Wavesfactory Cassette review By Si Truss €59 An old-school tape deck for your DAW – but is this is more than just another retro affectation
5 tracks producers need to hear by… Four Tet By Si Truss As Kieren Hebden releases new album Sixteen Oceans, we pick five must-hear cuts from his mammoth back catalogue
Ninja Tune Zen Delay review By Si Truss €499 The lauded UK record label teams up with Erica Synths for a killer delay box
The best MIDI pad controllers 2020: the best beatmaking and sequencing hardware By MusicRadar, Si Truss Now updated: our choice selection of keyless controllers for beginners and pros
Elektron Model:Cycles review By Si Truss $299 The Digitone’s sound engine gets repurposed as an FM drum machine. Is this a case of upcycling or just repackaging an old idea?
Dreadbox NYX 2 review By Si Truss £469 €539 $599 It may look like other semi-modular desktop synths but Dreadbox's dual-filtered module is a unique and fascinating beast…
Dreadbox Hypnosis review By Si Truss £399 €439 $499 Dreadbox's analogue unit is an effects powerhouse with an overtly retro design. But is the Hypnosis is more than just an ’80s throwback?
How to DJ on a laptop: a beginner’s guide to the software, gear and techniques you need By Si Truss Top digital DJ tips on Dj setup, tips, tricks and techniques
The best Eurorack and modular releases of NAMM 2020 By Si Truss The latest synths, effects, cases and utilities from the show floor
The best new DJ gear of NAMM 2020 By Si Truss The latest mixers, controllers, and players from the show floor
NAMM 2020: Rane launches two-channel Seventy battle mixer By Si Truss Update to the Seventy-Two design learns some tricks from Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S9
NAMM 2020 VIDEO: Could Arturia’s KeyStep Pro MIDI keyboard be your new studio hub? By Si Truss The latest 'Step device pairs a 37-key controller with a four-track polyphonic sequencer
NAMM 2020 VIDEO: Arturia’s MicroFreak synth gains a new oscillator mode in v2 update By Si Truss Firmware upgrade also adds a chord mode, scale quantisation and more to the compact paraphonic synth
NAMM 2020: Denon DJ’s Prime 2 and Prime Go are all-in-one DJ devices designed for maximum portability By Si Truss Self-contained mixing setups join Denon’s Prime range
NAMM 2020 VIDEO: Arturia’s KeyLab Essential 88 is an 88-note controller keyboard at a wallet-friendly price point By Si Truss The Essential range gets expanded with “one of the most affordable 88-note controllers on the market”
NAMM 2020: Denon DJ adds new flagship players and mixer to its Prime line-up By Si Truss Standalone SC6000, SC6000M and X1850 make their debut on the show floor
NAMM 2020 Video: Pioneer DJ parks its tanks on the Xone:96’s lawn with its impressive DJM-V10 mixer By Si Truss Six-channel mixer moves away from the NXS range with new EQs, filters, compressors and a ton of connectivity
NAMM 2020 VIDEO: Gamechanger Audio unveils its Light Pedal, the first ever ‘optical spring reverb’ By Si Truss Analogue springs and infra-red sensors combine in the Latvian brand’s latest innovation
NAMM 2020 VIDEO: Sequential shows us its latest flagship synth, the Pro 3 By Si Truss Analogue-meets-wavetable in Dave Smith's impressive new, sequencer-equipped paraphonic instrument
NAMM 2020: Could Erica Synths’ Bassline DB-01 be the acid machine of your dreams? By Si Truss The Latvian brand’s latest looks like a seriously aggressive bass box
NAMM 2020: Spitfire Audio takes inspiration from a new wave of composers for Albion NEO By Si Truss The latest Albion library combines orchestral sounds, hybrid synths, modulars and more
NAMM 2020: Moog’s Subsequent 25 updates the Sub Phatty for modern studios By Si Truss The Ashville brand’s latest looks like another killer source of bass and leads
NAMM 2020: Tascam’s Model 12 is a multitrack mixer and recorder at a keen price point By Si Truss 12-track ‘integrated production suite’ is a recorder, mixer, audio interface, DAW controller and more
NAMM 2020: Is Korg about to spring a new FM synthesizer on us? By Si Truss Something called opsix has quietly appeared at NAMM
NAMM 2020: Akai’s MPC One could be the backpack-sized beatmaker you’ve been waiting for By Si Truss The latest standalone MPC is the most affordable and compact in the range
