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Future Music Magazine

Iconic synth name back in the hands of its original owner — Gibson “does the right thing” by giving the Oberheim brand back to Tom Oberheim Iconic synth name back in the hands of its original owner

UK company moves beyond audio interfaces, synths and controllers — Focusrite buys Adam Audio, bringing studio monitors into its range UK company moves beyond audio interfaces, synths and controllers

This funky French digital-analogue hybrid aims to bring something new to the hardware synth table — Arturia MicroFreak reviewed This funky French digital-analogue hybrid aims to bring something new to the hardware synth table

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MeeBlip Cubit Go

MeeBlip Cubit Go could be the cure for all your MIDI syncing needs

By Simon Arblaster

The MIDI runs thru it

Simon Arblaster and Si Truss take the IK Multimedia Uno Drum for a spin this latest hands-on demo video

Hands-on demo: Can IK Multimedia's Uno Drum perform against its nearest rivals?

By Simon Arblaster

Touch-based drum machine put to the test

Behringer RD-8

You can now pre-order Behringer’s RD-8 drum machine: just don’t call it an 808

By Ben Rogerson

$299/£299/€299 gets you an analogue emulation of Roland’s classic TR beatbox

Roland DJ-707M

Roland’s DJ-707M is a Serato controller and live sound console for mobile DJs

By Ben Rogerson

The perfect solution for weddings and functions?

Beatbox

Beatbox is a cardboard drum machine that you can build in under an hour

By Ben Rogerson

And it’s easy to recycle if you ever want to get rid of it

Altura Theremin MIDI Controller MkII

Wave hello to the Altura MkII Theremin MIDI controller MkII

By Ben Rogerson

A handy way to play your synths

V-Moda M-100 Master 808

Roland and V-Moda drop limited edition M-100 Master 808 headphones

By Simon Arblaster

On sale from #808day, right up to #909day

Larry Smith 808

808 Day: meet hip-hop legend Larry Smith’s ‘New York’ model and find out why not all 808s sound the same

By Ben Rogerson

The drum machine that powered Run DMC and Beastie Boys

Roland TR-808

14 essential Roland TR-808 tips

By Simon Arblaster

Get the most out of this iconic drum machine

Deckard's Voice semi-modular synth voice module for Eurorack

You're not dreaming, Deckard's Voice Eurorack synth module is coming

By Simon Arblaster

Replicant replicated

Classic Album: DJ Rap on Learning Curve

Classic album: DJ Rap on Learning Curve

By Future Music

“It changed my life. I went off and worked with everyone from David Bowie to Green Day after that"

Martin Molin of Wintergatan playing the new Marble Machine X mechanical groovebox

Wintergatan return with the Marble Machine X, quite possibly the most beautiful groovebox ever

By Simon Arblaster

Marble-powered drum machine

Kraftwerk Live At Nakano Sun Plaza, 07 September 1981.

Kraftwerk win long-running lawsuit for copyright infringement

By Simon Arblaster

Trans Europa success

Elektron Digitone Keys review

By Dan 'JD73' Goldman

£1180
€1320
$1299

What’s new for the latest from Elektron?

Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen review

By Jon Musgrave

£200

Hittin’ the third generation

Røde Microphones Lavalier GO

Røde Microphones new Lavalier GO promises crystal clear audio anywhere

By Simon Arblaster

The perfect partner for the Wireless GO system

Rare Moog synthesizer prototype at Moogseum

The Moogseum is all set to open and features the prototype for the original Moog synth

By Ben Rogerson

Three-day Moogmentum event serves as a curtain-raiser

IK Multimedia UNO Drum review

By Si Truss

£265
€305
$250

Do good things come in small packages?

JZ Microphones Black Hole BH2 review

By Jon Musgrave

€999

Getting starry-eyed over this flexible condenser mic

Solid State Logic SiX review

By Jon Musgrave

£1199
$1499

A no brainer?