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Native Instruments releases update on insolvency proceedings

By Si Truss published 19 March 26

CEO Nick Williams writes that the company has seen “strong interest from multiple parties with deep roots in audio and technology”

Roland unveils its first generative AI tool, Melody Flip

By Si Truss published 18 March 26

Forthcoming Cloud AI tool develops “Roland’s vision of technology as a partner that coexists with the creative process”

“I didn't get it at first.”: House icons Alan Braxe and Fred Falke on embracing AI in the studio

By Si Truss published 13 March 26

As they reissue the cult classic Intro for its 25th anniversary, the French producers tell us how they see AI reshaping sampling culture

Baby Audio's “most advanced synthesizer to date” is a granular plugin capable of creating “entirely new textures”

By Si Truss published 11 March 26

Grainferno's morphing, dual sample engine will turn your loops and one-shots into “tonal instruments, lush evolving atmospheres and volatile digital noise”

Waldorf upgrades its Iridium Desktop synth with a little help from Aphex Twin

By Si Truss published 6 March 26

Iridium Desktop Mk2 gains a new synthesis mode, extra power under-the-hood, and an automation feature inspired by Richard D James

Elektron’s latest Syntakt update adds sample synthesis and new sequencing tools to the hybrid drum synth

By Si Truss published 5 March 26

The free v1.40 update is out now for all existing users

"An analogue FM synth that is actually fun to play": Frap Tools’ debut polysynth Magnolia might be the most exciting new instrument of 2026

By Si Truss published 4 March 26

The Italian synth can do 8-voice through-zero FM, wavefolding and more – and comes equipped with a poly aftertouch keyboard

ACME Synth Works unveils “world’s first” hardware clone of the Roland Jupiter-8 – but don’t get too excited just yet

By Si Truss published 24 February 26

The JP-8 recreation isn't a real product right now – but ACME's Oberheim Xpander clone is still in the works

Arturia's FX Collection 6 adds an ambient plugin specialising in "novel, emotive textures" and a souped-up H910

By Si Truss published 19 February 26

The latest version of Arturia's effects plugin bundle also gets a new cut-priced Intro edition

Waldorf Protein hands-on: Four layers, '90s wavetables & MPE in a $399 mini synth

By Si Truss, Simon Arblaster published 11 February 26

Waldorf's latest puts the wavetable oscillators of the Microwave into a compact and affordable instrument – is this be the best new budget synth?

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