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Ableton’s Jesse Terry reveals the Lego brick origins of the company's Push hardware instrument
"I chopped up a bunch of other products and sampled the parts of them that I wanted,” he says
Best beginner DJ controllers 2026: Top picks for budding mix masters
The best DJ controllers for beginners that money can buy, from portable pocket-friendly practice controllers to full-featured standalones
"Some excellent creative features that help you enhance and manipulate patterns": Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2
Arturia’s upgraded keyboard-based sequencer could provide the creative kick start you need
Rane’s System One is a standalone DJ system with motorised platters aimed at scratch and open-format DJs
NAMM 2026: Rane's new flagship two-channel DJ device runs on Engine DJ and includes a built-in touchscreen
“A solid upgrade, offering new features and streamlined controls”: Arturia KeyStep Mk2 review
A hardware sequencer can be a highly creative tool and this updated affordable option should have plenty to offer
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
Get a huge $440 off the Live Control Surface, but is it better than last year?
“If you can live with two channels, there’s a lot that impresses”: Native Instruments Traktor MX2 review
NI releases its first proper mixing controller since 2019, but does it have anything new to offer?
“Everything you need at your fingertips”: Native Instruments launches its new generation of Traktor controllers with the MX2
The two-channel controller for Traktor Pro 4 combines entry-level accessibility with some neat functionality for more advanced users
