Erae Touch promises to be the expressive MIDI 2.0 controller that does it all
Use it as a keyboard, keygrid, sequencer, arpeggiator and more
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Pioneer DJ thinks that the DJM-S11 battle mixer should be scratch DJs’ weapon of choice
A successor to the DJM-S9 is here
Get a mega 80% off the Aphex Aural Exciter and Big Bottom Pro Bundle for Pro Tools this Prime Day
A totally insane discount on this mix-enhancing bundle, now just $99/£79
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Save £350 on this 9th gen i7 laptop stuffed with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD
1010music’s Bluebox lets you record, mix and sync your electronic music gear without going near your DAW
A central hub for a table full of synths, drum machines and other bits and pieces
The transition to MIDI 2.0 should be a “smooth crossfade”, says MMA President, as work continues on new features and backwards compatibility
Eight new spec families have been adopted in the past month
Akai’s standalone Force music production box gets a new track arranger, enhanced MIDI options and Ableton Live project import
Firmware update promises “the ultimate standalone clip-launching music production experience”
Coming soon: The Music Technology Show 2020!
Special guests, tips from the pros and all the latest gear
Maschine+, Komplete 13 and Guitar Rig 6 Pro land in the Native Instruments shop, and there’s a free Maschine software update, too
It’s a busy day for NI
Latest controllers tuition
How to recognise the notes on a MIDI keyboard
If you can handle the first few letters of the alphabet, you're equipped to get your head around the piano…
Control and sequence: how to combine software and hardware in your studio
Changing the way you interact with your gear might help you to make better music
How to create a track with NI Komplete Kontrol and Ableton Live
Use Komplete Kontrol to write a track in Ableton
MPE explained using the ROLI Seaboard Block and Equator synth
Get to grips with MPE and use it with your ROLI controller
How to make user presets appear in the Komplete Kontrol S61's browser
Make sure all your plugins are under kontrol
Latest controllers reviews
Native Instruments Maschine+ review
- £1,099
- €1,299
- $1,399
After years of speculation, NI launches its first standalone instrument. We see if it lives up to the hype...
Novation Launchkey 37 Mk3 review
- £180
- €199
- $179
The Live-centric MIDI keyboard gets the Mk3 treatment
Arturia KeyStep Pro review
- £339
- €399
- $399
The French brand round out their ‘Step’ range with a sweet multifaceted keyboard/sequencer
Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3 review
- £299
- €334.15
- $349.99
Confusingly named but impressively spec’d, let's take the next generation Launchpad Pro for a spin
Arturia MicroLab review
- £69
- €79
- $89
Compact keyboard controllers can feel like a compromise, but does Arturia's latest strike the right balance?
Novation Launchpad X review
- £180
- $200
The distinctive Ableton Live clip-launcher returns with a Mk3 update
Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 review
- £100
The compact and affordable MIDI controller keyboard gets a makeover
Studiologic SL73 Studio review
- £339
- $499
Examining SL73 Studio’s hammer-action with aftertouch and connectivity
