Latest articles by Matt Mullen
I went to Superbooth and these are the 10 bits of gear I wanted to take home with me
From one-button synths and next-gen kalimbas to supersized delays and budget grooveboxes, Superbooth 2026 did not disappoint. Here are the 10 new releases I want in my studio
Best beginner DJ controllers 2026: Top picks for budding mix masters
The best DJ controllers for beginners that money can buy, from portable pocket-friendly practice controllers to full-featured standalones
Superbooth 2026: all the latest synth news from Berlin - LIVE!
Knob tweakers, assemble! Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us
This one-button synth could be the wildest idea to come out of Superbooth 2026
With no keys, no knobs, no faders and no display, Cyma Forma's RND randomly generates a new idea with each button-press – its creators call it an "inspiration machine"
Ableton Live 12.4 is out now, with Link Audio and updated Erosion, Delay and Chorus-Ensemble devices
Link Audio allows users to stream multi-channel audio between compatible devices over a local network in real time
The Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field finally gets undo
"Sometimes it’s nice to get a do-over. That’s why we are undoing what we did – we’re adding undo"
Auxy unveils Svensson, a minimalist keyboard built for instant music-making
The debut hardware instrument from the makers of Auxy Studio, Svensson 49's sounds were designed by YouTuber and musician Cuckoo
Expressive E launches Osmose CE, a MIDI controller version of its MPE-equipped synth
Osmose CE ships with a free companion plugin that gives users access to a library of expressive sounds from third-party developers pre-mapped to the Osmose keybed
Mike Dean shows off his "crazy rare" wavetable synth that everyone wanted in the '80s
The super-producer and analogue aficionado praises the "messed up" sound of the PPG Wave 2.3, one of the few digital synths in his extensive collection
Focusrite's ISA C8X brings the ISA preamp to an audio interface for the first time
Equipped with two ISA mic preamps based on Rupert Neve's original designs, ISA C8X fuses classic sound with a modernized workflow
Behringer's Jupiter-inspired JT-2 is available for preorder
The Eurorack-compatible JT-2 promises "warm pads, punchy leads and huge analogue tone"
The budget sampler Casio teased at NAMM is now available for preorder
Looking like a colourful hybrid of a Game Boy, a calculator and a Roland SP-404, the SXC-1 draws inspiration from the classic SK-1 sampler keyboard
“There have been times in my career where I’ve wondered: at the end of the day, am I going to own only 15% of my catalogue?”: DJ Shadow on why he stopped sampling and left the MPC behind
The pioneering producer explains why he switched up his sample-heavy workflow in favour of soft synths and Ableton Live
Kraftwerk copyright battle rages on as CJEU delivers landmark ruling in sampling case
The Court of Justice of the EU's decision could have wide-ranging implications for artists that sample other artists' work
"It’s been a very long time in the making": U-he releases Zebra 3 after more than a decade of development
The Hans Zimmer-approved powerhouse soft synth is back
Tame Impala's synth company releases Pistil companion app for Orchid
Telepathic Instruments Pistil is also available as a VST3/AU plugin for those that don't own Orchid, putting its Tame Impala-designed sounds in your DAW
Boards of Canada are back with their first new music in 13 years
The legendary Scottish duo return with a new song shared on their official YouTube channel
You might want to open a window before using The Crow Hill Company's filthy new synth
Give it ten minutes before you open the DAW
Splice launches generative AI tools that fairly compensate sample creators
Variations creates five unique spins on a chosen sound, letting you specify a key and tempo and dial in a chosen level of complexity
Diplo urges musicians critical of AI to “adapt or just give up and become an Uber driver"
“There’s no fighting AI. You have to just work your best to be the best at it right now. You’re wasting your time"
Universal Audio is giving away eight of its most popular plugins for free in the UAD Explore FREE bundle
You also get LUNA, the company's free DAW equipped with AI tools
Moog celebrates the legacy of its founder with special limited-edition reissue of the Minimoog Model D - but only 500 will be made
Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D will be hand-assembled in Moog’s North Carolina production facility
We’re getting excited about this mysterious new keyboard from Auxy and Cuckoo
The creator of one of our favourite music-making apps is about to release its debut hardware instrument
