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“The experimental effects box and sample mangler you didn't know you wanted… but it's not quite finished”: Torso Electronics S-4 review
By Andy Jones published
You might have to wait a little longer for this long-awaited granular sampler…

Music technology gear of the year 2024: The 10 best synths, samplers and drum machines
By Si Truss published
We count down our favourite music tech hardware from the past 12 months

“Version 8 puts Kontakt right up there front and centre as a performance tool and ideas generator”: Native Instruments Kontakt 8 review
By Andy Jones published
Kontakt 8 turns the iconic sampler into a more creative and inspiring performance tool, with a brand new interface, great-sounding new instrument and lots of composition features

GForce releases the LinnDrum-inspired IconDrum, bringing classic '80s vibes in the box
By Andy Price published
The drum machine that defined an era makes a software comeback, with GForce's comprehensive IconDrum package

Picture this: you’ve got $/£200 to spend on synths. Now I think I’ve found the best deals for you this Cyber Monday
By Simon Arblaster published
Save big on some last-minute guilt-fee shopping on gear

I absolutely love this Cyber Monday deal on the Yamaha Seqtrak, it’s giving Teenage Engineering features on Behringer money vibes
By Simon Arblaster published
Ever wanted an OP-Z but just couldn't afford one? Then PMT has got you covered, but not for long

Forget Digitakt II, Elektron’s OG Digitakt is still great – and it's less than £500 in this deal
By Si Truss published
If you can live with the FOMO of not having the latest version, Andertons has great offers on the mk1 sampler and the original Digitone too

FYI: You don’t need a new synth. But if you’re craving one, these are the deals I’d go for
By Si Truss published
New gear isn’t the answer to your creative problems. But these synth and drum machine bargains will give you hours of fun in the studio or on stage
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