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Native Instruments is in preliminary insolvency

By Si Truss published 27 January 26

An administrator has been appointed for the brand behind the likes of Maschine, Traktor, Massive and Kontakt, according to reports

The best music tech gear of NAMM 2026: Epic polys, acoustic synths, budget samplers, a Behringer Juno and more

By Si Truss published 25 January 26

MusicRadar's Matt Mullen and Andy Price have been roving the show floor – here are their music technology highlights

NAMM 2026: rolling news from the world's biggest music-making gear show

By Andy Price last updated 25 January 26

All the hottest new guitars, synths, drums and other gear from Anaheim 2026

Polyend Endless is a customisable stompbox with a text-to-effect generator that will create any effect you describe

By Si Truss published 23 January 26

NAMM 2026: Polyend’s new pedal can load custom effects coded in C++, or created with Polyend’s text-based Playground generator

You can now buy Reason’s iconic Rack of virtual outboard as a standalone plugin for the first time

By Si Truss published 21 January 26

NAMM 2026: The Reason Rack plugin is now available as a standalone purchase or subscription, and there's a price drop for Reason too

Rane’s System One is a standalone DJ system with motorised platters aimed at scratch and open-format DJs

By Si Truss published 20 January 26

NAMM 2026: Rane's new flagship two-channel DJ device runs on Engine DJ and includes a built-in touchscreen

Akai’s MPC XL is its new flagship standalone production station – watch our first look review

By Si Truss published 20 January 26

NAMM 2026: The MPC XL massively ups the power of the MPC X; but is it better than last year’s Live III? We get hands-on and find out

AlphaTheta’s DJM-V5 is a compact and more affordable take on its flagship V10 DJ mixer

By Si Truss published 20 January 26

NAMM 2026: The three-channel V5 comes equipped with four-band EQ, channel compressors, send effects and multiple filter modes

Korg’s new interface is also an analogue filter – and you might be tempted even if you don't need the I/O

By Si Truss published 15 January 26

NAMM 2026: The microAUDIO 22 and 722 also pack onboard dynamics DSP and come bundled with Korg's new filter plugin

AlphaTheta’s RMX-Ignite is a multi-band effects processor and sampler designed to bring DJ sets to life

By Si Truss published 15 January 26

NAMM 2026: RMX-Ignite combines rhythmically-focused effects with a looping sample player

EHX’s new Effects Interface is a stompbox-shaped device that lets you integrate your pedalboard with your DAW

By Si Truss published 13 January 26

NAMM 2026: Electro-Harmonix’s pedal-focused audio interface “handles your signal and delivers it with care between your hardware and software”

“This isn’t about changing Reason, it’s about giving it room to grow”: Reason acquired by AI specialist LANDR

By Si Truss published 6 January 26

LANDR, best known for its AI mastering tools, promises "deeper integrations, enhanced collaboration tools, and creator-focused, AI-powered features"

“Quickly grasp tone, timbre and intention behind each preset”: Arturia Pigments 7’s new reactive UI offers in-app tutorials and lets you visualise every sound

By Si Truss published 16 December 25

Arturia Pigments 7 adds experimental filters, a noisy effect, punchier envelopes and a stylish new look for the Play View

ALM Busy Circuits new Pamela’s Disco module lets you sync a Eurorack rig to a CDJ or mixer

By Si Truss published 5 December 25

The 4HP Eurorack module can convert a Pro DJ Link master into analogue clock outputs

AlphaTheta and Serato launch Slab, the first hardware controller for Serato Studio

By Si Truss published 4 December 25

The entry-level pad controller offers a slick, simplified workflow for Serato Studio, but can also work with Serato Sample and Serato DJ Pro

19 of the best plugins under $50 for last-minute impulse buying this Cyber Monday

By Si Truss last updated 2 December 25

Forget high-end hardware or mammoth bundles – these are our favourite Cyber Monday music software bargains to be had for little more than pocket change

Cyber Monday plugin deals 2025 LIVE: all of today's most unmissable music software discounts on Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, Plugin Boutique and around the web

By Si Truss, Andy Price last updated 1 December 25

Today is your last chance to load up your DAW with the the cut-price plugins I'd recommend to every producer, from beginner to pro

Black Friday plugin deals 2025: These are the last remaining deals on software

By Matt McCracken last updated 1 December 25

Black Friday is over, but you can still bag a last-minute deal on plugins