synthesizers Are All Powered by the Same DSP Chips

03 Jan · These are the Motorola synths - and some are still being made today.

Best Synth Deals for Cyberweek 2024: Behringer, Waldorf, Novation & More

22 Nov 2024 · Thomann’s Cyberweek sale is a great opportunity to save on synths, samplers, and controllers. Check out the best synth deals for Cyberweek 2024!

OCTATRACK ALTERNATIVES

Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for Dawless Music Production

05 Nov 2024 · Need a creative outlet for your music that has to be Dawless? Here's some of the best Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for studio and stage.

BAD GEAR?

5 Bad Gear Synths That Aren’t Bad At All – Featuring Florian Pilz

25 Oct 2024 · We go toe to toe with the black T-shirt himself, Florian Pilz, to decide once and for all if these five Bad Gear synths really are all that bad.

SH-101 ALTERNATIVES

Roland SH-101 Alternatives for Classic Leads and Basslines

14 Oct 2024 · Looking to create some classic acid house and techno leads and basslines? Here's some of the best modern Roland SH-101 alternatives.

MODERN SYNTH CLASSICS

Modern Synth Classics: 9 Incredible Synthesizers We’ll Still Be Talking About in 30 Years

20 Sep 2024 · These are the modern synth classics that we’ll wax nostalgic over in decades to come. Did your favorite make the list?

DJ CONTROLLER HACKS

DJ Controller Hacks: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your DJ Gear

12 Sep 2024 · Turn your controller into a turntable or MIDI controller, DJ with MIDI controllers you already have and more with these fun DJ controller hacks.