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Roland SP-404 MKII
"An already incredibly capable product that keeps on finding ways to surprise us at every turn": Roland SP-404 MKII review

By Leo Maymind Last updated

UPDATED: read our thoughts on the latest v5.0 OS update of this modern cult classic

Samplers
Kiviak Instruments WoFi
"An enormous amount of fun with a side helping of inspiration": Kiviak Instruments WoFi review

By Andy Jones Published

Start saving for some instant sonic mayhem…

Samplers
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
"It costs too much and we don't need it but, yes, we really do want one": Teenage Engineering OP-XY review

By Andy Jones Published

It's a mobile music-making and performing wonder, but two grand can get you an awful lot other studio gear

Synths
E-MU SP1200
“We believe we could make this happen for under $500”: Behringer teases new SP-1200 sampler

By Ben Rogerson Published

The company is also on the lookout for “experienced software engineers” to work on the project

Samplers
Torso Electronics S-4
“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…

Samplers
Gear of the Year 2024
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

Synths
Native Instruments Kontakt 8
“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

Plugins
IconDrum
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

Beatmaking
Cyber Monday synth deals under $/£200
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

Synths
Yamaha Seqtrak Cyber Monday deal
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

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