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“Easily one of the most inspirational and accessible Elektrons we've used”: Elektron Tonverk review
By Andy Jones published
With a depth and flexibility you'll want to abuse…

Best drum machines 2026: Top beat boxes for all budgets and skill levels
By Si Truss last updated
Our tried-and-tested pick of the best on the market - whether you're creating vintage electronic beats to cutting-edge grooves or mix-cutting loops

Elektron’s latest Syntakt update adds sample synthesis and new sequencing tools to the hybrid drum synth
By Si Truss published
The free v1.40 update is out now for all existing users

Behringer unleashes the BMX, its $459 clone of the Oberheim DMX
By Matt Mullen published
Just a few days after unveiling its Juno-60 clone, Behringer has dropped another affordable recreation of an '80s classic

“An impressive percussion machine with raw analogue weight and manual control”: Erica Synths x Hexinverter Hexdrums review
By Bruce Aisher published
Is Hexdrums – a “Mutant-infused analogue powerhouse” – the perfect rhythmic bedrock for modern techno production?

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

I can go for that: Roland releases an official plugin version of the CR-78 drum machine
By Ben Rogerson published
NAMM 2026: You’ve heard it on hits by Phil Collins and Hall & Oates

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
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