Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Update 1.7.0: Undo me a Favor!
30 Apr in Synths
The Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field finally gets the update the community has been waiting for for 15 years. Tape Undo isn’t the only new feature, though.
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Casio SXC-1: The New Sampler Syncs Loops, But Will it Chop Them?
22 Apr in Synths
Casio Japan has officially announced its SXC-1. It looks pretty cool - but we still have questions.
Knobula Drum Farm Is a Creative Drum Design Playground for your Eurorack
21 Apr in Synths
Knobula Drum Farm lets you 'grow' your own drums! With 16 synthesis models and on-the-fly sampling, this new drum module looks like a happy accident machine!
AKAI MPC Sample Review: Firmware Update 1.3.0 Released!
13 Apr in Synths
A couple of weeks after its launch, AKAI has released a firmware update for the MPC Sample! The update fixes an issue many had complained about.
Deals Of The Week: Roland, KORG, and Elektron
In this instalment of Deals of the Week, you can find a range of music creation and performance tools from top brands like Roland, KORG, and Elektron.
Deals of the Week: Bargains from Moog, Roland and Erica Synths!
Don’t miss these deals of the week and save on the inspiring Moog Messenger, the legendary Roland SP-404 MKII sampler, and the awesome Erica Synths Zen Delay!
Roland SP-404 MKII Update: Side Chain All the Things
The long-awaited day has finally come. You can now do side chain compression in your Roland SP-404 MKII. Get the details here.
Elektron Tonverk Update 1.3.0: Now with Wavetables and More
25 Mar in Synths
Elektron Tonverk is the big uber sampler from Sweden. Update 1.3.0 now includes Wavefinder Machine and more!
Groovesizer Mynah: This Pocket Sampler Puts Beats, Effects, and a Sequencer Right in Your Hand
09 Mar in Synths
Groovesizer Mynah is a compact pocket sampler with sequencer, effects, and DIY options. Record beats, slice them up, and perform anywhere.
Deals Of The Week: Behringer, Novation, and AKAI Professional
21 Feb in Deals
In this Deals of the Week installment, you'll find a range of offers on music production tools, with grooveboxes, synths, and drum machines.
Steinberg Absolute 7: New Drum, Guitar, Piano, and Orchestral Instruments
19 Feb in Studio
In Steinberg Absolute 7, you get Groove Agent 6, the Axe Machina guitar instrument, and a range of other tools for music production and film scoring.
The Art of Imperfection: A Guide to Creating Lo-Fi Guitar Tones
Master the art of the imperfect with our guide to lo-fi guitar tones for a nostalgic, dusty sound.
Xiphonics picoTracker Advance: The Pocket-Sized Tracker Sequencer Is All Grown-Up Now
11 Feb in Synths
The new Xiphonics picoTracker Advance is a pocket-sized sampler and tracker sequencer that looks like heaps of fun. The coolest way to make beats on the go?
AKAI MPC 3.7 Update: “Everything Is Faster, Smarter, and More Intuitive”
01 Feb in Synths
The latest MPC update enhances MPCe Pad control, upgrades the Step Sequencer, and more. Find out how to get AKAI MPC 3.7.
Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II: Now with 128 MB!
27 Jan in Synths
The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II gets a much-deserved hardware update with twice as much memory as before. Now ready for pre-order!
Stylophone VOICE: The World’s Most Stylish Sampler?
16 Jan in Synths
Stylophone VOICE is a portable sampler with 3 voices, effects, a sequencer, and the legendary stylus. A Stylophone sampler for 50 bucks? Sign me up!
Yamaha SEQTRAK 2.0: Major Update Adds new Track Types and More!
15 Jan in Synths
The Yamaha SEQTRAK gets a major firmware update! New track types and workflow improvements make the tiny groovebox even more versatile.
AmenBreak VST, Skew v2, Strum Plate: Free Plugins of the Week
Let's kick off the new year with three awesome freebies released at the end of 2025. Check out AmenBreak VST, Skew v2, and Strum Plate.
The Birth of the Fairlight CMI – When Computers Took Over Music
25 Dec 2025 in Synths
It's been 50 years since the inception of Fairlight, the company that brought us the first-ever commercial digital sampler, the Fairlight CMI. We take a look at how it started.
Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2025
25 Dec 2025 in Synths
Happy Holidays, everyone! Before we get ready for the new year, it's time to look back at my personal highlights of 2025. Spoiler alert: no synths this time!
Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update: SLAB Support and Added Stem Flexibility
The Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update brings enhanced hardware integration and deeper control over Stem processing and automation within your DAW.
Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2025: Our Top 5
15 Dec 2025 in Synths
With several spectacular new releases, 2025 was a great year for groove machines! We check out the best samplers and drum machines of the year.
Klevgrand Parrot: A Creative Live-Looping Effect for Your DAW
15 Dec 2025 in Studio
The Klevgrand Parrot plugin is a flexible live sample looper capable of adding subtle variation and glitching, or it can become a songwriting tool.
Elektron Tonverk: Granular Power and Sequencer Magic in One Box – Review!
08 Dec 2025 in Synths
Elektron Tonverk is a hardware workstation that combines sampling, sequencing, and granular sound design, inspiring both studio and stage. Here’s my review.