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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

Music technology gear of the year 2025: Our favourite new synths, drum machines, plugins and more
By Si Truss published
MusicRadar's Si Truss and Simon Arblaster pick the best music tech hardware and software of the past 12 months

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?

I love the Elektron Syntakt, mostly because it’s like a Rytm, but cheaper, and it’s got one of the biggest savings I’ve seen this Cyber Monday
By Simon Arblaster published
The Swedish groove powerhouse is $250 off at Sweetwater

In my opinion, x0x machines are the best way to make beats and Amazon has the craziest deal I’ve seen on the Roland TR-8S, and besides, I can’t afford a TR-1000
By Simon Arblaster published
Roland’s '2nd best’ drum machine is still worth it and this Cyber Weekend is the time to get one
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