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The best music tech gear of NAMM 2026: Epic polys, acoustic synths, budget samplers, a Behringer Juno and more
By Si Truss published
MusicRadar's Matt Mullen and Andy Price have been roving the show floor – here are their music technology highlights

40 years after the SK-1, Casio is making waves with another fun-looking sampler
By Ben Rogerson published
NAMM 2026: Handheld device is attracting plenty of attention on the show floor

Akai’s MPC XL is its new flagship standalone production station – watch our first look review
By Si Truss published
NAMM 2026: The MPC XL massively ups the power of the MPC X; but is it better than last year’s Live III? We get hands-on and find out

“Proper old school producers might also baulk at the ease of song creation and the slick results” – Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim and EP-2350 Ting review
By Andy Jones published
It’s a mobile reggae, dub and dancehall sound system with its own mic for less than 300 quid

"What were the skies like when you were young?": How The Orb's Little Fluffy Clouds showed the world that sampling could be an art form
By Matt Mullen published
The story of the blissfully psychedelic bricolage that launched The Orb's career, introduced ambient house to the masses and even prompted a lawsuit from Rickie Lee Jones

If you were wondering if the deals aren't as good this year, then this saving on Ableton Push 3 Standalone is all the proof you need
By Simon Arblaster published
Get a huge $440 off the Live Control Surface, but is it better than last year?

“A truly go-anywhere production box that’s determined to keep you away from a laptop”: Akai MPC Live III review
By Si Truss published
With massively upgraded power, expressive pads and new sequencing tools, Akai’s latest MPC is a DAW-in-a-box powerhouse

One year on, I’ve finally clicked with Ableton Move – all because I’ve stopped trying to make music with it
By Si Truss published
We revisit Ableton's mini standalone sketchpad following 12 months of refinements and firmware updates
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