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The Best Hardware Synths of Summer 2023 – Behringer, Sequential, Korg

Summer 2023 was a banner season for hardware synths. Here’s our list including entries from Sequential, Korg, Behringer and Isla Instruments.

Akai APC64 Review – Standalone Sequencer and Ableton Controller

We check out what's what in our Akai APC64 review - how does it compare to Push 3 and the Launchpads? What is the standalone mode like?

1010music nanobox tangerine: juicy sampling in the palm of your hand

Nanobox tangerine is a compact, old-school-inspired sampler. 24 voices of multi-sampled, velocity-layered samples and instant sampling satisfaction.

Korg Drumlogue – hybrid rhythm machine firmware update

The Drumlogue from Korg gets a 1.2.0 firmware update, bringing new features, bug fixes and a lot more Sinevibe Nano Synth action.

The Classic Reimagined: Meet the Shure SM7dB

The household broadcast microphone design has been updated in the form of the Shure SM7dB, now armed with a flexible integrated preamp.

Softube Console 1 Channel MKIII: More Analogue than Ever

Available this fall, the Soft Console 1 Channel MKIII encourages you to mix without a mouse with 27 knobs and dual high-res screens.

The Microsoft Surface Series 2023: Quality over quantity?

The Microsoft Surface Series 2023 was launched at this week's Surface Event, with 2 new models equipped with AI-integrated features.

Soothe 2 Alternatives – The best free and cheaper VSTs to replace it

Few VSTs are as popular in mixing as Soothe 2. But given its price and its complexity, what are some Soothe 2 alternatives worth checking out?

Harley Benton Loyalty Sale 2.0: 25% off for 25 days on 25 products

Another 25% discount on 25 products starting today, and it'll run for 25 days until October 14, 2023

Household Names: The Best-Selling Synths Of All Time

Not every synth can rise to the top of the best-seller list. Here are five great synthesizers that are still raking in the cash after 10-plus years.

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series: How much?

The new EVH Frankenstein Relic Series is available in aged Red, White and Black finishes. But are they good value for money?

Meet the new PreSonus Eris Essential, Studio, and Pro Monitors

We check out the new PreSonus Eris Essential, Studio, and Pro studio monitors, designed for bedroom producers and seasoned pros alike.

Analogue Solutions MAXIMUS: 16 VCO, 8 Voice Polysynth

Analogue Solutions announces the most amazing 8 voice, 16 VCO poly since the Oberheim Eight Voice. Hot on the heels of AMPLE, come MAXIMUS!

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S MK3: Poly Aftertouch & More

The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S MK3 series arrives with polyphonic aftertouch, huge screens for intuitive editing, and other new features.

Woovebox: Pocket workstation, groovebox, synthesizer and sampler

This tiny thing packs in some serious music-making power. Could Woovebox be the ultra-compact music production studio you were looking for?

Meet the Focusrite Scarlett 4th Generation audio interfaces

The world's most popular series of audio interfaces has been updated! Let's take a look at the Focusrite Scarlett 4th Generation range.

The Best Izotope Ozone Alternatives for Mastering at home

Are you wondering which is the best Ozone Alternatives? Here are the best VSTs to aid or replace Ozone, both free and paid options!

Plastikman: How To Sound Like Ritchie Hawtin

Ritchie Hawtin rose to prominence from the Detroit Techno scene of the late 1980s, we check out some of the gear he used over the years.

Serato Sample 2.0: The new standard in software-based sampling?

Serato Sample 2.0 is the latest version of Serato's versatile sampler instrument plug-in, now armed with audio separation features.

The Best Hardware Sequencers for Electronic Music Production

We're looking at some of the best hardware sequencers to switch up your workflow, whether you're creating music or performing live.

Compact Convenience: Presonus Eris 3.5BT & 4.5BT 2nd Gen

The Presonus Eris 3.5BT & 4.5BT 2nd Gen are new compact studio monitors with Bluetooth 5.0, allowing you to pair multiple devices at once.

Sequential Trigon-6 Desktop and MPE Update

Continuing the tradition of dropping the keyboard from their line of synths, Sequential's newest synth gets the treatment along with an MPE update!

How to Write a Chord Progression: Songwriting for Guitar

Chords are the foundations, the building blocks of music. How to write a chord progression is important. Let's look at songwriting for guitar.

Serum Alternatives – The best Free and Paid EDM VSTs

We have selected the best Serum alternatives for you! From feature monster to lightweight workhorse to free alternative - something for everyone!